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learning, sale
I frequently mention the capability of OS X to assign keyboard shortcuts to Services and other functions. At its most basic, though, the keyboard shortcut functionality can enhance and customize any application. As an example, Finder can be extended nicely for the keyboard-inclined.
finder, macos, productivity, quicktip
Today’s shell trick is for converting urls into valid shell paths. This isn’t a terribly common scenario, but I occasionally work with tools, especially in GUI applications, that output file urls and need to change something like:
bash, terminal, unix
It was on Systematic #133 with Rich Stevens where I was first introduced to Suction Cup Tape. I ordered a sheet before the podcast recording had ended. It was my own “pick of the week” soon after.
hardware, iphone
I consider Curio to be the most expansive brainstorming application on the market. With mind maps, lists, file links, notes, full project organization tools, and much more, it’s a complete productivity app. Version 10 just came out, along with a menu bar app for quick entry, and it continues to extend the capabilities of this powerhouse application.
brainstorming, macos, productivity, review
Thanks to Smile and TextExpander for sponsoring BrettTerpstra.com this week! As you probably know by now, this is one of my all time favorite Mac utilities, and I can’t imagine working on Mac and iOS without it.
macos, snippet, sponsor, textexpander
I have a guest post from Andreas Zeitler for you today. Andreas is one of the hosts of the German podcast Der Übercast, and I’m happy to share this handy trick for liberating your audiobooks.
audiobook, podcast, tips
I’ve teamed up with Christian Tietze, maker of the excellent WordCounter app, Toketa software (iThoughtsX), and the team from Texts to create a special bundle for this year’s NaNoWriMo. Including Marked 2, it’s a full package for creative writing at a 50% discount.
marked, sale, writing
Thanks to Fetching for sponsoring BrettTerpstra.com this week! I’ve been a Fetching user for almost a year now, and I can vouch that—even if you think you have a great memory—it will save your butt regularly.
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In Minnesota (where I live), the word “interesting” is generally used as a passive-aggressive way of saying “I’m not sure how I feel about that.” In my personal life, October was interesting. I did manage to publish a few things of note, nonetheless…
recap
Thanks to Marketcircle and Billings Pro for sponsoring BrettTerpstra.com this week! I’ve been using Billings and Billings Pro for all of my freelance time tracking and invoicing for years, and am happy to have Marketcircle’s support!
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I’m not using Mail.app on OS X these days (opted for MailMate), but I received an email from Mathias Törnblom updating the database vacuuming trick I’d posted previously. It makes the script work for Mail on El Capitan, and maintains backward compatibility.
macos, mail
