In addition to new iPads, yesterday Apple released an update to the MacBook Air. A few thoughts: SCISSOR SWITCH KEYBOARD! I’m so pleased the butterfly keyboard is now down to just the small MacBook Pro. Hopefully, we get that one updated real soon. 256…
Continue reading →A Few Thoughts on the New iPad Pro
It’s been rumored for months, and now it’s here. I’ve got a few thoughts: The new iPad Pro has the same design as the previous iteration. Amen. I really like this design, and I hope it finds its way to the iPhone at some…
Continue reading →Upgrade Your Calling Cards with Hoban Cards (Sponsor)
When someone asks you for a business card, what are you handing them? Why not have some business cards that truly make you stand out? This week, MacSparky is sponsored by Hoban Cards, where they use a 1902 letterpress machine to make cards that your colleagues,…
Continue reading →Focused 95: Five Years of Freedom
I’m sharing the big lessons I’ve learned from five years of working independently on the latest episode of Focused. Also, Mike and I talk about the fear of failure, intentional constraints, effective delegation, and the impact my furry new coworker has on my productivity.…
Listen & read notes →Law Firm Autopilot Podcast
I recently joined Ernie the Attorney on the Law Firm Autopilot podcast to talk about technology and the law. I also went deep on a few Mac apps.
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 527: Dictation and Text Capture
Much of computing revolves around writing and text input, but most of us don’t think about how to make that process more productive. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I explore tools and techniques that make text easier to work…
Listen & read notes →Working From Home
This week, a lot more folks will be working from home than usual. I’ve talked to several friends and family lately about this. Some are looking forward to it, and others are dreading it. I drove into an office for 22 years, but I’ve…
Continue reading →Apple and Covid-19
In the last few days, Apple has announced it’s reaction to Covid-19. Yesterday there was an announcement that WWDC will be online-only this year. I’ll miss not seeing my Apple community friends, but I also think this is the right move. I had to…
Continue reading →Automators 45: LaunchCuts, Feedback, and More!
On the latest episode of Automators, Rosemary and I dive headfirst into the feedback pile and look at LaunchCuts. We’re also talking about the new Pushcut automation server feature and eye some beta apps too! This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your…
Listen & read notes →The Archive for Plain Text with Panache (Sponsor)
This week, MacSparky has a new sponsor, The Archive. I’ve made no secret of my love for plain text files over the years. Plain text is universal, portable, and the most likely format for your words that computers will still recognize in 100 years.…
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