While Apple Intelligence isn’t on par with the frontier LLMs, it can still be useful…
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Mac Power Users 819: The User Interface at 60 MPH
Join Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users. We discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on my Rivian experience. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password:…
Listen & read notes →The Inherent Value of the Creative Act
I’ve been thinking about the idea of the creative act and how it inspires joy in humans. I recently watched a documentary about a group of jazz musicians who were lamenting how no one is really willing to pay them what they’re worth. Club…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for October 17, 2025
In this week’s episode: The M5 chip is here, and Apple announces the first products that welcome it. I’ve got a ton of other news, share my video on the Dia browser, and I recommend an uplifting book from Victor E. Frankl.
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Initial Impressions of the Logitech MX Master 4 Mouse
Logitech released a new MX Master mouse, and I jumped in…
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Rivian and CarPlay
Earlier this year, I leased a Rivian. I’m a little embarrassed by it. I’ve never had a car this fancy, and for that matter, I’ve never leased a car before. However, it was a good deal, and I’ve finally paid off the kids’ college…
Continue reading →Experimenting with KeyCue
This little utility from Ergonis allows you to pull up all your keyboard shortcuts on your Mac, across multiple apps. I used to use KeyCue ages ago but somewhere along the way, I stopped. Not true anymore.… 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 818: “Recreational Math,” with Dr. Drang
Everyone’s favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn’t one of them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never…
Listen & read notes →Kagi News: A News Site That Respects Your Time
I have a problem with news consumption. I want to stay informed about what’s happening in the world, but I don’t want it to absorb my entire day. More importantly, I’m tired of the slant. Every major news outlet seems to have an agenda,…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for October 10, 2025
In this week’s episode: Slide Over makes a comeback, Apple on the last turn of a Formula 1 deal, and I’ve got a good book for your weekend reading.
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