Stephen and I wrap up our review of Apple’s 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple’s other services. They we zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. Join us on this episode of Mac Power Users. This episode…
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Taming YouTube (Without Missing the Good Stuff)
Last week I wrote about avoiding social media, and I got a lot of responses. But several of you pointed out that your real problem isn’t Twitter-type apps or Instagram. It’s YouTube. You go there to watch one video about fixing your bike tire,…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for December 5, 2025
In this week’s episode: John Giannandrea’s departure, and the 2025 App Store Awards are in. I also share the video I made about my Hollyland Lavalier mic, and Apple’s newest Holiday film, Critter Carol, is my media recommendation.
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Dictation Series 02 – Wispr Flow
For part two of the dictation series in the MacSparky Labs, I wanted to cover an intermediate tool that gives you more power than the built-in Apple solution but without overwhelming you. I looked at a lot of tools and settled on Wispr Flow, which I think is an excellent option.
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Focused 244: You’re Holding It Wrong
Mike and I catch up catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and our favorite episodes from the last year on this episode Focused. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or…
Continue reading →Record Any Audio With Audio Hijack, From Rogue Amoeba (Sponsor)
Record Any Audio With Audio Hijack, From Rogue Amoeba My friends at Rogue Amoeba are back to sponsor MacSparky this holiday season, and I want to shine a spotlight on their flagship app: Audio Hijack. Audio Hijack’s tagline is short and sweet: Record any…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I start our annual tour of Apple’s products, starting with the Mac, then we consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company’s lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:…
Continue reading →The 2026 Focused Calendar
I’m pleased to announce that the Focused Wall Calendar for 2026 is now on sale. Mike and I have been collaborating with the NeuYear folks for years, and this is, in my opinion, the best wall calendar on the market. We’ve spent a lot of time…
Continue reading →“Last Call” for the 2025 Field Guide Sale
This is it. The sale ends at midnight tonight. Field Guides are still 20% off for a few more hours. Code: PIE25 The MacSparky Field Guides After tonight, full price until November 2026. P.S. Got a geek in your life? Buy’em a Field Guide.…
Continue reading →November in the MacSparky Labs
November was busy month in the MacSparky Labs! There were four weekly Lab Reports to keep members up-to-date with Apple news, a Deep Dive on Focus Modes, and videos on topics like adding Notes links to Reminders and the 2025 Quarterly Q&A. And much…
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