On this episode of Focused, Mike and I consider the focus benefits of mind mapping and discuss the tools and methods we use to think beyond the outline. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to…
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Apple Frames Shortcut
Over the years, I’ve used a lot of tricks to put iPhone and Apple Watch frames around screenshots, but none of them have been as easy (or as good) as Federico Viticci’s Apple Frames Shortcut. They just released the latest update today, and if…
Continue reading →MPU Apparel
We’ve got some excellent MPU Apparel on sale, but just for a few more days. The Classy T, Sweatshirt, and Zipped Hoodie, all with the woven MPU battery. It’s a classy design on quality apparel. This year, we’ve added the sweatshirt, which feels more…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 665: Covered in Paper Cuts
On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts, and discuss a bunch of listener emails. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Stop drowning in email!Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free…
Listen & read notes →Automators 114: macOS Ventura: The Automated AppDate
macOS Ventura has arrived! Rose and I use this episode of Automators to break down all the new automating possibilities with the latest Mac operating system. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your shortcut to efficient, consistent communication. Get 20% off.Electric: Unbury yourself from…
Listen & read notes →Save as PDF… (Revisited)
Apple made some more changes with macOS Ventura that broke my “Save as PDF…” workflow. Here’s a video explaining what changed and how to fix it. If you’ve never tried this trick, you should. It really speeds up the process of making PDFs on…
Continue reading →To Day One and Back Again
I’ve always been a big believer in journaling. It is like meditation in that it allows you to get to the bottom of things going on between your ears. A regular journaling practice can help you get some direction. But because I’m me, for…
Continue reading →Timing for Stress-Free Time Tracking (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by Timing, the stress-free solution to Time Tracking. Timing tracks your time automatically, so you don’t have to. Tracking time, for me, is actually an antidote to stress. When I have a better idea of how I’m sending my…
Continue reading →Hazel 5.2
Hazel, my favorite file and document automation app for the Mac just got the version 5.2 update. Improvements include: Support for macOS Ventura.Revamped relocate folder interface (now called “Replace Folder”).Numerous fixes. Full release notes can be found here. This is a free update if you purchased…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 664: macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16
Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander: Get…
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