The iPhone 16e launch last week came with an understated but significant advancement: Apple’s new C1 communications chip. This custom silicon represents years of development, finally replacing the Qualcomm modem that has powered iPhone communications for generations. For Apple, this marks another crucial step…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 785: First of All, I’m David Sparks
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk about failed purchase migrations, talk more about notifications, experience the power of old-school blogging, and discuss something new in the Sparks driveway. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a…
Listen & read notes →Apple Disables Advanced Data Protection in the UK
In another chapter of its ongoing battle with the UK government, Apple has pulled the plug on Advanced Data Protection for UK customers. In a statement, Apple explained, “We are gravely disappointed that the protections provided by ADP will not be available to our…
Continue reading →Exploring WikiTok
There’s a fun little web app that gives you the satisfaction of scrolling through a social media, but feeding you wikipedia articles instead. It’s called WikiTok and you can learn all about it in this video.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Knitting Your Parachute
At a recent MacSparky Labs event, a few folks started asking about career change—how to do it, when to think about it, and what it feels like to make a big shift. The questions hit home for me because, as many of you know,…
Continue reading →Streamline Your Business with Daylite: The All-in-One CRM Built for Apple Users
Transform how you run your business with Daylite – the native CRM and business management platform crafted exclusively for the Apple ecosystem. Whether at your Mac or iPhone and iPad, Daylite brings your client relationships, sales pipeline, and projects together in one elegant solution.…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for February 21, 2025
In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: 16e + C1 = new iPhone and cellular chip from Apple. We’re still waiting on iOS 18.4 beta, and Sparky wonders: are you using Photographic Styles?
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Read Like an Artist
Austin Kleon, author of “Steal Like an Artist,” has an energy about him that I find utterly irresistible. Recently, he put together a short zine called “Read Like an Artist” that was distributed at bookstores across the country. Austin, being Austin, is also sharing…
Continue reading →Stephen Hackett’s Now Page
Several months ago, I started an experiment by publishing a “Now” page here at MacSparky. (Hat tip to Derek Sivers for the idea.) It’s my version of social media. I update you on projects, both personal and professional, and weigh in on earth-shattering topics like…
Continue reading →Testing QSpace
QSpace is a Finder replacement on the Mac that has a lot of features. The selling point, however, is its innovative pane system that lets you work through files quickly. Take a look.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?