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…
Listen & read notes →PowerPhotos 3.0: The Power Tools Apple Photos Needs (Sponsor)
I’m pleased to welcome back PowerPhotos as a MacSparky sponsor. If you’ve used Apple Photos for any length of time, you know the app is missing serious power-user tools. PowerPhotos fills those gaps beautifully. The app has long been the go-to utility for managing Apple Photos…
Continue reading →Focused 246: A Cleansing Palette of Joy
Mike and I reflect on everything that happened in 2025 on this episode of Focused, and we set our intentions for the new year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and…
Listen & read notes →December in the MacSparky Labs
December was a busy month in the MacSparky Labs! There were four weekly Lab Reports to keep members up-to-date with Apple news, a Deep Dive on Year End Tech Stack Audits, a Book Club meeting on Apple in China, a Jam Session on Career…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 829: Tech That Worked in 2025
With the year winding down, Stephen and I reflect on what went well in our tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company’s default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking on this episode of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored…
Listen & read notes →WinterFest 2025: Artisanal Intelligence for the New Year (Sponsor)
The new year is almost here, bringing fresh projects, ambitious goals, and creative work that matters to you. Whether you’re outlining your next novel, organizing years of research, planning a product launch, or capturing ideas before they slip away, the right tools make all…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro
Join Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users as we talk through our uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a…
Listen & read notes →The Shop Time Experiment
For several years now, I’ve been getting back into woodworking. It’s a hobby I love, but through 2024, I kept running into the same problem: I never felt like I was getting enough time in the shop to actually make things. During my regular…
Continue reading →Festivitas Returns
Screenshot Simon Støvring (a recent MPU guest) is at it again with an update to his cute holiday app, Festivitas, which puts holiday lights in the menu bar and a snowstorm on your desktop. My favorite feature is how the lights delicately move out of the…
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