iOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy, and a lot more. Join Stephen and I on the this episode of Mac Powers to hear us review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of…
Listen & read notes →Automators 59: iOS 14 Shortcuts
On this episode of Automators, Rosemary and I dive into the iOS 14 update to Shortcuts and what it brings to all of us, as well as how we’re using it. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation…
Listen & read notes →Updates and Improvements to the Salutation AppleScript for Apple Mail
My relationship with Apple Mail isn’t love so much as familiarity. However, every time I think about walking out on Apple Mail, I think about our long and complicated relationship, and how much work I’ve put into it with things like my salutation AppleScript.…
Continue reading →Fantastical 3.2’s Calendar Widgets
Flexibits has released Fantastical Version 3.2, with 12 new widgets for iOS and iPadOS 14 and Scribble support for iPadOS 14. You can now customize the exact views of Fantastical how you want on your Homescreen with 12 unique widgets to choose from. Do…
Continue reading →Magic Lasso Adblock for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Sponsor)
Magic Lasso Adblock is an efficient and high-performance ad blocker for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows you to experience a cleaner, faster web—without ads. As a native Safari content-blocking extension, Magic Lasso blocks intrusive ads, pop-ups, and trackers when browsing the web.…
Continue reading →The Great USB Adapter Purge of 2020
At the new Apple Watch event last week, we got Apple’s first explanation of why they aren’t shipping USB power adapters. The reason, not surprisingly, is to protect the environment. The presentation had a surprising statistic (to me, at least) that removing the USB adapters…
Continue reading →Mistakes Book
Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean have been making The Small Business Show, a podcast about … well … small businesses, for five years now. It’s a great show, and I’ve even guested on it. Recently Dave and Shannon released a book called We Love Mistakes that details…
Continue reading →The Coming Research App Revolution
In the last several months, I have been experimenting a lot with Roam Research and Obsidian. There is a lot to like about these apps and their crazy-powerful internal links. With both Roam and Obsidian, cross-linking is ridiculously easy. In the case of Roam Research,…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 554: Read-It-Later Services
Read-it-later services can be a great way to save and enjoy an article later, away from the noise of social media or an overflowing RSS client. This episode of Mac Power Users has Stephen and I talking about some of the popular choices, and…
Listen & read notes →St. Jude Relay Fundraiser: $315K+
I’m so pleased Relay has busted through its goal of $315,000 this year for St. Jude. My friends, Stephen and Merri Hacket, had an idea a few years ago, and at this point, they – along with the help of a lot more folks…
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