There’s a new update to PDF editing app PDFpen and PDFpenPro. The new version has a new interface and toolbar. You can still add text, images, signatures, highlights, and comments to your PDFs, and make changes, fix typos, fill out forms, and redact sensitive…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users #588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian
Stephen and I talk with Sal Soghoian on the history of Automator and Services on the Mac, both of which are cornerstones of automation on macOS today. On this episode of Mac Power Users, we’ll discuss how these tools came to be, and how…
Listen & read notes →DEVONthink for Superior File Management (Sponsor)
A lot of folks know that DEVONthink, this week’s MacSparky sponsor, excels at bringing artificial intelligence (A. I.) to your documents and research, but did you also know DEVONthink has a killer set of automation tools? Over the last few years, DEVONthink has added…
Continue reading →Obsidian vs. Roam
When I was first exploring notes apps, I spent quite a bit of time in the wild with Roam Research and Obsidian. I wrote about why I’m leaning Obsidian a few months ago. The thing is there isn’t one best answer to which tool…
Continue reading →Focused 125: Professional Nerd, with Rosemary Orchard
Rosemary Orchard joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about juggling projects, automation, kanban boards, and keeping the jobby job. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace: Make your next…
Listen & read notes →OmniFocus 4.0 for iPad and iPhone Now in Beta
Yesterday the OmniGroup announced the open beta of OmniFocus 4.0 for iPhone and iPad. This new version will represent the most significant change in the OmniFocus user interface ever. I’ve been on the private beta, and I dig it. This new version will give you much…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 587: Catching Up with Casey Liss
Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and me about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation, and how not to deal with digital photos. Listen now on the latest episode of Mac Power Users. This episode…
Listen & read notes →Automators 75: Bunches of Automation, with Jay Miller
In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I chat to Jay Miller about how he automates using Keyboard Maestro, Alfred, Bunch, and more. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind…
Listen & read notes →Home Screens — John Gerard
This week, John Gerard (Twitter) (Instagram) is sharing his home screens. John is a photographer in the Mid-west who helps promote local business. He also teaches photography and post processing to photography clubs and individuals interested in learning to use Lightroom & Photoshop. So,…
Continue reading →More Drafts Videos
I recently recorded some additional screencasts on how to get the most from Drafts. It’s a series of three videos digging in on some of my favorite Drafts features: Automating Email with Drafts digs in deep on writing and sending email. Do you want…
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