Holiday tech tips for 2017, apps and services we love, and more. »

Stephen Hackett is the co-founder of the Relay FM podcast network, owner of 512 Pixels, and lead editor at The Sweet Setup. »

Here are some of our favorite tips for being prepared to answer tech questions over the holiday season. »

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. »

The iPhone 8 Plus is too tried, too tested, and too trusted to be written off as last year’s technology. »

iOS 11 is here, and we have several tips to help you get acquainted with the exciting new features now available. »

When writing for the web, Byword and Ulysses make it easy to copy or export your text as HTML for publishing. »

Using Zapier, you can automatically send starred Slack messages to your Todoist inbox. »

The iPhone X review, a new "Mail to Things" feature, a tip on sharing workouts from Apple Watch, and more. »

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. »

The new Files app in iOS 11 makes it easy to move and manipulate files and folders across all compatible directory services. »

Setting up a shared photo album through iCloud is a great way to share photos and stay connected, and we show you to set one up. »

Digitizing and organizing your receipts using Scanbot and macOS make it easier to prepare your taxes so you have more time for more important things. »

The new screenshot editor tool in iOS 11 has a few new tricks, and we show you how to use them. »

A quick review of the Twelve South Curve laptop stand and how the stand matches up with the ever-popular Rain Design mStand. »

Apps and services for the holidays, using Day One as a commonplace book, a tip on disabling Activity app notifications, and more. »

iOS 11 introduced augmented reality support, and we've spent some time trying out the most popular ones. »

Carbon Copy Cloner 5 works with macOS High Sierra, and it's incredibly easy to set up a scheduled backup process for your Mac. »

Using Hazel, you can automatically copy your new photos from your computer to an offsite storage service like Amazon S3 every day. »

Creating a slideshow for family and friends is a piece of cake with the Photos app. »

Saving email messages as PDFs is a convenient way to create copies of messages that you want to keep. »

Day One makes logging important conversations, milestones, and special moments incredibly easy by allowing you to automatically create journal entries by connecting various services via IFTTT. »

Edwin Leong is a Senior Compliance Analyst with the British Columbia Securities Commission in Vancouver, and also a photographer. »

A replay of this week's Productivity and Focus Workshop, Stephen Hackett's Mac and iOS setup interview, a tip on using CARROT Weather, and more. »

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. »

Day One released a new encryption option, which provides greater security for your journals. »

Sometimes it can be handy to see where a picture was taken by looking at the location metadata, but there are many other times you might not the entire internet to know where you took a particular photo. »

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. »

The iPhone X review, apps and services for the holidays, a look at the Setapp subscription service, and more. »

Rather than subscribe to your apps one at a time, Setapp is designed to allow you to pay one subscription price that gives you access to many different apps. Like Netflix, Apple Music, or Spotify, but for Mac apps. »

Holiday tech tips, apps, and services, an update to MindNode, and more. »

A roundup of iOS 11 augmented reality apps, an iPad setup interview, a few iPhone X tips, and more »

Siri is the way of the future, and Chris has some tips to expand your workflows with voice automation. »

The operating system is what sets Apple products apart from others. macOS (aka OS X) is what drew me to make the switch from the world of Windows, with its sleek look and brushed metal. It was not only better looking, but the form and function were both far better than what I was used to. »

Aaron Bielert is the founder and Network President of Sparkk TV — an original WebSeries TV network. »

Since I frequently highlight passages in Instapaper, I wanted a way to automatically add those highlights directly into a folder within Ulysses for easier searching, tagging, and referencing. Good news… this is extremely easy to set up. »

Kris Rojas is a Media Producer for a company headquartered in Virginia, and is also a Star Wars enthusiast, horror film aficionado, freelance cinematographer, and an online student enrolled in the Digital Cinematography program at Full Sail University. »

Bethany Stephens is a marketer and writer who lives in Arkansas with her family, and also writes a few of her own websites in her spare time. »

The best secure messaging app for iPhone, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a workflow and tip on adding tasks to Todoist, and more. »

Mail and Airmail both offer methods of copying individual message URLs so you can easily create references in action items, notes, and more. »

Jose Joaquin Torcida Fernandez is a commercial technician and freelance graphic and web designer in Alcala de Henares, where he lives with his wife. »

Rob Bettis is an independent digital marketer based in Chattanooga, TN where he offers PPC management services to e-commerce and lead generation businesses all over the country, as well as white-labeled ad management to agencies. »

A review of the Twelve South Curve, apps for new Macs and iOS devices, the concluding post on using Day One as a commonplace book, and more. »

With MiniCast, you can transfer podcast episodes to your Apple Watch for listening when you're away from your iPhone. »

With iOS 11 and watchOS 4, you can easily allow Health.app to share data with other third-party exercise trackers. »

You can use folder in your iCloud Photo Library to make it easy to organize, find, and enjoy your photos. »

The best mind mapping app for Mac and iOS received a major update this week with the launch of MindNode 5. »

iCloud Drive may not be as robust as Dropbox, but it's still incredibly useful for sharing files. »

Making zip archives in iOS is easy with the help of Zipped. »

If you'd like to hide certain items from your iBooks library, you can easily manage that from the Mac app. »

The Iconfactory relaunched their popular Twitterrific client for macOS this week. »

Andrew Canion is a business advisor based in Australia, and is also a director and treasurer for a not-for-profit organization. »

A round-up of the Apple Special Event announcements, a workflow on using Pinboard to ensure you never lose a good article, and more. »

Thord D. Hedengren is a writer of fiction and technical literature, an entrepreneur, and CEO of a digital agency. »

Behind the scenes of Learn Ulysses, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a workflow on automating photo backups, a tip about one-time passwords, and more »

Learn Ulysses launches in a week. Here are some fun and nerdy details about the work we’re doing behind the scenes to get things ready for you… »

Controlling lights and other appliances in your home can be controlled as groups with Scenes using Apple's HomeKit. »

Twitter.app for iOS allows you to use Safari Reader Mode when viewing websites in the app. »

By stringing together a couple apps and the ever-powerful IFTTT, filing paperwork is easier then ever. »

The more you use Ulysses, the better it gets. Here are my seven favorite Ulysses superpowers. »

Craig Camp is the general manager at Troon Vineyard in Southern Oregon, and also publishes The Wine Camp Blog. »

A review of the new 10.5-inch iPad, an updated review of the best PDF app for iPad, a reader's setup, and more. »

The best pomodoro app for Mac and iOS, our favorite Mail.app plugins for macOS, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip on using Responsive Design Mode in Safari, and more. »

The best pomodoro app for Mac and iOS, a reader's Mac, iOS, and Watch setup, a workflow post on using Markdown and HTML with Byword and Ulysses, and more. »

Gordon McLean is a business analyst by day, and a writer, blogger, and novelist by night. »

David Koonce is an attorney who runs Traffic Counsel, LLC. »

Colin Gold is a Hospitality Consultant who specializes in helping traditional industries improve their customer experience. »

The best WordPress client for macOS, a workflow on digitizing receipts, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip on using Do Not Disturb, and more. »

Alfred has a clipboard manager that makes copy and paste operations a cinch. »

A review of the best flashcard app, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip on using Runkeeper to track your shoe usage, and more. »

How to use physical books alongside Day One as a central commonplace book for all your ideas, quotes, thoughts, and highlights from your favorite eBooks. »

Apps for new iOS devices, setting up new Macs, protecting your family from inappropriate content, and more. »

Last week, Red Sweater Software updated widely-loved MarsEdit to version 4.0. »

Overcast was updated to version 4.0 last week, bringing support for the iPhone X, some UI tweaks, drag and drop support, and some new advanced settings that enable users to fine-tune how Overcast operates. »

Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9:00 am EST, the Focus Course will be available. Here are all the details about the course, pricing, and more. »

An update to the best app for making bootable backups, a tip on using iCloud Drive, some great resources on focus, and more. »

Halide, one of the best RAW manual camera apps for iPhone, was updated this week with a whole host of new features. »

You can quickly open and edit notes from Control Center in iOS 11, and you can also change which note is launched. »

This year I have been experimenting with a completely different work schedule. And it has given me roughly 10x more time off than I used to take while simultaneously getting more accomplished at work. »

Jonathan Buys is a Christian, husband, father, verteran, writer, and developer working as a DevOps engineer with a small company that works with Amazon Web Services. »

More quick tips for using iOS 11 and watchOS 4, some tips using macOS High Sierra, and more »

This week we published 11 tips for using iOS 11, a reader's Mac and iOS setup interview, and several additional tips on using iOS 11 and watchOS 4. »

Here are the things we published this week and last, 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 […] »

You can quickly resize images using Preview in macOS. »

The Learn Ulysses course is here, some frequently asked questions on the Learn Ulysses course, a tip on creating note links in Bear, and more. »

It's easy to create links to individual notes in Bear so you can easily link to them from Bear or other apps. »

A few reasons why we love Transmit for FTP transfers, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip about HomeKit, and more »

Clay Russell is a Director of Operations for a popular restaurant chain in Texas, and also runs the TEKSide Network of websites and podcasts that center on technology. »

Our weekly link roundup to the things we published this week, as well as some other great and interesting material. »

Graham Hind works for EP Books, a Christian book publisher based in the UK. »

With Bartender, you can easily choose to hide items from your menu bar if they aren't important or useful. »

A new series on apps we love, featuring TextExpander, a reader's Mac setup, a tip on saving Instapaper highlights to Ulysses, and more. »

A new series on apps we love, featuring TextExpander, a reader's Mac setup, a tip on using 1Password Travel Mode, and more. »

Ease of input and powerful search are two important factors in a good notes / research app. While many apps excel at one or the other, few excel at both. »

A review of the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a workflow on using Photos.app to create slideshows, and more. »

MarsEdit is a powerful blog editing tool, and you can control how many posts are downloaded to the app. »

Francesco D'Alessio is a freelance marketer currently working with technology startups out of Plymouth, UK. »

The best pomodoro app for Mac and iOS, a reader's Mac, iOS, and Watch setup, a tip on reviewing your passwords in 1Password, and more. »

Dan Leech is a systems designer for a healthcare research company based in Bath, UK where he performs research and creates new software and processes that make delivery of medicines to patients safer, more efficient, and more affordable. »

With Narwhal for iOS, you can easily filter out subreddits and other topics that you don't want to see in the app. »

The best pomodoro app for Mac and iOS, a reader's setup, a tip on using Google Wifi, and more. »

The best pomodoro app for Mac and iOS, a workflow for removing GPS data from photos, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using the Twitter app, and more. »

The best secure messaging app for iPhone, a readers Mac, iOS, and Watch setup, a tip on using YouVersion, some app updates, and more. »

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. »

The best secure messaging app for iPhone, a reader's Mac, iPhone, and Watch setup, some advice from Mike Vardy on working smarter, a tip on disabling sync between your Mac Desktop and Documents folders, and more. »

If the new macOS Sierra feature to sync your Desktop and Documents folders isn't for you, turning it off is an easy process. »

The best secure messaging app for iPhone, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a workflow post on creating PDFs from iOS, a tip on using Dropbox offline, and more. »

Wojtek Pietrusiewicz is a publisher, writer, photographer, and human based out of Poland where he runs iMagazine with his friends. »

The best Watch app for tracking your sleep, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on reporting numbers in Nomorobo, and more. »

Stephen Biggerstaff is a freelance iOS developer based out of Glasgow, Scotland. »

The best Apple Watch app for tracking your sleep, a reader's Mac, iPhone, and Watch setup, a workflow post on automating Day One using IFTTT, a tip on customizing your AirPods, and more. »

Steve Cholette is a full-time fire fighter and paramedic near Detroit, Michigan. »

The best Apple Watch app for tracking your sleep, a reader's iOS and Watch setup, a tip on changing iOS app icons, and more. »

Thibaud De Clerck lives in Belgium, manages communications at his family company, and also writes for his own blog and a tech news site. »

Siri can create detailed reminders for certain locations, an exact time, and specific lists in the Reminders app. »

The best app for blocking telemarketers, robo-callers, and spam calls, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip on adding tasks to Todoist, and more. »

The best app for blocking telemarketers, robo-callers, and spam calls, a reader's Mac and iPhone setup, a tip on using Todoist, and more. »

Our favorite location-logging app for iPhone, a reader's Mac, iOS, and Watch setup, a tip about using Apple Pay, and more. »

The best location-logging app for iPhone, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using Reminders, an update to Overcast, and more. »

With Apple Reminders, it's easy to share a list with someone else using iCloud. »

Tiffany White is a student at the University of Pittsburgh where she studies Computer Science by day and works as a freelance developer by night. »

The best WordPress client for macOS, a reader's Mac, iOS, and Watch setup, a tip on using Alfred as a clipboard manager, and more. »

Daniel Marcinkowski is a Junior Social Media Specialist at DaftCode in Poland, and also blogs and creates YouTube videos for his own site. »

The best simple list-making app for iOS and Mac, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using stickers, and more. »

Nick Foster is an Electrical Engineering student at Kennesaw State University, and also writes a technology blog, works in the STEM tutoring center, plays guitar, and volunteers. »

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. »

You can easily restores files to iCloud Drive that you deleted previously. »

Mark Jordan is an IT Engineer who runs an IT firm in Manchester, UK. »

The best flashcard study app, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on removing old 1Password backups, 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. »

There are millions of apps to try out on any given day, and this week we're trying out Books, Shortcuts, and Wealthsimple. »

This week, we published a review of the best stand-alone fitness app for Apple Watch, a reader's setup, and more. »

You can use the HealthFit app to export your workout data from your Apple Watch into iCloud Drive. »

Live Photos are great, but you also have the option of changing the key photo if you don't like the default frame that Photos chooses. »

When you’re over toward the left on the “un-focused” side of things, you don't feel in control — it's stressful. You don't feel like there is any breathing room. And you're so frequently responding to the urgent issues of others, that you lack any clear plan forward. »

1Password received an update last week that brings support for iPhone X, Face ID, Quick Copy, and more. »

An update to our Apple Music review, some tips on productivity, the iPhone X, and more. »

In 2009, I went on an unexpected digital detox. My wife and I had booked a cabin for a week and when we arrived, I discovered there was no wifi or cell service… »

This week, we updated the review for the best music streaming service, wrote about Ulysses 12 for iOS, and published some great tips. »

A review of the new iPhone 8 Plus, an update to our Darkroom review, a tip on using app launchers, and more. »

An update to the best cloud photo management solution, some thoughts on modern productivity, a reader's setup, and more. »

Multitasking has been upgraded with iOS 11, and we have a few tips on how to use it with your iPad. »

David Hepworth lives in the UK, and is a YouTube creator who focuses mainly on Apple products. »

We can’t say thank you enough to everyone who has supported our work and helped to spread the word about Learn Ulysses. Here are some answers to a few common questions we’ve been getting over the past few days… »

Our new course launches in 24 hours. Here are all the details of what’s in the course and how much it costs. »

Recently, quite a few folks have asked me how Ulysses and Day One compare and if one could replace the other. I think it will be easiest to answer this question by explaining how and why I use each of these apps. »

Earlier today, the team at Ulysses announced that their writing app is moving to a subscription pricing model. Here are all the details. »

A great universal app for note-taking, a reader's Mac setup, a look at Shawn Blanc's Ulysses setup, and more. »

With HomeKit, you can easily control lights in your home to ensure they turn on and off at specific times every day. »

An update to our review of the best note-taking app for iOS, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, some insight into how writers use Ulysses, and more. »

Backblaze is the best cloud backup service for macOS. I’ve been using it for a number of years, and it’s the best $50 per year that you can spend. When you install Backblaze onto your computer, it runs in the background and you never have to think about it again. It starts by backing up […] »

Dan Johnson is a professional architect working in Alberta, Canada, where he also runs a couple of personal blogs in his spare time. »

With a 1Password.com account, you can quickly utilize Travel Mode to ensure secure information is removed from your devices while abroad. »

Michael Penn is an e-commerce specialist and shipping manager, a technology blog reader, woodworker, and podcast enthusiast. »

With Google Wi-Fi, you can set up groups of devices and manage the times that they have access to the internet. »

Screens 4 for the Mac brings lots of goodies from the iOS version. »

Jordan McMahon is a personal trainer by day, and a freelance writer and photographer in his free time. »

You can easily report spam callers to Nomorobo, as well as unflag non-spam callers. »

AirPods are great wireless earphone options, and they have a few iOS tweaks that you can customize. »

The best Pinboard app for iPhone, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a workflow for using Perspectives in OmniFocus, and more. »

An update to the Pinboard app review, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using Siri and Reminders, and more. »

With Todoist Premium, you can email tasks to specific Todoist projects along with due dates, labels, and priorities. »

Matthew Guay is a content marketer at Zapier, works from Bangkok, Thailand, and also writes his own tech blog. »

Todoist offers a powerful filtering feature that allows you to sort and focus on your tasks. »

Rishi Mohan works at BigBinary as a UI Engineer, founded ZINX, and is also a photographer. »

Bodo Tasche is a former CTO from Berlin who is currently working on a project to create a crowd-sourced sign language dictionary, and also hosts a podcast called Bits of Berlin. »

1Password automatically keeps plenty of backups for your sensitive data, but you can easily clean them out if drive space is a concern. »

A review of the new 15-inch MacBook Pro, a reader's Mac and iOS setup, a tip on using Activity alerts, and more. »

Continuing in our series on focus and productivity, here we will dive in to see what’s holding you back from being efficient and intentional with your time, and the obstacles you face when trying to do focused, deep work. »

Do Not Disturb has been available in iOS since version 6, but there are still ways today that you can customize it to benefit your lifestyle. »

Rose Orchard is a programmer by day where she creates web-based applications, but she is also a writer and podcaster in her free time. »

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 […] »

Kurt Van de Poel is an electromechanical engineering teacher in Amsterdam, where he teaches pupils how to build safe machines, draw electrical schematics, and program PLCs to control machines. »

Bear 1.6 is a major point update for the app as a whole, but there are unique features coming to both iOS and macOS that are worthy of their own mention. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including a new app review, a new time management course, a look at Shortcuts, and more. »

Shortcuts is now available in the iOS beta program, and we take our first look at what this new automation app offers in this early stage. »

Nathan Snelgrove is a freelance designer and front-end developer, a recovering pro photographer, and a hobbyist guitarist. »

Catch up on the things we published throughout the week, including an exciting review of Apple's smart speaker. »

The best app for running Windows on a Mac, some tips on using your calendar for task management, a reader’s Mac and iOS setup, and more »

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. »

Clean up your inbox today, and keep it that way forever. »

Alto's Odyssey is a sequel to Alto's Adventure, one of our favorite iOS games ever. Odyssey brings new locales, new gameplay features, new sights, and new sounds to Alto's world. »

Anna Crotty lives in San Diego and works on databases for member-supported news organizations. »

There's a lot of unsavory content available on the internet, and there are some easy and readily-available ways to ensure your family is protected while using iOS devices. »

While the Activity app on Apple Watch can be a huge motivator, it can also be annoying with constant alerts. Notifications are easy to disable on certain days, though. »

Powerful email marketing made easy with world-class support and education. »

How and why to keep a commonplace book and with which tools to do the job. »

Joan Erwin is the Senior Vice President of Expansion Operations for CleanSlate Centers where she spearheads the expansion of patient care services. »

If there is one thing I have learned about focus and time management over the years, it is that how we spend our time and energy is an ever moving target. »

With the absence of a Home button on iPhone X, some of the common workflows have changed. »

In partnership with our sister site, we just opened up registration for The Focus Course, our flagship training on productivity and time management. »

Continuing in our partnership with our sister site, The Focus Course, here is the third and final video in a short series we've been doing on the topic of focus and productivity. »

In partnership with our sister site, The Focus Course, we are kicking off a short video series on the topic of focus and productivity. »

Carbon Copy Cloner is easy to use and well designed, making the app great for all users alike. »

Nowadays, VPN services are in great demand among users that prefer to protect their privacy and hide online activities from a prying eye. VPNs are essential for securing sensitive information while unsuspicious users are connected to public Wi-Fi networks. »

We have a brand-new tool that is our first collaboration between our two sister sites: The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup. It's called The Focus Quiz, and it's a personal productivity assessment. »

Ulysses for iOS received its biggest updates last week with the launch of Ulysses 12. »

Let's discuss five of the most common pitfalls that will limit your results and cause immense friction and roadblocks to your workflows and systems. »

Clean up your inbox today, and keep it that way forever. »

Help students succeed in a tech-centric world. »

CARROT Weather features a customizable interface so you can prioritize weather information that is important to you. »

With watchOS 4, you can prevent audio apps from automatically opening on your Apple Watch when using the audio app on your iPhone. »

With watchOS 4, you can now add multiple albums and playlists to your Apple Watch so you can listen to music without your iPhone. »

macOS High Sierra has a lot more to offer than it may seem on the surface. »

​Popular email extension Mailbutler is going Gmail! »

With the new Siri watch face, you can customize what information is included. »

Apple introduced a new app view in watchOS 4, and switching to it is easy. »

​Jamf Now - Easily manage and protect your Apple devices at work. Get started! »

With Pinboard and a few other tools, you can make sure you never lose something you've read before. »

Clean up your inbox today, and keep it that way forever. »

Our brand-new course, Learn Ulysses, is now available. It sells for just $29. But right now to celebrate the launch week, you can get it for $23. Find Out More… Or click here to buy it now. Here’s what a few folks are saying: “This is so good! There is tons of useful information in […] »

Tracking your time and productivity so you don't have to. »

One app for managing both your calendar and your tasks. »

This guide will show you how to manage your memories, your work, and your life — all using Evernote. »

Simon Severino is the founder of strategy sprints, who also loves problems, productivity, his family, and triathlons. »

There are two ways to overcome writer’s procrastination, and one of them is knowing what to write next. Jeff Goins writing system helps with that. »

Clean up your inbox today, and keep it that way forever. »

Brian Hendrix is a U.S. Air Force veteran who now works as a Senior Technical Engineer for the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the U.S. »

Ever wondered how much time you've saved through TextExpander? Well, TextExpander provides an easy way to review your statistics. »

macOS' built-in Mail application has a system that allows third-party developers to write plugins for the application, giving it new features. »

Share your personal moments, make calls, start live video, send pictures and files with one secure app encrypted end-to-end. »

The official Twitter app for iOS caches media on your device, but you can quickly reclaim that storage space by periodically clearing the cache. »

With YouVersion's reading plans, you can easily catch up if you fall behind in your reading progress. »

The update brings an all-new look to the suite of GTD applications. »

Possibly the most beautiful project and task manager app. For Mac & Windows. »

Here in the future, sending a fax isn't as easy as it once was. Scanbot is here to help. »

To keep yourself fully secure and anonymous on your MacBook, it's wise to use a VPN service that hides your IP address. »

Detect & remove Mac malware. Clean up internet clutter. Try MacScan 3 for free! »

With a recent update in the Dropbox iOS app, you can now save entire folders offline if you have a Pro or Business account. »

With TheBestVPN.com comparison site, you'll learn which VPN providers are the best for your device. »

​​Backup Your DVDs with No.1 Fast DVD Ripper »

Teams work better with Daylite. Start your 30 day trial today! »

In iOS 10.3, you can easily change the app home screen icon if the app takes advantage of this new feature. »

You can download your entire Spotify library to your iOS device by enabling one option. »

This free tool will play "bad cop" with your clients when you need something from them. »

Clean up your inbox in minutes! »

Teams work better with Daylite. Start your 30 day trial today! »

FocusList is a productivity app based around daily planning & Pomodoro technique. »

You can easily select default addresses, cards, emails, and more in the Apple Pay settings on iOS. »

​MailButler for Apple Mail saves you time to focus on the most important tasks. »

TimberTax.co provides web-based tax services for freelancers and consultants. »

One of the new features of iOS 10 is Emergency Bypass. I am a big huge fan of Do Not Disturb on iOS, and Emergency Bypass makes it that much better. I first heard about this feature from Katie Floyd, and it’s something I immediately activated for a few people. In the Do Not Disturb […] »

Want to win more business & get more done? Try Daylite free for 30 days. »

The future of Mac apps is here. »

When you receive a great sticker in Messages, you can quickly find out which app it came from. »

The new version of our favorite calendar packs goodies for all iOS 10 users. »

Tired of using Trello in your browser? Get Paws for Trello for Mac and Windows. »

Want to win more business & get more done? Try Daylite free for 30 days. »

With Runkeeper, you can easily keep track of your shoes and know when it's time to replace a pair. »

No need to endure Outlook any longer - Hiri is beautiful, simple mail client for mac. Syncs all of your Outlook emails, calendar items, tasks and contacts. »

Want to win more business & get more done? Try Daylite free for 30 days. »

An online summit featuring candid and powerful video conversations with some of the world's best creative entrepreneurs. »

With Yahoo Sports, you can control game alerts at a granular level to fine-tune notifications for different teams. »

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 […] »

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. »

I’ve gone all in with Apple Photos. And I’m going to tell you why... »

Jackson Hayes is a 17-year-old cinematographer, photographer, and sometimes front-end web developer who makes videos about technology on his YouTube channel. »

How to use Halide and Darkroom together to make great photos. »

In our cord-cutting guide, we talk about the miscellaneous gear required to make a smooth transition away from cable or satellite to better alternatives. »

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. »

Here's a list of our most anticipated features coming in iOS 12 this fall which were announced on Monday at Apple's WWDC Keynote. »

Justin Hamilton is a first-year student at the University of Delaware where he studies computer engineering, writes music, and also takes pictures. »

Apple's newest flagship phone departs from the form factor of previous models, but also manages to take a giant leap forward in terms of the screen, Face ID, and so much 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! »

With iOS 11, you can quickly drag and drop files, links, and other objects between apps. »

Due to news of a dishonest use of customer privacy, we can no longer recommend AccuWeather as the best general weather app for iOS. »

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. »

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. »

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. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at using Focus Modes to improve your productivity, an in-depth tour of David Sparks' startup and shutdown routines, and more. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including our ultimate guide to using Do Not Disturb on iOS and macOS, some advice on using your time and attention, and more. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including the three waves of productivity, tweaking your productivity systems for busy seasons of life, and more. »

Clarity about what matters also gives clarity about what does not. Clarity is vital if you want to do deep work on a regular basis over the long run. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including some tips on boosting your productivity, some interesting links about recent Apple announcements, and more. »

When it comes to productivity and focus, I have a secret weapon — a book that I never see anyone talking about. Now, I know not everyone is a nerd about planning, scheduling, and setting goals, but there is a book by J.D. Meier that's just fantastic. »

This post can only start one way, and that's with a confession. This article was originally going to be about how to effectively migrate your tasks and workflows from Things over to Todoist. That all fell apart a few weeks after migrating because Todoist was driving me crazy — and ultimately send me running back to Things. »

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 example for starting up and closing out your day with Sunsama, some tips on focus, and more. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including some advice on margin, using sub-tasks in Notion, and more. »

How would you describe your average day? Is it busy and overwhelming? If so, here's why. »

Today's Apple event lived up to its teaser name by showing how Apple is delivering peak performance across their entire product line. Whether it's their more affordable iPhone or their latest desktop machine, speed was a core part of the sales pitch everywhere. »

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. »

If you're like me, you probably love using keyboard shortcuts to speed things up on your Mac using automation tools, but you probably also have trouble creating keyboard shortcuts that don't conflict with the built-in ones that ship with macOS. This is where the concept of a hyper key comes in. »

Josh Ginter is a CPA located in Morden, Manitoba, Canada, where he also serves as the managing editor for The Sweet Setup. »

Come watch the live stream as Shawn migrates from Ulysses to Obsidian. »

The all-new master-course for Obsidian users (new and old alike). Finally organize your notes and ideas to make creative output easy. »

We all want to get things done. We all wish we could be just a little more productive. Our specific reasons may vary, but we are all motivated to solve a common problem: We never seem to have enough time for the things that are truly important. Today we’re going to look at two very […] »

My name is Bart Kesner and I'm currently responsible for IT transformation efforts for a global engineering/consulting firm in the Kansas City area. This entails partnering with internal and external resources to analyze the delivery and use of products and services to enhance overall effectiveness, and lead teams to resolve any identified issues. Prior to that, I ran the Customer Experience program for a global manufacturing firm. »

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. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including a look at the new iPhone 12 Pro, some advice on creating a writing habit, and more. »

The last major update to our review of the best GTD app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad came in 2017, when Things 3 was still quite new and when many of the best GTD apps were in the midst of redesigns and major changes. Here we are, at the end of 2020, and though everything […] »

Catch up on what we published this week, including a perspective on using Things 3 for writing, an upcoming Ulysses webinar, and more. »

For the past few weeks I have been experimenting with a Productivity Dashboard inside of Ulysses. Here's a look at what is good, and what's not good, about this setup. »

Widgets and custom app icons... »

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. »

The big update to our writing course, Learn Ulysses, is now live. »

The updates of iPadOS 14 feel like updates done by people who actually use their iPad, for people who use their iPad. There are a lot of thoughtful and exciting new features and refinements which not only improve the iPad experience right now, but continue to set the stage for future innovation as well. »

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. »

Aside from the unique layout, I *really* fell for the ViBE's physical design. The floating keycap look is my favorite keyboard design so far, while the aluminum tray is both flashy and sturdy. The off-white keys have a retro vibe, while the keycap type face is easy to read and unique from the old-fashioned keyboards I associate with 90s-era computers. In short, the ViBE looks incredible. »

For the past month I have been waking up at 6am to spend the first hour of my day writing without distraction. »

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. »

Here's Blanc Media's work-from-home setups, complete with a list of the main items in each setup. If you're anything like us, you're sure to be curious about a few of the coffee cups gracing these tables. »

One of the sad realities of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak is that social distancing is the new normal. Though it pains us to say it, we all have to face the fact that we're in this for the long haul. An interesting side effect of all this is that workforces around the world are now partaking in a “work from home” experiment of unprecedented scale. Millions of people are suddenly finding themselves trying to carve out the space and time to get their work done outside the office, with no friends or coworkers to chat with in person, all while dealing with the everyday distractions of home and making sure the kids — who are also now stuck at home — are fed, schooled, and generally occupied all day. »

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 […] »

As the pace of our everyday lives continues to increase, it's only natural to look for an escape. As information and commitments are thrown at us without discretion at breakneck speed, we covet every opportunity to hit "pause" and disconnect. »

Aside from what you are actually going to write, the next question to answer is what tool will you use? »

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. »

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. »

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. »

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. »

There are many apps that grace the Mac and iOS App Stores that simply don’t get enough attention or admiration. Sometimes an app is so good at what it does, it becomes the default app for the task and is rarely questioned. Sometimes a new app debuts in a given category and, while it shows […] »

Adding your own paper templates to GoodNotes is an incredibly powerful feature that we love. »

Dieting and exercise are essential to a happy and productive life, but they can be challenging at times. Luckily, there are tools to help track and encourage your path a healthier self. »

The more you use Ulysses, the better it gets. And because all your documents are plain text, Ulysses is wildly fast at searching and filtering through everything. It does’t get “database bloat.” Here are eight of our favorite superpowers of Ulysses: 1. Keywords Ulysses calls them keywords, but they’re the same thing as tags. You […] »

A detailed look at how Shawn Blanc captures ideas and links and what the process looks like for moving those from the starting line of an idea to the finished product of a published article. »

Catch up on what we published this week, including a big update to our review of Ulysses, some great links, and more. »

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. »

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. »

Things 3 automation for iOS, a reader’s Mac and iPhone setup, a big improvement to MindNode, and more. »

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. »

We've updated our review of the best GTD app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and Things 3 comes away the winner thanks to its new design and range of humane GTD features. »

If you unboxed a new Mac this year, it's easier than ever to get started on it. »

The Christmas season is a time that many of us unwrap new iPhones, iPads, and iPods. Anytime I get a new device, I always take a look around to see if there are any new apps that can help make my mobile computing life better. »

Today, the folks at Cultured Code released an update to Things that allows you to send emails to your Inbox. »

As is our annual tradition, we like to select a handful of apps and services to help you get through the season with your sanity intact. »

Use 1Password to generate one-time passwords for logins to improve your security. »

Ulysses has become the central spot for where I store all my notes, research, and other tidbits of inspiration. It's also where I toss all my writing ideas, and it’s where I actually do all my writing. Here's what it looks like... »

1Password makes it easy to review your passwords and determine which ones need to be updated. »

Safari allows you to test the responsiveness of your website by showing you how it will display on different sized devices. »

Todoist is a productivity app makes managing your tasks and projects easy. And because it’s web-based, it also allows you to access your to-do list from just about anywhere. »

One of the most powerful features a task manager like OmniFocus offers is the ability to filter your tasks and projects to show you only what you want to see at any given moment. »