I’m thrilled to once again have Flexibits and their fantastic calendar app as a MacSparky sponsor. I use Fantastical every day at MacSparky HQ, and I’m constantly blown away by how much it can do for me. Some of my favorite features are the…
Continue reading →Focus Tricks on the Mac
The iPad isn’t the only Apple device where you can focus in on the work. Here are a few simple tricks to help you focus when working on your Mac.
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Testing Perplexity
Perplexity is a new take on search engines, combining AI and web search to compose actual answers (with sources) to your questions instead of piles of links. … This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Mac Power Users 743: The Current AI Moment
AI is suddenly everywhere, from online services and software to bespoke hardware products. On this episode of Mac Power Users, I take Stephen on a journey to talk about the tools I have found useful, as well as what is not yet ready for…
Listen & read notes →Our Q2 Planning Midpoint Call is This Week
We’re about halfway into the second quarter, so it’s time to check in with each other.… This is a post for the Early Access MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Automators 153: Shortcuts Update with Matthew Cassinelli
Shortcuts guru Matthew Cassinelli joins Automators to discuss the state of shortcuts and some of his favorite automations. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs: Find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free today. Computex: Grow your…
Listen & read notes →Apple Made an Ad With Me in Mind
The force is strong with this one.
Continue reading →“Let Loose” Event Meetup on Wednesday
Next Tuesday May 7, Apple is holding an event called “Let Loose,” which is presumably all about the new iPads. It sounds to me like it’s time for a gathering of the MacSparky Labs tribe to discuss what we think of the announcements.
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The Lab Report for May 3, 2024
It’s time for the Lab Report, covering this week’s Apple news, rumors, and more… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Apple’s Looming International Struggles
As I continue to follow news reports about the regulations arising from Europe and decreasing sales in China, in Q1 2024, Apple experienced a 25% year-over-year decrease. I can’t help but think that Apple has some heavy rowing ahead with respect to international markets. As…
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