I’ve always had a challenge when performing optical character recognition (OCR) on my handwritten notes, which I write in block letters. Recently, I found the solution in an unexpected place.… This is a post for the Early Access and Backstage MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
Unite 5 – Turn Web Apps into Supercharged macOS apps (Sponsor)
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Sparky’s Custom Control Center
One of my favorite features with iOS 18 is the new customizable Control Center. It’s still a bit of a work in progress for me but here’s what I’m doing so far, along with a few tips on how to set up your own.
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Mac Power Users 763: Workflows with William Gallagher
William Gallagher, a British television writer and educator, joins Mac Power Users to share his favorite Mac hardware and workflows.
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Automators 164: Automating with Charlie Chapman
Dark Noise developer Charlie Chapman joins me on this episode of Automators to explain how he implemented automation in his application and how he uses Automation himself.
The Lab Report for September 20, 2024
In this week’s edition of The Lab Report: Today is the day! The new iPhone has arrived. Did you get yours today? Also: Apple Card rumored to go from one bank to another, more iPhone 16 features, and I share a timeless piano work from Claude Debussy.
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The New iPad Tab Bar
The new iPad Tab Bar hasn’t gotten much coverage but it could end up being a big deal. It’s a new iPad menu-type interface that falls somewhere between the Mac and the iPhone.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members. Care to join? Or perhaps you need to sign in?
iOS Security Features
There are quite a few important security features that were introduced with iOS 18:
Passwords App
Lock and Hide Applications
Contacts Access Limitations
Recorded Phone Call Notifications
Private Cloud Compute…
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The Lab Report for September 13, 2024
In this week’s episode of The Lab Report: details on the iPhone 16 line, all OS updates releasing on Monday September 16, software update to AirPods Pro 2 adds basic hearing aid functionality, and my Labs video on a useful app for finding and deleting duplicates on your Mac.
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Focused 212: Living the Llama Life, with Marie Ng
Llama Life founder Marie Ng joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about the relative time-boxing, the importance of systems, and eating your productivity vegetables.
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