I’ve got some news on my upcoming plans for Field Guide releases. Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS 13 Edition Following WWDC this year, and after getting my hands on the new iOS and iPadOS beta installations, it was plain to see that Siri Shortcuts, now…
Continue reading →Focused 77: You Can’t Hack the System
Mike and I are sick and tired of being sick and tired, so in this week’s episode of Focused we’re sharing some things we’ve learned about managing energy. We discuss staying positive, Mike continues his digital bullet journal experiment, and I spend some time…
Listen & read notes →Supercharge Your Trackpad, Mouse, and Touch Bar with Better Touch Tool
This week MacSparky is sponsored by BetterTouchTool, the Mac App that gives your input devices superpowers. While Apple makes some excellent trackpads and mice, the built-in gestures are just a taste of what you could do with those devices. With BetterTouchTool, you can completely…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 490: Surfin’ with Safari
Safari isn’t the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security, and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of…
Listen & read notes →<strong>Shawn Blanc’s Focus Course Live open for Applications</strong>
Shawn Blanc is accepting applications for his next live Focus course in Atlanta. Shawn is one of my favorite speakers/writers leading the charge about how to focus your attention in a world increasingly full of distractions. If I lived closer, I’d attend.
Continue reading →Automators 27: Shortcuts in iOS 13 — Diving into the Deep End!
In the latest episode of Automators, Rose and I throw caution to the wind and install iOS and iPadOS betas on everything. There are crashes and updates, all in the name of finding out just how impressive the new Shortcuts really is. This episode…
Listen & read notes →My Six Month Planning Wallpaper
I talked about planning wallpaper recently on Focused. I’ve been doing this for a few months now and find it a good way for me to keep my big projects rolling. All of these items are already in my calendar. I know these dates…
Listen & read notes →1Password 7.3
AgileBits has released a nice update for 1Password for Mac that includes a redesigned 1Password mini and an improved new user interface that is focused on getting your information out of 1Password quickly and efficiently. I also like that they are pushing into machine…
Continue reading →Conquer Your World with OmniFocus – Sponsor
This week MacSparky is sponsored by one of my favorite applications, OmniFocus. Grown up task management is the key to staying on top of your projects. These days we have more commitments than ever and we need powerful tools to stay on top. That…
Continue reading →The iPad as Laptop Replacement, Continued
A few days ago, MKBHD posted a video explaining how he is using his iPad Pro with the beta iPadOS installation to replace his laptop. That has always been my play. I still use my iMac every day on my desk, but I like…
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