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 →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…
Listen & read notes →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 →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…
Listen & read notes →Record Any Audio With Audio Hijack, From Rogue Amoeba (Sponsor)
Record Any Audio With Audio Hijack, From Rogue Amoeba My friends at Rogue Amoeba are back to sponsor MacSparky this holiday season, and I want to shine a spotlight on their flagship app: Audio Hijack. Audio Hijack’s tagline is short and sweet: Record any…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I start our annual tour of Apple’s products, starting with the Mac, then we consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company’s lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:…
Listen & read notes →The 2026 Focused Calendar
I’m pleased to announce that the Focused Wall Calendar for 2026 is now on sale. 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…
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