Mac Power Users 496: Keyboard Hacking with Brett Terpstra
Aug 18, 2019
Brett Terpstra, a Mac aficionado known for his innovative keyboard hacks and writing tools, shares his insights on keyboard customization and workflows. He discusses his upcoming app, nvUltra, and the evolution from Notational Velocity. Listeners will find tips on optimizing aging laptops, including battery maintenance and enhancing storage with external SSDs. The conversation also explores the benefits of Kanban systems for task management and innovative strategies to combat blank page syndrome for writers.
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Brett's Aging MacBook Pro
- Brett Terpstra's 2014 MacBook Pro's battery expanded, almost breaking the trackpad.
- Running the laptop without a battery significantly reduced its performance.
Revitalize Your Old MacBook Pro
- Replace aging MacBook Pro batteries for renewed performance. Consider OWC for instructions or Apple for professional repair if needed.
Keyboard Woes
- Brett's left command key started malfunctioning. David's iPad Pro's spacebar is becoming unreliable.