The rumors just keep dropping for Apple releasing a folding iPhone next September. This would presumably be in addition to the standard iPhone, the iPhone Pro, and (maybe) the iPhone Air. The interesting thing about that folding iPhone is that there would then be…
Continue reading →Big Update for SoundSource
I use a lot of Rogue Amoeba software and I didn’t come to SoundSource until a few years ago, but in hindsight I have no idea why I waited so long. Because I work constantly with audio, I switch audio sources constantly and SoundSource…
Continue reading →Using PCC for Adding Tasks to Reminders
Right now, Apple’s Private Cloud Compute model is uniquely available to Shortcuts users. In this example, I show how to parse a meeting transcript to find tasks assigned to me and then automatically add them to Reminders using Private Cloud Compute.
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Updated Apple Mail Link AppleScript
For years now, I’ve been iterating on an AppleScript to copy a link for the currently selected Apple Mail message to the clipboard. You can then paste the link elsewhere and get a link back to the source message. This came up during a…
Continue reading →Whisper Memos: Record a Voice Memo, Receive It as Email (Sponsor)
One of the easiest ways to take advantage of artificial intelligence right now is voice-to-text transcription. I’ve been dictating to computers for decades, and I can tell you it’s never been easier than it is now. My weapon of choice for this on my iPhone…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 826: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2)
Stephen and I wrap up our review of Apple’s 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple’s other services. They we zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. Join us on this episode of Mac Power Users. This episode…
Continue reading →Taming YouTube (Without Missing the Good Stuff)
Last week I wrote about avoiding social media, and I got a lot of responses. But several of you pointed out that your real problem isn’t Twitter-type apps or Instagram. It’s YouTube. You go there to watch one video about fixing your bike tire,…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for December 5, 2025
In this week’s episode: John Giannandrea’s departure, and the 2025 App Store Awards are in. I also share the video I made about my Hollyland Lavalier mic, and Apple’s newest Holiday film, Critter Carol, is my media recommendation.
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Dictation Series 02 – Wispr Flow
For part two of the dictation series in the MacSparky Labs, I wanted to cover an intermediate tool that gives you more power than the built-in Apple solution but without overwhelming you. I looked at a lot of tools and settled on Wispr Flow, which I think is an excellent option.
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Focused 244: You’re Holding It Wrong
Mike and I catch up catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and our favorite episodes from the last year on this episode Focused. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or…
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