On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password…
Listen & read notes →Democratizing CarPlay Ultra
CarPlay Ultra barely exists at this point in the $200K Aston Martin. The latest rumor has Hyundai putting it in the upcoming (and affordable) $35,000 Hyundai Ioniq 3. We own the Kia EV6, which is somewhat adjacent to the Hyundai EV’s and the second screen in…
Continue reading →Going Deep on Disneyland
I recently guested on the DL Weekly podcast, where I shared, in depth, my love and history with Disneyland. If you are interested in that sort of thing my interview covered one and two separate episodes. Enjoy.
Continue reading →Baptism By Fire in the App Store
So, it turns out there was a bug in the initial No List app code causing some users to lose entries. So the one-star reviews came pouring in. I do find that the more time I spend on this hobby project, the more empathy I have…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for September 5, 2025
The Lab Report is my weekly podcast exclusively for the MacSparky Labs members.
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August in the MacSparky Labs
August was a busy month in the MacSparky Labs, with members diving deep into productivity workflows and Apple’s latest features. We spent considerable time exploring Apple Reminders, including a dedicated deep dive session and hands-on videos covering the new quick capture features in iOS…
Continue reading →Soft Block Scheduling (Special Deep Dive Release)
A few months ago I did a Deep Dive session on a soft block scheduling technique. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback from the Pathfinder members on this one, so I thought I’d share it with you.
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Deep Dive – Using Freeform
In the latest Labs Deep Dive we took a look at the best workflows and uses for perhaps Apple’s most underutilized app, Freeform.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
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 →Friends of Dave – Thomas Vander Wal
In my latest Friends of Dave conversation, I invited MacSparky Labs member and frequent Momentum sessions participant, Thomas Vander Wal. I asked him to share how he uses DEVONthink for his research, and collecting information. … This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.