I’m setting up my desk and trying it without a shelf. Why am I ditching the shelf? Partly so for the always-on iPhone, but also just to leave things a little cleaner looking. One of my favorite features of having a shelf on my…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 659: Workflows with Alex Cox
Alex Cox drops by the Mac Power Users to update us on their new indie life, including Apple silicon hardware, collaboration tools, and the new iPhone 14 Pro. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t…
Listen & read notes →Automators 111: Automating Endor Studios
On this week’s Automators, Rose and I dive into my new studio and plan out how to automate everything. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.Trade:…
Listen & read notes →DEVONthink: The Unparalleled Data Tool (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by DEVONthink, the app that organizes and tracks your files and data for you. I use DEVONthink for all of my research and record-keeping workflows. There simply is nothing else that has DEVONthink’s combination of file management, meta-data, and…
Continue reading →Apple Watch Ultra Reviews and Trade-Offs
The initial Apple Watch Ultra reviews are in. I spent the morning reading them. Some of the best coverage came from The Verge and Marques Brownlee. The trade-offs of this watch are not in dispute. The Good Parts Doubled battery life (two days, perhaps…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 658: Every Letter Is Precious
In this feedback episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I revisit iOS 16 and the M2 MacBook Air, then dive into some listener questions and talk about the state of voice dictation. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever…
Listen & read notes →Daylite and the New Opportunities Board
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Daylite, which just announced its new Daylite Opportunities Board. Unlock your sales potential with the new Daylite Opportunities Board For small businesses, acquiring new business often means juggling multiple priorities at the same time, as each deal has…
Continue reading →Austin Mann on the iPhone 14 Pro
One of my favorite reviews with each new iPhone is that of Austin Mann. Austin always takes the new iPhone someplace interesting (this time, it’s Scotland) and takes some amazing pictures with the new iPhone Pro while pointing out its strengths and weaknesses. Austin’s…
Continue reading →The Initial iPhone 14 Pro Reviews
Today a lot of early reviews dropped for the iPhone 14. I read a lot of them. The best, in my opinion, are from Matt Panzarino and Marques Brownlee. The reviews are all positive. The features that seem to stand out the most are…
Continue reading →Focused 160: Balancing Calendars and Tasks
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I compare calendars and task lists, the jobs to be done by each, and the resistance that will inevitably appear in your quest to get things done. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move.…
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