This week, Apple released a new budget Apple Pencil ($79 US) that dumps the Lightning connector for USB-C. I like that they took the trouble to change the design. The old Lightning pencil had the plug at the top, leaving me with a (nearly)…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 714: Catching up with John Siracusa
John Siracusa returns to Mac Power Users to discuss his iPhone usage, window management philosophies, best practices for troubleshooting, and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of…
Listen & read notes →Focused 188: Q4 Planning and the PKM Stack
Join Mike and me on this episode of Focused as we revisit the topic of toxic productivity, discuss choosing apps and tools that support your intentions, and share our plans for the last quarter of 2023. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 713: Photography with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman joins Mac Power Users to share the details on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera systems. Tyler also shares some of his favorite tips for better iPhone photography and videography. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander: Get 20%…
Listen & read notes →Automators 138: Shortcuts Utility Apps
On this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I cover some of our favorite Apps that add additional features to Shortcuts. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent…
Listen & read notes →Hoban Cards and Stationery (Sponsor)
This week, MacSparky is sponsored by Hoban Cards, where they use a 1902 letterpress machine to make cards that your colleagues, clients, and customers will never forget. I sure love mine. Evan and the gang at Hoban Cards are masters at the craft of…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 712: macOS Sonoma
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss macOS Sonoma, which brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more. This episode of Mac Power…
Listen & read notes →This Month in the MacSparky Labs
Here’s what I sent out to Labs Members in September of 2023: 2023-09-30 – Q4 Planning Call (Labs 3) 2023-09-29 – The Lab Report (Labs 1) 2023-09-28 – Labs Deep Dive – iOS 17 (Video) (Labs 3) 2023-09-27 – Toggle Sonoma Widgets using AppleScript…
Continue reading →Unite 5 – Turn Web Apps into Supercharged macOS apps (Sponsor)
Unite 5 for macOS takes your web experience to the next level, transforming websites into feature-rich Mac apps. Powered by a completely redesigned WebKit browser, Unite 5 offers a more immersive and customizable browsing experience. What sets Unite 5 apart? They’ve gone beyond just…
Continue reading →Focused 187: Drop Zones & Launch Pads, with Jesse J. Anderson
Jesse J. Anderson is back on Focused to talk about troubleshooting productivity systems and his new book for helping adults with ADHD find focus. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro…
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