The M5 Pro and Max Are Going to Be Monsters for Local AI

Back in November, Apple quietly published a research article about the Neural Accelerators in the M5 chip. The numbers are wild. The base M5 MacBook Pro already delivers up to 4x faster time-to-first-token compared to the M4 when running large language models through MLX.…

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File Renaming with Claude Cowork

Anthropic has recently released a Claude update that lets it do actual work for you in the background. In this example I have it take a folder full of scans and rename them with the internal date and document description based on Claude’s review of the file content.
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Three Weeks with Apple Wallet Car Key

Three weeks ago, Rivian started supporting Apple Wallet car keys. I set it up immediately. (I made a video on it in the MacSparky Labs) Before this, unlocking my car required pulling out my phone and waiting for a Bluetooth connection. It worked, but it…

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Left – A Clever Time Left Widget

I recently discovered this clever little widget app that lets you create classy looking time left widgets on your devices. [Left](https://left-time.app) is a well-made app with a lot of potential use cases.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.

Brian Moore Shows Us Just How Screwed We All Are

Go spend 30 seconds at Busy Simulator. If this feels familiar, turn off your notifications. All of them.

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OmniOutliner 6 Is Here

I think I first bought OmniOutliner at version 2. I remember it came in shrink wrap at a computer store. Regardless, I’ve been using the application for a long time. I’ve used it to outline countless contracts, depositions, trial examinations, MacSparky videos, books, and…

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Mac Power Users 832: All About Apple Weather

After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with me after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. Join us on Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again.…

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MacSparky’s 2026 Home Screen and Automation

I’ve simplified my Home Screen setup and automation. In this video, I walk you through the changes I’ve made.
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Easy Tool Storage with ToolTrace.ai (and my Bambu 3D printer)

Indulge me with this one as I share a brilliant little tool to make custom tool storage using AI, CAD software, and a 3D Printer.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.