On Twitter today, someone asked if I could search my nvALT database with a LaunchBar command. At the time I didn’t think I could. I was wrong. Thanks to a reply tweet from Simon Taennler explaining how he did it in Alfred, I was…
Continue reading →RSS Sponsor: Minigroup
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Continue reading →MPU 82: Cooking Ideas
Mac Power Users Episode 82, Cooking Ideas, just went live. While I enjoy every episode of the Mac Power Users, I’m particularly proud of this one. In it, I share my developing love of mind mapping and the ‘slow burn’ approach to developing ideas.…
Listen & read notes →MPU 81: Workflows with Brett Terpstra
Mac Power Users Episode 81, Workflows with Brett Terpstra, is live. I like that guy so much and always learn something every time we talk. Get the episode over at 5by5. Also, don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes.
Continue reading →Path Finder 6
With the recent release of Path Finder 6, I’ve rediscovered an app I used to use religiously. You can get $5 off the $40 price this week only. If you find yourself banging your forehead against the Finder’s limitations, go buy Path Finder. Also,…
Continue reading →Oracle v. Google
Oracle posted its opening statement in its infringement case against Google. I usually make a point of not commenting on legal stuff on this page but this link has me thinking two things: Oracle has some great evidence. I don’t care how much Oracle…
Continue reading →Staying Connected to Your Apple TV
This may be obvious, but it wasn’t to me. If you are using an iPad at the office connected wirelessly to an Apple TV, go into the iPad’s Settings app and turn off Auto-Lock before the meeting begins. Otherwise, your iPad will fall asleep…
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Continue reading →Home Screens – Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy (Website) (Twitter) is humorist that writes and talks about productivity. I met Mike at Macworld this year and can report he is a pretty swell guy. So Mike, show us your home screen. What are your most interesting home screen apps? Buddha…
Continue reading →Happy BB-Birthday
Jason Snell writes about 20 years of BBEdit. That is a pretty amazing accomplishment for a text editor. Moreover, I love the way BareBones never stopped innovating and pushing the envelope with BBEdit. Congratulations to Rich Siegel and the BareBones team. In related news,…
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