This week, Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been enjoying recently.
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A Classic Pick 2
- John’s Picks
- Federico’s Picks
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This week’s Shortcuts column is more of a technique I want to share than a shortcut you can download. Think of it as a taste of what you can expect from my Automation Academy for Club Plus and Premier members, if you will. I’m spending some time reorganizing my Home Screen, and I’ve finally accepted...
This week, Federico and John rethink the share sheet and other ways Apple’s platforms share data.
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Fixing the Share Sheet
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Update, March 28, 2024: I recently realized that the original version of ThingsBox was failing to properly save URLs shared from the YouTube app for iOS and iPadOS. (Fun fact: this happens because YouTube passes URLs to the share sheet not as URLs, but as plain text. Sigh.) I’ve shared an updated version of ThingsBox...
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This week, Federico and John introduce the annual MacStories Selects award winners.
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The 2023 MacStories Selects Awards
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This week Federico and John explore alternative Apple timelines by asking the question: What if?
- Dropzone 4 – The essential drag and drop productivity enhancer.
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What If?: Exploring Alternative Apple Timelines
- What if the iPod had never been released?
- What if the iPad had never been released?
- What if the Pippin had been a hit?
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It was only a few weeks ago that I wrote about the RedMagic USB-C adapter – arguably, the best USB-C dongle I’ve ever seen in terms of compact size and support for USB-C fast charging and video out in the same package. As I explained, I wanted to find the smallest possible adapter to charge...
This week, Federico and John conclude their tour of their geeky holiday projects.
- Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today.
- Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
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Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2)
- Federico’s iPad Keyboard Project
- Brydge iPad Pro 11 MAX+ Wireless Keyboard Case
- John’s Backup Project
- Federico’s Search for the Things of Read Later Apps
- John’s Continued Exploration of the Boox Tab Ultra
- Federico’s Apps, TV, and Videogames
- John’s Movies, TV, and Videogames
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As you know, I’ve been diving deeper and deeper into Things as my task manager thanks to its excellent Shortcuts support and, as part of the process, I put together a series of automations that run at different times of the day. I will share these automations in the next installment of the Automation Academy...