So, it turns out there was a bug in the initial No List app code causing some users to lose entries. So the one-star reviews came pouring in. I do find that the more time I spend on this hobby project, the more empathy I have for my app developer friends. Either way, version 1.1 fixes the... Continue reading → The post Baptism By Fire in the App Store appeared first on MacSparky.| MacSparky
August was a busy month in the MacSparky Labs, with members diving deep into productivity workflows and Apple’s latest features. We spent considerable time exploring Apple Reminders, including a dedicated deep dive session and hands-on videos covering the new quick capture features in iOS 26. The monthly book club continued with our exploration of “Tiny... Continue reading → The post August in the MacSparky Labs appeared first on MacSparky.| MacSparky
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Direct Mail for Mac. If you run a business, a side hustle, a podcast, or just want to stay in touch with a community, you know how important great email marketing can be. The brand-new Version 7 is a huge leap forward. This update brings a host of new features, including... Continue reading → The post Direct Mail: Email Marketing That Feels at Home on Your Mac (Sponsor) appeared first on MacSparky.| MacSparky
Tyler McRae joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The post Mac Power Users 812: AV & Vibe Coding with Tyler McRae appeared first on MacSparky.| MacSparky
This week I shipped an app. It’s called The No List, and while it might seem like a simple idea, I think it addresses one of the most important productivity challenges we face today. Let me back up a bit. For years, I’ve been interested in the idea of building my own app. Part of... Continue reading → The post The No List: My First App and Why Saying No Matters appeared first on MacSparky.| MacSparky
There is such an overlap between old-school Mac and Lego geeks that I think this one has a chance.| MacSparky
One question I frequently get from MacSparky readers and MPU listeners is: “What’s the best tool for managing research on the Mac?” My answer is always DEVONthink, and this week I’m happy to have them as a sponsor. Let me tell you about my favorite new feature: the Mentions inspector. Think of it as your digital librarian that... Continue reading →| MacSparky
Recently, we had a family celebration. The reason is irrelevant, but the means of our celebration was our usual. We went to Disneyland. We’re fortunate to live close, and two of the four members of my immediate family work for Mickey. So, we went to “the park,” where we shared a meal at a restaurant,... Continue reading →| MacSparky
Apple’s WWDC 2025 was, in many ways, a return to form. That was the title of this week’s Mac Power Users episode, and I stand by it. Apple delivered a compelling presentation that reminded us what Apple is best at: thoughtful design, tight integration, and bold ideas across the ecosystem. Chief among those ideas was... Continue reading →| MacSparky