The Photos app is great until it’s not. If you want to add power-user features to Photos, check out this week’s sponsor, PowerPhotos. It’s the ultimate toolbox for managing your photo libraries on Mac. There are some true power features here that really improve…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 778: Exploring the Task Management Environment
With the new year here, on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss the task managers we tried in 2024, and what we are currently using to get things done at work and beyond. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10%…
Listen & read notes →It’s Not Too Late For the 2025 Focused Wall Calendar
Hello 2025! It’s not too late to get yourself a Focused wall calendar. Mike and I put a lot of effort into making this calendar special.
Listen & read notes →The Lab Report for January 3, 2025
In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: More rumors of a folding iPhone, the Magic Mouse redesign, and a how-to Labs video on the Contact Photo and Poster feature. Sparky also shares a book he’s enjoying around thinking on paper.
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Focused 220: 2024 Retrospective
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I reflect on the things that worked—and the things that didn’t—in 2024 and set our intentions for 2025. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
Listen & read notes →Another New Year’s Eve, Another Opportunity to Celebrate a Simple Farm Boy Blowing Up an Intergalactic Space Station of Death
For years now, I’ve been ringing in the new year by watching Star Wars: A New Hope. If you start the movie (Disney+ Edition) at precisely 10:02:43 PM, you get a new year at the moment the Death Star blows up. During these years,…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 777: Setup Nostalgia
On Mac Power Users, Stephen and I reflect on our college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of us. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Listen & read notes →Sparky’s 2024 Life Update
As we approach the end of the year, here’s an update on the MacSparky Labs and life in general. Also, I wanted to thank you for your support.
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WinterFest 2024: Great Tools for a Productive New Year (Sponsor)
The new year is almost here, and with it comes fresh projects, big ideas, and opportunities to grow. Whether you’re writing your next novel, finishing a research project, planning your business, or journaling life’s moments for your loved ones, having the right tools makes…
Continue reading →Google and AI Search
The Information is reporting that Google plans to add “AI Mode” to its search. This is not a surprise if you’ve spent any time with Perplexity or ChatGPT search; they’re both leaps and bounds ahead of traditional Google Search. Moreover, Google’s Gemini is pretty good,…
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