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GET SOME GREAT SOFTWARE AT A DISCOUNT WITH WINTERFEST (SPONSOR)

posted in sponsor on December 24, 2021

Winter is here. We have work to do. Many of us need to reimagine our workplaces
and our workflows. We have kids to raise, degrees to pursue, new jobs to find,
care to give, and care to take. This week’s sponsor, WinterFest 2021 is here for
you.

WinterFest 2021 features 22 great tools for writers, thinkers, planners. So many
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GIFT WRAP FIELD GUIDE

on December 23, 2021

I think I am about a month too late in linking this, but if you are still
wrapping gifts, it is not too late to learn how to wrap them properly. There’s
even a free MacSparky Field Guide for just that.


RELAY FM FUSION GUESTING

posted in fusion on December 23, 2021

I guested on the most recent episode of Relay FM’s member’s-only Fusion podcast.
In it, we talk about how we handle the new year and Stephen’s disturbing lack of
a spirit animal. If you are a RelayFM member, check it out.


THE INSIDE STORY ON APPLE MAPS

posted in apple maps on December 22, 2021

CNN scored a nice interview with some of the Apple Maps leadership about the
journey they’ve been on and where the app is now. (I found this interview via
9to5 Mac.) I wish Apple would let their project leaders talk to the press more
often. Articles like this let us get a better understanding of the philosophy
behind choices in Cupertino and help us make better decisions as consumers as to
what is right for us. For instance, I didn’t realize how big a deal Privacy was
to the Apple Maps team until reading this article.

As for me, I’ve been using Apple Maps for a long time. I like the convenience of
it and I’m fortunate enough to live in California, where I think Apple has
historically always had pretty good data. It has performed well for me or I
wouldn’t have stuck with it. That said, I really only care about accurate
directions and navigation help, like telling me what lane I need to be in. All
that stuff about the 3D maps of buildings is something I never looked at until
getting the image for this post. It’s nice, but I don’t have much use for it.


FOCUSED 141: YOU NEVER ARRIVE

posted in focused on December 22, 2021

Join Mike and me on the latest episode of Focused as we discuss the arrival
fallacy and the importance of finding joy in the journey.

This episode of Focused is sponsored by:

 * Timing: The automatic time-tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10%
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MAC POWER USERS 619: HOME STUDIO UPDATES

posted in mac power users on December 19, 2021

I had to move my home office, and Stephen built a cabin. On this week’s episode
of Mac Power Users, we compare notes on how our studios have evolved over the
last couple of years.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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EVEN MORE HOLIDAY MUSIC

on December 19, 2021

I’ve continued to grow my holiday “Yule” playlist on Apple Music. If you’d like
an overwhelming amount of holiday jazz, here you go. My latest addition is an
album from the Phat Cat Swingers, From All of Us to All of You, that has a
distinct swing band/rockabilly feel. It’s an album that can really make you tap
your foot. I listen to this playlist throughout December every year. Just press
“shuffle” and let it rip.


APPLE DISPLAY RUMORS

posted in displays on December 18, 2021

Rumors around an Apple-branded display are heating up. 9to5 Mac reports on a
reputable leaker that reports display panels are in development for Apple from
LG for 24 and 27 inch Apple Displays along with a 32-inch panel including Apple
Silicon for a successor to the Pro Display XDR. I have no insider knowledge, but
if I were a betting man, I’d say any Apple Silicon in the new Pro Display XDR
would address more I/O with more USB-C ports.

In my mind, Apple’s failure to get a quality consumer-priced display to market
is the most prominent hardware miss in the immensely successful Mac lineup. They
have so many great laptops now (and the M1 Mac mini) that would benefit from a
quality, sub $6,000 Apple Display. This product can’t come soon enough.


AUTOMATORS 91: FOCUS MODES, THE SHOWDOWN

posted in automators on December 17, 2021

In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I dive into Focus modes, how we use
them, and of course, how we automate them.

This episode of Automators is sponsored by:

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MACSPARKY STUDIOS UPDATE (HOLIDAY 2021 EDITION)

posted in studio on December 17, 2021

After COVID started I got evicted from my prior studio space in the house (so my
daughter could turn it back into her bedroom). I’ve updated my studio page with
new my gear and lodgings.

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