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Read & Trust Magazine

posted in Uncategorized on September 4, 2012

The Read & Trust Magazine “Over the last few months, it has become clear that this amazing content deserves more than the limitations of an email newsletter. Larger text, gorgeous layout, and a much more friendly payment system. We can do better. Enter the…

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Hide Archive Items from Apple Mail’s VIP Inbox

posted in Uncategorized on September 4, 2012

During a recent MPU episode, Katie lamented the fact her VIP inbox included previously archived items. I knew there was a way around that but couldn’t puzzle it together during the show. Listener John wrote in with the solution. Select the VIP Inbox Select…

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MPU101: Working with the New Cat

posted in Uncategorized on September 3, 2012

Mac Power Users episode 101 is live. In it, Katie and I covered the new Mountain Lion features and how we are incorporating them into our own routines. I also did a long talk about OmniFocus, Reminders, and other alternatives for running lists.

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Disabling Java on Your Mac

posted in Uncategorized on August 31, 2012

Given the latest stories about Java vulnerabilities, this is probably a good idea. Uncheck “Enable Java” in the Security pane of Safari’s preferences.

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Create OmniFocus Tasks with AppleScript

posted in Uncategorized on August 30, 2012

Sometimes efficiency becomes the enemy. Because I’m now a believer in automating document filing via Hazel and OCR, I sometimes get myself in trouble. A case in point is my life insurance bill. It arrives every quarter. I used to scan it and then…

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Activision Anthology for iOS

posted in Uncategorized on August 30, 2012

Yes. I had an Atari 2600. Yes. I spent way too much of my youth playing Pitfall Harry. Yes. I downloaded this already. ∞

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RSS Sponsor: Checkmark

posted in Uncategorized on August 29, 2012

My thanks go to Checkmark for sponsoring the RSS Feed this week. Checkmark is the fastest way to create location- or time-based reminders for iPhone. In just a few seconds you can create new reminders — it only takes 3 taps! You can watch…

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1Password Logins in OmniFocus

posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2012

I always knew 1Password could export a login by dragging it to the desktop. However it took reader James W. to make the connection for me that I could put that link places other than the desktop, like in an OmniFocus note. To do…

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GeekDad on Paperless

posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2012

In addition to providing a very kind review of Paperless, Jim Kelly at GeekDad interviewed me concerning Paperless and new workflows. The update is still on track. Everything is nearly ready to publish. I need to work out a few kinks and then it…

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More on Dropbox Two Factor Authentication

posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2012

I heard from several readers who did not have the option to add two factor authentication. Turns out you need to be running the latest Dropbox beta to make it work. (I’ve been on the Dropbox beta for some time.) iMore explains it all.…

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