Do you ever feel like you forgot to do something, but you can’t remember what? Oh, yeah, that email you meant to respond to but just didn’t because … life. SaneBox, this week’s sponsor at MacSparky, has got you covered. SaneNoReplies tracks emails that…
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Working in Batuu
I spent the morning doing some work in Disneyland’s Batuu over the weekend and made a short video for the Disneyland Field Guide. I figured there is just enough overlap to share this one here.
Continue reading →Checking in on the MagSafe Battery
I’ve been using my MagSafe battery now for over six months and I thought it would be a good time to check in. In short, I love this thing. It’s crazy that they only come in white and it’s crazy that Apple charges $100…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 628: Stream Deck Power Users
The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I dive into the device’s hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before…
Listen & read notes →HyperScheduling Block Sizes (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Daylite, the best native CRM app for your Mac. It is that simple. Daylite has been around a long time, yet it has evolved with great features like cloud sync and a modern user interface. You should check…
Continue reading →Drang’s Keyboard Maestro Date Calculator
Dr. Drang gets a gold star for creating a date calculator in Keyboard Maestro. I’ve built a lot of date calculators over the years using various automation engines. (Shortcuts make it trivial.) I’ve always avoided the attempt in Keyboard Maestro, however, because Keyboard Maestro…
Continue reading →The ElevationLab AirTags Wallet Insert
I’ve never actually lost my wallet. I have misplaced it, though, between couch cushions, under the bed, and in the car. So the idea of attaching an Apple AirTag to my wallet has seemed like a good idea. I’ve been watching the mushrooming market…
Continue reading →BBEdit and Shortcuts Adoption on the Mac
BBEdit recently released a nice update (version 14.1) with, among other things, Shortcuts support. You can now create a text document and create a note in BBEdtin from Shortcuts on the Mac. As Mac applications go, BBEdit is one of the standard-bearers. (It was first released…
Continue reading →Focused 145: Focus & Your Environment
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I consider how the environment affects our ability to focus and share the very different ways we set up our workspaces. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.Timing:…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 627: Workflows with Adam Lisagor
Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back on this episode of Mac Power Users after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business. Also, Adam’s writing a script and has news to share…
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