iOS 14.5 is out and it’s a doozy. Here are a few highlights worth your consideration. Make sure to install the accompanying update on your Apple Watch. It is that combination of iPhone and Apple Watch updates that allows you to use the unlock-while-I’m-wearing-a-mask…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 585: Spring Loaded
In the wake of Apple’s spring event, Stephen and I cover the new iMac and iPad Pro, and also discuss changes to the Apple TV and some of Apple’s services in the latest Mac Power Users episode. In short, everything should be more colorful…
Listen & read notes →Automators #74: Stream Deck: Going Large
Rosemary and I have gone all-in with Elgato’s Stream Deck as an automation tool. In this episode of Automators, we go deep into all the tricks and workflows to turn your stream deck into an automation robot. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Privacy: Smarter…
Continue reading →Home Screens — Tim Nahumck
Tim Nahumck (Website) (Twitter) is our go-to guest on the Automators podcast (episodes 23 and 73) when we want to talk about Drafts automation. He’s also a pretty swell guy and, based on his picture here, a complete bad-ass. So, Tim, show us your…
Continue reading →HoudahSpot 6.1
HoudaSpot, the Finder-replacement search tool that spelunks your drive for you, just got a nice update. With version 6.1, there changes are both big and small, like hiding the Tag cloud when not in use or improving the legibility of texts like source code…
Continue reading →Superior Document Management with DEVONthink (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by DEVONthink, the flagship product from DEVONtechnologies, DEVONthink is the most professional document and information management application for the Mac. It’s the one place for storing all your documents, snippets, or bookmarks, and working with them. The Integrated A.I.…
Continue reading →Unifying Home Automation with CHIP
I wrote a few days ago about Logitech canceling the Harmony remote. The problem continues to be all the differing protocols for home automation. One solution may be the Connected Home over IP (CHIP) protocol, engineered jointly by Apple, Amazon, and Google. We’re now…
Continue reading →A Few Thoughts on Today’s Spring Loaded Apple Event
Today was Apple’s Spring Loaded event and it certainly was loaded with a new Mac, iPads Pro, AirTags, AppleTV, and a bit more. I have a few initial thoughts: The 24″ iMac Hooray for color back on the Mac. It’s been way too long.…
Continue reading →The Sad Demise of the Harmony Remote
Last week we got notice that Logitech will no longer be making the Harmony remote. I’ve heard from so many listeners and readers over the years who made the Harmony remote an essential piece of their home-automation infrastructure. I tried using one but found…
Continue reading →The Mac Chimes of Death
Speaking of the Mac Power Users, if you’ve ever wondered why Stephen Hackett was the obvious choice as co-host for the Mac Power Users, look no further than this post.
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