On this episode of Focused, Mike and I talk about focus traps, consider the ones we tend to fall into, and discuss how to create systems to help avoid them. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a…
Listen & read notes →DEVONthink – Your Research Command Center (Sponsor)
One question I frequently get from MacSparky readers and MPU listeners is: “What’s the best tool for managing research on the Mac?” My answer is always DEVONthink, and this week I’m happy to have them as a sponsor. Let me tell you about my favorite…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 809: Exploring Kagi with CEO Vladimir Prelovac
Kagi is a search engine and browser company offering an alternative to products offered by the tech giants. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Kagi’s CEO Vladimir Prelovac talks with Stephen and me about what Kagi offers its customers. This episode of…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 808: “The Momentum Is Building,” with Simon Støvring
Simon Støvring is the developer behind some fantastic apps, including Runestone, Scriptable, Jayson, and Data Jar. This week, he joins Stephen and me on Mac Power Users to talk about how he works on these apps, his use of Apple’s default apps, and how…
Listen & read notes →Chase Set to Take Over Apple Card
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple and Chase are about to make a deal to move the Apple Card to Chase. It’ll be interesting how the the transition is managed. Some reporting says there is a high default rate with the existing Apple Card customers.…
Continue reading →I Don’t Own a Mac mini …
… but if I did this thing sure is cute.
Continue reading →In Praise of Pencils
I very much have an analog side. Sometimes I find slowing down and writing things down helps me process thoughts a little better. That doesn’t mean the things I write with paper and pencil necessarily stay that way forever, but quite often, it’s an…
Continue reading →Apple’s AI Team Continues to Jump Ship for Meta
Bloomberg reports that Apple has lost a fourth person from their foundation models group to Meta. Apple is giving raises to the existing team members but they likely pale in comparison to Zuck’s poaching offers (some reportedly in the hundred million range). Apple is not in the…
Continue reading →July in the MacSparky Labs
July 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 →Focused 235: Practical Wisdom for Mindful Living, with John Chandler
Freelance WordPress developer and spiritual director John Chandler joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about the pursuit of practical wisdom and being intentional about being intentional. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with…
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