Allow me to introduce Ally Rilling. She is 19 years old and a freshman majoring in computer science and finance at University of Wisconsin–Madison. Ally used to rely on running Shortcuts from the widget screen but after listening to some MPU podcasts and watching some…
Continue reading →A Few Days with the New MacBook Air
My daughters both have been long overdue for new laptops but for a long time now. However, I refused to get them new ones. That’s because the last MacBook Air I bought them lasted over 8 years and I want the next one to…
Continue reading →iPad Evolution
I spent several hours this morning using my iPad at the kitchen table with an external keyboard and mouse. I continue to be impressed with the new trackpad/mouse support available with iPadOS 13.4. Using these input devices quickly becomes second nature, and while it…
Continue reading →Panzarino on the New iPad
I have read several reviews of the new iPads. The best one, in my opinion, is from Matthew Panzarino. I didn’t realize Matt was using the iPad exclusively on the road. That gave him some great insight as to the new machines. In terms…
Continue reading →Mac Madness
Given that things are pretty bananas right now on a global scale, Stephen Hackett wanted to bring a little sunshine, so he set up the Mac Madness contest over at 512 pixels. This is a bracket of various Macs. All you have to do…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 528: The Merlin Awakens
MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more on the latest episode of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have…
Listen & read notes →The Updated MacBook Air
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.…
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