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Timeblocking with TickTick
TickTick is a great app for creating a great all-in-one timeblocking system. »
A Close Look at TickTick
Like many of you, I’ve been in and out of many task management systems over the years. I’ve 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. »
Using NotePlan 2 as a Digital Bullet Journal
NotePlan 2 combines your tasks and your calendar, so if you love time blocking like I do, you're going to be excited about this application. It does all this in a system that any Bullet Journaller will recognize. »
Curtis McHale’s iPad and macOS Book Publishing Workflow
One of the things I enjoy doing is writing books. Sometimes, I even start a blog post and realize after 20,000 words or so that it's really a book and a series of blog posts. This is the nature of creative writing, and I really enjoy the process of taking an idea to a fully fledged body of work. »
Using DEVONthink as a Read-it-later Service
While there are specific read-it-later services, DEVONthink can be a great alternative for cataloging research and comments for later. »
Ulysses, Bear, or Apple Notes? A Comparison of the Best Note-Taking, Writing, and Research Apps
There are so many great choices for note-taking and writing apps available today. Today we’re going to take a look at how each of these apps differ, how they're alike, and see where each shine. »
Producing Podcasts with Ferrite Recording Studio
With only an iPad, a microphone, and Ferrite Recording Studio, you can produce a podcast from start to finish. »
Using FiLMiC Pro to Control Your iPhone or iPad Camera
If you use your iOS devices to record and edit video, FiLMiC Pro provides some amazing tools and features for monitoring and controlling your recordings. »
Using an iPad with LumaFusion to Edit and Publish Videos
With this iOS-specific workflow, Curtis takes us through a detailed workflow for editing and publishing video with an iPad and an app called LumaFusion. »
How to Use Digital Ocean for Web Development on an iPad
If you’re looking for an inexpensive and portable web development platform, and iPad combined with some stellar apps and an account with Digital Ocean is a great place to start. »