In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: A new app by John Siracusa, the M4 MacBook Air might be here very soon, and is Gemini coming to Apple Intelligence?
… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
DEVONthink – Your Research Command Center (Sponsor)
One question I frequently get from MacSparky readers and MPU listeners is: “What’s the best tool for managing research on the Mac?” My answer is always DEVONthink, and this week I’m happy to have them as a sponsor. Let me tell you about my favorite…
Continue reading →Focused 224: Chasing Valuable Rabbits, with Chenell Basilio
Chenell Basilio joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about cultivating curiosity, finding your people, and avoiding burnout. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Cleft: Capture…
Listen & read notes →iOS 18.4 Beta New Features
At long last, the iOS 18.4 beta is out. Hooray! It doesn’t have the anticipated Apple Intelligence features (Boo!).
Nonetheless, there are some interesting new additions heading your way. I share them in this video.
… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Why the C1 Chip Matters More Than You Think
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 →