Two years ago, the original Workflow team left Apple to announce they were working on a secret project to use AI to control your Mac. Today, they revealed that product: Sky, an AI assistant you can invoke anywhere on your Mac to pull off some…
Continue reading →You Need a Manifesto
On the recommendation of Mike Schmitz, I started reading You Need a Manifesto from the Stanford Design School…
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Mac Power Users 798: The Email Overwhelm Problem
I have been on a journey with my email setup, and as Stephen offers me a shoulder to cry on, I drop a bombshell on this episode of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a…
Listen & read notes →Supercharge Shortcuts Actions
I covered Supercharge in an earlier Labs video. But what I didn’t realize at the time was just how deep Supercharge’s Shortcuts support runs…
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On Teachers and the 2025 Productivity Academy
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 →The Lab Report for May 23, 2025
The Opal C1 Webcam is meant to be the webcam everybody actually wants to use. It\’s got tons of software features and a better lens system than anything you\’d find in most (all?) other webcams. It\’s time for me to kick the tires…
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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…
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