In this week’s episode: Happy Thanksgiving to all my US listeners and Labs members! I go over a few bit of news and rumors, plus a classic Apple TV video recommendation.
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Sparky’s Updated Setup Workflow
My workflow for creating setups, where your Mac automatically configures itself for a specific type of work, has changed. In this video I explain why I like setups and how I’m currently engaging them using Moom, Keyboard Maestro, and my Stream Deck.
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2025 Q4 Q&A with Sparky
It’s time again for Sparky’s quarterly Q&A. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. This one has questions including Apple Products, Productivity & Workflows, Content Creation, Businesses & Career, personal questions, and, of course, what’s currently in MacSparky’s shop.
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The Lab Report for November 21, 2025
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Deep Dive • Myth-Busting Focus Modes
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.
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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