Earlier this year, I leased a Rivian. I’m a little embarrassed by it. I’ve never had a car this fancy, and for that matter, I’ve never leased a car before. However, it was a good deal, and I’ve finally paid off the kids’ college…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 818: “Recreational Math,” with Dr. Drang
Everyone’s favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn’t one of them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never…
Listen & read notes →Kagi News: A News Site That Respects Your Time
I have a problem with news consumption. I want to stay informed about what’s happening in the world, but I don’t want it to absorb my entire day. More importantly, I’m tired of the slant. Every major news outlet seems to have an agenda,…
Continue reading →OmniFocus Updates
As OmniFocus went through its SwiftUI transition leading up to version 4, I heard from a lot of readers who were impatient with the slow upgrade. That is no longer a problem. Now that OmniFocus is firmly in SwiftUI, updates are coming quickly. Version…
Continue reading →The Looming M6 MacBook Pro
For some time we’ve been hearing rumors of the M6 MacBook Pro due to be released late next year or early 2027. Note this is not the incoming M5 MacBook Pros expected in soon or early next year (depending on which rumor you believe),…
Continue reading →Focused 240: Q4 Planning
Mike and I attempt to end 2025 on a high note by reviewing the last quarter and planning the next one on this episode of Focused. Also, Mike made a planner. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of…
Listen & read notes →Direct Mail: Email Marketing That Feels at Home on Your Mac (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Direct Mail for Mac. If you run a business, a side hustle, a podcast, or just want to stay in touch with a community, you know how important great email marketing can be. The brand-new Version 7 is a huge…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 817: macOS Tahoe, visionOS, & watchOS 26
From Liquid Glass to a stronger Spotlight, macOS Tahoe reshapes the Mac. Spotlight now remembers your clipboard and taps into App Intents, while Apple’s apps gain updates to match their mobile counterparts. We got a lot to talk about on this episode of Mac…
Listen & read notes →The iPhone Air Decision
I’ve heard from a lot of people deciding between the various new iPhones. My thoughts mirror those of Stephen Hackett. In short, if you buy an iPhone Air in full knowledge of its limitations, you’ll probably love it.
Continue reading →September in the MacSparky Labs
We had a lot of fun in September in the MacSparky Labs. September 2025 highlights include various posts such as editing photos with Google Gemini, the Lab Report updates, a book club meeting, and events focused on digital minimalism and dictation technology. Key activities also…
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