In Jason Snell’s (excellent, as usual) review of the new M3 24” iMac, he reports on the currently-non-existent large iMac: “Apple told me that it has no plans to develop a 27-inch iMac again.” Apple said the same thing to The Verge. I have received many…
Continue reading →Focused 190: Overdosing on Gratitude, with Karl Staib
Process consultant Karl Staib joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about process design, delegation, and the power of gratitude. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED.…
Listen & read notes →The Short-Lived Apple Music Voice Plan
This week, we got the news that the $4.99 per month Apple Music Voice Plan has been shuttered. I’m not surprised. When this was announced, it seemed off-brand for Apple. I don’t think many people want a voice-only music system. Combining this with spotty…
Continue reading →Deep Dive for October 2023: Maker and Manager (audio podcast)
The Early Access Labs members and I got together at the end of October to talk about the concept of Maker and Manager, something I’ve mentioned in several of my podcasts in the past… This is a post for the Early Access MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
A Look at the Elgato Prompter
Soon after I published a video bout my Portable Zoom Station video, elgato released a new product that can, among other things, put the Zoom screen right in front of your camera lens.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Audio Hijack Is the Mac’s Best Audio Recorder, and So Much More (Sponsor)
Audio Hijack lets you record any audio on your Mac, from individual applications like Safari or Zoom, hardware audio devices like microphones and mixers, or even the audio output of the entire system. If you can hear it, you can record it. Whatever you…
Continue reading →More on Apple and AI
During last week’s earnings call, Tim Cook spoke briefly about Apple and artificial intelligence: “In terms of generative AI, obviously, we have work going on. I’m not going to get into details about what it is, because as you know, we really don’t do…
Continue reading →Field Guides and Broken 3D Printers
Today, I made a little Monday Brief video for you sharing progress on the next Field Guide, 3D printer problems, and this week in the Labs. Enjoy.…
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Mac Power Users 717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive
While it had humble beginnings, Apple Notes has grown into a true competitor over the years. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I explore its history, features, and where Apple should take it next. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:…
Listen & read notes →About the M3 Performance
As the MacBook Pros with M3 are hitting the wild, we are getting more data on their performance. It’s looking like a roughly 20% increase over the M2 generation. The M3 Max chip is clocking about the same speed as the M2 Ultra, which…
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