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VERDICT

Should I use MPU Talk?

A place to discuss all things Mac Power Users. - talk.macpowerusers.com

Depends. Join if you want free, active Apple-ecosystem discussion alongside the Mac Power Users podcast crowd. Skip it if you're evaluating software to buy — it's a community forum, not a product.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; mostly forum index pages, podcast cross-links, and Reddit mentions.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depthForum, not software — not applicable.
  • Support qualityPeer answers only; no vendor support.
  • Security postureNo published security page found.

Pricing

$0

Community membership

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Apple ecosystem power users
  • Mac Power Users podcast listeners
  • App workflow recommendations
  • Long-form Apple software debate

Not for

  • Shoppers expecting a product — nothing to buy or deploy here
  • Windows or non-Apple users
  • Anyone needing fast answers — Reddit moves quicker
  • Teams wanting official vendor support

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Guess: community advice isn't official — verify app guidance with developers.

low

Guess: reading is open; posting requires a registered account.

low

No published security page found; standard Discourse terms apply.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free to read and post; no paywall.
  • ~50 posts/day keeps discussions active.
  • Deep app workflow threads (GoodNotes, DEVONthink, Obsidian).
  • Episode threads extend every Mac Power Users podcast.
  • Developers join feedback threads on their own apps.

Cons

  • Apple-only focus; little value for other platforms.
  • Long threads bury answers across dozens of pages.
  • Guess: peers answer, not vendors — no official support.

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/24/2026 - 10 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x4security x2news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free to read and join.
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Guess: familiar Discourse layout.
  • Feature depth. Forum, not software — not applicable.
  • Support quality. Peer answers only; no vendor support.
  • Security posture. No published security page found.
  • $0 Price Free community forum
  • ~50 posts/day Daily activity Tracked by Syften forum monitoring
  • Discourse Platform Standard forum software

Pricing

Community membership

$0

  • Read and post in all categories
  • Podcast episode discussion threads

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Redditors and app developers repeatedly point to MPU Talk as a go-to Apple discussion hub running at roughly 50 posts a day.

“Take a look at my post on MPU Talk”
Reddit, r/bearapp
“I've heard David and Katie at MPU”
Reddit, r/omnifocus
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; mostly forum index pages, podcast cross-links, and Reddit mentions.

Free, active Apple forum (~50 posts/day) — great for discussion, but it's a community, not software you buy.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources; mostly forum index pages, podcast cross-links, and Reddit mentions.

Sources

  1. Welcome to MPU Talktalk.macpowerusers.com
    official
  2. FAQ - MPU Talktalk.macpowerusers.com
    official
  3. Forum Keyword Alert Monitoring - Syftensyften.com
    news
  4. GoodNotes Organization and Workflow - Software - MPU Talktalk.macpowerusers.com
    review
  5. 782: Apple Intelligence Review - Episodes - MPU Talktalk.macpowerusers.com
    review
  6. Safari Extension Doesn't Enable - Reddit r/bearappreddit.com
    review
  7. Active project search question - Reddit r/omnifocusreddit.com
    review
  8. Security page - MPU Talktalk.macpowerusers.com
    security
  9. Terms of Service - MPU Talktalk.macpowerusers.com
    security
  10. Mac Power Users #827 - Relay FMrelay.fm
    official

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