Mike and I discuss perfectionism, procrastination, and overcoming the urge to get everything just right on this 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 your first purchase.Indeed: Join…
Listen & read notes →Airline Luggage and AirTags
It’s not entirely clear whether or not Lufthansa is banning the use of AirTags in luggage stowed on their planes. It seems, however, they at least don’t like the idea. I’ve been using AirTags in airline luggage since AirTags first showed up, and I…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 661: Our Desks & Bags
With me settling in at my new studio, Stephen and I use this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about our desk setups, what’s in our bags, and what we carry with us daily. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have…
Listen & read notes →Capture Any Text on Your Mac with TextSniper (Sponsor)
My thanks to TextSniper for sponsoring MacSparky.com this week. TextSniper is a Mac OCR app that can extract text anywhere on your Mac’s screen and automatically save it to your clipboard so you can paste it anywhere you need it. It can even read the text…
Continue reading →Automators 112: iOS 16 Focus Modes
Join Rose and me on the latest episode of Automators as we dive deep into the new iOS 16 Focus Modes. Do you think we’re just using a portion of the new Focus Mode features? Of course not! We’re going straight into the deep…
Listen & read notes →Sharing My Bag on YouTube
Earlier this week, I did a live video event with Stephen Hackett where we shared the contents of our bags. It was fun, and an official shakedown event for Endor Studios! Either way, here’s the video where I spill the contents of my bag.…
Continue reading →Pixelmator Pro 3.0
Pixelmator Pro 3.0 is out now, and this update is big. There are now over 200 built‑in ultra‑premium design templates and mock-ups. Other changes include: Easy‑to-use on‑canvas controls: Templates are incredibly easy to personalize, with simple controls.Smart Replace: When replacing placeholder images, they are automatically optimized.…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 660: App Updates for iOS 16 & the Apple Watch Ultra
Stephen and I share some of the treats we’ve found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16 on this episode of Mac Power Users. Then, we talk through our first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:…
Listen & read notes →Focused 161: Stolen Focus, with Jean MacDonald
Jean MacDonald joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about social media, the M.E.O.W. system, and reading books. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.Ethos: Life insurance…
Listen & read notes →Celebrating 20 years of Great Software from Rogue Amoeba (Sponsor)
Since 2002, Rogue Amoeba has been making amazing audio apps for the Mac. Whether you’re a podcaster, musician, or just someone who listens to audio on their Mac, Rogue Amoeba can make your life better. Whatever your audio needs, it’s a good bet they…
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