Last week, 9to5Mac Linked the iOS 12 concepts from Behance.net. While I’m not usually very interested in these alternate reality concepts, I do like a few of their ideas. Nameless Apps They mocked up a home screen with no app names, and it looked so…
Continue reading →Solve your Email Problems with SaneBox – Sponsor
This week’s sponsor, SaneBox is the solution to so many of my email problems. SaneBox is the email service that adds a pile of productivity features to your email, regardless of what email client you use. For a lot of folks, email is a…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 420: Presentation Workflows
Presentations are on our mind on this week’s episode as we prepare for talks at ABA (American Bar Association) TECHSHOW. We discuss workflows for planning a presentation, tips for making your slides, getting ready for the big day, dealing with nerves, and making sure…
Listen & read notes →Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics
Last week I wrote about my anal-retentive hyper-scheduling method and got a lot of surprisingly positive feedback. One of the most popular questions was how exactly do I implement it. It’s not that difficult. The night before, I take a look at my appointments…
Continue reading →A Case Study in Phishing
A few days ago I received this email. I thought it was an excellent example of a phishing attack. If you’ve never heard of it before, phishing is a process where a bad guy sends you an email that looks legitimate in hopes that…
Continue reading →My Blogging Workflow
I have received a lot of questions asking precisely what my workflow is for getting blog posts up. The whole process is a bit more complicated than it probably should be but here goes: Step 1 — Choose a Topic The first thing…
Continue reading →MPU Meetup in Chicago Next Week
There are just a few tickets left for the MPU Meet Up on March 7 in Chicago at Bar Louie. We did this last year and it was a blast. There are a lot of smart (and fun) people that listen to the show.…
Continue reading →Clean Your Mac Safely with CleanMyMac 3 – Sponsor
I’m pleased to welcome a new sponsor to MacSparky, MacPaw, makers of CleanMyMac, an app that I’ve used on my Macs for years now. According to a study, people waste a full working week every year due to slow computers. It’s the same as…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 419: iOS Settings
There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS. In this week’s podcast, we talk through some of our favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout…
Listen & read notes →Free agents 41 – A Walk on the Beach
On the latest episode of Free Agents, I talk about a big birthday and Jason is learning the value of embracing a lull. My wife went back to work and I talk about the changes that creates in working at home and Team Sparky…
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