In this week’s episode: Happy Thanksgiving to all my US listeners and Labs members! I go over a few bit of news and rumors, plus a classic Apple TV video recommendation.
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Sparky’s Updated Setup Workflow
My workflow for creating setups, where your Mac automatically configures itself for a specific type of work, has changed. In this video I explain why I like setups and how I’m currently engaging them using Moom, Keyboard Maestro, and my Stream Deck.
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A Brief Note on Polarization and Turkey
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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