Tyler McRae joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a…
Listen & read notes →The No List: My First App and Why Saying No Matters
This week I shipped an app. It’s called The No List, and while it might seem like a simple idea, I think it addresses one of the most important productivity challenges we face today. Let me back up a bit. For years, I’ve been…
Continue reading →Lego iMac G3
There is such an overlap between old-school Mac and Lego geeks that I think this one has a chance.
Continue reading →Cassette by Devin Davies
When I first heard about Cassette, I didn’t think it was for me. Back in the day I actually wrestled with making real VHS tapes—rewinding, tracking, and all the analog quirks. I figured I’d had enough of that particular nostalgia. But then I tried it,…
Continue reading →The Relay St. Jude Fundraiser
It’s time once again for the annual Relay St. Jude Fundraiser. St. Jude isn’t just a hospital—it’s a beacon of hope for families facing the unimaginable. They’re leading the global effort to understand, treat, and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their groundbreaking…
Continue reading →Back to School Audio Excellence with Rogue Amoeba (Sponsor)
As we head into the new school year, my friends at Rogue Amoeba are back to sponsor MacSparky. Whether you’re a student recording lectures, a teacher creating course materials, or anyone who wants to get serious about audio on their Mac, their suite of…
Continue reading →Focused 237: Everything is Figureoutable, with Max Roberts
Max Roberts is a podcaster, video editor, and technical writer who joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about using AI in the writing process, video games, and the importance of staying curious. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 811: Apple in Education with Steve Benner
Apple has been in the education market for decades, and over that time, Apple’s position and offerings have significantly changed. On this episode of Mac Power Users, educator Steven Benner joins the show to talk about how his school district is using Apple gear…
Listen & read notes →Apple, the Blood Oxygen Sensor, and a Bit of Clever Lawyering
I was happy to see the blood oxygen sensor come back to the Apple Watch late last week. After months of being disabled due to a patent fight with Masimo, Apple turned it on again — but only after securing approval for a workaround that cleverly…
Continue reading →The Alleged TechWoven Case
As we approach the new iPhone release next week, we’re now getting rumors of a new case material, TechWoven. This seems like a successor to the failed FineWoven material (which wasn’t very good), which was a successor to the leather iPhone case. The new…
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