When I was a boy and first showed up for school, I was tested and found to be entirely … adequate. I wasn’t particularly sharp, but I was earnest. As such, I didn’t find myself in the “smart” classes with the “smart” kids. And yet……
Continue reading →Home Screens: Kourosh Dini
This week I’m featuring the Home Screen of my friend, Kourosh Dini. Kourosh has written several excellent books and, in addition to being a doctor, is one of the most mindful people I know. And now Kourosh has a podcast, Rhythms of Focus –…
Continue reading →Fantasy Hike: Save the World One Step at a Time
For the last 33 days, I’ve been on an epic quest to deliver a magic ring to Fire Mountain, where I must destroy it before it falls into the hands of an evil wizard with a rather large eyeball. I’ve walked 97.4 miles and…
Continue reading →Direct Mail: Email Marketing That Feels at Home on Your Mac (Sponsor)
I’m pleased to welcome a new sponsor to MacSparky, 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…
Continue reading →Focused 230: Journaling and Intention, with Joe Moyer
The Journaling Guide’s Joe Moyer joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about getting started with journaling, navigating major life transitions, and the power of a regular reflection practice. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million…
Listen & read notes →While Google Leaps, Apple Lingers
I watched the Google I/O event this morning. It’s shocking just how much Google has bet the company on AI. They’re even replacing search! In contrast, one of Apple’s tent poles will be a user-interface revamp. I can’t help but think Apple’s still fighting…
Continue reading →Listen Later: Get Your Articles as Podcasts (Sponsor)
Today’s MacSparky sponsor is Listen Later—a clever service that transforms your reading list into personalized podcast episodes narrated by advanced AI. I love the depth and thoughtfulness of long-form content, but there’s never enough time to sit down and read everything I’d like. Listen Later…
Continue reading →Apple and AI: Time for Action, Not Excuses
Mark Gurman has published the latest tell-all about Apple’s failure to claim a seat at the artificial intelligence big boy table. The more I read about this, the more it becomes clear that failure here has many fathers. Some of Apple’s leadership apparently didn’t see the…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 797: “A Power User in Life,” with Jaimee Finney
Jaimee Finney joins Stephen and me on Mac Power Users to discuss her career, which has been full of twists and turns, but has always been defined by making great products infused with creativity and passion. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password:…
Listen & read notes →“How to Avoid a Scam” From the FTC
After writing a few weeks ago about seniors’ particular vulnerability to online scams, I heard from several readers that are actively working to educate seniors about the risks they face. The stories in those emails indicate that things are worse than I thought, and…
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