January was a 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 Using Claude Cowork, and videos on topics like Making a List of Calendar Events with Shortcuts and Testing…
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The Lab Report for January 30, 2026
The Lab Report is my weekly podcast exclusively for the MacSparky Labs members.
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Sparky’s Tech Stack for 2026
Every year I try to lock in my tools for the following year. 2025 was odd because I moved most of my daily management into the Apple productivity suite to prepare the Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide. Now heading into 2026, I’m rethinking what…
Continue reading →Whisper Memos: Now Import Your Own Audio Files (Sponsor)
I’ve been a paying subscriber to Whisper Memos for over two years now, and I’m thrilled to welcome them back as a MacSparky sponsor. This app has become an essential part of my capture workflow. If you’re unfamiliar, Whisper Memos is beautifully simple: open…
Continue reading →The Corsair Galleon 100 SD: Stream Deck Meets Keyboard
Corsair just announced the Galleon 100 SD at CES 2026, a full-size mechanical keyboard with a complete Stream Deck built into it. Rather than a numpad on the right side, you get 12 LCD keys, two rotary dials, and a 5-inch display–essentially a standalone…
Continue reading →Stephen Robles on Apple Creator Studio
Stephen Robles has put together a great video breaking down Apple’s new Creator Studio subscription. If you’re wondering whether this new $12.99/month bundle makes sense for you, this is worth your time. For those who haven’t been following, Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro,…
Continue reading →Focused 248: Seriously, a Heroic Journey
Mike and I use this episode of Focused to discuss the Hero’s Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free.
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Here’s an update on what I’m doing on top of my desk and how I’m improving the lighting for my videos.
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Make List of Calendar Events with Shortcuts
I had a request from a Labs member to make a shortcut that generates a list of future calendar events from specific calendars. Easy-peasy with Shortcuts.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
Mac Power Users 833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, Simplenote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. This episode of Mac…
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