There are some nice features for window controls on macOS but what if you don’t use the Apple’s Magic Keyboard? I have a solution.
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Testing WhisperType
The Whisper Memos developer has a new app for the Mac, WhisperType. In this video, I kick the tires and I’m impressed with the balance it strikes for AI-based transcription.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Early Access and Backstage Access members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
Sparky’s Home Screen Tricks
I’ve been experimenting with an unconventional home screen that uses a bunch of clever tricks using Widgetsmith and Shortcuts to give my iPhone an entirely different look. In this video I share what I’ve done and how to do it on your own.
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TRMNL to Show Status Information
I recently bought a little e-ink display device for putting up status information. It’s pretty clever and kind of fun. Meet TRMNL.
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Using ChatGPT with Timing Data
I had a unique problem with getting a Markdown report out of the Timing app. So I created a prompt in ChatGPT to do it for me. You can see this text below in case you’d like to use it as a starting point for something of your own.
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Using Supercharge
Sindre Sorhus’ Supercharge is a handy little Mac utility with a pile of little quality-of-life tweaks. Watch this video to learn more.
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Choosing “Send From” Email Account in Apple Mail
If you use multiple email accounts with Apple Mail, here’s a simple trick that takes a minute to set up and will save you time on every damn email you send for the rest of your life.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Early Access and Backstage Access members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
Sparky’s Tech Travel Gear 2025
Here’s a list of the tech gear I take when traveling these days and my explanation on why each item makes the cut.
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February 2025 Deep Dive – iPad + Mac (Video)
We got together las February 12 to discuss using iPad as desk utility alongside the Mac. I showed up how I’ve been using it and a few of you shared your use cases.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Early Access members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
Testing Cotypist
Daniel Gräfe, the developer of Timing, has his own take on artificial intelligence with Cotypist, a unique approach to text completion on your Mac. In this video, I share the results of my time using the app and explain how to best take advantage of it.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Early Access and Backstage Access members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.