To my American readers: Tomorrow, as you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner, you might find yourself across from someone with very different political views. Before the tension rises, consider this: there’s a decent chance that some of the most inflammatory political content you’ve both…
Continue reading →Ulysses Liquid Glass Update
Ulysses (App store)(Setapp)is one of the true gems for writers in the Apple Ecosystem. I used to use the hell out of this app when I was practicing law, but I don’t find it as useful now. Nevertheless, I kicked the tires on the…
Continue reading →Daylite’s New Mail Feature Connects Email to Everything That Matters (Sponsor)
This week’s MacSparky sponsor is Daylite, and they’ve just launched a fantastic new Mail feature. If you run a small business or manage client relationships, your inbox is probably a mess of priorities. Client emails get buried under newsletters, urgent messages sit next to…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 824: Life After iPadOS 26
iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. This…
Listen & read notes →2025 Q4 Q&A with Sparky
It’s time again for Sparky’s quarterly Q&A. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. This one has questions including Apple Products, Productivity & Workflows, Content Creation, Businesses & Career, personal questions, and, of course, what’s currently in MacSparky’s shop.
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Apple Workflow Consulting: Bear & Glass
Brett Terpstra has started a new business. “I’ve mentioned before that what I really wanted out of my career was to be a consultant, especially in automation and efficiency on Mac and iOS, for teams and small-to-medium size businesses looking to grow. Well, I’m…
Continue reading →The Annual Field Guide Sale Starts Today
It’s that time of year. I only run a Field Guide sale once a year and now it’s time. The annual Field Guide sale is live. Everything’s 20% off through December 1. Code: PIE25 Get your Field Guides right here. I spent the last 20 years…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for November 21, 2025
The Lab Report is my weekly podcast exclusively for the MacSparky Labs members.
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Deep Dive • Myth-Busting Focus Modes
In this deep dive, we look deeper into Focus Modes and bust some myths holding people back. This truly is one of the most transformative features Apple offers, and I think everybody should take advantage of it.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
NotePlan: Your Notes, Tasks, and Calendar in One Place
This week’s sponsor is NotePlan, and if you’ve been looking for an app that brings your notes, tasks, and calendar together without overwhelming you, this one’s worth a look. I spend a lot of time thinking about how different productivity tools connect (or don’t).…
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