The Lab Report for January 9, 2026: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/01/the-lab-report-for-january-9-2026/
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Testing Apple’s Digital Car Key: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/01/testing-apples-digital-car-key/
Testing Apple’s Digital Car Key - MacSparky
My car recently got Apple’s new Digital Car Key support for Apple Wallet. In this video I explain its advantages and my early testing.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.
Mac Power Users 830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/01/mac-power-users-830-ios-26-focus-modes-notifications/
Solving for Meaningfulness: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/01/solving-for-meaningfulness/
Solving for Meaningfulness - MacSparky
In productivity, we worship efficiency. The fastest way to clear an inbox. The most automated way to track a project. The most frictionless method to organize our lives. I’m going to suggest something different. When it comes to your goals and plans, efficiency is the enemy. I learned this the hard way last year. Trying... Continue reading →
The 2026 Focused Calendar: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/01/the-2026-focused-calendar-3/
The 2026 Focused Calendar - MacSparky
It’s not too late to get the Focused Wall Calendar for 2026. Mike and I have been collaborating with the NeuYear folks for years, and this is, in my opinion, the best wall calendar on the market. We’ve spent a lot of time tweaking this calendar over the years to get it just right. Here are... Continue reading →
PowerPhotos 3.0: The Power Tools Apple Photos Needs (Sponsor): https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/12/powerphotos-3-0-the-power-tools-apple-photos-needs-sponsor/ ... https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/12/powerphotos-3-0-the-power-tools-apple-photos-needs-sponsor/
PowerPhotos 3.0: The Power Tools Apple Photos Needs (Sponsor): https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/12/powerphotos-3-0-the-power-tools-apple-photos-needs-sponsor/
Focused 246: A Cleansing Palette of Joy: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/12/focused-246-a-cleansing-palette-of-joy/
December in the MacSparky Labs: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/12/december-in-the-macsparky-labs/
December in the MacSparky Labs - MacSparky
December was a busy month in the MacSparky Labs! There were four weekly Lab Reports to keep members up-to-date with Apple news, a Deep Dive on Year End Tech Stack Audits, a Book Club meeting on Apple in China, a Jam Session on Career Transitions and Retirement, and videos on topics like Apple Music and... Continue reading →
Mac Power Users 829: Tech That Worked in 2025: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/12/mac-power-users-829-tech-that-worked-in-2025/
Mac Power Users 829: Tech That Worked in 2025 - MacSparky
With the year winding down, Stephen and I reflect on what went well in our tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company’s default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking on this episode of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: