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?
NotebookLM Plus
One of my most successful experiments with artificial intelligence has been with Google’s NotebookLM product. While preparing the update to the Productivity Field Guide, I fed it everything from the prior version, plus transcripts from about 50 videos I recorded, as well as twelve webinars.…
Continue reading →Apple’s Luxo
If you’ve ever watched a Pixar movie, you’re familiar with that cute little table lamp that bounces onto the screen as part of the Pixar logo. Given the extensive cross-pollination between Pixar and Apple, it doesn’t surprise me in the least that the Apple…
Continue reading →Amazon is Tightening the Screws on Kindle Books
Amazon is set to disable the “Download & Transfer via USB” feature for e-books starting February 26, 2025. You can get the full scoop at The Verge. If you feel like buying an ebook should include the ability to download said ebook, it’s time…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 784: Exploring AI & Productivity, with Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt returns to talk with Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users about the various tools in ChatGPT, including the ability to build custom GPTs. Michael also shares about some of his other favorite AI-powered tools, and some of his…
Listen & read notes →Failed Migration
Apple recently announced a new option to migrate purchases from an old legacy Apple Account to your new one. There are, however, some strings attached …
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The UK’s Encryption Backdoor and Apple’s Privacy Crossroads
For a long time, I felt it was only a matter of time before some nation called Apple’s bluff on iOS security and demanded a secret backdoor into user data. While the United States has made several threats over the years without following through,…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for February 14, 2025
In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: Finally! You can now migrate those purchases from an old Apple Account (né Apple ID), Pixelmator now officially a part of Apple, Sparky recommends his popular block scheduling Labs videos and shares his love of knots.
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History of the Screen Saver
I fell down this delightful rabbit hole giving the full history of the screen saver. There is a lot more to those flying toasters than you’d think.
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