There are certainly an endless supply of powerful and impressive Shortcuts out there for iOS, but that doesn't mean they all have to be that large or ambitious in scope. Shortcuts is just as useful for small, tedious tasks that only cut out a few taps from a workflow. One of the shortcuts I use every day is a simple Email link to spouse flow that simply formats the current webpage link into a pre-addressed email for me to send. »
Notion has fundamentally changed how I work with clients on freelance projects. Not only has it given me a way to track my progress and organize everything for myself, but it’s given me a way to share that progress with my clients in a way that always impresses and makes me look like a real pro. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Josh's Ulysses writing workflow, setting up Obsidian as a full-blown writing app, installing fonts to iOS, and more. »
A few weeks ago, we looked at how to use Todoist filters to organize your projects and task lists. While filters can be as flexible and powerful as you need, you can take it even further with labels. »
I've fallen in love with my new iPad mini and am trying to use it for just about everything. I even used it to edit the slide deck I used for the creativity workshop I hosted a few weeks ago. But when I first opened my Keynote file, I was greeted with a long list of missing fonts. »
This is how I’ve set up my Ulysses app to fit my various writing adventures. I’ve worked to keep it simple and dumbed-down. This ensures it doesn’t require a lot of mental overhead to keep organized, and it ensures my brain is on the writing rather than the meta. »
Catch up on what we published this month, including a review of the iPhone 13 Pro camera system, a look at how the new iPad mini fits in to Mike's workflow a month in, and more. »
When it was announced during the September iPhone event, I immediately thought that the sixth-generation iPad mini was the star of the show. New iPhones are cool and all, but this iPad mini seemed like it was tailor-made for how I was (and wasn't) using my iPad Pro. I ordered one before the end of the event, and having used it for a month now, I have to say this is by far the most fun I've ever had with an iPad. »
If you're like me, you probably love using keyboard shortcuts to speed things up on your Mac using automation tools, but you probably also have trouble creating keyboard shortcuts that don't conflict with the built-in ones that ship with macOS. This is where the concept of a hyper key comes in. »
This is the first year that my entire photography workflow can be handled by my iPhone on its own, which has been quite empowering. »
App categories seem to go through rainy seasons and dry seasons — an entire category will go years without any major update, any major splash, or any major new competitor, then suddenly the entire category is uplifted from its roots and the cobwebs get shaken out. It’s quite the phenomenon to observe. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some great links from our friends on the new MacBooks, some great apps we've been enjoying, a recap of the most recent webinar, and more. »
Last week, I presented a paid workshop here on The Sweet Setup called Your Creative Flywheel. In the workshop, I walked through the process that I use for creating (I call it The Creativity Flywheel). Here's a quick recap. »
An app for finding out about new albums from artists you actually want to follow. »
Affirmations is a simple app with a singular purpose — to provide compliments and reminders to help make self-care a little easier. »
