On the latest episode of Focused, Mike and I unpack my new system to help focus on important work, talk about stepping off the hamster wheel of efficiency, and discuss what to do about productivity shame. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure…
Listen & read notes →Moving the Needle
Do you ever have one of those days where it feels like you worked all day and yet got nothing done? It happens to us all, and it can be frustrating. We all have things we’d rather do than be working and there can…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro
From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, Stephen and I go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss my new Field Guide on the subject on the latest installment of Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Stop…
Listen & read notes →Federico’s Opus
This week Federico Viticci released his nearly 50,000 word opus on how he uses his iPad, what he loves, and what he’d like to change. Great stuff and a perfect weekend read. I particularly liked his reference to a lawyer friend that had trouble…
Continue reading →Announcing Release of the Keyboard Maestro Field Guide
I’m pleased to announce the release of the Keyboard Maestro Field Guide, available now. Here’s the short version: over 4 hours of streaming or downloadable video 76 separate videos, 8 separate sections many downloadable Keyboard Maestro scripts heaps of dangerous knowledge, tricks, and hacks…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 483: Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment
Artist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins Stephen and I on the latest episode of Mac Power Users to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts. This episode of Mac…
Listen & read notes →Ten Years of Mac Power Users
View fullsize This month marks ten years of the Mac Power Users. It is hard to believe it’s been that long because it seems like it was just yesterday that I was on the phone with Katie hashing out show concepts and planning. The…
Listen & read notes →The Updated inShort (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by inShort for macOS. inShort is an advanced diagramming and planning tool that lets you specify processes, resources, and how they all fit together. All of this is built around a unique interface that enables you to drill down…
Continue reading →Learn.MacSparky Certificates
I have heard from several MacSparky Field Guide students that they would like certificates of completion for the learn.macsparky courses. Your wish is my command. Now when you complete a course, You’ll get a certificate.
Continue reading →Focused 73: Productivity and Art with Bob Reynolds
Mike and I are interview professional saxophonist Bob Reynolds on the latest episode of Focused. We talk about the importance of productivity when creating art. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: FreshBooks: Online invoicing made easy. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED…
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