Every year about June, Apple announces the beta for the new update to iOS. About that time I swear off the beta, reminding myself how miserable I was last time I installed a beta iOS. Then a little fuse gets lit inside my brain.…
Continue reading →XOXO Fest 2015
Over the weekend I traveled to Portland and attended the XOXO conference. I first heard about this converence years ago and was finally able to attend this year. I almost didn’t go. I’m still digging out from getting behind over the last couple months and…
Continue reading →MPU 278: iOS 9 and New Apple Hardware
This week’s Mac Power Users episode focuses on the new features in IOS 9, which will be downloading to your device in just a couple days. Katie and I assembled a nice list of interesting new features and improvements that you’ll want to hear about.…
Listen & read notes →Random Thoughts Following the Apple Event
I’ve been thinking about the new Apple announcements at this week’s event and have a few random thoughts. Combining the iPad and iPhone events into one worked out okay. I can see this continuing into the future. Did you see the way Tim Cook…
Continue reading →Sending Your Mac in For Service
Katie Floyd does a bang up job of explaining the best practices before sending your Mac in for service. The only thing I’d add is to disable your iTunes account and any other limited use licenses. If they end up replacing your logic board, iTunes…
Continue reading →Apple Event Coverage Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Apple’s big new “Hey Siri” iPhone event. Since I’m no longer working for “the man”, I’ll be able to cover it. Follow my Twitter account (@macsparky) and I’ll be live Tweeting during the event. For the best rumor roundup, I’d recommend reading this…
Continue reading →MPU 276 – Workflows with Matt Alexander
Matt Alexander grows successful businesses using Apple Technology. He was nice enough to join us on Mac Power Users this week and talk about how he pulls it off. ∞
Listen & read notes →Review: Inateck Aluminum Unibody USB-C 3 Port USB and Ethernet Hub
With the inclusion of the USB-C port, the new MacBook is more friendly to third party parts manufacturers than it has been in a long time. There’s already a long list of established accessory makers and upstart Kickstarters all cooking up ideas to take…
Continue reading →inShort Sale, Today Only
inShort, the project planning system for Mac, iPhone, and iPad has a labor day sale. The Mac version is 50% off and the iOS version is 70% off. If you’ve been thinking about this app, today’s your lucky day. ∞
Continue reading →The Focus Course
While I first met Shawn Blanc while wearing his nerd hat, I’ve been really pleased to see Shawn writing about more productivity focussed subjects. Recently, Shawn released The Focus Course. This is a course of videos and PDFs to help you figure out where you…
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