Over the weekend I got to spend some time in the Apple Store with the new Mac Studio and Studio Display. This post just barely qualifies as “hands-on” since I only got about 30 minutes with the setup before moving along. Nevertheless, I have…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 633: Workflows with Nick Milo
Nick Milo is a creator who is teaching people about Obsidian. On this week’s Mac Power Users, he talks with Stephen and me about how he manages his business, creates polished content and, of course, Obsidian and personal knowledge management. This episode of Mac Power…
Listen & read notes →Automators 98: Automation Potpourri
Rose and I have several automation topics on the table in this episode of Automators, including Shortcuts on the Mac, a Stream Deck check-in, and automating Obsidian. Also, we have thoughts on the new Mac Studio. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs: Post…
Listen & read notes →Tinderbox – The Tool for Notes (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Tinderbox, the tool for notes. Tinderbox is a Mac App that lets you collect your thoughts and slice and dice them any way your brain prefers. The application does a great job of adjusting to the way you think.…
Continue reading →Home Screens — Eric Welander
Allow me to introduce you to Eric Welander. (@ericwelander on Twitter.) Eric loves Apple smart home tech, which you can watch here, and earns his coin by building iOS apps. So, Eric, show us your Home Screens. What are some of your favorite apps?…
Continue reading →iFixit’s Mac Studio Tear Down
I’ve never really understood the attraction of ASMR videos, but these iFixit tear-downs get pretty close for me.
Continue reading →More 15″ MacBook Air Rumors
There is yet another rumor of a 15″ MacBook Air in the works. This one says it will release in 2023. This is such an obviously good idea that it’s surprising this product doesn’t already exist. Lots of people agree.
Continue reading →OWC’s Thunderbolt 4 Cable
There are so many problems with cables these days. The fact that Thunderbolt uses the same connector as USB-C means that often you’ll use the wrong cable and lose the benefits of Thunderbolt. For awhile I’ve been looking for a vendor to make reliable…
Continue reading →In Support of Ukraine
Like many people all around the globe, I’ve watched this ongoing invasion of Ukraine with great sadness. Trying to write about this topic is one for which I find myself ill-equipped. I don’t know the history of the region as well as I should.…
Continue reading →Checking Out MaskerAid
My friend Casey Liss made a new iPhone app that that can put emoji faces over human faces, called MaskerAid. It’s a clever little trick and particularly helpful if you don’t want pictures of your kids on the Internet. Here’s a little video I…
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