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Deep Dive – Home Screen Lab
In this February 2026 MacSparky Labs deep dive, I share the latest iteration of my iPhone home screen and explain why I prefer a clean, neutral gray look with clear or gray icons to reduce visual noise, along with custom-made wallpapers created in Pixelmator … This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
The M5 vs. M6 MacBook Pro Buyer’s Dilemma
This post brought even more questions about M5 vs M6 MacBooks Pro. The timing is weird this year. The M5 MacBook Pro arrives soon. (Likely March 4!) The M6 arrives later in the year with a completely new design and OLED display. You could…
Continue reading →The Red Badge Won
When it comes to my home screen, I don’t like to show too many apps. I prefer to work in context instead of apps. So those context shortcuts in my dock do a lot of the heavy lifting. While on this quest to banish…
Continue reading →DEVONthink AI-Assisted Naming and Filing
The new version of DEVONthink has a lot of tricks up its sleeve. One of my favorites is the ability to name and file documents using the LLM of your choice. In this video I show you how to do it.
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Donkey Work – What I Actually Want AI to Do
I’ve been using the term “donkey work” a lot lately, and some of you have been asking what I mean by it. Fair enough. Let me explain. When I started paying attention to AI, I realized pretty quickly that I didn’t want it writing…
Continue reading →The Apple March 4 Experience
Apple just announced a “special Apple Experience” on March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai. Not an “event.” An “experience.” The rumor mill has up to nine new products in play: MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and Max, MacBook Air with M5, iPhone…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 836: Welcome, Stephen
On this episode of Mac Power Users, I officially welcome Stephen Robles as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! This episode of Mac Power Users is…
Listen & read notes →Supercharge Updates
One of my favorite utilities, Supercharge, got some useful updates recently. In this video I show you what’s new, including its powerful menu feature and reliable, easy Apple Mail and Notes linking.
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Why the M5 Matters If You Run AI Locally
Apple says the M5 delivers 4X the peak GPU compute for AI compared to the M4. Most tech sites reported the number and moved on. I don’t think people have fully grasped what this means for running AI locally. The gain isn’t just faster cores. Apple…
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