Mike and I revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much on the latest episode of Focused. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 689: Apple-sized Asteroids
On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I revisit our revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions about version control, and get philosophical about modern Apple. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget…
Listen & read notes →Automators 126: Safari Automation
In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I go on Safari and look at all the settings, extensions, and integrations you can use to automate your browsing across macOS and iOS. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get…
Listen & read notes →DEVONthink: The Best Place for Your Files (Sponsor)
I often hear from listeners/readers looking for a research solution in the Mac ecosystem. My favorite app for this, without a doubt, is DEVONthink. DEVONthink is the most professional document and information management application for the Mac. It’s the one place for storing all…
Continue reading →The 15-inch MacBook Air Chip
As the rumors continue to swirl around the looming 15-inch MacBook Air, some leakers are now reporting it will ship with the M2 Apple silicon rather than the earlier-rumored M3. That earlier rumor never made much sense to me unless Apple was willing to…
Continue reading →Phone Addiction World Rankings
A recent study ranks the degree of phone addiction in different countries by finding the percentage of waking hours citizens spend with their phone screens. The Philippines leads with people spending 32.53% of their days behind their small screens. The United States comes in…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 688: Workflows with Adam Tow
Adam Tow is a longtime Apple user whose passions include development, photography, and the Newton. On this episode of Mac Power Users, he talks with Stephen and me about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality. This episode…
Listen & read notes →A Better Email Life After SaneBox
B.S. and A.S., as in Before SaneBox (B.S.) and After SaneBox (A.S.). There’s life before SaneBox, when your email is managing you, and life and your productivity after SaneBox, when you are efficiently managing your time and email. SaneBox, this week’s sponsor at MacSparky,…
Continue reading →Focused 175: The To-Don’t List
Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we get caught up on listener feedback. We discuss journaling data, power naps, and choosing the things you aren’t going to do. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 687: Revisiting Contacts and Calendars
Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I revisit our setups, discuss alternatives to Apple’s first-party apps, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander: Get 20% off with this link and…
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