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Fantastical just got a HUGE update to version 3. There's a ton that's new here, including a more polished user interface, improved scheduling tools, and an updated pricing model. »
Version 3.6 introduces Fantastical Scheduling, which is a fantastic implementation of two powerful scheduling tools: Openings and Proposals. »
The latest version of Fantastical debuts iOS 12, Siri Shortcuts, and watchOS 5 support to ensure everything works properly on the latest iPhones and Apple Watches. »
Here are my first impressions of time blocking, some app and workflow anecdotes, and how I think I can create a cool productivity cycle in my life. »
The all new Fantastical 3 offers a huge number of new features and a whole host of new actions for Shortcuts. These make doing some actions that would otherwise require you to fine tune the native calendar shortcuts much easier, and easier to integrate into your workflows. »
The transition from listing out all your tasks to putting them into your calendar has long been an annoyance of mine. Long list of tasks, check. Time blocking habit in a calendar, check. But how do you seamlessly transfer tasks to your calendar without manually inserting each task in its own block? Enter Fantastical. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including all new reviews of the best calendar apps for Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch, some tips on automating your calendar, and more. »
The best calendar app for the Mac was updated this week with a range of enhancements and improvements to continue its pursuit of perfection. »
Fantastical released version 2.1 today, which includes new snooze functionality, keyboard shortcuts, and more. »
One of the things that makes the new Fantastical app so great is that you now have features like Calendar Sets available on all your devices. There's a big emphasis on parity and bringing all the formerly Mac-only features to all platforms, but that doesn't mean that there's nothing new for Mac users. »
You can select the information you want to see in the Today view from Fantastical. »
You can choose different default apps for opening links and maps in Fantastical. »
Habits change. Inspiration comes and goes. Workflows spring up and taper off. But for me, time blocking never changes. Time blocking has become fundamental to my work day, ensuring I have chunks of time to complete tasks and ensuring my colleagues know what Iâm up to. Time blocking structures my day. Time blocking blocks out extra meetings. Time blocking pushes me forward. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some great tips on staying focused while working from home, a look at an open-source text expansion app called Espanso, and more. »
With Fantastical for Mac, you can create different groups of calendars for keeping your various personal and work calendars organized and easy to switch between. »
You can easily view your main calendar in Fantastical while creating new events. »
Fantastical 2.5 brings 3D Touch and iOS 9 support. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at building habits, a nifty Fantastical feature, some insight into using Notion to track habits, and more. »
Fantastical 2.4 brings lots of goodies to the best calendar app on macOS. »
Catch up on the things we published throughout the week, including our Fanstical for iPhone review, the PencilSnap from Twelve South, an update to Scanbot, and more. »
The new version of our favorite calendar packs goodies for all iOS 10 users. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on time blocking, using Shortcuts with Timery, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including three apps we are trying out, a review of a smart light switch, and more. »
Daily Notes became a hallmark feature in Craft in short order. The quick and easy ability to create a note, specific to a calendar date, that could be linked and back-linked across your entire Craft database made the feature a perfect option for collecting digital paraphernalia. »
If you have a Mac, iPad, or iPhone, 2022 is going to be fun. Here are a few apps we recommend installing on your Mac, iPad, and iPhone to kick off the 2022 year with the best foot forward. »
A list of apps we consider absolutely essential for every iPhone, as well as a range of apps that are simply better than their first-party counterparts made by Apple. »
Quick links to the articles and reviews we published this week. »
In early September, I put myself up to the task of converting all my third-party apps in these categories to Appleâs own stock apps. After a few months, it's time to check in and see what Apple apps made the cut over my favorite third-party apps. »
Recent updates to Fantastical, some new players in the calendar arena, and more. »
No matter how you use your Apple Watch, thereâs always a better third-party app to complete the task at hand. These five Apple Watch apps will really help jump-start your new Apple Watch and get you hooked on the quality and utility of third-party apps. »
Josh Ginter is a Deals Editor and Reviews Editor for Tools & Toys, freelance photographer, a podcaster and writer for his site, and is currently working toward his accounting designation. »
Several fantastic apps are sale for the next few days, and these are a few that we heartily recommend, even when they're not on sale. »
Chris is a Digital Media Specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) where he works with a team to produce and deliver high-quality digital content. »
How did I find success in turning my 2021 New Yearâs resolutions into habits? A combination of resolution adjustments, self forgiveness, stricter scheduling, and a few handy apps for good measure. Hereâs how I did it. »
Autumn means new iPhones, but it also means new iOS and iPadOS drops. With a push of a button in Cupertino, your year-old iPhone and iPad can feel brand new again. And though many are touting this yearâs iOS and iPadOS updates as relatively iterative, there are certain features that are sure to be daily-use features in the months to come. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on using Fantastical on your Mac, a review of the Bellroy Work Folio, and more. »
Flexibits, the makers of our favorite calendar app, Fantastical, launched Cardhop today, a brand new app designed to manage and interact with your contacts in a whole new way. »
Colin Gold is a Hospitality Consultant who specializes in helping traditional industries improve their customer experience. »
Steve Goslin is a Solution Delivery Manager at Dynamit, where he works on awesome projects in the Columbus, Ohio area. »
iOS devices make great gifts, and we have a list of fantastic apps that help you get the most out of your new iPhone or iPad. »
Our favorite note-taking app for iOS, a setup interview of an Apple Consulting team, a tip on using Fantastical, and more. »
Illya Starikov is a full-time Computer Science student by day, and (still) a full-time Computer Science student by night. »
An unordered list of the most noteworthy updates to our favorite apps »
A look at some popular apps and updates, thoughts on the best iPad keyboard setup, a quick tip, a Sweet Setup interview, and more. »
Preshit Deorukhkar is the founder and editor-in-chief of Beautiful Pixels, and also founded Homescreen.me and Smoking Apples. »
Here are some of our favorite Lock Screen widgets thus far. »
As Matt so wisely put last week, weâll quickly run the risk here of replicating each The Sweet Setup contributorâs must-have productivity apps. By the end of this little series, youâre likely to see a few commonalities, such as Notion, Fantastical, Ulysses, 1Password and perhaps Things. Each of these apps rock in their own right. And we as a group have a great taste in productivity apps. »
If you want to customize the look of the home screen on your iOS 14 device here are our top picks for the best home screen widgets. »
Iâve spent the last week or so switching things back to Appleâs stock apps from the best third-party apps in the industry, and Iâm going to give them a shot for as long as I can. Here are a range of initial impressions and frustrations in making the switch. »
Gerry Hayes owns Haze Guitars in Dublin, Ireland, where he builds and repairs guitars, writes books on guitar repair and maintenance, and also runs Sketchy Setups. »
Liam Byrnes, originally from Cornwall, England, works for All Nations training leaders, writes his own blog, and stays active on Twitter and Instagram as he travels. »
A reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip about using Fantastical on your iPhone, and more. »
Ryan Cash is the founder of Snowman, an app development studio in Toronto best known for Alto's Adventure. »
Here is a running list of our personal favorite apps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The are the apps we, The Sweet Setup staff, use day in and day out for work and play. »
In this article, Iâm going to share two very important things for how to use your calendar: why your task list should be on your calendar, and how to get it there by using time blocking »
Katie Floyd is a litigator in Central Florida who co-hosts the Mac Power Users podcast on 5by5, writes her personal site, and also writes for ScreenCastsMonthly and Macworld. »
Myke is a podcaster and British gentleman who produces and hosts a selection of shows on 5by5, including The Prompt, CMD+Space, and many more. »
Quick links to the articles and reviews we published this week. »
When it comes to productivity and focus, I have a secret weapon â a book that I never see anyone talking about. Now, I know not everyone is a nerd about planning, scheduling, and setting goals, but there is a book by J.D. Meier that's just fantastic. »
When you create a productivity system or find a new app, the goal needs to always be the same. Does this system or app serve me and my goals? I am definitely guilty of spending time perfecting my system to the point that it becomes so rigid that itâs unusable. Or I just end up […] »
I recently came across a fantastic little utility called Open In that allows you to modify the default application for browser, email, and call links. Yes, there are other apps that have done this sort of thing in the past, but Open In is built for Apple Silicon and does a whole lot more than any other app like this that I've seen. »
My wish for an M1-powered MacBook Pro came true in October 2021, of course. And then some â not only can these new MacBook Pros drive two external displays, they can drive four displays, all while fast-charging, reading and writing directly to SD cards, and more. These new MacBook Pros are indeed dreams come true and I had to have one. »
Nate Dunn runs a cycling coaching company from Sacramento, CA where he works with cyclists to analyze and improve their training to reach their goals. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a new review on the best calendar apps for iPad, a look at a new app for monitoring and cleaning your Mac, and more. »
Shortcuts is a wonderful app, but it can also be overwhelming. Today, I'm going to show you 15 one-action Shortcuts you can create, and let's be honest â with one action, there's not a lot of work for you to do! »
If youâre willing to make some adjustments to your method of carry, the Moment lenses are a fantastic ecosystem, built around the photographic intelligence of the smartphone you already have with you. »
Tiffany White is a frontend software developer and course instructor, and also writes her own blog that focuses on software development. »
There are a handful of various tactics and systems I use on a regular basis to ensure that the important areas of my life are getting the time and attention I want to give them, and I'll be sharing them with you. »
1Password on the Apple Watch is a fantastic tool for your security toolbox â it helps ease the friction of 2-factor authentication, can be opened and updated quickly, and sometimes itâs just nice to put some text on your wrist to reference in the moment. »
Josh Ginter describes his workflows and uses for Day One, and how that sometimes means that Bear steps in to fill certain gaps. »
Tom Garry is a primary school Deputy Head and Teaching/Learning Lead based in South London. »
Agneev Mukherjee is a connoisseur of fantastic Mac and iOS apps, recently graduated from high school, and lives in India. »
Paul Morris is the Director of Development for Elevate Oregon, and has worked in nonprofit fundraising for almost 25 years. »
I find when I use my calendar to plan my weeks, Iâm improving in two areas. One, Iâm more honest with myself. Second, Iâm better at recognizing the importance of rest and play. »
Here are a few things we published this week, including a fantastic and detailed look at photography workflows for the iPad. »
The Christmas season is a time that many of us unwrap new iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Anytime I get a new device, I always take a look around to see if there are any new apps that can help make my mobile computing life better. »
Stefan Elf is a passionate media and UI designer, programmer, lecturer, and photographer who runs his own web design agency. »
Chad Landman is a youth minister (pastor), independent designer, and podcaster living in the middle Tennessee area with his wife and two sons. »
Our favorite OS X launcher app, the setup of a world traveler, a tip for Apple TV remotes, and much more. »
Several of our top picks for apps in the productivity genre are on sale right now. »
SWEAT is a fantastic app for stay-at-home workouts that offer plenty of variety and motivation for all skill and endurance levels. »
Aaron is a freelance designer specializing in logos and icons, a writer of fiction, and a producer of paper goods. »
Dr. Drang is a consulting engineer by day, a scripter/blogger by night, and a benevolent snowman on Twitter. »
Rene Ritchie runs iMore, a website dedicated to all things Apple, and co-hosts a bunch of podcasts for Mobile Nations. In his spare time he practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. »
Casey Liss is one-third of the Accidental Tech Podcast, with his friends Marco Arment and John Siracusa. During the day, he's a developer and corporate stooge, working at a small consultancy in Richmond, Virginia. Here's a look at his iPhone Home screen and his essential apps. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our ultimate guide to using Do Not Disturb on iOS and macOS, some advice on using your time and attention, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at some great lock screen widgets for iPhone 14 Pro (Max), must-have productivity apps from our team, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Josh's must-have apps for productivity, some apps for using ChatGPT on macOS and iOS, and more. »
By applying the atomic notes concept to Shortcuts, you can use common shortcut actions in other shortcuts so you don't have to copy and recreate these common actions manually. Running a shortcut from within a shortcut is a fantastic way of streamlining your shortcuts collection while also making it easier to maintain. »
Josh Ginter is a CPA located in Morden, Manitoba, Canada, where he also serves as the managing editor for The Sweet Setup. »
We're big fans of Things, OmniFocus, and all sorts of task managers here at The Sweet Setup. While the task manager app is certainly an important choice and cornerstone of any healthy GTD practice, it's also less important when compared to the practice itself. While we've already written the proverbial book on using Things for managing your tasks, we're also keenly interested in how other task managers accomplish similar goals and meet the needs of millions of people across the globe. »
Cardhop has been my preferred contacts app since it came out. There’s nothing wrong with the native contacts app on iOS or macOS per se, it’s just not that great. Adding and updating contacts requires lots of clicks or taps, and it never felt like a good place to start trying to contact someone. This […] »
Tiffany White a software engineer from Swatara Township, PA. »
2020 was hard enough without having to think about all the usual holiday stresses, but we're here to help! Here is our annual list of great apps and gear to get you through the holiday season in one piece. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a roundup of great app subscriptions, an overview of Apple's Hi, Speed event, and more. »
Ten of the top app (and cloud service) subscriptions as voted on by TSS readers. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a reader's YouTube production setup (with only an iPad!), a collection of iPad apps that feature fantastic trackpad support, and more. »
2019 was an incredible year for gaming on the iPhone and iPad. Many of us who pay attention to this market had sadly begun writing off the App Store's gaming section as fading into obsolescence, thanks to the glut of âfreemiumâ titles that lure you in with flashy visuals and addictive gameplay before using every trick in the book to nickel-and-dime you into the ground. »
James Langston is a stay-at-home dad who also runs a pet and house sitting service, coaches soccer, and writes his own blog. »
Jack Bishop is an Aerospace Software Engineer, iOS Developer, and just finished studying part time for a degree in Software Engineering. »
Airmail on macOS has some fantastic filtering features that help you stay on top of your inboxes. »
1Password is fantastic for storing login credentials and secure notes, but it's also well-suited for providing a digital will for you family and loved ones. »
Justin Hamilton is a first-year student at the University of Delaware where he studies computer engineering, writes music, and also takes pictures. »
If you unboxed a new Mac this year, it's easier than ever to get started on it. »
Kris Rojas is a Media Producer for a company headquartered in Virginia, and is also a Star Wars enthusiast, horror film aficionado, freelance cinematographer, and an online student enrolled in the Digital Cinematography program at Full Sail University. »
Jowanza Joseph is a software engineer at OneClickRetail in Salt Lake City, and also writes his own site about technology, photography, and other cool internet content. »
Jordan McMahon is a personal trainer by day, and a freelance writer and photographer in his free time. »
Bodo Tasche is a former CTO from Berlin who is currently working on a project to create a crowd-sourced sign language dictionary, and also hosts a podcast called Bits of Berlin. »
Jose Joaquin Torcida Fernandez is a commercial technician and freelance graphic and web designer in Alcala de Henares, where he lives with his wife. »
The best iPhone 7 cases, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, some holiday tech tips, and more. »
Ludovic Bubner is a native French speaker who has been living in Taiwan for 13 years as a French teach, and also writes and translates during his free time. »
Danny Henke is a freelance web and graphic designer at Beardy Guy Creative, an avid science fan and amateur astronomer, and writes at Beardy Star Stuff. »
Loren Stephens is a Senior Account Executive for a commercial equipment finance company in Orange County, California »
Sam Schmitt is a current sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he studies Civil and Environmental Engineering, learns iOS and web development, and writes on his blog. »
The OS X and iOS public beta programs are fantastic for trying out new version of the OS before it releases, but you can easily un-enroll after they release. »
Zach Dyson is a freelance graphic designer from Melbourne, Australia, and is also an avid photographer and soon-to-be podcaster. »
BizDevCon is a native Austrian doing business development with high-tech American companies and European clients. »
A Mac and iPhone setup, a tip about Apple Watch message replies, and lots of app updates. »
The best calendar app for Mac, a Mac and iPhone setup, a quick tip on podcasts, and more. »
A new calendar app, a reader's setup, a tip about iMessages, and more. »
Many great app updates are shipping this week. We are collecting a list of the most notable updates and the best new apps for iOS 8. »
An update to our favorite iPhone calendar app, OS X Yosemite beta, a sweet setup, and more. »
Nik Fletcher is a part of the Realmac Software team in Brighton, England who make Clear, Ember, and more. »
David is a content strategist and writer who runs the marketing and PR for AgileBits (1Password), and also runs Finer Things in Tech. »
Our pick for the best password manager, some great apps on sale, a sweet setup interview, and a quick tip. »
We've heard from Matt and Josh on which apps they consider irreplaceable for their workflows and productivity, and now it's my turn to pull back the curtain. These days, a lot of my work happens on a work MacBook Pro that is fairly locked down. The IT-managed operating system presents some challenges when it comes to finding a good productivity balance, and these apps meet my needs on my work device and personal devices too. »
Today, weâre going to look at a few apps that I find absolutely essential to my work, but weâre not going to dwell too much on the typical apps that everyone mentions, or that youâve heard us talk about at length on The Sweet Setup already. »
When it comes to a lack of clarity, the solution is to take the time to get clear on what matters so you can stop spending valuable time spinning your wheels. One of the ways to help you get clarity is to understand how information flows into and out of your productivity system. So in this post, we're going talk about crafting your productivity workflow so that you can handle anything life throws at you. »
I can point to a sequence of events that led directly to my current hybrid productivity setup. It started last year when I attended Focus Course Academy. One of the mini-lessons nestled in the middle of the academy was a crash course in time-blocking. In hindsight, time-blocking is so obvious. If you want to ensure you get something done, it needs to be part of your calendar. But actually time-blocking isnât all that obvious. Do you do the time-blocking in your digital calendar? Do you buy a physical notebook and sketch out each day? »
When you are creating your âideal productivity systemâ you need to keep one thing in mind. Your productivity system needs to serve you and your goals. »
We love Alfred here at The Sweet Setup. Itâs been our go-to app launcher for the Mac for years, and itâs hard to believe, but itâs been 11 full years since Alfred 1.0 hit the scene and took over as the app launcher of choice for nerds like us. »
Recording your screen and sharing it with others is something that's always been useful, but it's only accelerated as so many of us have been physically separated from our teammates over the past few years. There are dozens of options out there for recording your screen, but two of the best and most interesting options for Mac users are Loom and CleanShot X. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a nerdy workflow on managing projects with Alfred and Obsidian, using simple daily prompts for Day One entries, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how we use Notion at Blanc Media, a quick review of a great menu bar wallpaper app, a tip on using Siri to send voice messages, and more. »
In one short swoop, the AirPods Max have nicely fixed my Madhouse distraction-maximalist home and my late evening television entertainment needs. I can now drown out most of the chaos swirling around when itâs time to work and I can enjoy a new level of audio when watching my favorite Disney+ shows. »
Iâve officially gone off the deep-end â after a year or two of trying out different mechanical keyboards, Iâve made the deepest of dives into the world of 40% keyboards. »
Catch up on what we published this week and last, and see which apps and tools we've been most thankful for while working from home. »
iOS 14 introduced Widgets to the iPhone, which has allowed for some very creative home screens to be created to suit an individual’s preferences and personality. Here’s a look at my current iOS 14 Widgety Home Screen, and the thought process that went into designing it. Remember Why You Came I don’t know about you, […] »
Widgets and custom app icons... »
Like many of you, Iâve been in and out of many task management systems over the years. Iâve used and loved all of the major players for macOS and iOS at different times as my needs have changed. But no task management system is ever perfect, which leads me to regularly try new things. »
Built by a team that's spread across London, Berlin, and Zurich, Meeter was created as a direct response to the mass shift of workers to online conferencing tools. They saw a pain-point, and built an awesome tool to make the problem easier to manage. »
We are excited to announce a brand-new timeblocking course, created just for the TSS community. Discover a simple and effective way to manage your tasks and your time. »
Kyle Bauman is the Associate Pastor of Discipleship & Students at Bear Valley Community Church in Colleyville, TX where his main responsibility is teaching and leading ministries for middle school, high school, and college students. »
With Ulysses at the center of your writing workflow, these example Shortcuts are sure to improve your efficiency and focus. »
Alex Tai is a student at Santa Clara University where he studies Computer Engineering and collaborates with others on ideas and new technologies. »
These days I do just about everything from the iPad. iOS and the iPad have helped me to slow down, simplify, and focus more on the task at hand â especially when that task is writing. »
Iâve gone all in with Apple Photos. And Iâm going to tell you why... »
Kurt Van de Poel is an electromechanical engineering teacher in Amsterdam, where he teaches pupils how to build safe machines, draw electrical schematics, and program PLCs to control machines. »
Justin Kaplan is an energy consultant and entrepreneur in the health industry, based out of the Dallas, TX area. »
Jackson Hayes is a 17-year-old cinematographer, photographer, and sometimes front-end web developer who makes videos about technology on his YouTube channel. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some great workflows for using 1Password with your Apple Watch, a tip on customizing Airmail, and more. »
After 3.5 years of using an Apple Watch every day, the new Apple Watch Series 4 is, without a doubt, the best Apple Watch yet. »
Ulysses 13 focuses on updating a few of these core features to bring more of your writing process into the app, as well as a few improvements for technical writers who need to showcase code blocks in their writing. »
Bear 1.5 introduces new Dieci and Ayu themes, a note archive, custom TagCons, special searches, and a range of other great features to our favorite note-taking app for iPhone and iPad. »
Josh Ginter is a husband, father, public practice accountant, editor-in-chief of The Sweet Setup, and also writes his own blog and produces a podcast. »
Toomas Särev is a cardiologist, leader, husband, dad of 5, granddad of 2, first-degree black belt in Traditional Korean Martial Arts (Kuk Sool Won), Harley Davidson motorbike enthusiast, Apple Gadgets lover, and productivity geek. »
iOS 11 introduced augmented reality support, and we've spent some time trying out the most popular ones. »
Jonathan Buys is a Christian, husband, father, verteran, writer, and developer working as a DevOps engineer with a small company that works with Amazon Web Services. »
David Hepworth lives in the UK, and is a YouTube creator who focuses mainly on Apple products. »
Graham Hind works for EP Books, a Christian book publisher based in the UK. »
A new series on apps we love, featuring TextExpander, a reader's Mac setup, a tip on using 1Password Travel Mode, and more. »
Gordon McLean is a business analyst by day, and a writer, blogger, and novelist by night. »
Steve Cholette is a full-time fire fighter and paramedic near Detroit, Michigan. »
David Koonce is an attorney who runs Traffic Counsel, LLC. »
Daniel Marcinkowski is a Junior Social Media Specialist at DaftCode in Poland, and also blogs and creates YouTube videos for his own site. »
The best simple list-making app for iOS and Mac, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using stickers, and more. »
Wayne Chan is a student at Hangzhou Dianzi University in China, and he also does freelance and records a podcast with his friend occasionally. »
Belle B. Cooper is co-founder of Hello Code, a Melbourne-based software company that develops iOS apps, and she is also a freelance writer. »
Jeffrey Shih is an Emergency Room Physician and lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto with a specialized interest in Emergency Ultrasound. »
V.H. Belvadi is a postgraduate student of physics studying an extremely rare breed of variable stars, and also makes photographs and directs short films in his free time. »
Alok Singh is a senior at UC Berkeley where he studies Mathematics and is also interested in Computer Science, reading, and research. »
Kevin Taylor is an assistant professor in the Religion & Practical Theology Department of Pfeiffer University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate classes, co-hosts the Theology Cast podcast, and writes his own blog. »
Andrew Meyers is an Assistant Director of Admissions at Hope College, where he recruits students and also works on the office email and social marketing efforts, as well as the Admissions section of Hopeâs website. »
Bret Foster is a Chief Information Officer for a school district in Kentucky where he oversees all technology and communications for the district, and evaluates the physical space in the schools to facilitate collaborative learning opportunities. »
Our favorite Wikipedia app for iPhone, a reader's iOS setup, a tip about Pinboard, and more. »
Brian Renshaw is a doctoral studies candidate, an instructional designer, and also runs a couple of his own websites. »
Jeff Sheldon is the founder and designer of Ugmonk, a design brand that sells products like leather goods, prints, hoodies, and other sweet accessories. »
A reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip about Dropbox, a new version of Reeder on the way, and more. »
Steven Wooding is a senior research leader at RAND Europe (Cambridge UK) and the father of two small boys and also co-directs the Policy Research In Science and Medicine unit. »
Sam Hall is the acting executive editor of The Clarion-Ledger in Mississippi, and also writes the Daily Ledes blog. »
Blake Cloutier is a fourth year Civil Engineering student, a Player Support Representative with Disney Interactive, and also works remotely for an animal supply company. »
An ergonomic setup, a tip on hard disk partitions, and much more. »
Shifts makes managing an irregular work schedule easy by creating shift types that you can easily apply to your calendar. Once you create the shift types, inputing your schedule is quick and simple. »
Jonathan runs the products team at a payments company in London, is interested in everything tech, especially in the mobile space, fascinated by the convergence of payments and mobile technology, and also an Apple addict. »
Brad Dowdy is a husband and father, and a pen addict and business owner that specializes in high-quality pen cases. »
Nate Boateng is a self-proclaimed tech junkie and also writes his own site when not spending time with his wife and sons. »
A tip on keeping Dropbox secure, an iPhone 6 setup, and some noteworthy links. »
Jamelle Bouie is a staff writer for Slate magazine, where he covers politics and policy, takes photographs, and sometimes goes on TV. »
Andrew Franciosa is a photographer living in Upstate New York where he runs his own studio that focuses on commercial and wedding photography. »
Conor McClure is a student currently living in Western North Carolina, days away from finishing a degree in music business, and writes conormcclure.net, where he talks about photography and technology. »
A quick tip, iPhone setup, and a great app development shop turns 7. »
Zach Slootsky is a photographer and restaurant owner located in Toronto. »
John Voorhees is a lawyer and developer living in the Chicago area with his wife and three sons. »
Automatic syncing of all our photos across all our devices is a problem still in need of a great solution. »
Nick is a freelance designer, occasional front-end developer, student at the Alberta College of Art + Design, and writes Pixel Envy in his spare time. »
We share our best tips and templates for getting started with Notion and also cover the basic elements and common use cases for getting the most out of it. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at what Raycast Pro has to offer, what it takes to use Notion as a Personal Knowledge Manager, and more. »
Weâre adding a brand-new Notion workshop to the Ideas-to-Action Focus Booster (enrolling now inside Focus Accelerator membership)! It's going to help you turn Notion into your own personal idea incubator so you can accelerate your creative work. »
I officially joined the Blanc Media team in September of 2021. When I joined, I had some understanding of productivity, habits, focus, and all of those exciting things. But when I first heard the term âPKMâ I drew a blank. What the heck is PKM? Over the last two years, my understanding of what PKM is has grown quite a bit. I realized that PKM (Personal Knowledge Management) is not just for the super-nerd or the information hoarder. The concepts within personal knowledge management can be utilized by anyone, and at the end of the day itâs about doing more creative work. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to our PKM primer, a look at the all new properties in Obsidian, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at our ultimate guide to using Apple Notes, setting up Apple Mail on iOS to be more efficient, and more. »
A few tips and tricks for improving the way you use the default email app on your iPhone and iPad. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at eliminating inbox addiction (aka, the "just checks"), creating margin for your thoughts, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a process for determining priorities to avoid overwhelm, the merits of Reminders, and more. »
Over the next couple of months, we are going to explore how to get the most out of the Apple Stock Apps. Apple has stepped up its game with the newest iterations of their stock Apps (Notes, Calendar, Mail, RemindersâŚ), and in this article we are going to focus on the Apple Reminders App. If […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Mike's time blocking system for the Onyx Boox Tab Ultra, Shawn's tip for creating a clean and distraction-free email inbox, and more. »
I’ve tried just about every time blocking method out there. I’ve done it Fantastical (my calendar app of choice), followed Shawn in planning my day using GoodNotes on my iPad using a custom template, experimented with time blocking in Obsidian, even crafted my own analog bullet-journal-based hybrid productivity system. For the past 6 months or […] »
I've been a heavy user of Do Not Disturb as a way of eliminating distractions on my Mac and iOS devices for a long time. But if you don't want to completely block the outside world, the Focus modes feature built into macOS & iOS is surprisingly powerful. »
Do Not Disturb is a life saver. You can set it up on all your devices and it silences all your notifications. You can set it to turn on a set schedule, turn it on for meetings, or when you need to go âheads downâ on an important project. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including the three waves of productivity, tweaking your productivity systems for busy seasons of life, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on boosting your productivity, some interesting links about recent Apple announcements, and more. »
Like Josh, Matt, and Jeff did previously, today I'm going to share a handful of my favorite productivity apps that are essential for how I work. »
Interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded in recent months, due in large part to the popularity of ChatGPT. While the technology is still evolving, there's no denying the impact that it's already having on the world around us. In this article, we're going to look at how to leverage AI to boost both productivity and creativity. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Matt Birchler's top productivity app picks, some tips on using Hazel to organize your Mac, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to our All The Things course, a look at Mike's productivity system framework, and more. »
If youâve been around here at all or are a fan of the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) world, youâre no stranger to the term âQuick-Captureâ. Quick Capture is an essential component of a good PKM system. Since Notion is my go-to app for pretty much everything, Iâve worked out a few ways to create a good system for quick capture in Notion. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an example for starting up and closing out your day with Sunsama, some tips on focus, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some advice on margin, using sub-tasks in Notion, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Readwise's new RSS tool, simplifying your apps, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some guidance on reducing the number of apps you use, a look at the Onyx Boox Tab Ultra, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at the new Onyx Boox Tab Ultra for hand-written digital notes, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at a new habit tracker called Polar Habits, some tips on using sub-tasks in Notion, and more. »
Notion is constantly coming out with new features, which as an avid user, I greatly appreciate. One of the most notable new features is sub-tasks and dependencies. This is a fantastic new feature for those who work on a team in Notion, making it an even stronger contender with Asana. The dependency feature lets you […] »
âHabits are the compound interest of self improvementâ – James Clear This time of year, everyone is talking about goals. And New Year Resolutions. And Progress. And taking over the world. Over here at The Sweet Setup, weâve been talking about habits a lot lately. Without habits, your New Years Resolutions, Goals, and plans to […] »
Want to know the secret to creating new habits and sticking with them? Hint: Itâs not Sunsama (though, as weâll see, Sunsama can be a really big help.) Thereâs no app or workflow out there that will magically transform all your desired habits into actual habits. The key to developing habits is to perform the […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an introduction to Sunsama, customizing trackpad guestures in macOS Ventura, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a quick look at using your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac, a look at designing an office for less distractions, and more. »
For anyone looking to improve their video image quality for video conferences without breaking the bank by buying a full mirrorless camera setup, Continuity Camera may quickly become your default video camera setup. »
I canât imagine too many folks have too many opportunities to design their own office from top to bottom. The fit, the finishes, and everything in between. I had the chance to do so over the summer and, though stressful at times, it was a pile of fun. Our small accounting office worked out of […] »
In this article, I am going to go over how to create a wishlist and how to share it with others, which can be a bit more complicated and nuanced than you would think. »
You know how modern cities combat the whole âspaceâ issue by building upwards, toward the sky? Turns out, thereâs a lot of unlockable vertical space for humans to grow into. Same goes for your desk. »
Just under a year ago, Glass launched on iPhone, offering a genuine photo sharing alternative to Instagram. Glass launched to much fanfare â many folks (including myself) vowed to kick Instagram to the curb in favor of a fresh new start on a new and stylish platform. »
The Studio Display is one of the most giddy-worthy Apple products Iâve played with in a long time. Its design is impeccable, speakers deep and thorough, display bright and crisp, I/O usable and manageable. »
Matter is a relatively new read-it-later service that's been getting a good amount of attention, including several features here on The Sweet Setup. It may be simplifying history a bit, but the very broad strokes version of this market is that Instapaper popularized it, Pocket took it really mainstream, and Matter wants to do right by those of us who loved Instapaper but never really clicked with Pocket. »
We made the transition to Notion as a team in August 2020 and we've never looked back (mostly). We use it for all of our projects, dashboards, and most, importantly our editorial calendar. »
One Switch lives in your menu bar and provides â you guessed it â one click access to a variety of settings. The app is customizable and even comes with hot key customization, ensuring you donât even need to click to toggle certain system settings. »
If you want Windows 11-level window management on macOS, youâll need a third-party app. Many folks like Moom or BetterSnapTool, but I use Magnet for window management on macOS. Best of all, Magnet goes far beyond what you find as default in Windows 11. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at a nifty macOS utility that lets you choose where to open links, a look at using Craft for blocking your day, and more. »
Ever feel like the notes and ideas you capture are going in one ear and out the other? If so, you’re not alone. Over the past year we have been getting a slew of emails from readers regarding better note taking, writing, and idea management (and the apps that put idea management on steroids). One […] »
The iPhone is a much more popular product than the MacBook Pro, so naturally the discussion around the iPhone Xâs notch was much larger than the discussion around the MacBook Proâs notch. If we were discuss them relative to one another, I think more words have been spilled on the MacBook Proâs notch. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Josh's new M1-based portable accounting setup, a nifty PopClip extension, some interesting links, and more. »
They say money can't buy you happiness, but sometimes it can buy you a little joy. »
A couple of weeks ago, we looked at the intuitive natural language input feature that Todoist has, which makes it easy to add new tasks to your lists. But once you have a lot of tasks to organize, Todoist can help you sort and only show relevant work based on filters that you define. »
Once you understand the ins and outs of what makes a block a block and how to link blocks together to both create documents and link your notes, you can begin to dive further into Craftâs more specific features. This week, weâre going to discuss Craftâs new Daily Notes feature. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, Nick Milo of Linking Your Thinking joins us to talk about note-making, idea emergence, the hold of the screen, and breaking free of rigid systems Meet Nick Milo Nick Milo is the creator of the Linking Your Thinking YouTube Channel, where he makes a lot of helpful videos about using […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a workflow for splitting notes apart in Obsidian, automating custom document creation with Drafts, and lots of great links. »
Iâve bounced around daily note-taking apps for the last 18 months or so. The search started with Roam Research, then moved over to NotePlan 3, and now rests in Craft. Each has its own intricate set of features and shortcomings, and Iâm still not perfectly jumping for joy with any option. »
Asier G. Morato is the co-founder of Chubby Apps â an indie app studio from the north of Spain (Europe) who believes that technology should be easy to use. We make apps with a cute design that donât need a user manual, are fully accessible, improve peopleâs lives, and also respect your privacy. »
If you had any inclination to think Appleâs pace of product development was slowing down during the global pandemic, todayâs 2021 WWDC keynote event should knock you back into reality. At 1.75 hours, this was one of Appleâs longer pandemic-keynotes, but in the end we were left with a dizzying array of features destined for […] »
Capturing notes and ideas when you have them is important so that they don't fall through the cracks, but sometimes having to type out your note takes too long. You need something quick â a way to just offload what is currently on your mind so you can focus on what's in front of you. Voice memos are great for this, allowing you to speak your thoughts faster than you could ever type them. »
In our productivity flywheel, the fourth stage is to celebrate your progress. But sometimes this feels counterintuitive or inconvenient. Because when we want to be super duper productive, we often think that speed and efficiency are what matter most. Thus we get stuck in a loop of doing, doing, doing... without ever pausing to celebrate. »
Catch up on what we published this week, along with some great links from our friends around the web. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a review of Twelve South's latest iteration of the HoverBar, a look at how Mike uses Obsidian and daily questions for journaling, and more. »
This is a video lesson from the Time Blocking module in our Simple Time Management course. Downloads:Timeblocking Cheatsheet (PDF) »Daily planner template (PDF) » In this video, weâre going to dive in and create a time blocked plan for our day. Iâll walk you through it by planning my day so you can see how […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how TickTick is a great option for timeblocking your day, the difference between habits and tasks, and more. »
TickTick is a great app for creating a great all-in-one timeblocking system. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a post about increasing focus by reducing inputs, a reader's setup, and more. »
My name is Bart Kesner and I'm currently responsible for IT transformation efforts for a global engineering/consulting firm in the Kansas City area. This entails partnering with internal and external resources to analyze the delivery and use of products and services to enhance overall effectiveness, and lead teams to resolve any identified issues. Prior to that, I ran the Customer Experience program for a global manufacturing firm. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on using MindNode, Mike's Idea System update, and more. »
How to use an idea development system to prime the creative pump and set yourself up for success when it's time to create. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a primer on PKM systems, a look at how Josh Ginter uses his Traveler's Notebook, and more. »
Itâs my education experience that has led me to believe the iPad is the worldâs greatest learning tool. Ever. In the history of humanity. The iPad is humankindâs greatest educational achievement. »
Time blocking is something that took a while to click for me. I understand the concept of dependent tasks, and time restrictions well, and once the pieces fell into place it really became a game changer for me. »
I've tried to "quit" Twitter a number of times over the last few years. The experiment generally lasted a week (often shorter) and resulted in my return. That return often led me to dig my heels in even deeper. A month ago, I tried again. In the month since, I haven't yet scrolled through my Twitter timeline. Something is different this time around. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our upcoming webinar on getting it all done, using Roam Research to time block your day, and more. »
Find out our simple, 3-part structure for combining habits, routines, and templates to your advantage. We'll show you how the pieces fit together and how they can save you time and allow you the breathing room you need in order to give more attention to the most important areas of your life in this season. »
In this post, we share how time blocking works, why you should consider using it to plan your day, and how my time blocking routine is supplemented by my use of Roam Research. »
Widgets can be a gateway into a more productive life, without the overhead of building new habits and routines. For me, they have significantly improved my life, and without much work beyond the setup and deciding where on my iPhone they should live. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a perspective on using Things 3 for writing, an upcoming Ulysses webinar, and more. »
For the past few weeks I have been experimenting with a Productivity Dashboard inside of Ulysses. Here's a look at what is good, and what's not good, about this setup. »
Today's iPhone 12 lineup announcements are a much more significant jump forward than I ever expected. »
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 have debuted some handy and powerful new features, like Widgets on the iPhone and the ability to change your default email app and browser. Though Scribble may top Apple's list as one of the coolest new features for iPadOS 14, it's a particular use-case that appears to be limited in many ways. »
One of the questions that has come up during launch week has been around how the Calm Inbox approach can also help with the other inboxes in your life, so we put together a short list of answers to your most common questions. »
Catch up on what we published this week, especially our all-new Calm Inbox course. Take control of your email inbox so that you can spend more time on what's important to you. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our new email course, a look at iOS 14's Universal Search feature, and more. »
As summer draws ever nearer to a close, it comes high time to review a bunch of the photos you shot over the summer. Whether you choose to edit, share, or publish the photos will be up to you, but I often find myself printing off my favorites each September, and I've been very pleased with how Artifact Uprising makes the intangible tangible on each print run. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how our Notion workflow is working so far as an editorial calendar, a look at a great app for launching all the various web conferences you have to join throughout the day, and more. »
We recently switched from Basecamp to Notion for managing our content calendar. After two weeks, here are some of our initial thoughts and experiences. »
The Everyday Messenger V2 clearly aims to address all of the V1âs shortcomings, while still maintaining what made the original EDM so great. The V2 largely succeeds. »
Each year, the tech experts advise all bleeding edge iPhone and iPad users to stay away from beta software. Developer betas â especially iOS 13 â were particularly buggy, and the iOS 13 public beta wasn't notably better. Of all years to put a bad beta taste in your mouth, 2019 should have done the trick. »
Last week, Apple announced a ton of stuff during their Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). And even though they used a slide at the beginning that showed the major platforms (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS), many of the announcements felt app-specific instead of platform-specific. For example, new features in Maps (i.e. cycling directions) are available everywhere. I lost count of the number of times I heard some version of the statement "this is also available on the (fill in the platform blank)." As a causal observer (I'm not a developer), it seems like there's a lot of focus on features being brought first into the Apple ecosystem, then extended to all the available platforms. »
It's fun for me to find new and better ways to do things - especially if it involves Apple-branded technology. I love trying new apps and making my devices dance. But with everything going on in the world the last couple of months, I've also found it to be especially difficult to navigate emotionally, which is a big reason why Iâve started doing a lot more with pen and paper. »
Once every couple years, I find myself doing a deep clean of the apps on my iPhone and iPad. 2020 drew the short straw â in so many ways â and I've spent the better part of the last three months questioning each app on my home screen. »
Hereâs a roundup of our favorite implementations of trackpad and cursor support so far, along with a few weâre hoping see an update sooner rather than later. »
Instead of going to Hawaii, we are staying home. My wife and I recently cancelled our 15-year anniversary trip to Hawaii. Weâd been planning and saving for this trip since our 10-year anniversary. Alas, with the current state of the planet, we knew weâd have to cancel it, but we were putting it off. I […] »
Brian McCabe is based in Manchester, UK and works as a technology Consulting Director at a global professional services firm. »
One of the sad realities of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is that social distancing is the new normal. Though it pains us to say it, we all have to face the fact that we're in this for the long haul. An interesting side effect of all this is that workforces around the world are now partaking in a âwork from homeâ experiment of unprecedented scale. Millions of people are suddenly finding themselves trying to carve out the space and time to get their work done outside the office, with no friends or coworkers to chat with in person, all while dealing with the everyday distractions of home and making sure the kids â who are also now stuck at home â are fed, schooled, and generally occupied all day. »
You’ve probably already started the new decade hearing about Notion from somewhere. Whether it was on Product Hunt, your Twitter-sphere, or just people nattering about it at work, Notion is gaining attention all round the web as the new shiny productivity tool in town. With much anticipation, across the last two years, people have flooded […] »
Catch up on what we published this past week, as well as a couple of interesting posts and announcements that some of our friends made this week. »
Today, we are finally opening the doors on our brand-new course for idea development. The course â Mastering Mind Maps â is all about how to manage and develop your ideas. And it is fantastic. Get Instant Access Based Your Feedback and Input Many of you may remember last year when we asked about the […] »
As it turns out, Microsoft To Do may end up being the single biggest surprise in our jump to Office 365. Having all your tasks in one place, scattered in from Windows, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS â and being able to nicely integrate your dreaded email list with your task list â could be a game changer for anyone wanting to use a Mac yet required to use a PC. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look back at the Apple stock app experiment, news about the latest MacBook Pro model, and more. »
Prizmo Go is a powerful app that instantly converts pictures of physical book pages into digital text, and combined with a research app like Keep It creates a magical workflow for managing your notes and research. »
Right now, in your pocket (or perhaps in your hand), you have access to the best-kept secret on your iOS device: An app called Shortcuts. The iOS Shortcuts app originally began as a third-party app, Workflow. Then, Apple bought it and re-released it in 2018 as Shortcuts â headlining it as a significant part of […] »
Darkroom for iOS 13 and iPadOS continues the appâs assault up the list of photo editors for Appleâs mobile devices. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a detailed look at the new iPhone 11 Pro, a novel app for using your phone less, an update to Postbox, and more. »
The iPhone 11 Pro is no mere iteration. This has been one of the biggest year-over-year jumps the iPhone has made in years. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we talk to video game developer and podcaster Shahid Kamal Ahmad about the steps he takes to stay out of the Infinity Pools and stay focused on what's important. »
Our brand-new course for GoodNotes is here. Featuring screencast tutorials as well as custom productivity templates. »
Like everything else Twelve South has launched in the last few years, their new StayGo USB-C hub finds a way to justify its existence â both in price and in differentiation. »
One of the ways I like to use Keyboard Maestro is to start different parts of my day, such as making sure all of the applications I use every day are started and ready as soon as I get to work. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a workflow on using Gladys, some great apps and gear for summer, and more. »
We've put together a list full of apps and gear (plus a bonus mention!) to help make your summer the best it can be. »
The iPad is no longer seen as just a bigger piece of glass. Apple is making a commitment to bring consistent, device-specific updates to the iPad. »
With the bevy of RSS app updates over the last few months, it was high time we gave our review of the best RSS app for the iPhone and iPad some polish. Over the last few months, weâve seen some major updates to all the main competitors in this category: Unread has constantly been refined, […] »
Version 16 of Ulysses introduces some great new features for iPad users, plus several other goodies to note and try out. »
Josh Ginter takes a detailed look at Keep It and how to use it for research, keeping notes, and augmenting your brain as you learn about new subjects. »
The latest update to Moment Pro Camera introduces a couple of new features that aim to improve your focus and exposure game. »
With version 6, MindNode debuts a slew of new features and improvements for your mind mapping needs. »
There are so many great choices for note-taking and writing apps available today. Today weâre going to take a look at how each of these apps differ, how they're alike, and see where each shine. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our updated Learn Ulysses course, a detailed look at Cardhop for iOS, some awesome tips, and more. »
Ulysses has a vast selection of themes to choose from. They also easy to install on both iOS and macOS alike. »
The renowned Flexibits natural language parser is now available in Cardhop for iOS, making finding, editing, and creating new contacts a breeze. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a detailed workflow on automating Ulysses in iOS, a review of the new HyperDrive USB-C hub for iPad Pro, and more. »
A detailed look at how Shawn Blanc captures ideas and links and what the process looks like for moving those from the starting line of an idea to the finished product of a published article. »
We rely on certain apps to get us through the mess and come out the other side with a plan. In today's roundup, we've gathered together eight of our favorite apps for outlining, brainstorming, planning, capturing, and tracking it all. »
Daryl Tan works in corporate finance during the day, and enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and writing for his own blog during his free time. »
We all visit Apple Stores, but many of us are unaware of the number of resources available. »
Just like with iOS, you can access and customize the Today View on your Mac to quickly review upcoming information. »
Josh Ginter is the Editor-in-Chief here at The Sweet Setup and also works as an accountant at a small accounting firm and is constantly working away at completing his CPA designation in the evenings. »
Jeffrey Abbott is the Senior Editor at The Sweet Setup, but works as a project manager by day and contributes to The Pen Addict as well. »
Rose Orchard is a programmer by day where she creates web-based applications, but she is also a writer and podcaster in her free time. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to our review of the best habit tracker for iOS, a roundup of our reviews, tips, and tricks for using Ulysses, and more. »
If you're looking to do more writing as we begin 2019, Iâd like to humbly suggest that you check out Ulysses. To help you get off to a great start, here are seven links to the best articles, tips, tricks, resources, and other how-tos that we have put together. »
This week we're trying Edison Mail, Kodex, and a Shortcut for extracting image URLs. »
We put together a list of some of our favorite gadgets, apps, tools, and toys that we've enjoyed using over the last year. »
Marty Day is an Integrations Engineer for Partnerize by day, and an on-stage co-host and producer for Super Art Fight, co-host of The Rough House Podcast, and owner of blast-o-rama. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a detailed workflow of editing and publishing video with and iPad, some tips on using Apple Configurator 2, and some great link material. »
Shawn Blanc provides initial thoughts and feedback on the new 12.9" iPad Pro as it relates to his personal workflows for writing and photo editing, and he also answers some questions from readers about the switch to the new iPad Pro. »
There are quite a bit of exciting things happening over the next week, and in this post we want to try and communicate everything with you. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some great insights on iPhone photography, a reader's setup, a tip on Twitter usage, and more. »
Shawn and Josh discuss their favorite photo editing apps for iOS. The apps range from VSCO to Snapseed to Lightroom CC. »
How to use Halide and Darkroom together to make great photos. »
Special launch pricing for our 1Password course is ending tonight. »
A deeper look into the power of having 1Password on your wrist at all times. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on using Apollo for multireddits, using Shortcuts with Apple Music Mixes, and more. »
We take a look at a few Alfred workflows that we use, from weather info, movie reviews, and iTunes controls. »
Michael Wandl is a student at the Vienna University of Business and Economics, an amateur photographer, an Apple enthusiast, and a sneakerhead. »
With Shortcuts coming in iOS 12, we've taken a look at the various iOS apps we've recommended over the years to determine how compatible they are with Shortcuts. »
Losing your iPad can shine some light on just how much you depend on the device, which is just what happened to me recently. »
When we launched this website in the fall of 2013, we had just a handful of app reviews written: weather, calculator, calendar, and a few others. Of those first reviews, there was one in particular that I wanted to write myself: the pick for best journaling app. The pick was — and still is, of […] »
Stefan Elf is a freelance web developer, designer, and lecturer working in Sweden. »
A quick question and answer with Team Alto, the makers of one of our favorite iOS games ever created, Alto's Odyssey. »
Jeff Perry writes the Tablet Habit, co-hosts the Getting Caught Up podcast, and works as an audio engineer. »
In a significant update to Things 3, Cultured Code has added deep linking features that allow for new levels of automation and workflows for Things on iPhone and iPad. In this guide we will cover all the ways you can use these Things iOS Workflows to your advantage, plus we've got several examples and downloads for you. »
Mike Allan is a dispatcher at a local trucking company, a videographer, student of life, and constant tinkerer. »
Roger Ogden is a software engineer living in Boise, Idaho. »
Greg Maass is a software developer, musician, and father living in Seattle, Washington who has developed enterprise software for hospitals and universities for the past twenty years. »
This week, we published a review of the best stand-alone fitness app for Apple Watch, a reader's setup, and more. »
How to use physical books alongside Day One as a central commonplace book for all your ideas, quotes, thoughts, and highlights from your favorite eBooks. »
Today, the folks at Cultured Code released an update to Things that allows you to send emails to your Inbox. »
Joan Erwin is the Senior Vice President of Expansion Operations for CleanSlate Centers where she spearheads the expansion of patient care services. »
An update to the best app for making bootable backups, a tip on using iCloud Drive, some great resources on focus, and more. »
In partnership with our sister site, The Focus Course, we are kicking off a short video series on the topic of focus and productivity. »
Carbon Copy Cloner is easy to use and well designed, making the app great for all users alike. »
This week, we updated the review for the best music streaming service, wrote about Ulysses 12 for iOS, and published some great tips. »
Let's discuss five of the most common pitfalls that will limit your results and cause immense friction and roadblocks to your workflows and systems. »
Siri is the way of the future, and Chris has some tips to expand your workflows with voice automation. »
A review of the new iPhone 8 Plus, an update to our Darkroom review, a tip on using app launchers, and more. »
Andrew Canion is a business advisor based in Australia, and is also a director and treasurer for a not-for-profit organization. »
We canât say thank you enough to everyone who has supported our work and helped to spread the word about Learn Ulysses. Here are some answers to a few common questions weâve been getting over the past few days⌠»
Learn Ulysses launches in a week. Here are some fun and nerdy details about the work weâre doing behind the scenes to get things ready for you⌠»
A great universal app for note-taking, a reader's Mac setup, a look at Shawn Blanc's Ulysses setup, and more. »
Ulysses has become the central spot for where I store all my notes, research, and other tidbits of inspiration. It's also where I toss all my writing ideas, and itâs where I actually do all my writing. Here's what it looks like... »
This guide will show you how to manage your memories, your work, and your life â all using Evernote. »
Since I frequently highlight passages in Instapaper, I wanted a way to automatically add those highlights directly into a folder within Ulysses for easier searching, tagging, and referencing. Good news⌠this is extremely easy to set up. »
Dan Johnson is a professional architect working in Alberta, Canada, where he also runs a couple of personal blogs in his spare time. »
Ease of input and powerful search are two important factors in a good notes / research app. While many apps excel at one or the other, few excel at both. »
A review of the new 10.5-inch iPad, an updated review of the best PDF app for iPad, a reader's setup, and more. »
Ever wondered how much time you've saved through TextExpander? Well, TextExpander provides an easy way to review your statistics. »
Francesco D'Alessio is a freelance marketer currently working with technology startups out of Plymouth, UK. »
1Password makes it easy to review your passwords and determine which ones need to be updated. »
Bethany Stephens is a marketer and writer who lives in Arkansas with her family, and also writes a few of her own websites in her spare time. »
The best secure messaging app for iPhone, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a workflow and tip on adding tasks to Todoist, and more. »
Using Zapier, you can automatically send starred Slack messages to your Todoist inbox. »
The best app for blocking telemarketers, robo-callers, and spam calls, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip on adding tasks to Todoist, and more. »
With Todoist Premium, you can email tasks to specific Todoist projects along with due dates, labels, and priorities. »
Tiffany White is a student at the University of Pittsburgh where she studies Computer Science by day and works as a freelance developer by night. »
Digitizing and organizing your receipts using Scanbot and macOS make it easier to prepare your taxes so you have more time for more important things. »
A new pick for the best simple to-do list app for iOS and macOS, a tip on restoring files to iCloud Drive, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, and more. »
A great list of must-have apps for your new iOS devices, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip on using Workflow for easy access to your Music playlists, and more. »
Using Workflow, you can set up easy access to your Apple Music playlists from the Today view. »
Asier G. Morato is the chief editor of El Imperdible, a lifestyle website from Spain that talks about shopping, culture, travel, and gastronomy. »
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