Default Folder X has long been my go-to app for upgrading the save and open dialog boxes on my Mac. With version 6, Default Folder X got several new tricks, and I demonstrate some of them in this video.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
Mac Power Users 713: Photography with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman joins Mac Power Users to share the details on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera systems. Tyler also shares some of his favorite tips for better iPhone photography and videography.
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Automators 138: Shortcuts Utility Apps
On this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I cover some of our favorite Apps that add additional features to Shortcuts.
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Hoban Cards and Stationery (Sponsor)
This week, MacSparky is sponsored by Hoban Cards, where they use a 1902 letterpress machine to make cards that your colleagues, clients, and customers will never forget. I sure love mine.
Evan and the gang at Hoban Cards are masters at the craft of designing and making letterpress calling cards and stationery. They have some beautiful templates to choose from, or you can roll your own.
I love handing out letterpress cards. It is always a conversation starter. Hoban Cards is where I go to buy them, and it is where you should too. Throw out those ugly, conventional, mass-produced, soulless business cards and reach out to Hoban Cards.
If you’re set on calling cards, I also recommend going to Hoban for your stationery. I bought stationery from them years ago, and I love sending it to friends and family. In a world full of text messages and email, personal stationery sends a whole different message altogether.
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The Lab Report – 6 October 2023
It’s time for the latest Lab Report from MacSparky, covering this week’s Apple news and updates…This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
MacSparky Labs Deep Dive • September 2023
For this Deep Dive meeting, we shared our first impressions on iOS 17 as well as the new hardware announced by Apple during the September 12 event.…
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MurmurType for Simple Dictation
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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Sparky’s Super Action Button (MacSparky Labs)
I’ve been digging deep on developing Action Button shortcuts for my iPhone 15 Pro. In this video I share all the tricks.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
Mac Power Users 712: macOS Sonoma
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss macOS Sonoma, which brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more.
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This Month in the MacSparky Labs
Here’s what I sent out to Labs Members in September of 2023:
- 2023-09-30 – Q4 Planning Call (Labs 3)
- 2023-09-29 – The Lab Report (Labs 1)
- 2023-09-28 – Labs Deep Dive – iOS 17 (Video) (Labs 3)
- 2023-09-27 – Toggle Sonoma Widgets using AppleScript (Labs 2)
- 2023-09-26 – Automating VPN Access using Shortcuts (Labs 1)
- 2023-09-25 – iPhone 15 Pro Max First Impressions (Labs 1)
- 2023-09-22 – The Lab Report – 22 September 2023 (Labs 1)
- 2023-09-21 – Labs Deep Dive – iOS 17 – Webinar (Labs 3)
- 2023-09-20 – Discover the New PDF Fill-in Feature in macOS Sonoma (Labs 2)
- 2023-09-18 – FineWoven Case First Impressions (Labs 1)
- 2023-09-15 – The Lab Report (Labs 1-3)
- 2023-09-14 – Labs Focus Session (Labs 2-3)
- 2023-09-13 – September Labs Meetup (Labs 1-3)
- 2023-09-12 – The Lab Report – Apple Announcement Special Episode (Labs 1-3)
- 2023-09-08 – The Lab Report – 8 September 2023 (Labs 1-3)
- 2023-09-07 – Testing the All-in-one AI Assistant”Monica” (Labs 2-3)
- 2023-09-06 – Widgets and Wallpapers on macOS Sonoma (Labs 1-3)
- 2023-09-05 – Deep Dive – Ideal Week Video Release (Labs 3)
- 2023-09-01 – The Lab Report – 1 September 2023 (Labs 1-3)
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