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,…
Continue reading →Widgetsmith 7
I finally got around to trying Widgetsmith 7 for iOS 18, which is a significant improvement from the previous version. Widgetsmith, the leader in the customizable Home Screen app genre, expands its feature set with support for Control Center, Lock Screen, and Home Screen customization.…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 766: Automation Golden Age with Stephen Millard
Stephen Millard joins Mac Power Users to talk about some of his favorite Mac apps and the role of automation. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses…
Listen & read notes →Where is the iPad mini Pro?
Rumors are we will get a new iPad mini later this month. The seventh generation iPad mini looks to have several nice improvements with better specs, an A18 chip, and hopefully support for the Apple Pencil Pro. But overall, it’s going to be the…
Continue reading →Get Organized with DEVONthink (Sponsor)
I often hear from listeners and readers looking for a research solution in the Mac ecosystem. My favorite app for this, without a doubt, is DEVONthink. DEVONthink is the most professional document and information management application for the Mac. It’s the one place for storing…
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