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Unread
Unread offers the best experience for reading RSS feeds on the iPhone and iPad.
Headspace
Headspace is the best meditation app for most people. It offers clean user interface that is easy to navigate and highlights a new daily meditation each day, gives you a large library of guided meditations to choose from, and feels at home on Apple devices by integrating with Apple Health and Shortcuts.
Timery
Timery is best time tracking app on any platform because it gives you powerful iOS widgets and virtually limitless automation possibilities with phenomenal Shortcuts support.
Keep It
Keep It is a powerful and feature-rich research app that offers feature parity between both iOS and macOS platforms.
MindNode
MindNode is our favorite mind mapping app because it features an easy, beautiful design, solid syncing, and plenty of import and export options for your workflow.
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo represents the best balance of features, price, and accessibility for the majority of users, even professional ones.
Banktivity 7
Banktivity is our favorite budgeting app because it's easy to use, offers plenty of features and, most importantly, makes managing your finances easy and relatively hassle-free.
Streaks
Streaks gives you useful widgets, integration with Apple Health, phenomenal Shortcuts support, and everything you need to build good habits (or break bad ones).
Spark
Spark is a beautifully-designed mail app for iOS that makes email a quick task on your iPhone or iPad with plenty of service integrations, the ability to send emails to other apps, and more.
Reeder
Reeder is the best RSS client for macOS because it syncs with lots of third-party services, looks good, and makes it easy to share content with others.
iA Writer
iA Writer provides the best mix of editing tools, preview features, and exporting options in an app that's very user-friendly.
Fantastical 3
A calendar app with delightful design, superior natural language text entry, and support for iCloud reminders.
Lightroom for iPad
For photographers on the general photography journey — from smartphone photography through to point-and-shoot, mirrorless, and DSLR photography — Adobe Lightroom for iPad is likely to be the last photo editing app you ever need.
Day One
For a classy journaling app that works on all your devices, you can't do better than Day One.
Things
Things is a well-designed task manager that is very powerful while also being delightful and easy to use.
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I’ve used the built-in macOS keyboard shortcuts to take screenshots for years, but cleaning up screenshots can be a pain — especially if you have a messy desktop. Enter CleanShot X — a simple utility that offers several tools to make taking screenshots on the Mac easier than ever. The Quick Access Overlay Once you […] »
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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 — 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. »
Here’s a roundup of a few apps, services, playlists, and products we recommend after a year of COVID working-from-home. »
Tiffany White a software engineer from Swatara Township, PA. »
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, […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some workflows on using Shortcuts and Automations to streamline your writing workflow, a sweet iPad-only setup, and more. »
HEY has disrupted nearly every element of my email workflow. HEY has allowed me to experience a new level of email productivity, and it has even created a new sense of zen-like Inbox Zero in my Imbox, without archiving, deleting, or snoozing. »
Our review of the best remote access solution for macOS and iOS may be a bit dated right now, but the pick likely hasn’t changed: Screens VNC is still as rock solid and as beautiful as ever before. In fact, Screens for iOS was just updated to properly support the new cursor support on the iPad, making for what should be an excellent experience zipping around on your Mac through your iPad. »
Rosemary is a tech lover and frequent contributer here at The Sweet Setup who lives in Vienna, Austria. During the day, she works as a web developer, but she can also be found at RosemaryOrchard.com and hosting Automators, a podcast about automation, and Nested Folders, a podcast about productivity. She loves to experiment with new apps and workflows, and the more automation included, the better! »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a reader's MacBook Pro setup, some tips on taking really tall portrait photos with your iPhone, and more. »
This week, we're looking at a couple of tiling window managers for macOS, how they compare to each other, and a little background on window managers in general. »
For this week's Mindfulness Monday post, reader Nick Sweetman shares how he keeps his iPhone home screen free from distractions. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we deconstruct the concept of a distraction-free phone. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on getting started with URL schemes, a tip on getting directions on your Apple Watch, and a look at a new journaling app. »
Keyboard Maestro is one of the most powerful and awesome apps available for the Mac. One thing you can use Keyboard Maestro for is to apply global keyboard shortcuts that can then be used to trigger just about any sort of macro, action, or script that you want. For example, I have a hotkey set […] »
Reeder 4 doesn’t rewrite the playbook that made it one of the premier RSS apps for every Apple platform, but it introduces a few niceties, like smoother and more friendly animations, a refreshed and more consistent code base across iOS and macOS, a new native Read Later feature, and Bionic Reading support. »
Catch up on what we published this week and last, such as some tips on shooting steam, a list of a few of our favorite things from 2018, a great workflow on using Shortcuts to organize photos, and more. »
We put together a list of some of our favorite gadgets, apps, tools, and toys that we've enjoyed using over the last year. »
The new iPad Pro seems to have struck a touchy chord since its debut three weeks ago, and the reason is probably twofold. First, Apple’s marketing campaign comparing it against standard PCs invites unnecessary criticisms and unrelated comparisons. And second, there seems to be a wide range of unrealistic expectations. I really like how Jason […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on using Apollo for multireddits, using Shortcuts with Apple Music Mixes, and more. »
Catch up on the things we published throughout the week, including the best text editor for macOS, a new version of Drafts and Things, and a tip on using keyboard shortcuts. »
With support for password-protected feeds, 24-hour delete logic, and Smart Resume, our favorite podcast client keeps getting better. »
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. »
It’s time we compare Apple Notes and Bear once again. Apple Notes vs. the new and improved Bear has made for some interesting experiments over the last few weeks. Perhaps our findings below will help others dial in their note-taking app choice once more. »
Over the past couple of months we have explored how to get the most out of the Apple stock apps. Apple has stepped up their game with the newest iterations of their stock apps (Notes, Calendar, Mail, Reminders…). In this article we are going to focus on the Apple Reminders app (with the updates from iOS 17). »
If you’ve been around here at all or are a fan of the Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) world, you’re no stranger to the term “Quick-Capture”. Quick Capture is an essential component of a good PKM system. Since Notion is my go-to app for pretty much everything, I’ve worked out a few ways to create a good system for quick capture in Notion. »
How to stop the “just checks” and keep your bias toward action. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at a tool for tracking your library, some options for using Notion as a Christmas list tracker, and more. »
I recently came across an app called Book Tracker that helps you catalog your library and manage your reading list. As a Bookworm myself, I had to give it a try. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how to set Focus modes with one click on your Apple Watch Ultra, our new 2023 digital planner, and more. »
We love Alfred here at The Sweet Setup. It’s been our go-to app launcher for the Mac for years, and it’s hard to believe, but it’s been 11 full years since Alfred 1.0 hit the scene and took over as the app launcher of choice for nerds like us. »
With so many excellent task management apps to choose from, it can be difficult to know which one is the best fit. We've compared the top three productivity apps to help you decide. »
The Elgato Stream Deck is a USB peripheral that gives you a grid of customizable buttons that you can assign to actions on your computer, like controlling Hue lights or muting your audio in Zoom. You can assign individual actions to physical buttons, and an LCD display allows you to customize the appearance of each button with an icon or text that you specify. So instead of trying to perform finger gymnastics to hit the right keyboard shortcut in the middle of a video call, you can just press a physical button instead. »
Web browsers have felt pretty stable for quite a while now. Most people use Chrome or Safari these days, and with good reason! After decades of competing web browsers, a lot of the interactions and design elements have normalized around basically the same thing everywhere. Arc is here to make some changes. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an in-depth look at how to set up your own productivity dashboard in Notion, some interesting links, and more. »
The iPhone is a much more popular product than the MacBook Pro, so naturally the discussion around the iPhone X’s notch was much larger than the discussion around the MacBook Pro’s notch. If we were discuss them relative to one another, I think more words have been spilled on the MacBook Pro’s notch. »
Matter is a Read-It-Later service that integrates really well into Obsidian. So if you like to collect your newsletters, RSS feeds, and even Twitter threads into Matter, you can sync your digital highlights and notes into Obsidian using the official Matter Obsidian plugin. »
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. »
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 year’s iOS and iPadOS updates as relatively iterative, there are certain features that are sure to be daily-use features in the months to come. »
It’s been awhile since our pick for the best productivity app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac received a notable update. Over the past year or more, Things 3 has slowly evolved under-the-hood, becoming one of the most stable and reliable apps available on the App Store. But Things 3.14, though a small update in relation […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a workflow for automatically adding Kindle book highlights to Obsidian, a look at Timery on the Mac, and more. »
Whether or not you set New Years resolutions for yourself, keeping track of habits is something we could all stand to be a little bit better at. Streaks is our favourite app for this—available on all Apple platforms—so let’s take a quick look at how easy it is to get started. Creating a Basic Habit […] »
iOS 14 has brought us many changes, from folders in Shortcuts to widgets on the home screen. But one of the features that has long been asked for is the ability to change the default app used for email. »
My first impression of Roam Research was that it was a perfect solution for long-term research, providing a large, traceable solution for tracking thoughts, topics, and connections between topics. »
When I am writing an article for my website or newsletter list, I try to focus on just that: writing. But the problem is that as I am writing, I am also thinking about what links, photos, or screenshots I want to add to the article. And there is usually at least a specific section that I know needs more writing or more research before it’s ready to go. »
Tot is a simple text scratchpad app from Iconfactory that does one thing: capture and edit small bits of text. »
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. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, along with some great reviews on iOS and iPadOS 13 and the new iPhone 11 Pro cameras. »
On your Mac, when you right-click files in the Finder you may well have seen an entry on the shortcut menu called Services, which contain some helpful actions that you can perform on the file. But, did you know you can create your own Services that can show up in this menu? Today, I'm going to show you how to create four services that will help you get the most out of your Mac. »
I’ve spent the last week or so switching things back to Apple’s stock apps from the best third-party apps in the industry, and I’m 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. »
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. »
Autocorrect and Text Replacement settings can easily be overlooked, but they provide a lot of power to iOS that you shouldn't ignore. »
Soulver 3 a compelling calculator for off-the-cuff and brainstorming-style math. »
With version 6, MindNode debuts a slew of new features and improvements for your mind mapping needs. »
This week we're looking at the Reeder 4 Beta, Drafts for Mac, and MLB at Bat. »
Catch up on what published this week, including a tip on using your iPhone to measure distance, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, and more. »
iPads and cameras — it seems to be the name of the game these days. With the Fuji and the profoundly capable iPad Pro in hand, there’s little that gets in the way of making wonderful photographs. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a quick look at an app for sharing Live Photos with non-iOS users, an example of using and iPad and Digital Ocean for web development, some great link material, and more. »
Justin Hamilton is a first-year student at the University of Delaware where he studies computer engineering, writes music, and also takes pictures. »
You can easily paste text in OS X without any formatting by using a quick keyboard shortcut. »
You can quickly share posts and links from Narwhal with this simple shortcut. »
Fantastical released version 2.1 today, which includes new snooze functionality, keyboard shortcuts, and more. »
Use Tweetbot and Twitter to keep track of news instead of an RSS reader. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at automatically tracking your time spent on your Mac, using Blank Space to declutter your iPhone, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Mike's method for creating a minimal iPhone Home Screen, some of Notion's latest updates, and more. »
Here are the things we published this week and last. You can also stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter and RSS. Also, we have a weekly email newsletter that sums up all the new and cool things published to the site. If you like to stay up-to-date via email, then you should sign up […] »
It was nearly a year ago that I first wrote about Raycast here on The Sweet Setup, and few apps have seemed to gain as much momentum in recent years in the Mac enthusiast crowd than this new app launcher. In fact, I don't think I've seen this many Mac nerds change their app launcher since 2010 when Alfred first hit the scene. »
Let's dive into what makes Notes so good. We’ll provide a few simple quick tips of things that make any Notes experience that much better, as well as the latest features coming to Notes in iOS 17. »
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 isn’t 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 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 it’s unusable. Or I just end up […] »
RSS has been an important part of information workflows for many years, but read-it-later apps (and the RSS services many of them are based on) desperately need some inspiration and innovation. Enter Readwise Reader, an app that attempts to combine your RSS, newsletters, web highlights, and more into a single location. »
This time, the Watch is here to stay. I think, at least. I’m simply too happy with the impact the Watch has had on my focused periods each day. »
In addition to giving you a distraction-free writing interface to help you get your words out onto the page, Ulysses also gives you several tools that will help you keep your writing organized. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at a helpful utility for making your software demos stand out, several interesting links to the new Apple devices announced this week, and more. »
Earlier this year, I attended the Macstock Conference & Expo where I saw Mike Rose share about a few tools to give better live software demos. One of the apps he mentioned was an app called Mouseposé, a simple macOS utility by Boinx software that I had somehow never come across before. »
Obsidian ships with some basic support for task management, making it a great option for creating a digital bullet journal. But in this video, we're going to show you how to take those task management capabilities to the next level with a couple of additional plugins. »
I've been reading news sites and blogs voraciously for as long as I've had the internet, and sadly, I've lost most of that reading to time since I never captured it properly. What really resonated with me back in 2013? I have no idea, but I sure would love to go back and see that today. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Mike's workflow for taking notes on books, using Rocket for searching for emoji on macOS, and more. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a great deal on all of our courses, a photo essay centered around the new MacBook Pro, and more. »
Affirmations is a simple app with a singular purpose — to provide compliments and reminders to help make self-care a little easier. »
There is a plethora of note-taking and research-tracking apps available for the iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. Currently popular ones, like Obsidian and Roam Research, are tremendous for storing research and making connections between your discoveries. Others, like Apple Notes and Bear, excel at collecting all sorts of media types, including text, photos, URLs, and handwritten snippets. And still others, like Drafts, whip text and automations together to form ultra-fast workflows on your devices. »
For ages, I insisted on using native Microsoft Office apps on the Mac. I put up with the native app shortcomings and accepted native Mac apps were always going to be afterthoughts to Office apps for Windows. And for ages, I resisted the urge to load up Parallels on the Mac and play in the Frankenstein-Windows-on-a-Mac playground. »
With big displays come big widgets in iPadOS 15. Though we had a glimpse of the “larger” widgets with iOS 14’s News widget (sort of), the larger horizontal widgets in iPadOS 15 mostly came out of left field. iPadOS 15 widgets are even larger than the vertical News widget in iOS 14, taking up three columns in the app spring board and displaying content in bold new ways. Apple touted these extra large widgets as being great for media apps like Music, TV, and Photos, where the media inside the app can shine brightly. »
Color me geeky, but the feature I’ve been most excited for after Apple’s 2021 WWDC keynote has been Quick Notes. I’m not even a Notes user (or at least I wasn’t). Nor has the Notes feature-set ever been one that feels fulfilling to me. »
You can technically write an entire novel inside of Apple Notes or compose your blog posts in Notepad on your Windows computer. The basic concept of letting users type text into an app is not special, and yet writing apps are one of those things that everyone is very particular about. It’s all about the little things, and what feels right for each person. »
I’ve 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 I’m still not perfectly jumping for joy with any option. »
Catch up on what we published this week, as well as some of our favorite WWDC coverage from the week. »
Guess what? It’s mid-week for WWDC 2021. It’s new beta time for iOS and MacOS. And we promise ourselves every year we won’t make the download and risk losing our precious digital lives to the ether. (So far, nobody on The Sweet Setup team has downloaded the betas just yet (except for Rose) and so […] »
This is a video lesson from the new Time Tracking module in our Simple Time Management course. It’s 20% off during launch week. On iOS, we can easily create an automation that allows us to start a timer anytime we open an app. This is one of many tricks I use to help me track […] »
In the past year, you’ve probably spent a lot of time you spend in virtual meetings. Even if you aren’t live streaming on Twitch, hosting a YouTube channel, or presenting webinars very often, improving your video can go a long way in making your online communication more effective. And if you already have a nice […] »
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 […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a clever shortcut for using Twitter without seeing your timeline, a nerdy look at Mike's iOS 14 widgets layout, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at what Apple's new M1 chip means for creatives, some excellent custom widget ideas, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our new email course, a look at iOS 14's Universal Search feature, and more. »
Unfold’s templates verge on being extra-curated, but there are a range of templates that are simple, elegant, and precise, showcasing your photography in an attractive way. »
Roam Research is a new note-taking tool that's re-imagining the way that we capture information, and it takes many of its cues from the pre-internet era. Doing away with the traditional file and folder structure that most note-taking tools have stuck with since the dawn of the PC, Roam has more in common with Wikipedia than it does with a traditional notes app. »
I've resisted calorie tracking for years, mostly because the apps that were available for this sort of thing seemed way too complex for me. Every couple of years I'll get inspired to pay attention to what I'm putting in my body and try all the apps again, but none of them have come even remotely close to working for me. I need something simple. I don't want to weigh my food in grams before I eat it; I just want to be a little bit more intentional about my eating habits. »
The big update to our writing course, Learn Ulysses, is now live. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on keeping your phone from taking too much of your time, a look at the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and more. »
The Things team may be one of the hallmark reasons for a wide swath of iPad-focused keyboard features over the last year to year-and-a-half. Ever since that huge Things 3.6 update back in late May 2018, the team at Cultured Code has always put iPad keyboard support at the top of the feature list. One […] »
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. »
Regardless of the app you choose to use, we highly encourage you to consider creating a mindfulness meditation habit. There's an abundance of great options to choose from, so you're sure to find something that suits your personal style. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a mindful look at how we sleep and wake up, an automation post on using Workspaces in Drafts for iOS, and more. »
iA Writer received a major update with version 5.3 that adds a bunch of new features that makes an already powerful writing app even better. »
GoodNotes (our pick for The Best App for Taking Handwritten Notes) was recently updated to version 5.3. This is a pretty major update, adding support for multiple windows, OCR scanning, and Dark Mode. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new. Multiple Windows There are lots of ways you can open multiple windows in GoodNotes: With GoodNotes […] »
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. »
Apple has made health a commitment over the last few years. In the latest iOS and watchOS there are a whole host of features which you can use to keep on top of your health, including several things new in watchOS 6 and iOS 13. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on using Keyboard Maestro to automate your workday, a tip on using your iPhone to control your Apple TV, a big update to Day One, and more. »
iOS 13 appears to have finally solved the difficulty of travel research planning. Maps has been dramatically improved in the iOS 13 and iPadOS public betas and promises next-level features when the new iOS goes live in the fall. »
Whether we like it or not, Microsoft's Office suite of apps is going to work its way into most of our lives at some point or another. Matt Birchler takes a look at how Word differs between the iOS and desktop platforms. »
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, we’ve 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. »
In this tutorial, we’ll walk through all the different ways you can export your text from Ulysses on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. »
Drafts is a powerful text editor for macOS and iOS, and Rose takes us through her customized workflow to offer some insight on how to get the most from this great tool. »
Are all the details about our brand-new Learn Ulysses course. »
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 — especially when that task is writing. »
With only an iPad, a microphone, and Ferrite Recording Studio, you can produce a podcast from start to finish. »
macOS Mojave contains some really powerful screenshot and screen recording tools that you can access with an easy keyboard shortcut. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some great automation ideas for Reminders, Siri, and Apple Watch, a tip on getting the most out of Airmail for macOS, and more. »
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. »
With macOS Mojave, the Finder gets an update with several new features that make life easier and more powerful for Mac users. »
Things 3.7 for macOS Mojave introduces a beautiful new dark mode that's delightful to use. »
Today marks the introduction of Day One V3 for iPhone and iPad. As expected, Day One continues to evolve and expand its feature set, enabling you to capture more of those treasured moments. »
This week we're trying Linky, CleanShot, and Apple's Lightning to SD card reader. »
Michael Wandl is a student at the Vienna University of Business and Economics, an amateur photographer, an Apple enthusiast, and a sneakerhead. »
This week, we're trying lire, a Microsoft Surface Ergonomic keyboard with Karabiner for key mapping, and Obscura. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an updated review of Tweetbot 3 for macOS, a tip on using Things 3 with Zapier, and more. »
Combining the power of Zapier with Things opens up limitless input possibilities for automating new tasks in Things. »
Each of the 3 new hallmark features — Screen Time, Notifications, Do Not Disturb — have multiple things you can do with them. Let’s go through each one to see what is going to be possible, and why it’s so awesome. »
Things 3 has kick-started an entirely new development paradigm from Cultured Code, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see the results of constant improvements and developments. »
Josh Ginter describes his workflows and uses for Day One, and how that sometimes means that Bear steps in to fill certain gaps. »
How to use third-party apps to manage your workspace and resize windows on macOS. »
Our pick for the best RSS reader for iPhone and iPad was updated last week, bringing with it new RSS client support, improved iPhone X features, and new Safari Reader options. »
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. »
David Koonce is an attorney who runs Traffic Counsel, LLC. »
Loren Stephens is a Senior Account Executive for a commercial equipment finance company in Orange County, California »
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. »
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. »
Chenyang Hsu is a law student living in Beijing who is also fascinated with technology, design, UX, and Apple. »
iOS 9 is available today, and we've covered nine of our favorite new features of the new version. »
The best calendar app for Mac, a Mac and iPhone setup, a quick tip on podcasts, and more. »
Sebastian Green runs a small division of an IT Support company in Manchester (UK) that mainly focuses on web-based systems. »
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. »
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. »
When I say the word “inbox,” what comes to your mind? For most people, it’s email, right? Email is the first thing that comes to mind when we think of checking our inbox. But the truth is that we all have multiple inboxes. An inbox is just anything that collects incoming bits of information that […] »
One of the things that makes Obsidian unique is the ability to extend its capabilities with third-party plugins. In this post, we share a bunch of our favorite Obsidian plugins to help you take your personal knowledge management game to the next level. »
Omnivore is one of the newest, and probably one of the most underrated read-it-later services out there. Many of us know about Pocket, Instapaper, Matter, and Readwise Reader, but Omnivore deserves to be in the conversation as well, as it does quite a few things very well, and even better than the rest in some cases. And it does all this completely for free. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how personal retreats work, some ideas for using Notion as a gift list, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at using Notion to organize your Christmas lists, going through a personal retreat organized in Obsidian, the Tools & Toys Christmas Catalog, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an updated Notion Habit Tracker for 2024, updated reviews of the best calendar apps for Mac and iPhone, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to our review of the best calendar app for macOS, an in-depth comparison of the latest version of Bear and how it stacks up to Apple Notes, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on using Smart Folders in Notes, the latest version of Reminders, and more. »
When I say the word “inbox,” what comes to your mind? For most people, it’s email, right? Email is the thing we think about when we think of checking our inbox. But the truth is that we all have multiple inboxes. An inbox is just anything that collects incoming bits of information that need to […] »
There’s been a battle brewing over the past year or so between Matter and Readwise Reader over which is the better brand-spanking-new read later service. Here at The Sweet Setup, we try to pick the best apps and services in every category we can, but the TSS crew is split on this one, so today Josh and Matt are going to make their case for why they prefer each of these apps. »
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 I’m up to. Time blocking structures my day. Time blocking blocks out extra meetings. Time blocking pushes me forward. »
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. »
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. »
Here are some of our favorite Lock Screen widgets thus far. »
As Matt so wisely put last week, we’ll quickly run the risk here of replicating each The Sweet Setup contributor’s must-have productivity apps. By the end of this little series, you’re 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. »
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 some guidance on reducing the number of apps you use, a look at the Onyx Boox Tab Ultra, and more. »
A while back, I reviewed the reMarkable e-ink tablet. There's a lot to like about this incredibly thin tablet: it's thin and light, has incredible battery life, and offers a great writing experience for a digital tablet. But the software was lacking, and I found myself consistently bumping up against the limitations of the device in frustrating ways. »
While Notion is unquestionably powerful and customizable, it's not always the snappiest app, especially on mobile devices, so navigating from one project to another in Notion can be a little painful. Today, we're going to look at a few ways to navigate to the Notion board you want as quickly as possible. »
If I had written about using web apps in Arc a month or two ago, I would have discussed how this was a failed experiment. Instead of using the native Notion, Hey, and Slack apps for macOS, I opted to create spaces and tabs inside the new Arc browser. The apps behaved super quickly in Arc and all the latest and greatest features were present from the start. »
When I first started using Obsidian, I expected it would help me make connections between my notes and inspire new ideas. But over the last 12 months I've been using the app, I have also fallen in love with it as a writing tool. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at what's new and improved with Mail in iOS 16, some of our favorite iPhone 14 reviews so far, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at a mindfulness meditation timer app, some great links from our friends, and other stuff we found interesting. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at outlining with Obsidian, using BetterTouchTool to customize your Stream Deck, and more. »
Another powerful use of Obsidian is as an outlining tool, but if you’re used to other outlining tools like Workflowy, or even Roam Research, outlining in Obsidian may feel a bit limited. However, there are a couple of plugins that will allow you to enhance the outline capabilities of Obsidian, and in this article, we’re going to show you how to set those up. And if you prefer to watch a short video instead, we’ve got you covered. »
Just under a year ago, Glass launched on iPhone, offering a genuine photo sharing alternative to Instagram. Glass launched to much fanfare — many folks (including myself) vowed to kick Instagram to the curb in favor of a fresh new start on a new and stylish platform. »
I had my first taste of text snippet expansion way, way back when everyone could use TextExpander without the subscription cost. There was a little bit of magic every time one of those snippets expanded. It was even cooler when you triggered a little dialog box that let you type in a custom bit of text to be added into the text expansion. »
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 new tool for assessing your own productivity, some great links from our friends, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at using Matter in a browser, a review of the new Studio Display, and more. »
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. »
Irvue is a lightweight menu bar utility that automatically changes your wallpaper on macOS, using Unsplash as a source for the images. »
While there are lots of apps doing lots of interesting things with notes right now, by far the two most popular options are Roam Research and Obsidian. In this article, we're going to compare these two connected note-takers and help you choose the right one. »
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. »
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. »
It was January 2020. I hit the New Year with ambition. I wanted to read more, write more, and most importantly, exercise more. We had a dusty old exercise bike adopted from a family member in the corner of the basement. It hadn’t been used in years. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at some of our favorite, must-have apps for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, sending highlights from Matter to Obsidian, and more. »
Imagine seeing text somewhere in the real world and being able to easily share it digitally. That's exactly what Live Text allows you to do. Whether it's a handwritten note, writing on a whiteboard, or a printed sign, Live Text allows you to snap a photo and turn the text into a digital version that can be easily pasted into any application. »
It’s that time of year once again when we like to bring you a few of our top app and gear picks to get you through the holiday season in one piece. This handy list has a little bit of everything, whether you’re looking for some neat gift ideas or you’re simply in need of […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at collaboration methods in Craft, using Drafts to quickly capture things for Obsidian, and some interesting links. »
Blocks are the very core of Craft. They provide countless ways to format, structure, and build out your documents. They can take numerous forms, from text, audio, video, PDFs, sketches — there is very little Craft can’t handle thanks to its block-based system. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a review of the Planck keyboard, some tips on customizing keyboard hotkeys in Obsidian, some interesting links, and more. »
Asier G. Morato is the co-founder of Chubby Apps — 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 don’t need a user manual, are fully accessible, improve people’s lives, and also respect your privacy. »
Save links privately, share knowledge with your team »
Back in December, I outlined how I studied course material for a major exam using Craft Notes. There were many positives, a couple negatives, and a whole bunch of naivety at that time. Craft Notes is still one of my favorite new apps of the last four or five years, but it didn’t end up sticking as well as I thought when the real studying began. »
Drafts is one of my most frequently used apps. It was designed for capturing text so you can do something with it. Over the years it's evolved, becoming more powerful and more flexible. This has lead me to use it more and more because it's incredibly easy to capture my data, and the processing options are endless. »
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. »
Drafts has long been the place that text starts on my iOS device. But lately I've been doing a lot more in Obsidian, and was looking for a way to get that text into Obsidian easily when I was done. While this is pretty straightforward using a cloud service like Dropbox to sync your vault, I then began wondering if I could do something more than just dump my text files into a synced folder. »
When the group at The Sweet Setup suggested we'd be talking about knowledge and idea workflows in the early part of 2021, I couldn't pass up the chance to talk about my analog adventures that live alongside all the apps I use each day. We can't do everything on our iPhones, after all. »
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 been going to school for 10 years. It's been a long, long road, full of all sorts of amazing lessons, few of which have anything to do with the actual content I'm studying. These 10 years of school have been a testament to the "The journey is the destination" mentality. »
iPads and iPhones have long had more power housed in their tiny, fanless bodies than most people have been able to truly grasp. In the last few years, Apple’s A-class chips in the iPad have even outpaced the chips found inside Apple’s Intel-based Macs, allowing for a glimpse into the future of what an Apple-chip-enabled Mac could do. »
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. »
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with email (and Twitter, too, for that matter). I love how they’ve allowed me to connect with folks, build friendships, and make things over the years, but I hate how email (and Twitter) can be such a draw for my attention and a distraction during my day. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at a creative Instagram app for building beautiful stories, a look at using an iPhone under water, and more. »
Today, our friends at Day One released version 5.0 of their venerable journaling app, which continues to be one of the most important apps on our respective home screens. »
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. »
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 […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at our isolation workspaces, a look at planning your day on paper, some great MindNode updates, and more. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, YouTuber Matt Ragland shares about the boundaries he's established to maintain intentionality with his tech, his bullet journaling practice, and why he starts every project using analog tools. »
The new, 2020 iPad Pros are here. And we've gathered together the best reviews, tips, and resources for you. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, Executive Editor Mike Schmitz shares his moment of clarity with intentional technology use and how he continues the fight to shift expectations around email. I’m Mike Schmitz, Executive Editor here at The Sweet Setup and co-host of the Focused and Bookworm podcasts. I’ve asked quite a few people to share […] »
No matter your needs, one of the following notes apps are bound to have you covered on Apple’s latest iPads. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a video interview with James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, essential apps for musicians, and more. »
It's a fine time to be an iOS musician. There are a ton of great apps out there that can help you refine your craft and even perform live music in new and interesting ways. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including lists of great apps for your new iPhone, iPad, and Mac, as well as some great tips on improving your Alfred skills and efficiency. »
Creativity is not based on your artistic ability. It has nothing to do with your natural talent. It depends entirely on your perspective, and is vital to embracing an intentional approach to technology. We must all learn to flip the switch from mindless consumption to conscious creation if we want to reach our full potential. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a guide to taking great holiday photos, staying intentional with your technology, and more. »
Earlier today, the Spark email mobile app got a significant update to version 2.5. The update brings a new design, support for Dark Mode, customizable email actions, and much more. New Design & Avatars Spark has always been a beautiful application, but version 2.5 features a new design which makes it even better. Messages in […] »
Update: Thanks to everyone who joined us live. It was a blast. We had around 400 folks join us live for the call. We went through quite a bit of tips and tricks and also answered a whole bunch of questions around GoodNotes, iOS Shortcuts, productivity workflows, and more. During the webinar I got this […] »
Catch up on what we published this week and last, including an update to our favorite habit tracking app review, a look at the latest version of iA Writer, a tip on using Siri, and more. »
When it comes to creating new habits and keeping track of your progress, there's no other app that makes this a simple and delightful task. »
Adam Lee writes his own website, and is also a part-time student and software developer. »
Released just over a month ago, Dark Noise is a simple yet powerful ambient noise app for iPhone and iPad created by first-time iOS developer Charlie Chapman that offers exactly what you'd expect: a collection of high-quality ambient noises (38 in all) to help you sleep, focus, or relax. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we take a look at Duolingo and why you might want to use it to apply intentionality to your downtime on your iPhone. »
It’s 6:34 am. The sound of your smartphone alarm startles you awake. (Actually, it’s the sound of the fifth alarm you’ve set because you’ve gotten so used to snoozing them that it now takes several to finally get you out of bed.) You instinctively reach to grab your phone from the nightstand and perform your […] »
Bear 1.7 introduces some nice improvements and seemingly preps the app for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a new version of Ulysses, some automation tips for Mail.app on macOS, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on setting up a distraction-free iPhone, big updates to apps like Keyboard Maestro, Darkroom, and PDF Expert, and more. »
Excel on the iPad is a competent spreadsheet application, and if your needs are simple or you just plan on making edits to spreadsheets you created on macOS or Windows, then you’ll likely really enjoy this app. »
Journaling is one of the best habits you can create. It allows you to distance yourself from the emotion and business of the day by reflecting on the events that happened so you can achieve clarity on the situation and see things from the proper perspective. »
We love Soulver 3 for text-based mathematical equations, but Alfred 4 can take your impromptu calculation game a few steps further across macOS. »
Bumpr is a Mac App Store utility that allows you to select a browser in which to open links when clicking them. It’s a handy little app that is great for anyone who occasionally has a need to open links in various browsers, and it recently received an upgrade to version 1.2 that adds several […] »
Flighty is a brand new app designed to take at least some of the stress out of the airport. »
Mike Schmitz is the creator of Faith-Based Productivity, co-hosts the Focused and Bookworm podcasts, and most recently joined The Sweet Setup team as Executive Editor. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an in-depth look at using a mouse with iPadOS, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, some tips on keeping your Mac desktop clean with Hazel, and more. »
The team behind Day One recently released a new version that allows you to email an entry directly to one of your Day One journals. »
iPadOS provides some more robust tools for taking screenshots, providing annotations, and deciding where to send them, and today we look at how these new features work. »
While there are a ton of features that factor into us selecting Alfred as our favorite app launcher for the Mac, one of our more whimsical favorites is the ability to change the appearance by creating a custom theme. This is a paid feature that is part of the Alfred Powerpack, a worthwhile upgrade that […] »
iPadOS isn't ready for prime-time at this point, but it’s already safe to say that September will usher in a new age for the iPad. »
Here is how Day One helps you capture text, images, and audio snippets quickly and easily on all your devices. »
Shelf apps have evolved as a category over the past couple of years, and we look at how to use Gladys to quickly transfer files between iOS and macOS. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at the latest TwelveSouth desk accessory, a roundup of fitness apps, 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. »
Ulysses received a large update today, and it brings along plenty of exciting new features to enhance your writing and research workflows. »
With the recent update to Day One for macOS, we've updated our review for Day One to keep up with the features and competition. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on using systems to accomplish goals, some functionality updates to Obscura, and more. »
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. »
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. »
This week, we're trying Lookup, Catan Universe, and Grocery. »
I’ve gone all in with Apple Photos. And I’m going to tell you why... »
In Airmail for macOS, there are many customizations you can make to make your email workflows more fluid. »
1Password on the Apple Watch is a fantastic tool for your security toolbox – it helps ease the friction of 2-factor authentication, can be opened and updated quickly, and sometimes it’s just nice to put some text on your wrist to reference in the moment. »
Igor Kulman lives in Prague, Czech Republic and is currently working as the lead iOS developer for a company that builds a secure messaging app for corporate customers. »
A deeper look into the power of having 1Password on your wrist at all times. »
We take a look at a few Alfred workflows that we use, from weather info, movie reviews, and iTunes controls. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an updated Day One review, some awesome Day One tips leading up to our updated course, a tip on optimizing macOS, and more. »
Jeff Perry writes the Tablet Habit, co-hosts the Getting Caught Up podcast, and works as an audio engineer. »
An effective way to ensure that any time you hit your hotkey to bring up the Quick Entry pane, you are guaranteed to get it even if Things is not running. (Also works with OmniFocus and Todoist.) »
It shouldn't be surprising that I want to work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Much of that boils down to one thing: working smarter. »
Wojtek Pietrusiewicz is a publisher, writer, photographer, and human based out of Poland where he runs iMagazine with his friends. »
Rishi Mohan works at BigBinary as a UI Engineer, founded ZINX, and is also a photographer. »
The best simple list-making app for iOS and Mac, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using stickers, and more. »
Tired of using Trello in your browser? Get Paws for Trello for Mac and Windows. »
A review of the new 15-inch MacBook Pro, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using Activity alerts, and more. »
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. »
Rupesh R. Mahalle is a 25-year-old Portfolio Manager and start-up investor who manages capital for investors in the stock market. »
Chris Powell is a professional technologist and IT Manager for the College of Business and Economics at Western Washington University, and also spends his time on several freelance endeavors. »
Adrian Thomas is a Brit living in Munich, Germany where he works as a product manager at equinux making apps and gadgets for Mac, iOS, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. »
Tim Bornholdt is a co-founder of The Jed Mahonis Group, a mobile app development shop based in Minneapolis, MN, and also films and edits C Tolle Run, a weekly show about running and fitness hosted by Olympian athlete, Carrie Tollefson. »
Dan Mitu is a philosophy and computer science student who is interested in Machine Learning and has recently started experimenting with iOS development. »
Nadeem Vaidya practices medicine as an ophthalmologist specializing in surgeries of the retina and vitreous, and operates his own practice in Irvine, California. »
David Robert Wright is working toward becoming a pastor, working as a private vocal instructor and performing musician, and also an avid photographer. »
With the newest version of Bartender, you can set your own hot key for showing and hiding the Bartender Bar. »
A reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on Dropbox and podcast listening, and more. »
Tweetbot 4 brings a much-anticipated new look to the best Twitter client for iPad users. »
Jeff Sheldon is the founder and designer of Ugmonk, a design brand that sells products like leather goods, prints, hoodies, and other sweet accessories. »
Thomas Mathoi is a freelance project manager, creator of software, father, and husband. »
Chad Landman is a youth minister (pastor), independent designer, and podcaster living in the middle Tennessee area with his wife and two sons. »
Chris Brakebill is a web and mobile developer who is currently working on an app called Outshape, and also sends the Three Things Weekly newsletter. »
Here are the things we published this week, as well as some great link material. You can also stay up-to-date by following us on Twitter and RSS. Also, we have a weekly email newsletter that sums up all the new and cool things published to the site. If you like to stay up-to-date via email, […] »
Let others know you're 'In The Zone' with a custom, wireless, LED 'Busy' sign from Wired In. Whether you work at home with kids, in an open office, or any team environment, Wired In protects important moments of focus from distraction. »
Matt is a video editor living in Austin, TX and is known for creating a feature film, "Wild In The Streets," and a short film called "Saved By The Belding," which recreates an episode of Saved By The Bell. »
Dr. Terry Portis is a college director, psychology professor, reader and technology enthusiast. »
A quick tip about 1Password, a non-tech focused setup, and a couple of awesome links. »
A fascinating setup, a quick tip, a deal on a great app, a few of our favorite summer apps, and more. »
WWDC made us happy, a sweet Mac and iPhone setup, a Quick Tip, and more. »
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. »
Lots of updates to several of our favorite apps, an excellent setup interview, plus some tips on using synced iCloud browser tabs. »
Today, there's a significant update to Day One, our favorite journaling and logging app. The update is a new feature called Publish, and it lets you selectively share your Day One entries to the Web.
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David Sparks is the editor, writer, and janitor at MacSparky and also writes for Macworld and co-hosts the Mac Power Users podcast. »
Quick links to the articles and reviews we published this week. »
Federico is the writer behind MacStories.net, the co-host of The Prompt podcast, contributing author to The Sweet Setup, and a casual eater of pasta. »
Over the past 6 months, Notion have added several major features to the app and its functionality, and they also launched a Calendar app. In this article, I will be reviewing some of the newer updates that have hit the internet. »
Trying to use a single app for PKM is destined for failure. In this article, I'll explain why and share a simple framework for thinking about personal knowledge management that can help you get more out of the notes and ideas that you put into your PKM system. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how Josh's setup has evolved and changed to support his productivity and creativity, a roundup of awesome Obsidian plugins, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on finding the right habits, building habits, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a focus digest on showing up every day, a look at how you can use Notion's new calendar feature, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an interview with James Clear on building better habits, some examples of how we use Notion AI Q&A, and more. »
James Clear is the author of the book Atomic Habits, and we talk about making lasting habits with meaning. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to our review of Day One for Mac, iOS, and iPad, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to Mike's Idea Development System, planning your week, 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 look at Apple's new Journal app, some great links on Apple's Vision Pro system, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Up Ahead for tracking upcoming events you're looking forward to, a guide to effectively using time blocking for productivity, and more. »
How many days is it until your next trip? How about until your anniversary? Or maybe that movie you’ve been waiting to see comes out? You can of course put all of these events on a calendar and find them that way, but that doesn’t really make it easy to see how long it is until that thing happens. That's where Up Ahead comes in. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to our review of the best calendar app for iPhone, some great information on picking a planner that fits your style and needs, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our brand new planner for 2024, some great tips on using Apple Notes, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips for getting the most out of Apple Notes and Reminders, some interesting links from our friends, and more. »
Right alongside the ability to tag your notes in Apple Notes is the ability to create smart folders. Smart folders are tags and folders on steroids — you can build out entirely custom ways to unearth and organize your notes. »
If you don’t believe personal knowledge management (PKM) isn’t in a hayday right now, go check out ToolFinder.co. You’re going to find the very best apps for note-taking, emailing, calendaring, to-doing, and producivitying across the wide internet. The list is long and the pocketbook requirements deep — you can spend a ton of money and a ton of time building out a system that works for you. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Mimestream for Gmail on macOS, the latest PKM tool on the market, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a list of our favorite books, creating custom planner templates in GoodNotes, and more. »
Apple’s built-in Mail app has become pretty feature complete over the years. Though the latest email features take a year or two to show up in Mail, most have made their way into the app — features like Send Later, Snooze, Undo Send, and more are now all in Apple’s default Mail app and available to all iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. »
It’s no secret that Notion is one of my favorite tools for managing ideas and notes. It’s also no secret that figuring out your own ideal Notion setup is… kind of a lot. You can spend so much time working ON your Notion workflows, that you end up never creating and working IN Notion. It’s […] »
Obsidian will be adding the ability to use properties in notes soon, and we look at how they work and compare with Notion. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how to enumerate and review your various inboxes, some times on protecting your focus, and more. »
Whenever I launch the Mail app on my Mac, I’m presented with a completely blank inbox. This is not because of an Inbox Zero strategy. Rather, I can search for any specific emails I may be wanting to get to, or write a new email completely undistracted by whatever is in my inbox. »
The key is to nail the beginning and the ending, and anything that happens in the middle doesn’t matter so much. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a behind-the-scenes look at our Notion resource database, Jeff and Mike's productivity app picks, 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. »
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. »
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. »
Today we're going to look at some more down-to-earth ways that text and image generators can be used today to accomplish useful tasks. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on quick-capture in Notion, connecting Notion databases, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a reminder on how to use Hazel to auto-file your documents, a deep look at what makes relational databases so great in Notion, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an upcoming webinar on freeing yourself from overwhelm, a roundup of several popular infinite canvas apps, 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 a look at a new habit tracker called Polar Habits, some tips on using sub-tasks in Notion, and more. »
Rewind.ai is a pretty incredible new tool for Mac users that bills itself as the search engine for your life, and that's really not a bad way to describe it. »
Quick wins are rarely the elements of a long-term strategy. If you search for quick wins, you’ll find them. But they won’t add up to anything substantial over time. Instead, focus on being consistent with smaller actions you can stick with over a long period of time. Here’s why… The two types of goals (and […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at using Sunsama to build new habits, getting away from the "just checks" so you can focus, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at launching specific Notion boards, using web apps in Arc browser instead of native apps, and more. »
It may be the incremental upgrade of all incremental upgrades: The Logitech MX Master 3S — at least on paper — is one of the smallest gadget updates we’ve seen in recent memory. Put them side by side and you wouldn’t be able to see the difference (unless you were comparing to the newest “Pale Grey” Master 3S color), you probably wouldn’t physically feel the difference, and unless you have a trained eye, you probably wouldn’t notice an on-screen difference either. But rest assured, you’d instantly be able to tell the two top-end mouses apart once you’ve clicked them. »
Here are a few ways our team and colleagues of ours use Loom to save time each day and add some flair to their communication. »
Task managers are great for helping you to remember to take action on your important projects, but what about the little reminders that pop throughout the day? Often creating a task for something you have to do later in the day feels cumbersome. So often, we skip capturing that thought when we have it — and then forget to do it later. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how Notes in iOS 16 stacks up against third-party notes apps, some great links from around the web, and more. »
I recently re-read (listened?) the Audible Original How To Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey about the productivity benefits of mindfulness meditation. The short version is that you gain back an average of 7 minutes for each minute you spend meditating. This obviously only works up until a certain point, but this statistic has rekindled my motivation to make mindfulness meditation a regular practice again. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at an exciting new browser that offers plenty of control, a look at the new features of Alfred 5, and some great links. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a review of Grovemade's latest desktop shelf, the final portion of our Elements of a Sweet Setup, and more. »
I have loved slowly fidgeting with my iPhone Home Screen, especially with the new updates to iOS over the years. But I think it’s time for a total revamp. My Lock Screen image has been the same for at least five years. Some of my apps have been in the same place since I got my first iPhone, almost 10 years ago. So, I decided it was time to change it up. »
One of the good things about modern operating systems, whether you're on iOS, macOS, Windows, or Android, is that the default browser is actually pretty good in every single case. Most people will be well-served by Safari, Edge, or Chrome, and that's great! If you've been following tech for several decades, you know this is very much not a given (looks intensely at Internet Explorer), so it's nice that we're currently in a pretty good place. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at the Opal C1 webcam, a look at the latest version of PDF Expert for Mac, and more. »
Today, we're going to walk through the basic things you need to know when shopping for mechanical keyboards. »
I had heard of the Light Phone before and was intrigued by the idea, but I write so much about iOS apps that I just couldn’t justify making the switch. But recently, my son turned 13 and we needed a way to stay in contact with him so he could reach us in case of […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at new secure email features from Canary Mail, an upcoming webinar on Focus, some interesting links, and more. »
I’ve been working with Canary Mail over the last few weeks to better secure my email workflow. Canary recently debuted SecureSend, a smart encryption feature that secures your email and attached files. SecureSend also has revocation features, enabling you to revoke access to an email or attached files after a certain amount of time, or if the email security has been breached. »
When I first saw the reMarkable 2, I immediately saw the appeal from a mindfulness perspective. In this Mindfulness Monday post, I consider the pros and cons of "the world's thinnest tablet." »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at how Matt organizes his life with Notion, an announcement about GoodNotes' pricing model, and more. »
GoodNotes recently updated its pricing structure to allow new users to get a better grasp of the app before fully committing to the $8 purchase price. Now, you can create your first 3 notebooks inside GoodNotes for free. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a few examples for using Bunch on your Mac, a deep dive on using Notion to develop a writing habit, and more. »
I generate a lot of PDF documents every March and April. Some back of the envelope math would clock in around 3,200 documents generated or so. Each tax return would require between 3 and 6 documents, each with their own unique filename. Our naming convention is pretty simple, but requires each client’s name. And each […] »
Bento is technically a task manager, but it's not exactly a replacement for any of the apps listed above. Instead, Bento wants you to think about what you must do today, add those things to a list, and use the Bento appto focus on getting them done today. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a non-traditional approach to task management, a nifty wireless numpad, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a summary of our thoughts on Apple's latest announcements, an update to our Obsidian, Roam, and LogSeq comparison article, 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. »
Version 3.6 introduces Fantastical Scheduling, which is a fantastic implementation of two powerful scheduling tools: Openings and Proposals. »
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. »
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. »
I use Notion almost every day in some capacity. It is the main project management software we use here at Blanc Media, and I also use it for all my side hustles. I also use it as my predominant task list manager, and since it’s one of the apps I use the most, it made sense to start tracking my habits in my personal, customized dashboard. »
My wish for an M1-powered MacBook Pro came true in October 2021, of course. And then some — 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. »
They say money can't buy you happiness, but sometimes it can buy you a little joy. »
How did I find success in turning my 2021 New Year’s resolutions into habits? A combination of resolution adjustments, self forgiveness, stricter scheduling, and a few handy apps for good measure. Here’s how I did it. »
In my house, there’s a better way to use Focus modes. Focus has become my de facto multiple user profiles feature, and it’s quite easy to set up. »
Daily proactively asks what you are working on. No more timers, stopwatches, or note-taking. »
The first things we learn about in Focus Course Academy is the importance of values. Our values should guide the decisions we make and be the filter we need to say yes to the right things and no to the wrong things. And so, one of the initial (and, frankly, one of the more difficult) exercises we go through in the Focus Course Academy is to distill our individual values down to just two Core Values. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including apps and gear for the holidays, creativity freewheel, and more. »
This is the first year that my entire photography workflow can be handled by my iPhone on its own, which has been quite empowering. »
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. »
An app for finding out about new albums from artists you actually want to follow. »
One of my favorite uses for my new iPad mini is taking sketchnotes with my Apple Pencil. There are several options available, but GoodNotes is my preferred app for this. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at Josh Ginter's work setup, using Todoist with Things, and more. »
Josh Ginter is a CPA located in Morden, Manitoba, Canada, where he also serves as the managing editor for The Sweet Setup. »
The fourth core element of Craft — and one that sets it apart from most other note-taking apps available — is the ability to collaborate with others. »
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 Craft’s more specific features. This week, we’re going to discuss Craft’s new Daily Notes feature. »
I wrote previously about my video setup and mentioned that I had a couple of LED lights I used to improve the background lighting and eliminate shadows for my video. They're pretty basic, but you can adjust the color with an included remote. I used it initially to set the color where I wanted it, and now just use it to turn the lights on and off individually. But I've always been slightly bothered that I didn't have a way to control them all with the press of a single button from my Stream Deck »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some thoughts on running Microsoft Office programs in Parallels instead of the native macOS versions, using Obsidian for timeblocking your day, and lots of great links. »
Alfred recently got an update to version 4.5. This update is a pretty big one, adding a Powerpack feature called Universal Actions which allows you to take text, URLs, or files and perform actions on them directly using a dedicated Alfred Universal Action hotkey. »
Our first impressions after 24 hours using the new photo sharing app, Glass. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including the new To Obsidian and Beyond course, some FAQs around the course, Obsidian, and PKM systems, and more. »
The all-new master-course for Obsidian users (new and old alike). Finally organize your notes and ideas to make creative output easy. »
Totally rebuilt from the ground up, Squash 3 offers a way to quickly batch process images. Everything from resizing, converting, applying filters, to compressing, renaming, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a workflow on how to connect and transclude notes in Obsidian, a detailed look at how Quick Notes work in today's betas of iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey, plus some extra goodies. »
We’ve written quite a bit about using Obsidian to manage notes and ideas over the last couple of months. We’re even hosting a workshop on getting up and running with it TOMORROW. But today the Obsidian team released the Obsidian mobile app, giving you all the power of the desktop application on your iOS or […] »
Chris Ferenzi is a Washington DC wedding photographer that captures authentic moments for unconventional couples. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an in-depth comparison between Craft and NotePlan 3, a workflow for visualizing data in Obsidian, a reader's setup interview, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a lot of great information about using Obsidian, some interesting links, and more. »
Templates in Obsidian are a great way to jumpstart creating a new note. In this post, we’re going to show you how to set up and use a couple of different types of templates in Obsidian. If you’d like to see it in action, here’s a short video from our upcoming PKM course: If you […] »
Obsidian is a great application for storing all my notes and documentation about things in my life. One of the things I love about it is the ability to link to notes and even have those links do things when I click them. This means that I can easily jump to a project plan document […] »
Obsidian is a phenomenal notes app, but with a few free community plugins installed, it can become pretty much whatever you want it to be. In this article, we're going to show you how to install community plugins if you're not familiar with the process and share some of our favorites. »
Gives you a daily plan of tasks sorted by their importance to you. »
An all-new app with an interface made from scratch to take advantage of the iPad's larger form factor. »
Readwise is a (subscription-based) web service that lets you save highlighted text from digital books, web articles, and even Read-It-Later services like Instapaper and Pocket. You can review your notes and highlights inside of the Readwise service, but you can also connect your Readwise account to PKM apps like Roam and Obsidian. »
I've been thinking a lot about Personal Knowledge Management lately and the path information takes as it enters and exits my PKM system, and I've noticed that information tends to fall into one of three buckets »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a roundup of voice memo apps, using DEVONThink for managing and annotating PDFs on your iPad, and more. »
Catch up on what we published this week, along with some awesome links from our friends. »
One of the things I love about Obsidian is that it offers support for callback URLs. For example, you could include a link to a specific note inside of a task in Things or a link to an email message from your Daily Notes in Obsidian. In this article, I'll show you a couple of ways you can connect things in Obsidian to other apps. »
You know that feeling when you're not sure if the apps you are using are the best ones for you? Join us for our next, monthly TSS workshop to go deep into the weeds of productivity apps and workflows. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on time management, some interesting links, and more. »
David Smith (of Widgetsmith fame) just publicly released a great mindfulness app with an incredible backstory. It’s called Ian’s Awesome Counter, and was originally developed for and with his son to help manage his attention. The app is pretty genius in its simplicity. You just respond to a simple prompt at each time interval and […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our brand new simple time management course, a quick review of the Timeular time tracker, and more. »
Richard Seidl is based out of Germany and helps companies write better software by combining humanity and technology to overcome the challenges of this world. »
Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) is all the rage. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your PKM and do your best creative work. »
The productivity space has been going through a bit of a revitalization recently, and maybe surprisingly, it’s note-taking apps that are causing the bulk of this excitement. Solutions are sprouting all over the place lately, with things like Roam Research, Notion, Obsidian, Bear, Craft, RemNote, Drafts, and oh yeah, Evernote, occupying a considerable amount of […] »
Regardless of the tool you decide to use, journaling is a worthwhile habit to establish as we leave this year and get ready for the next one. »
We've updated our review of the best journaling app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. »
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. »
As a self-proclaimed productivity nut, I’ve been using some version of the Getting Things Done (or GTD) task management methodology for many years. I’ve also been experimenting recently with Roam Research, and am intrigued by the app’s ability to tie everything together. I’ve tried to do this before and it’s failed miserably, so I was […] »
Ten of the top app (and cloud service) subscriptions as voted on by TSS readers. »
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. »
This is a free sample video from our new course, Calm Inbox. The course will normally sell for $99, but right now you can save 20% during launch week (just $79). The full course has over 50 videos to help you get less email and more focus. It shows you how to handle any message […] »
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 Josh Ginter uses Roam Research for his own studies, a new version of Day One, and more. »
Roam is a masterful tool for creating your own rabbit holes. My biggest concern is whether the creation of these rabbit holes is creation for the sake of creation, or if an actual discovery or connection will be found as we go. Only time will tell. »
No matter how good your task management system is, there will always be things that need to be done at a specific time or as soon thereafter as possible, and for that I outsource my needs to Due. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including using NotePlan as a digital Bullet Journal, some great links, and more. »
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. »
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. »
Several months ago, I took all the apps on my Home screen and moved them over by one so that my first Home screen was blank. Now I’m trying something similar but different. I’ve placed just a few apps on the first Home screen, none of which have inboxes or infinity pools. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a live reaction webinar with Shawn, Mike, Rosemary, and Josh, some thoughts on the announcements from WWDC 2020, and more. »
One of the things that was announced during this week's WWDC Keynote presentation was sleep tracking for the Apple Watch. The feature has long been rumored, and is finally making its way to the watch in watchOS 7. Let's take a look at how it works and why it's important. »
There was a ton that was announced in the WWDC keynote presentation on Monday. iOS 14, iPadOS, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur, a bunch of privacy and Home updates, and even a big upgrade for AirPods. But one of the sections that really caught my attention was the announced improvements to the iPad with Apple Pencil. »
For the first time, Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) will be completely virtual. Like other years though, the conference kicks off with the much-anticipated keynote presentation on the first day of the conference. Traditionally, the keynote offers a look at some of the new products that will be coming in the near future and gives […] »
Jonathan Pulley is a Senior Consultant for a software company specializing in data analytics, data warehousing, and business intelligence, and he also dabbles in photography and gaming. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at being productive without relying on computers for everything, a look at a Roam Research, and more. »
Once every couple years, I find myself doing a deep clean of the apps on my iPhone and iPad. 2020 drew the short straw — in so many ways — and I've spent the better part of the last three months questioning each app on my home screen. »
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The Apple Watch is a wonderful device that literally goes almost everywhere with us. It allows us to track our workouts, control our music, keep on top of our task management, remember meetings, and much more. But all of that on a screen that's at most 44mm? That's a challenge. »
This Mindfulness Monday post is a video from Shawn Blanc, founder and editor-in-chief of The Sweet Setup In this short video, Shawn talks about: Maintaining momentum and motivation after the “honeymoon” period is over The role of automation in creating sustainable habits The balance of goals and habits in creating positive outcomes If you want […] »
I’ve been a “habit nerd” for nearly 20 years. Routines have helped tremendously with my desire to keep areas of my life on track over the years. A few examples include things such as creating every day, a weekly date-night with my wife, an automatic saving and investing, consistent workouts. These certainly ebb and flow […] »
Whether you're a game streamer looking to boost your production quality or someone who wouldn't mind a novel way to up your productivity levels, Elgato's Stream Deck has something to offer. »
Fernando Silva works in New York City as an Account Executive for an HR Software Company, but is truly passionate about his YouTube tech channel. »
This may amount to being one of our smaller updates on record, but we wanted to give credit where credit is due. Since we published our review of the best photo editor for iPad, each of our favorite apps have received some substantial updates worthy of being included in the review. Some of these new […] »
As much I love Keynote, I've used Deckset for a long time because it's a simple solution for throwing together quick presentations using Markdown. With Deckset, you actually edit your presentation in plain text in an app like Ulysses and Deckset applies all the styling automatically based on the styling in the currently selected theme. »
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. »
SWEAT is a fantastic app for stay-at-home workouts that offer plenty of variety and motivation for all skill and endurance levels. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some great tips on using Lightroom CC to import and export photos with your iPad, some app updates, and more. »
Pixelmator Photo’s latest update brought the power of Pixelmator Pro’s ML Match Colors from the Mac to the iPad, promising the ability to match the color palettes between sets of photos. ML Match Colors is wonderfully implemented, quickly performed, and easy to use. It promises to use all the powers of the iPad. »
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. »
Perhaps caught in the weeds of worldwide news, Apple began offering universal purchases for Mac, iPad, and iPhone apps back on March 23. We haven’t seen too many apps jump aboard the new pricing structure just yet, but one of our favorites is making the conversion this week: GoodNotes. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including some great insights on managing schoolwork and time when schooling at home, a look at AnyDesk, and more. »
If your family is like ours, you have just been thrust into the world of managing your children’s education from home. When you normally work from home, this can make everything a little more challenging! »
Catch up on what we published this week and last, including a Mindfulness Monday interview with our Executive Editor, Mike Schmitz, some great automation tips for Drafts and MindNode, and more. »
One of my favorite things about Drafts is that it’s so easy to capture thoughts there, and with the assistance of the arrange mode (that even works on a line by line basis) you can really get your content organized. »
When it comes to mind mapping on Apple hardware, there are lots of great options available. But two apps rise above the others as the true cream of the crop: MindNode, with a stunningly beautiful user interface, and iThoughts, with powerful features and impressive flexibility. Both of these apps are great, but they take very […] »
Tony lives in Copenhagen and operates a company that specializes in shooting and editing drone videos for commercials, feature films, corporations, and everything in between. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at a new menu bar app for toggling settings, a rundown of the latest version of Darkroom, and more. »
One Switch is one of the handiest menu bar apps I’ve come across in recent years that excels at making quick system setting changes a one-click affair, and takes it a step further by offering additional switches for connecting to your Bluetooth headphones, locking your keyboard, changing screen resolutions (for those nasty screenshots), playing music, hiding desktop icons, and more. »
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. »
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. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a suggestion on making time in your schedule for thinking, a tip on customizing your Apple Watch message replies, using mind mapping to sharpen your "mental saw," and more. »
If you've been following along, we've covered quite a bit when it comes to capturing and developing your ideas. In this post, we'll delve into why it's important to schedule thinking time for your work. »
I've been sharing recently about the system I use for capturing and developing ideas, and at the heart of this system is a mind mapping habit. Mind Mapping helps me develop my ideas so that I don't deal with writer's block and saves me a ton of time by making it super easy to get started whenever I sit down to write. »
How a mind map can save you time, energy, and anxiety when it comes to writing, creating, planning, and more. »
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 — and being able to nicely integrate your dreaded email list with your task list — could be a game changer for anyone wanting to use a Mac yet required to use a PC. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we talk to Blanc Media Production Manager Isaac Smith about his intentional limitations, fighting the urge to stay connected, and his 6-month "dumb-phone" experiment. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a peek at our upcoming course on mind mapping, an invitation to join us on a 30-day digital declutter, a look at the AirPods Pro three months later, and more. »
Nothing is more frustrating than having a great thought and losing it. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we look at how to to maximize our intentional technology use by doing a digital declutter. This post originally appeared on our sister site, The Focus Course. If you want to join in by doing your own digital declutter, check out the 30-Day Digital Declutter Kickoff. I’ve long been a […] »
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. »
The iPhone 11 Pro’s camera is simply the best camera system yet in an iPhone, and I’ve found myself using the iPhone for more of my personal photography than ever before. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we consider how to leverage our technology to create intentional habits. Last week, we published an interview with bestselling author James Clear about starting and building better habits. There’s some great insights in the interview about how habits work, and James shares some great tips about how to create them. […] »
Many people use Alfred to search for files on their Mac and to launch applications, but these functions barely scratch the surface of this great app! Today we show you how to make the most out of the files integration in Alfred. »
For those of you with new Macs, here is a list of recommended apps for jump-starting your macOS experience. »
Have a new iPad? Check out our recommendations for unique and essentials apps to get you started. »
To take great holiday photos, it's all about mood. Here are eight tips to getting the most out of your holiday photos this year. »
Despite the massive year-over-year improvements in battery life of the latest iPhones (all three, the 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max), there are still those who somehow find a way to crush their battery on a daily or semi-daily basis. »
I often just tap my HomePod to start music playback, or tell it to play *some music*, which frequently leads to me wondering, "what song is actually playing right now?" »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we talk about how to use your technology to develop your ideas and turn them into action. »
Catch up on what we published this week and last, including a review of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, our own TSS Awards for the best hardware and apps from 2019, and much more. »
It's that time of year once again when we like to bring you a few of our top app and gear picks to help get you through the holiday season in one piece. From recipe gathering to trip planning, photo editing, and various kinds of audio distraction entertainment, this handy list has a bit of everything. »
Are you thinking of evaluating your task management system for the New Year? Here are a few quick tips for staying productive and focused. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we talk to Joe Buhlig about how his Shabbat impacts his use of technology, his ongoing fight against email, and his intentional iPhone habits. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a Mindfulness Monday interview, an exciting update to the Spark iOS email app, and more. »
A look at how Mike Schmitz uses hardware and software to play his guitar through an iPad Pro. »
The Twelve South HiRise Pro and BackPack are great accessories for cleaning up the desk around your iMac and for pushing your iMac to new ergonomic heights. »
In early September, I put myself up to the task of converting all my third-party apps in these categories to Apple’s 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. »
Drafts is an excellent app for note taking and writing, and workspaces are a very powerful feature that can make it even easier to use. With the release of version 5, it became my preferred writing app for nearly everything. Workspaces are the key to that transformation. »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we share how using Sleep Cycle can help you wake up well-rested. When I was 18, I had a seizure while standing in line at a McDonald’s. Fortunately, there was a nurse nearby and she kept me safe until the ambulance arrived and I was rushed to the hospital. When […] »
In this Mindfulness Monday post, we share some tips on how to set yourself up for NaNoWriMo success. »
Aside from what you are actually going to write, the next question to answer is what tool will you use? »
Brain.fm is a special kind of music service designed for the brain to enhance focus and relaxation within only 10 to 15 minutes of use. »
This is just a slick-as-all-get-out accessory you'll love having on your desk. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a guide on using Day One for gratitude posts, app updates and news, and other notable links. »
Developer David Smith has added another great app to his “plus-plus” lineup: It’s called Moon++ and it’s available only for the Apple Watch and the new watchOS 6. In a blog post, he explains what it does and why he made it (bold emphasis mine): Moon++ seeks to provide a highly accurate, visually pleasing indication […] »
Ulysses version 18 is out today with support for the new iOS 13 Dark Mode as well as the new system Split View on iPad. »
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. »
Forest is an interesting iPhone app that actually encourages you to use your phone less. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a mindfulness post on changing your defaults, using new gestures in iPadOS, and more. »
iPadOS brings a lot of welcome updates to the gestures we use for copy, paste, selecting text, and much more. »
This excerpt from our Learn GoodNotes course explains the many ways you can efficiently organize your notes and ideas in GoodNotes. »
A look at how a constrained browsing experience on your iPhone can keep you focused on what's important without losing any of the fleeting thoughts and questions that come up during the day. »
GoodNotes is a powerful analog note-taking app for iOS that really shines on an iPad with an Apple Pencil. »
Moodnotes is a simple iOS app that helps you track and understand your emotional state. »
Whether you’re looking for a way to track your personal income statement or a way to value your personal net worth, our updated review will have you covered. »
We've been listening to (and making) podcasts for a long time, and there have never been so many incredible options available to podcast listeners as there are currently today — no matter your interests — which means there are a ton of great tech podcasts out there for Apple enthusiasts like us. »
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be looking at apps that help facilitate a mindful approach to your technology. »
The Powerbeats Pro headphones are a slightly larger, more secure alternative to Apple's AirPods that provide better noise isolation, bass response, and battery life. »
On days where you don't have the energy or time to think big, operating from a template of project tasks allows you to focus and execute without having to spend energy on planning. »
Day One (our favorite journaling app) just received a major update to version 4.0. There’s a couple big features in this release, but the big one is support for videos in your Day One entries. The ability to add video to Day One is a game changer for parents like myself who record small video […] »
Catch up on what we published this week, including an update to our review of our favorite iOS podcast app, a look at a new iPad-focused Twitter client, a tip on using text replacement in iOS, and more. »
We love the new innovations Overcast has pioneered like the Clip Sharing feature that allows you to create and share your favorite moments from your podcast episodes, and Castro has also made several large advances, making the decision even more difficult. »
Fenix is a new Twitter app with a premise to provide a customizable, chronological, and multi-columned Twitter client option, and it seems to pull these off with ease. »
It’s summer time, which means it’s grilling season. Due is a great reminders and timers app that allows you to set multiple concurrent timers for keeping track of your grilling times and so much more. »
Tiffany White is a frontend software developer and course instructor, and also writes her own blog that focuses on software development. »
The latest version of Agenda brings some new features to the table, as long as some additional refinements ahead of iOS 13. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including several great tips on using Day One to accompany our updated course, a look at a new agenda app, a look at the myths of margin, and more. »
Re:Schedule is a new note-taking, task-tracking, agenda-keeping app for iPad that is meant to improve your meeting and delegation skills. »
James Langston is a stay-at-home dad who also runs a pet and house sitting service, coaches soccer, and writes his own blog. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a workflow on using Gladys, some great apps and gear for summer, and more. »
Twitterific 6 includes several enhancements to provide an outstanding Twitter experience on iOS that makes it a serious contender for taking the crown of the best Twitter client on iOS. »
GoodNotes 5 introduced a bevy of new features, an updated UI, and a clean user experience that offers a lot of power and customizable options to best fit your workflows. »
Jack Bishop is an Aerospace Software Engineer, iOS Developer, and just finished studying part time for a degree in Software Engineering. »
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. »
Apple always knocks it out of the park with under-the-radar photo features, and it appears that the iOS 13 Photos and Camera apps are no exception. »
As I type this, I’m en route to WWDC 2019. Here’s a look at the bag I’m bringing and the gear inside. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a list of apps and services we're trying this week, some great workflows on DEVONthink and Keep It, and more. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a comparison of GoodNotes and Notability, a tip for adding custom paper types to GoodNotes 5, and more. »
Our new review of the best RSS app for the Mac spans the new Reeder 4 update. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on using screenshot annotation tools, an update to our Mindnode review, a new version of Moment Pro Camera, and more. »
Just a few years ago, we could have written a review of the best GTD apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad and updated the review once or twice a year. But thanks to the jump-started development schedules for apps like Things 3 and OmniFocus, we’ve found a need to update this review more than a […] »
Catch up on what we published this week and last, including a tip for using Hot Corners, an update to our review of the best app for using your iPad as an external display, and more. »
Spark continues to evolve at a healthy pace and we’re both impressed with how far the app has come and excited to see where Readdle takes Spark next. »
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. »
From a fresh design, to a new toolbar, improvement range management, and new pop out entries, Day One 3.0 for macOS continues to improve on what we love so much about Day One. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a tip on controlling tabs and windows in macOS, updates to Outlook and Darkroom, and some great apps for your new iPhone and Watch. »
No matter how you use your Apple Watch, there’s 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. »
Darkroom 4.0 debuts iPad support, bringing the best photo editor for iPhone to Apple's newest full-screen iPad. »
A roundup of great cases for your iPhone XS and XS Max, some updates to some of our favorite apps, and a tip on using the Today screen. »
Day One hit version 3.4 last week, introducing new Hoefler fonts for the typographically-inclined, new drawing capabilities for the iPad Pro’s new Apple Pencil, new dynamic photo layouts, and improvements to the Apple Watch app. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including a new pick for the best email client for macOS, a tip on customizing Control Center for iOS, some great apps we're trying, and more. »
This week, we're trying NHL, Pica, and Picsew »
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. »
CropSize is a single-purpose iOS utility that makes resizing and compressing images a breeze. »
The Home app is a useful tool for controlling devices in your home, but the grouping feature allows you to fine-tune your zones for better control. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including announcements around iOS, macOS, and watchOS, a detailed workflow on using Ulysses for research, a tip on prioritizing your network connections, and more. »
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. »
Catch up on what we published this week, including our new Day One course, a detailed look at how we use Day One, and more. »
We updated our review for the best journaling app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and it's still Day One. Day One first debuted in 2011 and has been the best journaling app ever since. »
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 […] »
Sharing your entire photo library with someone is incredibly easy in Google Photos on iOS. »
Agneev Mukherjee is a connoisseur of fantastic Mac and iOS apps, recently graduated from high school, and lives in India. »
Whereby we take a look at how to better process email and take a look at a workflow to move necessary emails into your GTD system. »
Converting a message or flat text list into a checklist is easy with Apple Notes. »
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. »
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. »
Anna Crotty lives in San Diego and works on databases for member-supported news organizations. »
How to use Day One as a central commonplace book for all your ideas, things to read, 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. »
The best mind mapping app for Mac and iOS received a major update this week with the launch of MindNode 5. »
Chris Gonzales is a writer and editor (Tools & Toys, The Spark Journal, and Stellar Edits) from Oklahoma City, but currently lives full-time with his wife and son in an RV. »
1Password received an update last week that brings support for iPhone X, Face ID, Quick Copy, and more. »
We hosted our first, live workshop for Sweet Setup readers. There were several hundred who joined us for live the workshop, and it was a blast! »
Multitasking has been upgraded with iOS 11, and we have a few tips on how to use it with your iPad. »
With Pinboard and a few other tools, you can make sure you never lose something you've read before. »
Thord D. Hedengren is a writer of fiction and technical literature, an entrepreneur, and CEO of a digital agency. »
Our new course launches in 24 hours. Here are all the details of what’s in the course and how much it costs. »
This short Ulysses workflow video shows how I have my Ulysses set up and how I use it on a day-to-day basis. »
Transmit is a powerful, reliable, and easy to use FTP client that is well worth purchasing if you work with file servers on a regular basis. »
Graham Hind works for EP Books, a Christian book publisher based in the UK. »
Craig Camp is the general manager at Troon Vineyard in Southern Oregon, and also publishes The Wine Camp Blog. »
When writing for the web, Byword and Ulysses make it easy to copy or export your text as HTML for publishing. »
Jacob Terry is a graduate student studying for his master's degree in civil engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he works in the transport economics research group. »
Shana Russell is a Campus Technology Specialist for a private school organization in Houston, and also writes her own blogs and dabbles in app development. »
Gordon McLean is a business analyst by day, and a writer, blogger, and novelist by night. »
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. »
Stephen Biggerstaff is a freelance iOS developer based out of Glasgow, Scotland. »
Steve Cholette is a full-time fire fighter and paramedic near Detroit, Michigan. »
Mail and Airmail both offer methods of copying individual message URLs so you can easily create references in action items, notes, and more. »
Matthew Guay is a content marketer at Zapier, works from Bangkok, Thailand, and also writes his own tech blog. »
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. »
Matt McManus is a Senior Software Engineer at Yapp where he works with Ember.js and Rails, and he is also the co-founder of OwnersUp. »
You can easily mute notifications for individual friends in the Activity app with a simple settings change. »
Wayne Chan is a student at Hangzhou Dianzi University in China, and he also does freelance and records a podcast with his friend occasionally. »
The 2016 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is a giant progression in the Apple portable line, and there are many exciting new features to consider along with the higher price. »
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. »
Aaron Riddle is a professional cartoonist who runs the Buy a Drawing site, where he draws custom cartoons, illustrates, greeting cards, and more. »
Alok Singh is a senior at UC Berkeley where he studies Mathematics and is also interested in Computer Science, reading, and research. »
A guide to summer apps and gear, a readers setup, a tip on using Ulysses, and more. »
Brian Baggett is a cloud management architect for Sovereign Systems in Norcross, Georgia where he helps companies build hybrid clouds and embrace automation at the enterprise level. »
The best GIF keyboard for iPhone, a reader's iPhone and iPad Pro setup, a tip on using TextExpander, and more. »
Kyle Plattner works as a developer with a team in Central Illinois developing an iPad app that maps real-time field data for farmers called FieldView Cab. »
A review we published last week, a tip on using Narwhal, a reader's setup, and more. »
Danny Ngan is an art producer at Glu Mobile, and also a freelance photographer in the Seattle area. »
If your favorite sites aren't listed in Apple News, you can easily add them from the Safari share sheet. »
Kramer Wetzel is a writer and a consulting astrologer, now based in San Antonio with deep roots in the Austin area, where he's been doing readings and writing horoscopes for more than 20 years. »
Brandon Green is a product manager by day and a songwriter/producer by night, and lives in mellow (but surprisingly fun) Salem, MA »
Many of our favorite iOS and Mac apps are on sale for the holiday. »
Our favorite note-taking app for iOS, a setup interview of an Apple Consulting team, a tip on using Fantastical, and more. »
Magic Number — The most intuitive calculator. Exclusively for Mac. »
Foojee is a team of Apple Consultants operating out of Atlanta and Nashville that helps organizations and schools build rock-solid solutions with their Apple IT. »
Our favorite mail app for OS X, a tip on keeping iTunes from launching from Safari, and more. »
In an incredibly elegant and simple manner, timeshel helps create a monthly rhythm of printing photos — reconnecting us to the special experience of seeing our lives unfold in tangible form. »
The holidays are here, and we've collected some of our favorite apps to help you through this busy but special time. »
With Day One, there are many ways to view and filter your timeline of entries. We're going to show you how they all work, as well as how you can also mix and match for advanced filtering of your timeline view. »
Our favorite Wikipedia app for iPhone, a reader's iOS setup, a tip about Pinboard, and more. »
A reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using Wunderlist, OS X El Capitan, Tweetbot 4, and more. »
An unordered list of the most noteworthy updates to our favorite apps »
Our favorite time zone calculator app for iPhone, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip about using Wunderlist, and more. »
If you deal with lots of tasks, files, notes, projects and clients, then you need to try Pagico. Pagico is elegant, powerful, easy-to-use and cross-platform. Try for free, and save 20% by the end of September. »
The best flight tracker app for iPhone, a Mac and iOS setup, a tip about Instapaper, and lots more. »
The Smart SYSTM iPhone 6 case is the first in a series of premium solutions that keeps your device and content safe -- offering real protection through good design »
Dispatch is our pick for the best iPhone email app for power users, and today it received a nice update. Primarily, the app is now universal and works on the iPad. »
The iPad is a great device for all sorts of work, but an external keyboard can make it even better. »
Editorial is our favorite writing app for iPad because it contains so many power-features that make us more productive and happy writers. »
Rachel Anderson is a Web Producer for a specialty publisher focused on medical journalism, and also writes about technology and culture at Sanspoint.com. »
A reader's iOS setup from Moscow, a tip about your Health.app data, and more. »
The data from Health.app used to be something I didn’t think about too much. Once I got Apple Watch, that all changed. I’m feeding a ton of exercise data into it and also calorie data from MyFitnessPal. This data is backed up to iCloud and synced between devices. If you’re not using iCloud, you can […] »
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. »
Dean Sherwood is a filmmaker and photographer working in the music industry for a UK band called The Vamps. »
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. »
Our favorite grocery shopping app, a Mac and iOS setup interview, and much more. »
Brian Hamilton is a film student living in Boston, MA, works as a videographer for a local business school, and also does freelance writing, photography, and podcasts. »
Daniel is a student who is fascinated with technology and the convenience it adds to our lives, especially the role smartphones play. »
Christine Chan is a a writer and editor over at AppAdvice.com where she covers reviews and news of iOS and some Mac apps on a daily basis, and also writes her own personal blog. »
Álvaro Serrano is the author and publisher of Analog Senses, a website about the human side of technology featuring links and articles on design, photography, Apple, and the tech industry in general. »
Quickly copy passwords from 1Password without opening the login details page. »
Brandon Wentland runs a 14-person digital marketing agency called Optimal, where they help brands make money online by driving lots of traffic to their sites and converting them into buyers, as well as custom website design and development. »
Jamelle Bouie is a staff writer for Slate magazine, where he covers politics and policy, takes photographs, and sometimes goes on TV. »
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. »
Shahaf Levi is a writer and developer on his site, SL Repository, where he builds apps and writes about things he discovers. »
Rdio was updated with new features and a new free version that make it significantly better service for both paying and non-paying subscribers alike. »
The best VPN solution for OS X and iOS, a great tip for launching Flash URLs in Chrome from Safari, a standing setup, and more. »
To avoid installing flash on your Mac, use this Alfred script to launch Chrome from within Safari. »
A quick tip, interesting setup, a new podcast network, and more. »
The universal genius for photo editing, batch conversion, metadata editing, image browsing and much more »
Oliver Haslam is a part-time writer of words, full-time tinkerer of tech, and father. »
An update to our favorite iPhone calendar app, OS X Yosemite beta, a sweet setup, and more. »
A new podcast app, a quick tip, an awesome setup, and more. »
Overcast is a new iOS podcast app by Marco Arment that gives existing apps a run for their money. »
No one wants a brick wallet weighing down their back. Here are some easy tips from Bellroy to slim down. »
Hot Corners make actions like opening Mission Control or manually starting a screen saver quick and easy. »
Jago Silver is an illustrator living in Cornwall, UK who has illustrated more than 40 children's books, along with magazines, album covers and logos. »
Joe spends his days repairing Apple products, and writes for his blog and other publications by night. »
Our pick for the best list-making app for iOS and Mac, a quick tip, an awesome link, and more. »
JetPens is a web store that offers unique, high-quality writing instruments and office toys. Spend $25 and get a free Signo 0.38 fine-tip gel ink pen (Shawn's favorite pen). »
A sweet iPhone setup, a quick tip about Find my iPhone, some great articles, and more. »
Nik Fletcher is a part of the Realmac Software team in Brighton, England who make Clear, Ember, and more. »
Jason Snell is the editorial director at IDG Consumer, which includes Macworld, PCWorld, TechHive, and Greenbot, and also co-hosts The Incomparable podcast. »
David is a content strategist and writer who runs the marketing and PR for AgileBits (1Password), and also runs Finer Things in Tech. »
Shawn is the editor-in-chief of The Sweet Setup and Tools & Toys. He also does a lot of writing and podcasting on his weblog, shawnblanc.net »
Stephen shows us how to use Dictation and Speech on OS X. »
With the 3.0 update to our favourite photo editing app for the iPhone, VSCO Cam is now better than ever. »
Quick links to the articles and reviews we published this week. »
Matthew Panzarino is a Senior Editor at TechCrunch where he writes about a lot of stuff like startups, technology trends, and cool new inventions. But mostly about Apple and Twitter.
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Chris Gonzales lives in Oklahoma City with his wife and son. He's known for his site, Unretrofied, and is a daily contributor to Tools & Toys, a sister site to The Sweet Setup. »
Matt Gemmell is a consultant user experience designer and software engineer, mostly for iOS apps. He's also a speaker and writer. »
Welcome! We're here because we enjoy spending an inordinate amount of time and energy to research, test, and find the very best apps. »
Here are a few apps that add significant functionality to your Mac that we believe every Mac user would benefit from. »
When it comes to backups, software is only part of the equation. There are many good tools on the market, but having a dependable hard drive on the receiving end as important, too. Purchasing the “best” hard drive is all about what you need out of it. So we have two suggestions: Our favorite external […] »