On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I catch up on listener feedback, share some unique uses for Freeform, discuss some good Apple Watch apps, and talk about the Mac’s startup sound. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget…
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Automators 152: Action Buttons, Revisited
Rose and I use this episode of Automators to revisit our Action Buttons and share some of our automations. We also discuss text and AI workflows.
Listen & read notes →The Lab Report for April 19, 2024
In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: Apple expands its repair program, Microsoft is testing putting ads in an unlikely place, young people and selfies, and I’m hard at work on my next Field Guide.
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Using TimeZone in Alfred
A Labs member recently wrote in to ask about how I keep track of time zones. The answer is this little Alfred workflow called TimeZone.
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Testing Godspeed Task Manager
Several Labs members asked about my impressions of the Godspeed task manager. It’s very opinionated with its preference for using the keyboard over the mouse or trackpad to navigate the app. … This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Mac Power Users 740: “From The Beatles to The Libertines,” with Lee Garrett
Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor. This episode of Mac…
Listen & read notes →The Lab Report for April 12, 2024
In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: I still love and use my Vision Pro for a lot of things, we’re still waiting on the new iPad Pro,
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On Avoiding Email: Second, Consider the Tool
Last week, I addressed avoiding email with the fundamental question of motivation. Specifically, are you using the easy stuff to avoid doing the hard stuff? Despite its widespread use, email is not an efficient tool for all types of communication. We’ve overlooked its limitations…
Continue reading →Stream Deck Profiles and Focus Modes
A Labs member wrote in about combining Mac-based automation (in his case setting a Focus mode) with a Stream Deck profile change.
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Focused 201: What to Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way, with Haemin Sunim
Bestselling author and Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing with disappointment when things don’t go your way. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for…
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