MacSparky https://www.macsparky.com/ Get More Productive with Your Apple Gear Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:38:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.macsparky.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-MacSparky-Logo-2022-Slate-White-32x32.png MacSparky https://www.macsparky.com/ 32 32 Focused 198: Revisiting Journaling https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/focused-198-revisiting-journaling/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15623 Mike and I use this episode of Focused to revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how our workflows have evolved. This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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Mike and I use this episode of Focused to revisit the topic of journaling for personal growth and share how our workflows have evolved.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

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  • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. 
  • Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.

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]]> Sparky’s Desktop Widgets Tour https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/sparkys-desktop-widgets-tour/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:24 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15620 Now that we’ve had Desktop Widgets on macOS for a while, here’s the current state of my widgets. I also share a few tips to make using them more pleasant on your Mac… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> Now that we’ve had Desktop Widgets on macOS for a while, here’s the current state of my widgets. I also share a few tips to make using them more pleasant on your Mac… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> Automating OmniFocus 4 with Shortcuts Actions https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/automating-omnifocus-4-with-shortcuts-actions/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:16 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15618 Since OmniFocus version 4 was released, several of you have asked for help automating it. Here is a sample project creation automation template.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> Since OmniFocus version 4 was released, several of you have asked for help automating it. Here is a sample project creation automation template.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> Mac Power Users 733: Our Favorite iPhone Apps https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/mac-power-users-733-our-favorite-iphone-apps/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15614 On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I battle it out in naming our favorite iOS apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I battle it out in naming our favorite iOS apps.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

  • Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.
  • NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance.
  • Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.

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]]> Automators 148: Vision Pro Automation https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/automators-148-vision-pro-automation/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15613 I strapped on my Vision Pro for this episode of Automators and Rosemary and I take a look to see what can—and cannot—be automated on Apple’s new platform. This episode of Automators is sponsored by:

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I strapped on my Vision Pro for this episode of Automators and Rosemary and I take a look to see what can—and cannot—be automated on Apple’s new platform.

This episode of Automators is sponsored by:

  • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.

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]]> The Lab Report for February 23, 2024 https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/the-lab-report-for-february-23-2024/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:54 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15612 It’s time for the Lab Report, covering this week’s Apple news, rumors, and more… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> It’s time for the Lab Report, covering this week’s Apple news, rumors, and more… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> The Task Management Deep Dive https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/the-task-management-deep-dive/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15609 Here’s the video from the recent deep dive into task management software, including app and workflow discussions.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Level 3 (Early Access) Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> Here’s the video from the recent deep dive into task management software, including app and workflow discussions.…

This is a post for MacSparky Labs Level 3 (Early Access) Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> Unite 5 – Turn Web Apps into Supercharged macOS Apps (Sponsor) https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/unite-5-turn-web-apps-into-supercharged-macos-apps-sponsor-2/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15573 This week’s 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 app conversion. Their new intricate link-forwarding rules give... Continue reading →

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This week’s 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 app conversion. Their new intricate link-forwarding rules give you unparalleled control over web interactions, making your web apps smarter and more integrated than ever before.

Some highlights of Unite 5:
Advanced Link-Forwarding: Navigate your web apps like a pro.
Revamped Browser Engine: Faster, more reliable, and tailored for macOS.
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  • A Gmail client that integrates seamlessly with macOS.
  • A resource-efficient Slack or Discord app with full notification support.
  • A dedicated AI app for ChatGPT or Claude.AI
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]]> Cleaning Up iMessage Apps https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/cleaning-up-imessage-apps/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:26 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15578 While I’m generally in favor of iOS 17 iMessage applications, if you’re not careful, that list gets full of apps you don’t use.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> While I’m generally in favor of iOS 17 iMessage applications, if you’re not careful, that list gets full of apps you don’t use.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?

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]]> The Six Colors Report Card https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/the-six-colors-report-card-2/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:57:57 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15601 I always find Jason Snell’s Six Colors Apple Report Card informative. This week, Jason published the latest edition. The Mac continues to score high, and the iPad continues to plummet. Hopefully, this year is better for the iPad.

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]]> I always find Jason Snell’s Six Colors Apple Report Card informative. This week, Jason published the latest edition. The Mac continues to score high, and the iPad continues to plummet. Hopefully, this year is better for the iPad.

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