I’ve been talking to my computer for decades, and it’s finally paying off for everyone. Yesterday I dictated this entire newsletter into my iPad mini using the Drafts app and WhisperMemos while sitting in my backyard. No special microphone, no training sessions, no leaving…
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Direct Mail: Email Marketing Without the Browser Bloat (Sponsor)
I’m happy to welcome back Direct Mail, a true Mac-native email marketing app that’s been making waves with MacSparky readers. Most email marketing platforms live in your browser, which means you’re always one accidental tab close away from losing your work. Or you’re dealing…
Continue reading →This Is What Happens When You Listen to Too Much Jazz (McSweeney’s)
Too relatable for any lifelong jazz fan. A few of my favorites: Get excited when, in the noise of the mall, you hear the perfect high-hat rhythm. Only to find that it’s coming from a coffee machine. Feel surprised when you see a photograph…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for November 7, 2025
In this week’s episode: All 26.1 OS updates are out, how tariffs affect Apple, and I recommend a book from Scott Galloway. Also: the first 2 episodes of Pluribus drop today on Apple TV.
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Ternus as Next Apple CEO?
For years, I’ve been watching John Ternus at Apple events and thought he just carried himself like an Apple CEO. Rumors are increasingly pointing toward him as Tim Cook’s successor. In my mind, this fits for a few reasons: I think the next CEO…
Continue reading →A Better Way to Add a Notes Links to a Reminder
It seems Apple can’t make up its mind about whether it wants to give users an easy way to link into its applications. I discovered a better way to get a link from an Apple note. Enjoy.
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Focused 242: The Case for Analog
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I revisit the role of analog in our focused workflows and share some of our favorite analog tools. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code…
Listen & read notes →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…
Listen & read notes →Jam Session 004 – Mac mini Server
This fourth Jam Session about using the Mac mini as a server was a lot of fun. The conversation took several turns, and a lot of useful information was shared by several people on the call… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
OmniOutliner 6 Now Available on TestFlight
I still remember walking into a Micro Center store sometime in the early 2000s and getting drawn to the OmniOutliner box. Back then, you bought software in a box, and this box was gorgeous with screenshots of what we would later call a Mac-assed…
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