There’s an emerging scam where the crooks use the AI model a loved one’s voice and use it to trick you. That’s bad. But you can fight back with a secret word. Watch this to learn more. … This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
A Great Day in Harlem
Every few years, this Art Kane image, “Harlem 1958” comes up (Wikipedia), and it always stops me in my tracks, looking at all these great musicians, many of whom were on the cusp of a career that would change the course of music. They…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for December 20, 2024
In this week’s episode: More beta software for your enjoyment, Black Magic Design has new immersive cameras, let’s hope we get a new Magic Mouse, and Sparky found a collection of daily rituals.
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OmniFocus 4.5
OmniFocus 4.5 With so many great task managers available these days, people sometimes ask me why I’m still using OmniFocus after 15 years. Believe me, I’ve tried them all and OmniFocus remains the best solution for me. One of the reasons is that The Omni Group…
Continue reading →Focused 219: A Focused Smorgasbord
Mike and I catch up with listener feedback on this episode of Focused. Join us as we talk about the use of AI, reading workflows, anxious parenting, and what the heck even is a sabbatical. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right…
Listen & read notes →Drafts 46
I’m not sure there is a humble brag in Mac software better than how Greg Pierce numbers each significant update to Drafts. We just got Drafts 46, where he added the ability to have Drafts narrate your words for you. This is an excellent…
Continue reading →The Case For Having “Recall” on the Mac
A few weeks ago, Filipe Espósito, at 9to5Mac, argued that Apple should build their own version of the Microsoft Recall feature. I agree. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Recall traces your history on your computer, allowing you to find just about anything: Recover deleted files, replay…
Continue reading →Practical Use of NotebookLM
In working on the next edition of the Productivity Field Guide, I’ve stumbled into a damn useful implementation of artificial intelligence using NotebookLM. I explain it all 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?
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 →Mac Power Users 775: File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink
Many people have more PDFs and files than they’d like. This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again.
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