Productivity
Intro (blog context) I often write to CEOs of macOS app development companies to encourage them to make their software link-friendly. I’ve decided to start sharing some of these emails on this blog so that the broader community—developers, power users, and productivity thinkers—can join the conversation and help move the ecosystem forward. Below is a […]
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When I exchanged emails with Steve Jobs in 2010, I sent him the white paper he requested, recommending—among other things—that Apple introduce system-wide linking in what was then OS X (now macOS). Years later, Apple rolled out Quick Note, a feature introduced with macOS Monterey (version 12) in 2021. When the Quick Note feature was
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macOS provides a solid foundation for automation and linking. But too many of Apple’s own apps — including Messages, Notes, Music, and Podcasts — still fall short of supporting even basic inter-application linking. This has real consequences for knowledge workers and anyone who wants to work fluidly across their digital tools.
Apple’s macOS Apps Are the Weak Link — A New Article Read More »
Never Lose Your Long Web Form Input Again — Hookmark to the Rescue Have you ever poured 20 minutes into a thoughtful message on a webpage — a customer support form, a job application, or a forum post — only to lose it all because your browser crashed, your session timed out, or you accidentally
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10 Great Mac Bookmarking Apps and Services: How They Compare The web is a firehose of information. Whether you’re saving academic references, must-read articles, or links to projects and resources, a good bookmarking tool can make or break your cognitive productivity. On the Mac, there’s no shortage of options—each with its own strengths. Here’s a
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If you’re a fan of Cal Newport’s concept of Deep Work—the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks—you already know the importance of protecting attention, minimizing context-switching, and organizing your digital life to support flow. But applying these principles in a modern knowledge-work environment can be tough. That’s where Hookmark comes in. Hookmark
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