Mac Power Users 493: My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma
Jul 28, 2019
TJ Luoma, a Pastor and Apple enthusiast, shares his tech journey, detailing his switch from a MacBook to an iPad Pro for enhanced productivity. He dives into his favorite apps for efficiency, including clever automation techniques using Shortcuts and Keyboard Maestro. Discussion of essential tools for security and digital safety, like 1Password and Eero Plus, highlights the importance of protecting family connections online. Listeners will appreciate Luoma's insights on maximizing the use of Mac devices and the art of digital organization.
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Transition to iPad
- TJ Luoma's 2015 MacBook, despite its advantages like size and silent operation, aged poorly due to limited RAM.
- This prompted his transition to a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Face ID, which he found remarkably satisfying.
Embracing the 12.9-inch iPad Pro
- The 12.9-inch iPad Pro's size, initially a concern, proved ideal for TJ Luoma as a laptop replacement.
- Its side-by-side mode for using two apps simultaneously significantly enhanced his workflow.
Shortcuts' Surprising Evolution
- Initially skeptical of Apple's acquisition of Workflow, TJ Luoma was pleasantly surprised by its evolution into Shortcuts.
- He now leverages Shortcuts extensively for various automation tasks.
