Mac Power Users

779: An AirPods Launcher

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Jan 12, 2025
Dive into the world of AI-powered dictation solutions and hear personal tales about navigating Apple’s safety features. Discover innovations like Mac Whisper for seamless transcription, and get tips on tech setup for family members. Enjoy humorous anecdotes about AirPods mishaps and the effectiveness of the Find My feature. Plus, practical advice on drying wet devices and insights into modern printing challenges. This episode balances tech tips with entertaining stories, proving that technology can be both useful and amusing.
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MacWhisper for Podcast Transcription

  • Stephen Hackett uses MacWhisper to transcribe podcast episodes for searchability in Notion.
  • While not perfect for distinguishing speakers, it helps narrow down discussion topics.
ADVICE

SuperWhisper for Mac Transcription

  • Use SuperWhisper on Macs for versatile, on-demand transcription with customizable modes.
  • Trigger dictation by holding the right command key and configure modes for context-aware transcription.
ADVICE

Whisper Memos and Mobile Workflows

  • Utilize Whisper Memos on mobile devices and integrate it with Shortcuts for seamless voice-to-text workflows.
  • Trigger Whisper Memos with Apple Watch for capturing thoughts on the go and sending them to Drafts via email.
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