Many Mac gamers are fans of CrossOver, a Mac application that enables you to run native Windows software on macOS. When compatible, it’s an easy way to play PC games on your Mac. I once used it to play a PC-only Star Wars online…
Continue reading →MacSparky.com Moves to a Dedicated Server
After all my recent whining about Artificial Intelligence kneecapping traffic to small publishers, I got a little surprise from WordPress… Turns out, traffic to macSparky.com is way up — so much so that it’s been exceeding the limits of my previous hosting plan. As of today, MacSparky is running…
Continue reading →Focused 226: The Importance of Review
Mike and I discuss the power of review and reflection in your focused productivity system on this episode of Focused. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc: Find the right…
Listen & read notes →The Big Terminology Update
Today Terminology, Greg Pierce’s word app, gets a major update. It’s a complete overhaul, marking the most significant update since its original release in 2010. Terminology is a powerful and extensible reference tool that goes beyond a standard dictionary. It starts with an offline, WordNet-based…
Continue reading →New Medication Tracking App: Capsule
Rosemary Orchard and the gang at Snailed It Development have a new medication tracking app, Capsule. It’s built with exactly the kind of attention to detail you’d expect from Rose and really steps up a notch over Apple’s built-in medication tracking. It has plenty of options including…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 789: Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell
Author Matt Gemmell joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about using an iPad as his only comptuer for eight-and-a-half years and why he recently switched back to the Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password:…
Listen & read notes →Sparky’s Case for Focus Modes (And a Short Poll)
One of the best features Apple has added in recent years is Focus Modes. I use them every day across all my devices, and they have become an essential part of how I manage my attention, my work, and even my personal life. At…
Continue reading →MacWhisper 12: Now with Automatic Speaker Recognition
Jordi Bruin’s MacWhisper continues to deliver the goods. Just released is version 12, which adds automatic speaker recognition, making an already great transcription tool even better. I’ve been using MacWhisper on the back end for a lot of the content I publish here at…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for March 21, 2025
In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: Day One makes its entrance on Windows, the growing discontent with Siri, and an overhaul is likely for iOS 19. I recommend my Apple Notes Importer video, and Paddington is back!
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Rogue Amoeba: Fine Audio Software for Your Mac (Sponsor)
This week, my friends at Rogue Amoeba are back to sponsor MacSparky. They make an incredible lineup of audio tools for your Mac, useful for everyone from home hobbyists to professional podcasters and studio technicians. Thanks to the work the team did in tandem with Apple…
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