Spotify recently announced its HiFi streaming upgrade where users can, for a premium fee, get higher bitrate streaming music. I would be surprised if Apple doesn’t do something similar before the end of the year. Apparently, there are some benefits to being over 50…
Continue reading →Leveraging COVID Constraints
I can’t help but feel things will be a lot more normal-leaning in the next six months as the COVID vaccines make their way into arms, and we, collectively, finally get the upper hand on this damn virus. Kids will go back to school.…
Continue reading →Focused 120: Caveday with Jake Kahana
Jake Kahana from Caveday joins Mike and me on the latest episode of Focused to talk about his journey and how Caveday can help you get your focus mojo back. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED…
Continue reading →Face Mask Unlock in iOS 14.5
We’re getting closer to the release of iOS 14.5, and it’s adding a feature that Apple Watch owners are going to dig. Specifically, if you are wearing a face mask and an Apple Watch, you’ll still be able to unlock your iPhone without using…
Continue reading →USPS Star Wars Stamps
So it looks like I’ll be buying stamps for the next several years this spring.
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 577: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Shahid Kamal Ahmad drops by Mac Power Users to tell Stephen and me about his ever-growing displays, game development on the Mac, and creating music with a computer. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t…
Listen & read notes →McSweeney’s – The UX on this Small Child is Terrible
Having raised two children, McSweeney’s is spot on: “This Small Child has no clear sense of hierarchy in either the visual or navigational sense. When it comes to troubleshooting, it is nearly impossible to find the information you need quickly. For example, last night…
Continue reading →Comfort Food TV
Apple’s had a lot of success with Ted Lasso. If you have Apple TV+, I’d recommend it. Emily VanDerWerff wrote an excellent piece in VOX about why Ted Lasso works and the general idea of Comfort Food TV. I don’t consume a lot of…
Continue reading →Daylite – The Native CRM for Mac, iPad, and iPhone (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Daylite, a native CRM and project management app built specifically for Apple lovers. Unlike other Web-based CRMs that just focus on customer relationships and sales, Daylite takes you through the full customer lifecycle. From meeting prospects & winning business, to…
Continue reading →Automators 70: Matthew Cassinelli and Changing Your Shortcuts Usage
In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I are joined by Matthew Cassinelli to talk about how his Shortcuts use has evolved with the changes to Shortcuts. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about…
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