Creating an AppleScript to Automate Timing Entries (MacSparky Labs)

I’ve had a few members ask me for help automating setting timers in the Timing App. Since the Timing App supports AppleScript, this gave me an opportunity to explain how I build an AppleScript by cobbling together bits of code I find on the Internet. If you’d like to learn how to build and execute a simple AppleScript, this one is for you.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Level 3 (Early Access) and Level 2 (Backstage) Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

February Deep Dive on Meditation (MacSparky Labs)

It occasionally comes up on the podcasts that I meditate. I’ve been doing it regularly now for 31 years. I’m always a little hesitant to discuss this on the podcast because it gets some people riled up, but I find it a very useful practice. So for this month’s Deep Dive I’ll be talking about meditation: my history with it, how I do it, and how to get started… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Level 3 (Early Access) Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

This Month in the MacSparky Labs

It’s hard to believe that the MacSparky Labs is already entering its second year. We had a busy January. We’d love to have you on board.

2023-01-31 – OmniFocus Checklists (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-30 – The Monday Brief (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-29 – Desktop and Dock Settings (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-27 – The Lab Report Podcast (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-27 – Setting Up iCloud Photo Library (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-25 – Focus Session (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-24 – False Urgency Webinar Video (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-23 – The Monday Brief – On Upgrading Your Mac (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-21 – Video Discussion on Replacing Intel 5K iMac with Apple Silicon (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-20 – The Lab Report Podcast (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-19 – The January Meetup Video (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-18 – Automating Calendar Views (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-17 – False Urgency Webinar (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-16 – Focus Session Announcement (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-16 – The Monday Brief (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-13 – Lab Report Podcast (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-12 – False Urgency Webinar Next Week (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-12 – Lab Meetup (Level 2-3)
2023-01-11 – Mac Launcher Deep Dive Video (Level 3)
2023-01-09 – The Monday Brief (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-06 – The Lab Report (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-06 – Mac Launcher Deep Dive Webinar (Level 3)
2023-01-04 – Learning to Love Safari Tabs (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-04 – Digital + Analog Tasks (Levels 2-3)
2023-01-02 – The Monday Brief Newsletter (Levels 1-3)
2023-01-01 – 2023 Q1 Planning Video (Level 3)

OmniFocus Checklists (MacSparky Labs)

I’ve been using a new technique in OmniFocus with checklist-based perspectives, and it greatly simplifies the chaos. Here’s how I do it…

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Desktop & Dock Settings (MacSparky Labs)

I’ve had a number of questions lately about various Mac settings. Here’s one on the Desktop and Dock, which answers several questions I’ve received lately… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

The Lab Report Podcast (MacSparky Labs)

It’s time for the latest Lab Report from MacSparky, covering this week’s Apple news and updates…

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Setting up iCloud Shared Photo Library (MacSparky Labs)

iCloud Shared Photo Library has been in the wild now for a few months. Here’s a walkthrough of why you should consider it and how to set it up.…

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My False Urgency Webinar Video (MacSparky Labs)

I did a webinar last week with Shawn Blanc as part of his Focus course all about False Urgency. A number of you attended, but I know several of you could not.* So here’s the video, just for you… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

This Morning Someone Tried to Phish Me …

Here’s a short video breaking down how this morning I dealt with a Phishing attempt combined with an iCloud outage. That’s exactly the kind of combination that can get people in trouble.

Here’s my short video explainer. I made this a public link so you can share it with friends and family that may not have known better.