Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we consider the hidden costs of prioritizing the virtual world over the real world and discuss ways that we can fight for focus in an age of distraction. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc:…
Listen & read notes →Date Archives → 2024
Those Terrible Passwords Aren’t Getting Any Better
NordVPN recently released its annual list of commonly used passwords, and (surprise, surprise!) not much has changed. What’s truly baffling is how many folks still rely on this digital equivalent of leaving their front door wide open. The most common password is “123456” but fear…
Continue reading →The New CleanMyMac
I’ve done some project planning scripts in the past but folks have been asking about doing it with Reminders. Here you go!… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
Beyond HomeKit: Will Apple Make a Smart Home Camera?
According to reports, Apple is developing a smart home camera slated for 2026. Such a device would be a natural extension of Apple’s commitment to privacy and artificial intelligence, potentially offering the seamless user experience we’ve come to expect from Cupertino. If given proper support, an…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 771: Beauty and Friction
On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I talk about the M4 family of Macs, our RSS setups, and recent updates to some of our favorite apps. Then, we discuss some listener feedback and our home networks. This episode of Mac Power Users is…
Listen & read notes →The Flexible Mac mini
The new Mac Mini isn’t just cute as hell, it’s also extremely versatile. It’s only been out a few weeks and there’s already some really interesting uses. Action Retro combined it with a legacy iMac G4 to turn it into an iMac. Before watching the video,…
Continue reading →visionOS 2.2: Ultrawide Mac Display Option Tested
With the latest visonOS 2.2 beta 2, Apple has enabled the Wide and Ultrawide Mac virtual display. It’s impressive. Here are my initial tests on the Ultrawide display.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Automators 168: Final Feedback
As the Automators ride off into the sunset, Rosemary and I talk about the importance and future of automation and answer listener questions. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. Data Citizens Dialogues: Unpacking the importance of data…
Listen & read notes →Gemini’s iPhone Launch Shows Google’s AI Ambitions
Gemini, Google’s flagship AI model, has landed on the iPhone, marking another significant move in the increasingly competitive AI assistant landscape. The app brings the full suite of Gemini’s capabilities to iOS users, including conversational AI similar to ChatGPT, image generation through Imagen 2, and deep integration with Google’s…
Continue reading →Home Screen: John Chandler
Today I’m featuring the home screen of web developer, swell guy, and my pal, John Chandler. So John, show us your home screen. I am a spiritual director and a freelance WordPress developer. I originally did a home screen post almost 15 years ago. Some…
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