backstage Archives - MacSparky https://www.macsparky.com/blog/tag/backstage/ Get More Productive with Your Apple Gear Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:37:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.macsparky.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-MacSparky-Logo-2022-Slate-White-32x32.png backstage Archives - MacSparky https://www.macsparky.com/blog/tag/backstage/ 32 32 Vision Pro “Lifeline” Call https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/vision-pro-lifeline-call/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:37:58 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15551 We had a meetup in the MacSparky Labs a few days ago about how we’re doing with the Vision Pro, where we answered questions and discussed whether or not we’re keeping these new gizmos. It was a lot of fun and quite informative, with members sharing their experiences and workflows. … This is a post for... Continue reading →

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]]> We had a meetup in the MacSparky Labs a few days ago about how we’re doing with the Vision Pro, where we answered questions and discussed whether or not we’re keeping these new gizmos. It was a lot of fun and quite informative, with members sharing their experiences and workflows. …

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]]> Vision Pro: Initial Impressions and Questions https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/02/vision-pro-initial-impressions-and-questions/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15538 I’ve been using Vision Pro for several days now. Here’s a video where I share my initial impressions and answer questions about the new platform from labs members. I’m simultaneously releasing the audio from this to the podcast feed… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you... Continue reading →

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]]> I’ve been using Vision Pro for several days now. Here’s a video where I share my initial impressions and answer questions about the new platform from labs members. I’m simultaneously releasing the audio from this to the podcast feed…

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]]> Testing PodHighlighter.io https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/01/testing-podhighlighter-io/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15491 People have been looking for a way to grab quick notes from a podcast for a long time. PodHighlighter.io is the best option I’ve seen to do this yet. It uses a Shortcut along with Overcast and some AI to get you notes and summaries from podcasts. In this video I show you how it works and... Continue reading →

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]]> People have been looking for a way to grab quick notes from a podcast for a long time. PodHighlighter.io is the best option I’ve seen to do this yet. It uses a Shortcut along with Overcast and some AI to get you notes and summaries from podcasts. In this video I show you how it works and how to set it up.… 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?

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]]> What’s New in iOS 17.3 https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/01/whats-new-in-ios-17-3/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:11:42 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15490 iOS 17.3 is out. Hooray. There are a few small new features and a big one, Stolen Device Protection. In this short video, I walk you through what’s new, what Stolen Device Protection is, and how to turn it on.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do... Continue reading →

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]]> iOS 17.3 is out. Hooray. There are a few small new features and a big one, Stolen Device Protection. In this short video, I walk you through what’s new, what Stolen Device Protection is, and how to turn it on.…

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]]> Monday Brief and Vision Pro Thoughts https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/01/monday-brief-and-vision-pro-thoughts/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:28:01 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15488 Hope you’re looking forward to a good week. I heard from Labs members over the weekend about Vision Pro and have more thoughts. Here’s a short Monday Brief video on the topic… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> Hope you’re looking forward to a good week. I heard from Labs members over the weekend about Vision Pro and have more thoughts. Here’s a short Monday Brief video on the topic… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> Monday Thanks From Sparky https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/01/monday-thanks-from-sparky/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:20:11 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15429 I have a lot of thanks for the MacSparky Labs members this week.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> I have a lot of thanks for the MacSparky Labs members this week.…

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]]> The Case for Journaling (in Less Than Five Minutes) https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/01/the-case-for-journaling-in-less-than-five-minutes/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:56:09 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15420 I’ve heard from several labs members this first week of the new year considering starting a journaling habit. My reply, every time: Yes! Here’s the case for journaling and a few app recommendations (in less than five minutes)… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need... Continue reading →

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]]> I’ve heard from several labs members this first week of the new year considering starting a journaling habit. My reply, every time: Yes! Here’s the case for journaling and a few app recommendations (in less than five minutes)… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> Happy New Year Video https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2024/01/happy-new-year-video/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 18:18:33 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15414 I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year so I made this little Loom video for you… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year so I made this little Loom video for you…

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]]> Deep Dive on Productivity Field Guide https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2023/12/deep-dive-on-productivity-field-guide/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:50:27 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15412 Here’s the video from the December deep dive on the Productivity Field Guide. Since this one didn’t have anything visual, I also released the audio into the Early Access podcast feed. Enjoy, and Happy New Year! This is a post for MacSparky Labs Level 3 (Early Access) Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do... Continue reading →

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]]> Here’s the video from the December deep dive on the Productivity Field Guide. Since this one didn’t have anything visual, I also released the audio into the Early Access podcast feed. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

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]]> Setting up Advanced Data Protection https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2023/12/setting-up-advanced-data-protection/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:21:29 +0000 https://www.macsparky.com/?p=15392 In this video, I walk through Apple’s Advanced Data Protection, explaining what it is, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages. I also demonstrate how to turn it on and secure your private key… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

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]]> In this video, I walk through Apple’s Advanced Data Protection, explaining what it is, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages. I also demonstrate how to turn it on and secure your private key…

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