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#677: Software Club: Fantastical
January 29th, 2023 · 91 minutes
In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Simmons then joins them to discuss Fantastical's history and the changes he's seen over the years.
#676: Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke
January 22nd, 2023 · 92 minutes
Kaitlin Salzke is an accountant, student and programmer who has built a library of OmniFocus automations. This week she joins David and Stephen to talk about using Javascript for automation, working on a PC during the week and much more.
#675: Cruisin' with CarPlay
January 15th, 2023 · 100 minutes
Gone are the days of using tapes, CDs and iPods in cars. Apple has taken center stage in most new cars sold as the iPhone replaced all of those older media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen pack up and go on a tour of CarPlay.
#674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc
January 8th, 2023 · 96 minutes
Shawn Blanc left his job back in 2011 to become a full-time writer. Twelve years later, he's the mastermind behind sites like The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey.
#673: Apple's New Freeform App
January 1st, 2023 · 80 minutes
It's not every day that Apple releases a new productivity app, but with iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1, the company launched Freeform, an infinite canvas app for sketching, organizing and sharing information.
#672: Tech That Worked in 2022
December 25th, 2022 · 106 minutes
Stephen and David reflect on the apps and services they've relied on for the past year, and one of them makes a rash vow about new Macs.
#671: Out of the Water
December 18th, 2022 · 93 minutes
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David reflect on the first year of the MacSparky Labs, discuss the recent Eufy camera news and answer a bunch of listener questions.
#670: Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio
December 11th, 2022 · 77 minutes
Francesco D'Alessio joins the show to discuss his work as a productivity YouTuber and writer, as well as the role of AI in software.
#669: Drowning Out the Noise, with Charlie Chapman
December 4th, 2022 · 104 minutes
Charlie Chapman is the developer behind Dark Noise and the host of the Launched podcast. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about his experience as an iOS developer and what it's like when Apple adds OS features that compete with your app.
#668: Workflows with Tim Stringer
November 27th, 2022 · 102 minutes
OmniFocus expert Tim Stringer drops by the show to catch David and Stephen up on his businesses, his use of multiple Macs and how OmniFocus 4 is shaping up while in beta.