I frequently use environments in Vision Pro, which is one of the device’s best features. They can give you a context shift that is only possible with Vision Pro. I wish there were more of them. Related to this, the Disney+ application got a…
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On the Plastic Apple Watch SE
There is a rumor afloat that the next Apple Watch SE will be made of plastic. Mark Gurman recently stated that Apple using rigid plastic in the Apple Watch SE is “increasingly likely.” I think this is a good idea for several reasons: Hopefully,…
Continue reading →Fantastical RSVP Feature
Fantastical recently released a new feature called RSVP that lets you set a meeting and send out a link where people can RSVP their attendance. As the meeting organizer, this gives you a list of attendees and an easy way to contact them. I…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth
David Roth joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to cover NotePlan, an application that combines tasks, events, and notes in some really interesting ways. We discuss how to be more productive using its unique features, and compare it with…
Listen & read notes →Digital Journal Entry 5,000
I recently hit entry number 5,000 in Day One. That’s over a decades worth of entries.
Continue reading →Whither Apple Calendar?
I have noted that Apple continues to make progress on its productivity application suite. Apple Notes is no longer a joke; it is a powerful tool that many people are using effectively. Reminders is also on an upswing. While certainly not a tier-one task…
Continue reading →Focused 209: A System for Writing, with Bob Doto
Writer Bob Doto joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to discuss creative systems, connecting ideas, and why you really should care about Zettelkasten. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.…
Listen & read notes →The Apple Ring and Health Tracking
Some rumors are circulating about Apple developing a fitness ring. I don’t know if it’s true, but there is a compelling case for a lighter fitness tracking device, whether it’s a ring or a lightweight bracelet. Because a bracelet would compete with the Apple Watch, it…
Continue reading →The Sparky Language Model (SLM)
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about artificial intelligence. There are a lot of good uses for it, but the one everyone talks about is writing. People are transfixed by its ability to write college-level essays. As AI technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, more and…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 755: 700 MB of GIFs
I launched a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and we both have spent some time in our Inboxes to bring feedback to Mac Power Users this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live…
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