This week, Federico explains his return to the Mac, including his hardware setup and the apps he’s using, and John recommends some apps he should try. This episode is sponsored by: Dropshare – The most flexible file sharing solution for macOS and iOS that just works with your trusted file storage provider. 15% off for AppStories listeners with the code appstories at checkout. Hit The Island – Funn Media’s innovative, fun, and deceptively simple game for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Factor – Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Get 50% off your first box. Links and Show Notes Federico’s Return to the Mac Hardware M2 MacBook Air Studio Display Twelve South BookArc Microsoft Audio Dock Logitech LIFT vertical mouse Logitech MX Keys Mini for Mac keyboard Elgato Wave XLR Software BetterTouchTool Lasso AltTab Mission Control Plus Audio Hijack Setapp Marvis Pro Matter PixelPerfect Bartender Paletro Raycast John’s App Emporium Recommendations Sleeve 2 Neptunes Dato AirBuddy PopClip for Shortcuts How to Batch Convert Shortcuts for Use Throughout Monterey and with Other Automation Apps Mimestream Lingon X 9 Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico Viticci, the Editor-in-chief of MacStories and an expert on Apple's ecosystem, joins the conversation to discuss the stagnation of the iPad and the evolution of the Mac. They explore the challenges and frustrations of multitasking on iPadOS compared to traditional computing. Federico shares insights on innovative tools like Raycast and the unique functionalities of Obsidian plugins, emphasizing their impacts on productivity. The chat also covers the transition from iPad to Mac, highlighting the distinct experiences and future potential of both platforms.

Federico and John discuss the challenges of finding the perfect task manager, the different types of tasks and task management tools, essential features of task managers, the benefits of extendable task manager apps, and the need for an Obsidian plugin store and a similar system for other Apple apps.

Federico and John continue their coverage of third-party Obsidian plugins and how they use them to customize the app’s functionality. More Third-Party Obsidian Plugins Discovering and Installing Obsidian Plugins Obsidian Roundup Obsidian’s Discord community and forums Obsidian42 - BRAT beta plugin installer [Plugin Changelogs plugin](https://github.com/phibr0/obsidian-plugin-changelogs Requires Hotkey Helper plugin Obsidian support documentation on community plugins More Third Party Plugins (all available as community plugins and on GitHub using the links below) Periodic Notes Quick Switcher++ Recent Files RSS Reader Simple Embeds Workbench Workspaces Plus Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John dig into the Recently Added folders on their iPhones and the stories they tell about what they’ve been up to lately. This episode is sponsored by: Trade – Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Links and Show Notes Our Recently Added Apps Cubox Upnext Ephemera Poinpy Slice Into the Breach CubeSmart LG ThinQ Arlo Secure Widgetsmith Enjoy My Verisure Lock Launcher (currently in beta only) Footpath NEA Smart 2.0 Tweetbot and Duolingo Momentum On the Way: Road Trip Planner Watch Calendar Wanderlog Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John each share two app recommendations in a classic Pick 2 episode. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes A Classic Pick 2 Peak Matter MarkEdit Also mentioned: Typewriter Home Assistant Also mentioned: Eve Home+ 6 Home Assistant Yellow Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Links and Show Notes Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation) Apple TV 4K Updated with an A15 Bionic Chip, HDR10+, and a Lower Starting Price Microsoft is building an Xbox mobile gaming store to take on Apple and Google Original Apple TV intro video Follow us on Twitter Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Hooray! It's Automation April and Federico Viticci and John Voorhees join the Automators to talk about it, along with some of their favorite automation. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Hunter Douglas: Get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide. Doppler: Sync environment variables at scale. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Introducing Automation April: A Month-Long Community Event About Automation, Featuring Shortcuts, Interviews, Discord Workshops, and a Shortcut Contest - MacStories Enter Your Shortcuts in the Automation April Shortcuts Contest - MacStories Automation April: 10 Shortcuts for Apple Translate, Live Text, Finder Images, Pixelmator Pro, and More - MacStories Automation April: A Three-Part Shortcuts Workflow for Syncing Timestamped Research Notes with Videos - MacStories Automation April - All the Posts - MacStories ShareBot for Shortcuts on the App Store Dolphin Emulator - GameCube/Wii games BetterTouchTool - Great Tools for your Mac! Raycast Shortcuts Integration · BetterTouchTool Logger @AutomationApril | Twitter AppStories

This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps.  It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today! Links and Show Notes MacStories Unplugged Blue-Tailed Skinks Pickle Juice Phosphate Phosphate Sodas Pickle juice as a beverage The purported health benefits of pickle juice You Can Now Buy Pickle Juice Soda John: Imagine this but without any sugar, just salty carbonated pickle juice with a lot of garlic and dill Obsidian versus Notes Obsidian 1.4: The Properties feature is currently Mac-only and available as part of the Catalyst supporter beta John's Surprise Pick Components of the setup: The Analogue Super NT NZXT Signal 4K30 Full HD USB Capture Card Upscaling hardware mClassic Genki Convert Dock Mini Alternative Display C-Force CF015 15.6” portable OLED display Federico's iOS and iPadOS 17 Preview covering the NZXT and iPadOS 17's video capture compatibility iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It’s All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage Manager Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This podcast delves into various app downloads and tools, including a fasting app, automation tools, and a virtual window app. The hosts explore clipboard managers, productivity apps, and text workflow tools, offering insights and reviews on each.