Controlling Stream Deck with BetterTouchTool (MacSparky Labs)

My friend, and Apple Labs Member, Chris Cameron has been going deep on the BetterTouchTool integration with the Stream Deck. In this extended Friends of Dave Interview, Chris shares all his tricks for controlling his Stream Deck with BetterTouchTool. Chris also shares his desk setup…… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

Focused 171: Communication & Focus

Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we discuss communication, project management, and managing expectations to protect your focus.

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Mac Power Users 679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps

Join us on this episode of Mac Power Users as Stephen and I take each other on a tour of our Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, Menu Bar, and startup items.

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Automators 121: Hardware Launchers

After diving into software launchers in episode 120, Rosemary and I are using this episode of Automators to take a look at doing things with real physical buttons, in all the forms that can take.

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HomePod 2 Repairability

The iFixit Teardown is up for the HomePod 2, and it contains some good news. The original HomePod was full of glue and other bits, making it difficult to repair, but the new one is much better. “The most significant change is that the HomePod 2 can be opened without destroying it.”

We all wonder why Apple pulled the original HomePod before the second-generation HomePod was ready. I can’t help but think their tendency to fail and near-impossibility to repair played a role. Apple has made significant improvements in repairability with the new one. Hopefully, they will be more reliable as well.