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ldstephens
A weblog by ldstephens. This is my little corner of the web where I share whatever’s on my mind: stories, random thoughts, and the occasional rant.
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February 8, 2024 I have been using Alfred since 2016 version 2. My Alfred workflows and muscle memory are so ingrained that moving to Raycast just isn’t an option. That said, I’ve got Raycast installed, and I’m currently using the free version, leveraging just two extensions that I find particularly useful. The...
January 21, 2024 I prefer organizing my day sorted by lists in Apple’s Reminders. While the app provides alternatives like sorting by due date, creation date, priority, and title, the list-based sorting feature is noticeably missing. In this post, I’ll share the workaround I’ve crafted to view my Today tasks sorted...
January 14, 2024 As you know I’m a fan of RSS feeds as a way to keep up with the latest news and updates from my favorite blogs. I used to subscribe to Feedbin, a RSS service that syncs across devices and integrates with popular apps like Reeder and NetNewsWire. However, I decided to cancel my Feedbin subscription,...
January 1, 2024 Another year wraps up, and the clock is ticking closer to another birthday. I’m turning 79 in a couple of days! Can you believe it? Forty years have whisked by since I first laid eyes on that clunky Compaq Portable at work in 1984. I was instantly hooked, and my fascination with computers, with...
December 10, 2023 Steph Ango File over app is a philosophy: if you want to create digital artifacts that last, they must be files you can control, in formats that are easy to retrieve and read. Use tools that give you this freedom. […] In the fullness of time, the files you create are more important than the tools...
November 29, 2023 Alright, buckle up because I’m diving into the trend sweeping Hemispheric Views and bloggers everywhere. Just like over 200 other bloggers, I’m laying out my default apps. Mac macOS: 14.x Mail Server: Fastmail Mail App: Mail Calendar: Fantastical Notes: Notes To-Do: Things 3 Cloud File Storage:...
November 28, 2023 I find myself constantly switching between different apps, services, and devices. What the fuck is up with me? Why can’t I just settle on what works best for me and stop this endless cycle of app flip-flopping? My challenge lies in my susceptibility to the influence of other Apple enthusiasts. If...
October 25, 2023 Fastmail has folders that can auto-purge emails? This feature lets you automatically delete messages from a folder after a certain amount of time. I’ve found it to be a great way to manage notification emails that I want to keep for a while, but not forever. Here’a how to set up an auto-purge...
September 26, 2023 Today, I decided to check my iCloud storage allocation, as I’m currently subscribed to the 50 GB plan. I found that I had have consumed 31 GB out of the 50 GB available. The primary culprit was iCloud backups, which accounted for a substantial 17 GB of usage. Upon inspecting my backups, I made an...
September 10, 2023 Every day, while using my iPad, I often stumble upon new apps that help me be more productive. Take, for example, my Mac setup – I’ve got Alfred triggers that speed up searches on certain websites. These websites usually have a predictable URL structure for search results, making automation pretty...
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