Neil Jhaveri founded Mimestream, a macOS email app for Gmail users. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk to Neil about his time at Apple, Mimestream’s roadmap (including an iOS version and supporting non-Google services), and email’s place in today’s…
Listen & read notes →Fixkey.ai: Make Your Writing Better Today (Sponsor)
This week’s sponsor, Fixkey.ai, is an excellent implementation of AI that you can start using today. Fixkey is an app on your Mac that, with a single keystroke, will grab your text and check it against an artificial intelligence grammar checker. It can then…
Continue reading →Focused 202: Slow Productivity
Mike and I use this episode of Focused to consider Cal Newport’s philosophy on organizing knowledge work in a sustainable and meaningful manner. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed: Join more…
Listen & read notes →Apple’s “Let Loose” Event Set for May 7
We’ve been talking about new iPads for months. It looks like it’s nearly time for release with Apple’s announcement of the “Let Loose” event, scheduled for May 7. The event, confirmed to be an all-digital affair, sure looks to be iPad-focused with the prominent…
Continue reading →OmniFocus 4.2 Brings Relative Dates to Perspectives
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…
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