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…
Continue reading →The Old “Pad of Paper Under the Laptop” Trick
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…
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