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…
Continue reading →Automators 91: Focus Modes, the Showdown
In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I dive into Focus modes, how we use them, and of course, how we automate them. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter. Get 20% off.Hunter Douglas: Get your free Style Gets Smarter design…
Listen & read notes →MacSparky Studios Update (Holiday 2021 Edition)
After COVID started I got evicted from my prior studio space in the house (so my daughter could turn it back into her bedroom). I’ve updated my studio page with new my gear and lodgings.
Continue reading →A Few Notes on the iOS 15.2 Release
Apple released a new update to iOS that’s got some noteworthy features. Here are a few points of note: Legacy Contact This is my favorite new feature. You can now set a person as your legacy contact. That gives them a secret access key…
Continue reading →Setting Up Your Legacy Contact Screencast
The Legacy Contact feature that shipped with iOS 15.2 is grim, but smart. It only takes two minutes to set up and I made a screencast to show you how it works. No excuses not to set it up right now!
Continue reading →Daylite: The Only CRM App Made For Your Mac (Sponsor)
Daylite is an award-winning CRM and productivity app made exclusively for your Mac, and it’s now Monterey ready! Daylite goes beyond the essential CRM experience or project management tool for small businesses. Daylite is the only Mac-focused CRM and productivity app that seamlessly integrates with…
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