The Upgrade Podcast did their annual Upgradies in their most recent episode and chose the Mac Power Users as the Best Tech Podcast for 2021. It sounds silly but this really touched me. Stephen and I put a tremendous amount of work into MPU…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 620: The State of Apple in 2021
As the year draws to a close, Stephen and I use this episode of Mac Power Users to survey the landscape and talk through the products, services, and policies that have shaped Apple and its users over the last year. This episode of Mac Power…
Listen & read notes →Get Some Great Software at a Discount with WinterFest (Sponsor)
Winter is here. We have work to do. Many of us need to reimagine our workplaces and our workflows. We have kids to raise, degrees to pursue, new jobs to find, care to give, and care to take. This week’s sponsor, WinterFest 2021 is here…
Continue reading →Gift Wrap Field Guide
I think I am about a month too late in linking this, but if you are still wrapping gifts, it is not too late to learn how to wrap them properly. There’s even a free MacSparky Field Guide for just that.
Continue reading →Relay FM Fusion Guesting
I guested on the most recent episode of Relay FM’s member’s-only Fusion podcast. In it, we talk about how we handle the new year and Stephen’s disturbing lack of a spirit animal. If you are a RelayFM member, check it out.
Continue reading →The Inside Story on Apple Maps
CNN scored a nice interview with some of the Apple Maps leadership about the journey they’ve been on and where the app is now. (I found this interview via 9to5 Mac.) I wish Apple would let their project leaders talk to the press more…
Continue reading →Focused 141: You Never Arrive
Join Mike and me on the latest episode of Focused as we discuss the arrival fallacy and the importance of finding joy in the journey. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Timing: The automatic time-tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 619: Home Studio Updates
I had to move my home office, and Stephen built a cabin. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, we compare notes on how our studios have evolved over the last couple of years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have…
Listen & read notes →Even More Holiday Music
I’ve continued to grow my holiday “Yule” playlist on Apple Music. If you’d like an overwhelming amount of holiday jazz, here you go. My latest addition is an album from the Phat Cat Swingers, From All of Us to All of You, that has…
Continue reading →Apple Display Rumors
Rumors around an Apple-branded display are heating up. 9to5 Mac reports on a reputable leaker that reports display panels are in development for Apple from LG for 24 and 27 inch Apple Displays along with a 32-inch panel including Apple Silicon for a successor to the…
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