On this episode of Focused, Mike and I revisit the role of analog in our focused workflows and share some of our favorite analog tools. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code…
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…
Listen & read notes →OmniOutliner 6 Now Available on TestFlight
I still remember walking into a Micro Center store sometime in the early 2000s and getting drawn to the OmniOutliner box. Back then, you bought software in a box, and this box was gorgeous with screenshots of what we would later call a Mac-assed…
Continue reading →Slideover Returns to iPadOS 26 (Sort Of)
When Apple released iPadOS 26 back in September, the new windowing system brought a lot of improvements to how we work on the iPad. But it also took something away that I use constantly: Slideover. Apple just released iPadOS 26.1 this week, and I’m…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 821: Developer Roundtable 2025
Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to discuss the state of software development on Apple’s platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence. This episode of Mac Power…
Listen & read notes →OpenCase, A Clever Solution for Your iPhone (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by OpenCase, and I want to tell you about a genuinely clever approach to iPhone cases. We all want to use MagSafe accessories, but traditional cases add bulk. Stack a MagSafe wallet or charger on top of a case,…
Continue reading →October in the MacSparky Labs
We had a lot of fun in October in the MacSparky Labs. October 2025 highlights include various posts such as Building a Handwritten Text Converter with AI, the weekly Lab Report updates, a book club selection, and events focused on iPad Workflows after iPadOS 26…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide
I have published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes.…
Listen & read notes →Apple reveals seven new Immersive Videos coming soon to Vision Pro – 9to5Mac
Today Apple Vision Pro owners gained access to a new MotoGP documentary in Immersive Video and the latest episode of Wildlife. Alongside the releases, Apple has announced seven more Immersive debuts coming soon for Vision Pro. Apple Immersive Video lineup includes seven upcoming releases Apple Immersive Video has long…
Continue reading →Announcing the Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide
Apple has been quietly building a complete productivity ecosystem into every device you own. But without proper guidance, these apps feel basic, disconnected, and underpowered. The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide reveals the hidden 80% of Apple’s productivity suite (Notes, Reminders, Calendar, and Freeform) that transforms…
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