In this deep dive, we look deeper into Focus Modes and bust some myths holding people back. This truly is one of the most transformative features Apple offers, and I think everybody should take advantage of it.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
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Enabling Hypertension Notifications
Now that your Series 9 or newer Apple Watch can help you detect hypertension, why haven’t you turned it on yet? In this video, I explain the new feature and how to set it up.… 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.
Dictation Series – Apple Solutions
I’ve had a lot of questions about how to best use dictation as this technology has improved so much in the last few years. So I’m making a video series covering it, from basic to advanced. Today I’m covering the Apple solutions, which are way better than you may remember.
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The Lab Report for November 14, 2025
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“Did I Do?” Task Tracker
I’ve had some requests for a simple task tracker “even easier than Reminders”. I found a good candidate in “Did I Do?”. This may not be for you, but it may be for someone in your life.… 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.
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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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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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.
The Lab Report for October 31, 2025
In this week’s episode: Happy Halloween, Y’all!
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Deep Dive – iPad Workflows after iPadOS 26
In this Deep Dive session for October, I demo my current setup on iPad since we now have iPadOS 26. Thanks for everyone who joined me for this event and shared what their iPad experience has been.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.