People have been looking for a way to grab quick notes from a podcast for a long time. PodHighlighter.io is the best option I’ve seen to do this yet. It uses a Shortcut along with Overcast and some AI to get you notes and summaries from podcasts. In this video I show you how it works and how to set it up.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Level 3 (Early Access) and Level 2 (Backstage) Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
The Mac Turns 40
There are a lot of nice articles today about the Mac’s 40th Anniversary. My favorite was at the Steve Jobs Archive. The Mac was not a big “boil-the-ocean” project at Apple but something else, designed by a small team and largely left alone by…
Continue reading →What’s New in iOS 17.3
iOS 17.3 is out. Hooray. There are a few small new features and a big one, Stolen Device Protection. In this short video, I walk you through what’s new, what Stolen Device Protection is, and how to turn it on.…
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Monday Brief and Vision Pro Thoughts
Hope you’re looking forward to a good week. I heard from Labs members over the weekend about Vision Pro and have more thoughts. Here’s a short Monday Brief video on the topic… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
Mac Power Users 728: All About AppleCare
Apple has several variations of its warranty offerings. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I detail the differences between various AppleCare products and discuss their value to customers. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again.…
Listen & read notes →Repeating Task Strategy in Reminders
I’ve had some Labs members ask for help with repeating tasks using Apple’s Reminders. Here’s a technique I developed … This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?
Dropzone: One of My Favorite Mac Utilities
This week I’m welcoming back Dropzone as a sponsor at MacSparky. Dropzone is a productivity tool that enhances drag-and-drop on your Mac. Drag files onto the menu item and a beautifully designed and animated grid of all your actions opens. Share with services such as AirDrop,…
Continue reading →My Apple Vision Pro Order
Today, I woke up at 4:30 AM so I could give Apple $4,000 for a product I’ve never tried before. Crazy. The order process went smoothly (at first). I was able to get through the checkboxes fast enough. There are upgrades for additional memory.…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for Friday January 19, 2024
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?
The Growing Tide Against Social Media
Have you noticed folks are increasingly skeptical about social media lately? Lawmakers are starting to regulate it. Scientists are increasingly vocal about its dangers. I also see this skepticism in friends and family. One of my daughters is a high school teacher, and it only took…
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