Mike and I revisit the topic of AI on this episode of Focused to consider what’s changed in the last year and discuss how it can be helpful for those of us who strive to live a focused life. This episode of Focused is sponsored by:…
Listen & read notes →NotePlan Auto-Templates
Recently, NotePlan released version 3.14, which includes the ability to auto-generate templates based on the calendar item. I note this because I requested this specific feature when we discussed NotePlan recently on the Mac Power Users. NotePlan continues to impress me. Since we aired that episode, I’ve heard…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 767: Apple in Education with Barrett Mosbacker
Educator and Apple enthusiast Barrett Mossbacker joins me on this episode of Mac Power Users to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your…
Listen & read notes →Lessons from An Ancient Craftsman
Here’s a recent post from the MacSparky Newsletter. If you haven’t already signed up, I’d appreciate it. Earlier this year, I had a chance to spend time in London, and I made a point to return to the British Museum. Specifically I was interested in…
Continue reading →Automators 166: Foundations of Automations with Tim Stringer
On this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I are joined by Tim Stringer to look at his automations and discuss the core principles of automating. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. LinkedIn Jobs: Find the qualified candidates…
Listen & read notes →Ending the Automators Podcast
Yesterday the announcement went public that we’ll be wrapping up the Automators podcast, with our last episode being released on Friday, November 15. It’s strange for me to be closing down a podcast; I’ve never done that before. Indeed, it took me a long time…
Listen & read notes →Dumbing Down The Camera Control on iPhone 16
Now that the iPhone 16 has been out for a while, I’ve heard from several listeners and readers who are unhappy with the Camera Control on their iPhone 16 model. Specifically, many of you get accidental triggers or accidentally get into the photos settings…
Continue reading →The 2025 Focused Calendar
I’m pleased to announce that the Focused Wall Calendar for 2025 is now on sale. We’ve been collaborating for years with the NeuYear calendar people, and it is, in my opinion, the best wall calendar on the market. Mike and I spent a lot of time…
Listen & read notes →Timing Gets AI Support
Image: timingapp.com There are a lot of great time-tracking applications out there, but one of the absolute best for Mac users is Timing. That’s because it is a native app on your Mac with a bunch of built-in automation. You don’t have to worry about…
Continue reading →SoundSource: Superior Sound Control for Your Mac (Sponsor)
This week, MacSparky is sponsored by SoundSource, a utility I use daily. The problem with the Mac’s native sound controls is that they are designed for people who need them once every few years. If you need to adjust your sound settings more than that,…
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