The first time I installed TextExpander, it changed how I used my Mac. Snippets I typed twenty times a day became three keystrokes. It wasn’t the most powerful text utility on the Mac. There were heavier options out there. But TextExpander hit the spot:…
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Why Dictation is Easier and More Relevant
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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One of the easiest ways to take advantage of artificial intelligence right now is voice-to-text transcription. I’ve been dictating to computers for decades, and I can tell you it’s never been easier than it is now. My weapon of choice for this on my…
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I’ve heard from some Labs members that want to do more with dictation on their Mac, but are getting hung up on the fact that the words appear on the screen as they speak. …
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MacWhisper 3.0
MacWhisper, the app that uses an AI Large Language Model to create transcripts, just got its third major update. Improvements include: New full transcript mode Podcast mode, which can transcribe a podcast by adding the audio files for each host. System App transcription. Record…
Continue reading →Voice to Text Update – 2023 Edition (MacSparky Labs)
I’ve been using voice dictation for a long time to get work done on my Mac, and also iPhone. iOS 17 brings with it a lot of voice-to-text improvements, and I’m loving it. … This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
Testing Whisper Transcription (MacSparky Labs)
I’ve heard from several readers and listeners about Whisper Transcription, a new native Mac App that is an AI transcription tool… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Level 3 (Early Access) and Level 2 (Backstage) Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
Testing Voice-to-Text Dictation with iPadOS 16 Beta (MacSparky Labs)
I’ve been kicking the tires on the new Siri voice-to-text dictation in the new Apple device betas. I’m impressed…
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Comparing macOS Voice to Text with Dragon for Mac (Video)
Apple is a year in with its voice to text system. I’ve been using it since release, but also continue to use Dragon for Mac which, while no longer supported, continues to work. This video demonstrates the differences and where Apple still has some…
Continue reading →Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices
When I made my video a few weeks ago about the problems with dictation on the Mac and mobile devices, I was aware of some new changes coming with iOS 13 and Catalina concerning the accessibility voice control but hadn’t dug in deep enough.…
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