We’ve been talking about new iPads for months. It looks like it’s nearly time for release with Apple’s announcement of the “Let Loose” event, scheduled for May 7. The event, confirmed to be an all-digital affair, sure looks to be iPad-focused with the prominent display of Apple Pencil. Mirroring the online format of last October’s “Scary Fast” event, this one will be at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET) via Apple’s website. The centerpiece of the event is expected to be the new iPad Pro lineup. Rumors suggest that both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models will feature OLED displays, making them thinner than ..read more

I recently got together with my friend Kourosh Dini for a Friends of Dave conversation. I wanted to ask him about his Visit-Based method of productivity.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in? The post FOD • Visit-Based Productivity with Kourosh Dini appeared first on MacSparky ..read more

OmniFocus continues to evolve, and with the release of version 4.2 it brings a slew of enhancements that promise to improve your productivity whether you’re on a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch (or even using the new Apple Vision Pro). A few features stand out: Custom perspective rules are the big one for me. New filtering rules based on dates, repeating tasks, and project groupings allow for more granular organization and review of tasks. You can also set perspective views on relative dates (today, tomorrow, yesterday, and any variation thereof.) It’s worth noting that this update went out ..read more

On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I catch up on listener feedback, share some unique uses for Freeform, discuss some good Apple Watch apps, and talk about the Mac’s startup sound. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. SaneBox: Stop drowning in email! The post Mac Power Users 741: In the Apple Trust Zone appeared first on MacSparky ..read more

In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: Apple expands its repair program, Microsoft is testing putting ads in an unlikely place, young people and selfies, and I’m hard at work on my next Field Guide. … This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in? The post The Lab Report for April 19, 2024 appeared first on MacSparky ..read more

A Labs member recently wrote in to ask about how I keep track of time zones. The answer is this little Alfred workflow called TimeZone. … This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in? The post Using TimeZone in Alfred appeared first on MacSparky ..read more

Several Labs members asked about my impressions of the Godspeed task manager. It’s very opinionated with its preference for using the keyboard over the mouse or trackpad to navigate the app. … This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in? The post Testing Godspeed Task Manager appeared first on MacSparky ..read more

Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor.  This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. The post Mac Power Users 740: “From The Beatles to The Libertines ..read more

In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: I still love and use my Vision Pro for a lot of things, we’re still waiting on the new iPad Pro, … This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in? The post The Lab Report for April 12, 2024 appeared first on MacSparky ..read more

A Labs member wrote in about combining Mac-based automation (in his case setting a Focus mode) with a Stream Deck profile change. … This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in? The post Stream Deck Profiles and Focus Modes appeared first on MacSparky ..read more