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How to Backup an iPhone or iPad Before an Upgrade

Backing up an iOS device

With the arrival of new iPhones and the latest iOS, now is a good time to back up your devices. Here's how.

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Backing up your computer is easy

Backing up your Mac

Setting up a reliable backup system for your Mac is surprisingly easy and affordable.

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Writing Goals in Ulysses, Shawn’s Ulysses Setup, and More

Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Shawn's Ulysses setup, using Ulysses to achieve your writing goals, 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 it’s where I actually do all my writing. Here's what it looks like... »

How Ulysses Can Help You Achieve Your Writing Goals

Ulysses, one of our favorite apps, has several features that make it ideal for writing and organizing short and long projects. The app has several features that make it a great tool for accomplishing your writing goals. Let’s start by examining the toolbar options above the editor. »

Using the Ulysses URL Scheme with Shortcuts, July Focus Digest, and More

Catch up on what we published this week, including a deep dive on Ulysses URL schemes, our July Focus Digest, and more. »

The Ulysses URL Scheme and Siri Shortcuts

The Shortcuts app is full of hundreds of native actions with customizable parameters and advanced functionality — these are unique capabilities beyond what's possible with the Siri Shortcuts developed by third-party apps. »