I made a video last year about constructing a linear calendar using Freeform. Now the feature is built straight into BusyCal. You get to see how it looks in this short video.
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Gemini and Siri
We’ve now got official confirmation that Apple and Google are working together on what I’ve been calling the “Siri brain transplant.” Instead of an Apple LLM technology, it appears they’ll be using some version of Gemini. There are many unanswered questions here. For instance,…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows
From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how we get the words…
Listen & read notes →Timing: Time Tracking That Does the Work for You (Sponsor)
Today’s sponsor is Timing. If you’ve got “understand where my time actually goes” on your 2026 goals list, this is the app that can make it happen. Most of us know we should track our time. Knowing how you spend your hours is the first…
Continue reading →Five New Apple Products in 2026? Yes, Please.
If the rumors are true, 2026 is shaping up to be one of Apple’s most interesting hardware years in recent memory. According to the rumor mill, Apple has five all-new products in the pipeline: a foldable iPhone, augmented reality glasses, a HomePod with a…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for January 9, 2026
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Testing Apple’s Digital Car Key
My car recently got Apple’s new Digital Car Key support for Apple Wallet. In this video I explain its advantages and my early testing.… 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.
Mac Power Users 830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications
Our phones are constantly trying to get our attention. ON this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss strategies to manage notifications and regain control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming…
Listen & read notes →Solving for Meaningfulness
In productivity, we worship efficiency. The fastest way to clear an inbox. The most automated way to track a project. The most frictionless method to organize our lives. I’m going to suggest something different. When it comes to your goals and plans, efficiency is…
Continue reading →The 2026 Focused Calendar
It’s not too late to get the Focused Wall Calendar for 2026. Mike and I have been collaborating with the NeuYear folks for years, and this is, in my opinion, the best wall calendar on the market. We’ve spent a lot of time tweaking this…
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