Apologies for this Deep Dive video coming out so late after the original meeting back in January…!
There were lots of good exchanges and good participation from Early Access Labs members in these 50-or-so minutes, as AI remains a fast-evolving topic right up to this day. … This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Early Access members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
When I was first learning to play jazz, I found the best way to improve wasn’t reading a book or even practicing alone. It was showing up to jam sessions with other musicians. That’s where the real learning happened — by listening, experimenting, and playing off one another.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about that experience in relation to the Labs and all the knowledge we collectively share as members. There’s so much insight, experience, and curiosity here — and I’d like to create more space for it to come to life.
So I’m adding something new to the Labs.
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Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we discuss our quarterly planning processes and share our intentions for the next quarter. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED.
Listen & read notes →Because I cover Artificial Intelligence so much in the MacSparky Labs, I currently have paid accounts for all three of the big services: Google’s Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Anthropic’s Claude. Of the three, I’ve always had a soft spot for Claude. I like the way…
Continue reading →There are some nice features for window controls on macOS but what if you don’t use the Apple’s Magic Keyboard? I have a solution.
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2025 sponsorship slots at MacSparky are filling up. There’s still a bit of availability left for the remainder of the year, but not much. If you’re interested in getting your product or service in front of an Apple-centric, productivity-loving audience with no respect for money,…
Continue reading →The Whisper Memos developer has a new app for the Mac, WhisperType. In this video, I kick the tires and I’m impressed with the balance it strikes for AI-based transcription.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Early Access and Backstage Access members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
DEVONtechnologies has just released the public beta of DEVONthink 4, and it’s a substantial upgrade. Now the beta is officially here. I’ve been using the beta, and I can confirm: this is a real leap forward. DEVONthink 4 is smarter, faster, and more modern in all the…
Continue reading →iCloud is the glue that holds much of the Apple ecosystem together, syncing data and content between devices. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I walk through what is possible by using the iCloud website, including the data recovery tools, account…
Listen & read notes →I finally got around to reading ChatGPT’s Student Guide to Writing with ChatGPT, and I think it’s pretty good. The reality is that these tools aren’t going away, and students today should learn how to use them to improve their work product, not replace it.…
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