OmniFocus continues to evolve, and with the release of version 4.2 it brings a slew of enhancements that promise to improve your productivity whether you’re on a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch (or even using the new Apple Vision Pro). A few features…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 741: In the Apple Trust Zone
On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I catch up on listener feedback, share some unique uses for Freeform, discuss some good Apple Watch apps, and talk about the Mac’s startup sound. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget…
Listen & read notes →Automators 152: Action Buttons, Revisited
Rose and I use this episode of Automators to revisit our Action Buttons and share some of our automations. We also discuss text and AI workflows.
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 740: “From The Beatles to The Libertines,” with Lee Garrett
Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor. This episode of Mac…
Listen & read notes →On Avoiding Email: Second, Consider the Tool
Last week, I addressed avoiding email with the fundamental question of motivation. Specifically, are you using the easy stuff to avoid doing the hard stuff? Despite its widespread use, email is not an efficient tool for all types of communication. We’ve overlooked its limitations…
Continue reading →Focused 201: What to Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way, with Haemin Sunim
Bestselling author and Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about gratitude, mindfulness, compassion, and dealing with disappointment when things don’t go your way. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for…
Listen & read notes →Rumination on the Action Button
The rumors surrounding the iPhone 16 get more accurate as we get further into the year. One prevalent idea is that an additional button, dubbed the capture button, will be added to the iPhone 16 on all models. The idea of this seems simple…
Continue reading →Book Report: Slow Productivity
I recently read Cal Newport’s latest book, Slow Productivity. Cal Newport is one of the leading voices in productivity, particularly for knowledge workers. One of the things I like about him is that he covers a diverse array of topics, from planning your career in So…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 739: Checking in on Freeform
On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I revisit Freeform and discuss how it has improved since its launch and what Apple could do next with the application. We also share how we use the app and how it shines in visionOS.…
Listen & read notes →Automators 151: OmniVision with Ken Case
Ken Case joins Rosemary and me on this episode of Automators to talk about automating all the things from the OmniGroup, including OmniFocus on Apple Vision Pro. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs: Find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster.…
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