I’m not sure there is a humble brag in Mac software better than how Greg Pierce numbers each significant update to Drafts. We just got Drafts 46, where he added the ability to have Drafts narrate your words for you. This is an excellent…
Continue reading →The Case For Having “Recall” on the Mac
A few weeks ago, Filipe Espósito, at 9to5Mac, argued that Apple should build their own version of the Microsoft Recall feature. I agree. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Recall traces your history on your computer, allowing you to find just about anything: Recover deleted files, replay…
Continue reading →WinterFest 2024: Great Tools for a Productive New Year (Sponsor)
The new year is almost here, and with it comes fresh projects, big ideas, and opportunities to grow. Whether you’re writing your next novel, finishing a research project, planning your business, or journaling life’s moments for your loved ones, having the right tools makes…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 775: File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink
Many people have more PDFs and files than they’d like. This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Listen & read notes →Now Page Update
I’m horrible at social media, but I’m pretty good at keeping my Now Page updated. I just did so this morning.
Continue reading →The Upcoming Productivity Field Guide Update
I want to explain a project I’ve been working on all year: An update to the Productivity Field Guide, due for release in January 2025. I have to admit that it makes me a little nervous. I’m in the process of releasing the new…
Continue reading →Timing – A Smarter Way to Track Your Time (Sponsor)
Staying on top of your time is crucial–but it’s not always easy. Between juggling client work, creative projects, and the administrative overhead of running a business, time can slip through your fingers. That’s exactly why I’ve been so impressed with Timing. It’s a Mac…
Continue reading →Automators Podcast Obsidian Vault
Stephen Millard has been doing this wonderful project where he keeps all the Automators podcast episodes and resources in an Obsidian public vault. I felt awful telling him we were shutting the show down last month, but he has a plan for the maintenance of…
Listen & read notes →About That Yule Playlist Artwork
Last Friday, I published my annual post referring to my Yule playlist. Attached to it was a cute picture of Santa Claus playing the saxophone. That image spurred a few questions about whether I used AI for it, and the answer is yes. For…
Continue reading →Kids and Social Media
It seems the world is waking up to the dangers of social media and minors, particularly algorithm-based social media. It is engineered to keep their attention, often to their detriment. The science has been heading this way for some time, but I feel like…
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