On this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit their revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions about version control and get philosophical about modern Apple.

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How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support

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Craft

Restore an earlier document version in Pages on Mac - Apple Support

Contacts Sync

Apple acquires low-power chip designer PA Semi - CNET

Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality.

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25 Years Ago, Apple Killed the Newton – 512 Pixels

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PC Pain Persists in Q1 2023 Due to Excess Inventory and Poor Demand, According to IDC Tracker

Mac Pro Guide - MacRumors

What Is My Hackett Number?

Apple Extended Keyboard II

Apple Adjustable Keyboard

Set It and Forget It – Automated, Secure, and Wireless Photography with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – tow.com

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MsgFiler

MailKit | Apple Developer Documentation

LaunchCuts (Retired)

LaunchCuts Review: A Better Way to Organize Your Shortcuts with Folders, Advanced Search, and Custom Views - MacStories

MFC Deck (Retired)

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Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support

BetterTouchTool

Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

Alfred - Productivity App for macOS

1Password

Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

Apple Frames 3.1: Extending Screenshot Automation with the New Apple Frames API - MacStories

Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week, the guys revisit their setups, discuss alternatives to Apple's first-party apps and more.

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You can now try Microsoft Loop, a Notion competitor with futuristic Office documents - The Verge

Change who's saved & suggested as contacts - Google Account Help

iCloud for Windows? - Apple Support

Contacts User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Add and use contact information on iPhone - Apple Support

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Change Template settings in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support

Create and Change Smart Lists in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support

Add, change, or delete a merge field in Pages on Mac - Apple Support

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Mac Power Users #677: Software Club: Fantastical - Relay FM

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Much of our content consumption is now digital, from books and newspapers to shows and movies. Stephen and David talk through the services they enjoy and the apps they use when it's time to put their feet up.

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Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 16.4 with New Emoji, Notifications for Web Apps on the Home Screen, Voice Isolation for Cellular Calls, New Shortcuts Actions, and More - MacStories

Readwise

Kindle Scribe

Amazon.com: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey

Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM

Readwise Reader

Reeder 5

Feedbin

Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin

GoodLinks

The Disney Bundle: Stream Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+

YouTube TV

JustWatch App

Curiosity Stream

YouTube Premium

CGP Grey - YouTube

Hands-On With Apple's New Classical Music App - MacRumors

Overcast

Libby

Three Thoughts Spurred by a Random iOS 5 Screenshot – 512 Pixels

Stephen Hackett (@ismh@eworld.social) - eworld.social

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Sofa: Downtime Organizer

Between news apps, delivery services, task managers, emails and communication tools, our devices receive an untold number of notifications daily. This week, David and Stephen talk about how to push back against the wave of interruptions that threaten our focus and work.

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“Success in Circuit lies”: How do we cultivate deep reading processes in a digital age? - ABC Religion & Ethics

Inside TikTok’s Algorithm: A WSJ Video Investigation

Inside TikTok’s Algorithm: A WSJ Video Investigation (Apple News)

Change notification settings on iPhone (iOS 16) - Apple Support

PictureThis - Plant Identifier on the App Store

Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support

Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support

Group tabs in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

Mac Power Users #637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time - Relay FM

Timery for Toggl

Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker

It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon!

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DaisyDisk

Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

iStat Menus

Dashboard – 512 Pixels

AirBuddy

Moom

Magnet

Display Menu

MarkEdit

Tot

MakePass

KeyboardCleanTool

Marked 2

EjectBar

Broadcasts

Name Mangler

Menuwhere

Downie

Tembo 2

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HazeOver

Quitter

Einstein

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Retrobatch

Bike Outliner

Piezo

Bartender 4

Transmit 5

PCalc

Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian's one-person company retreats.

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Sparky's Moom AppleScript Tutorial

LG 38WK95C-W: 38'' Class 21:9 UltraWide® WQHD+ IPS Curved LED Monitor | LG USA

Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast - MacSparky

Wacome: Pen Tablet / Digitizer Tablet

Help Scout

Gravity Forms

Wave Financial

Earth Class Mail

Dual Stream Deck XL Stand - Etsy

Keyboard Maestro

Keyboard Maestro Field Guide

Alfred Workflows Gallery

Personal Retreat - MacSparky

Trickster

Name Mangler

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On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two.

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Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM

Direct Link to Legacy Build of Evernote (.zip)

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Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM

Google Jamboard

Explain Everything

Miro

Focused - Relay FM

Opal Camera

CORSAIR to Acquire Elgato Gaming – Elgato

“Sidekick Notepad” graphic notepad by Cortex Podcast

Day One Journal App

Mac Power Users #681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs - Relay FM

Amazon.com: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Mac Power Users #674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc - Relay FM

Sophomore – 512 Pixels

Launched #27: Relay FM - Stephen Hackett

Really Specific Stories: Stephen Hackett

Mac Power Users #671: Out of the Water - Relay FM

Obsidian

BetterTouchTool & the Stream Deck

Mac Power Users #679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps - Relay FM

Bartender 4

Dozer for macOS

CleanShot X for Mac

David's Keyboard Maestro Script

MacSparky Labs

Subtitle: An Overview of Apple's iCloud Services

In the 12 years since its debut, iCloud has grown from a relatively simple service to one that is the glue holding the Apple ecosystem together. This week, Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don't.

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iCloud User Guide - Apple Support

Apps and features that use iCloud - Apple Support

Family Sharing - Apple

How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support

Collaborate on documents in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support

Share notes and folders on Mac - Apple Support

Keep your messages up to date with iCloud - Apple Support

Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support

Apple One - Apple

About iCloud Private Relay - Apple Support

Create unique, random email addresses with Hide My Email and iCloud+ - Apple Support

Store encrypted security camera footage in iCloud with HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support

Use Custom Email Domain with iCloud Mail - Apple Support

Apple - Support - System Status

Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support

iCloud data security overview - Apple Support

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support

How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support

Manage web access to your iCloud data - Apple Support

How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID - Apple Support

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

Developer and podcaster Marco Arment joins the show to talk about his desktop-laptop setup, the current state of development on Apple's platforms and what the company may do in 2023.

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Accidental Tech Podcast

Under the Radar - Relay FM

Top Four - Relay FM

Overcast

Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org

Apple Delays Debut of AR/VR Headset Until June - MacRumors

PSVR 2 Review: Love on a Leash - The Verge

Meta Quest Pro

MacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPad

15-inch MacBook Air set for an 'early April' release, new report says - 9to5Mac

Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers

Ivory for iOS

Launched Podcast

Up Ahead | A Countdown App for iOS