I spent the morning doing some work in Disneyland’s Batuu over the weekend and made a short video for the Disneyland Field Guide. I figured there is just enough overlap to share this one here.
Continue reading →Checking in on the MagSafe Battery
I’ve been using my MagSafe battery now for over six months and I thought it would be a good time to check in. In short, I love this thing. It’s crazy that they only come in white and it’s crazy that Apple charges $100…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 628: Stream Deck Power Users
The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I dive into the device’s hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before…
Listen & read notes →HyperScheduling Block Sizes (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Daylite, the best native CRM app for your Mac. It is that simple. Daylite has been around a long time, yet it has evolved with great features like cloud sync and a modern user interface. You should check…
Continue reading →Drang’s Keyboard Maestro Date Calculator
Dr. Drang gets a gold star for creating a date calculator in Keyboard Maestro. I’ve built a lot of date calculators over the years using various automation engines. (Shortcuts make it trivial.) I’ve always avoided the attempt in Keyboard Maestro, however, because Keyboard Maestro…
Continue reading →The ElevationLab AirTags Wallet Insert
I’ve never actually lost my wallet. I have misplaced it, though, between couch cushions, under the bed, and in the car. So the idea of attaching an Apple AirTag to my wallet has seemed like a good idea. I’ve been watching the mushrooming market…
Continue reading →BBEdit and Shortcuts Adoption on the Mac
BBEdit recently released a nice update (version 14.1) with, among other things, Shortcuts support. You can now create a text document and create a note in BBEdtin from Shortcuts on the Mac. As Mac applications go, BBEdit is one of the standard-bearers. (It was first released…
Continue reading →Focused 145: Focus & Your Environment
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I consider how the environment affects our ability to focus and share the very different ways we set up our workspaces. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.Timing:…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 627: Workflows with Adam Lisagor
Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back on this episode of Mac Power Users after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business. Also, Adam’s writing a script and has news to share…
Listen & read notes →Automators 95: Keyboard Maestro Takes It Up to 10
There’s a new version of Keyboard Maestro with plenty of new automation tools. David and Rose use this episode of Automators to share some great ideas of how to take advantage of the new features. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from…
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