With CES this month, many companies have announced new MagSafe accessories on the way, including several expensive charging stands. I’ve gone a little more budget to solve this problem with this MagSafe charging stand I bought off Amazon for <$20. It’s a bent piece of metal…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 572: iPhone & iPad Tips
As the iPhone and iPad have become more full-featured, the software that runs them has gotten more complex and powerful. On the latest episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I run though a whole bunch of our favorite ways to get more out…
Listen & read notes →Guest on Decision Vision, with Mike Blake
I joined Mike Blake on the podcast Decision Vision. We discuss, among other things, the question, “Should I have a podcast?” If you’re interested in how the sausage is made, have a listen.
Continue reading →The Omni Group 2021 Roadmap
The Omni Group has published its annual roadmap, where it looks back on what it shipped the prior year and forward to what it intends to ship in the next year. Most interesting to me is that they are embracing the relatively new SwiftUI technologies…
Continue reading →ThoughtAsylum Icon Generator
Stephen Millard has made an ingenious shortcut that solves the problem of generating icons. The particular itch that Stephen was trying to scratch was the development of icons for his Stream Deck. However, if you do any automation, you’re constantly bumping into places that…
Continue reading →Rumored New MacBook Air
Mark Gurman is back, this time with a rumored new MacBook Air design in the works for later this year or next year. The goal is thinner and lighter with a smaller bezel. The MacBook Air is already pretty thin and light, but it…
Continue reading →The Essential Weekly Review
Lately, the Focused podcast has been covering planning, goals, and roles. I think, overall, we don’t spend enough time checking in with ourselves. This is true on an emotional basis (which is why I think journaling and meditation are a great idea). It’s also…
Continue reading →MindNode Adds Editable Outlining
Today marks the release of MindNode 2021.01 on the Mac with a new editable outline. This feature lets you import data into MindNode in either outline or mind map format and updates across the app. By adding the ability to edit your mind map…
Continue reading →Get More Done with Daylite (Sponsor)
MacSparky is sponsored by Daylite, which is the Mac CRM that will take your business further by helping you nurture relationships, complete your projects, close more deals, and grow your business. It’s all in one place, even when you are working offline. Unlike other…
Continue reading →Focused 117: Roles & Goals
Goals are great, but they aren’t enough. In this episode of Focused, Mike and I talk about how roles and goals work together, and how the hats that you decide to wear are the real foundation of a solid personal productivity system. This episode…
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