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…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 489: Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber, and small business owner alongside his wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear … maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and me on this week’s episode of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power…
Listen & read notes →Farewell, Jony
Yesterday Apple announced Jony Ive is leaving to form his own company. John Gruber’s take is excellent. This is the kind of subject that John just nails. The only thing I’d add is the same advice I tell everyone when a perceived “irreplaceable” person…
Continue reading →Focused 76: A Failure Across the Board
Join us for the latest episode of Focused. Mike and I dispel a myth about our feelings toward time tracking, and I out myself about exactly how unproductive I was on my last trip. Mike is getting serious about bullet journaling and also has…
Listen & read notes →Public Betas
I was surprised how early Apple released the public betas of iOS13, iPadOS, and Catalina. I have installed the developer betas on several of my own devices, but none of my key devices. While I’m genuinely enthusiastic with many of the changes and upgrades…
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