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How to Set Up VIP Notifications in Apple Mail
It doesn’t take long for an email inbox to overflow, does it? If you’re like most people and leave notifications enabled for every new message, you’ll quickly find yourself frustrated by the number of times these notifications interrupt your focus. Luckily, Apple Mail allows you to designate certain contacts as VIPs, which gives you two […] »
How to Use Folding & Focus Mode in MindNode
If you work with large mind maps frequently, you’ve probably already experienced how overwhelming things can become as your mind map continues to grow. Fortunately, MindNode has a couple of features which make it a lot easier to focus on only the sections you want to see. Folding Nodes Folding a node hides all the […] »
Spatial Audio, Automatic Switching, and Other New Audio Features in iOS 14
Among the many enhancements in iOS 14, Apple included a number of audio-specific features that we’ve now had an opportunity to spend some time with in daily use. »
Ulysses Introduces Grammar & Style Checker and Dashboard Overhaul With Version 20 Update
Ulysses 20 is a significant release, bringing both a grammar checking system and a major sidebar redesign to our favorite writing app. »
The Ultimate Guide to Collaborative Writing in Ulysses
In this guide, we’ll show you how to get Ulysses set up for collaboration with others using a version control system known as Git, as well as a companion app for working with Git on iOS/iPadOS called Working Copy. »
Darkroom 4.6 Allows Video Editing Using the Same Powerful Set of Tools
At the end of April, the Darkroom team rolled out one of the most monumental updates in the app’s history: the ability to edit video as seamlessly as you do images. »
Using an iPad for Photography Workflows: A Complete Guide
Things aren’t perfect yet, but depending on your tolerance for doing things differently, we’re finally at a place where the iPad is a viable companion for the working photographer. »
Ulysses 19: Updated with iPad Cursor Support, Material Sheets, and More
Ulysses, our favorite writing app for iOS and macOS, takes another step forward in version 19 with full support for the new cursor in iPadOS, along with some important cross-platform refinements. »
Importing and Exporting Your Camera Photos Using Lightroom CC on iPadOS
I’ve waited a long time to be able to write these words: it is now just as easy to import and export your camera photos to Lightroom CC on an iPad as it is on a Mac. »
Things 3 Introduces Full Cursor Support for iPad Users
As Apple’s new Magic Keyboard accessory for the iPad Pro makes its way to customers, CulturedCode is rolling out robust support for mouse and trackpad use in the latest version of their acclaimed task management app, Things 3. Things 3.12.2 brings full support for the new iOS cursor subsystem, including contextual menus, swipe gestures, and […] »
Improving Your Sleep Setup: A Guide to Optimizing Your Bedroom for Restful, Restorative Sleep
Over the past year, even before the current crisis, my wife and I have been slowly optimizing our bedroom to try and create an oasis of rest. Together with a more intentional bedtime routine, this series of subtle changes has utterly transformed our quality of sleep. »
Darkroom 4.4 Introduces a Subscription Option, Watermarking, and Export Refinements
Over the past five years, Darkroom has established itself as one of the premier photo editing apps for iOS. Its import-free workflow, powerful editing tools, and intuitive interface have made it a favorite around here. »
Sensei: An All-in-One Mac Maintenance Dashboard
Released in early December, Sensei is a perfect example of an app that can simplify your workflows by bringing together key aspects of multiple other utilities. »
Three Months With Apple’s AirPods Pro
Apple's latest and greatest true wireless earbuds were worth the wait. »
A First Look at the Doppler 2 Music App
Doppler 2 features a refreshed interface, improved controls for liking and adding songs to playlists, and a very effective WiFi transfer function for importing songs. »
Bellroy Premium Sling Review
The Bellroy Premium Sling is a compact everyday carry option that looks great and packs more than you'd think. »
Moment Camera Lenses for iPhone: A Review
If you’re 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. »
Moment Updates Pro Camera App With Focus Peaking, Zebra Stripes, and Clearer Pricing
The latest update to Moment Pro Camera introduces a couple of new features that aim to improve your focus and exposure game. »
MindNode 6 Brings Speed and Performance Refinements to Our Favorite Mind Mapping App
With version 6, MindNode debuts a slew of new features and improvements for your mind mapping needs. »
A Roundup of the Best Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
We gathered and tested the top contenders for best wireless active noise cancelling headphones and have a couple of recommendations depending on your budget and taste. »
Darkroom Developers Weigh in on Bringing Version 4.0 to the iPad
Darkroom 4.0 debuts iPad support, bringing the best photo editor for iPhone to Apple's newest full-screen iPad. »
Apps we love: Basecamp 3
Basecamp is full of small, delightful touches that make it clear just how passionate its creators are about helping people not only with being productive, but with creating healthy workflows. »
Darkroom 3.6 introduces new frame tool
Darkroom 3.6 introduces a new feature that allows you to easily add frames to your images, among other updates. »
MindNode improves integration with Things 3
The latest release of MindNode, on both iOS and macOS, is all about smarter integration with other apps, particularly Things 3. »