Today marks the release of Drafts for Mac. This extremely handy utility makes so much sense on the Mac. I like it so much, I made a video. If you want to learn more, I recommend Rose Orchard’s review.
Continue reading →Learn Ulysses 2.0
I want to publicly congratulate the Sweet Setup gang generally, and my friend and Focussed co-host Mike Schmitz specifically for shipping version 2.0 of their Learn Ulysses course today. The updated course has new materials going from basic to advanced concepts and is a…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 475: Something Smells Funny
On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I work our way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch, and I have switched notes apps … again. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group: We’re passionate…
Listen & read notes →Watching Today’s Apple Event with the MPU Gang
For Today’s “It’s Showtime” Apple event, I’ll be in this thread over at talk.macpowerusers.com. We’ve done this for prior events and it is usually pretty fun. Join us if you are watching live. You can watch the event live at Apple’s Website. With all…
Continue reading →My Setup
For years now I’ve been receiving emails from readers and listeners asking me to keep a post on the website describing my current setup. It’s always been a page I’ve wanted to add to the website but also something just out of reach in…
Continue reading →Automate Your Text and Save Time with TextExpander (Sponsor)
This week MacSparky is sponsored by the latest release of TextExpander 6.5 for macOS and 2.0 for Windows and their new visual editor for snippets. The new editor make it easier to see and edit snippet Fill-ins, dates and date math, nested snippets, and…
Continue reading →Waterfield’s Sutter Tech Sling
View fullsize Click to enlarge. While I generally prefer backpacks when carrying a lot of gear, over the past year, my load-out has got a lot smaller. The iPad Pro, with its relatively light weight, is as powerful as a MacBook Pro and I…
Continue reading →AirPods, G2
Today Apple released the second generation AirPods. (I thought that may happen.) Big differences: Two Price Points: $159 and $199. If you want a Qi charging case, it will cost you an extra $40. New Chip: H1 replaces the W1. It connects faster, has…
Continue reading →Focused 69: The Intentional Life
Mike and I continue to explore the topic of intentionality and the role it has in every area of your life on the latest episode of Focused. Also, we catch up on some listener feedback, I get ready for a (hopefully) productive work trip,…
Listen & read notes →Don’t Blow It
Apple continues to ramp up its stance on privacy as a marketing point for the iPhone. As I watch ads like these, I agree with the point and they certainly can distinguish themselves from their competition when it comes to privacy. At the same…
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