Have you noticed the occasional—or frequent—dialog in Mojave, asking for permission for some app to take some action? Dialogs I’ve seen include Skype wanting to use my camera and microphone, SuperDuper! requesting Full Disk Access, and Keyboard Maestro asking to control BBEdit. These requests are caused by enhancements in Mojave aimed at improving your privacy.…
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macOS Updates Now Happen in System Preferences
In previous recent versions of macOS—such as 10.12 Sierra and 10.13 High Sierra—to configure how your Mac would handle downloading and installing updated software from Apple’s App Store, you’d go to System Preferences > App Store. And, to actually install an update, you’d open the App Store app, select Updates in the toolbar, view a…
Using Dark Mode and Trying New Desktop Wallpapers
Although macOS X 10.14 Mojave works much like previous recent versions of macOS, the default Desktop wallpaper—a scene from the Mojave desert—makes it look rather different. And, if the change from mountain scenery to desert wasn’t enough, Mojave also offers Dark mode. Dark mode changes the overall interface so text and controls generally appear as…
Alphabet Soup Replaced with Numbers
Oct. 3, 2018 — The Wi-Fi Alliance announced it’s shifting from labeling certified products with the technical specifications developed at the IEEE engineering group in favor of a simple generational numbering system. Thus, 802.11n becomes Wi-Fi 4, 802.11ac is now Wi-Fi 5, and the slowly emerging 802.11ax will be known as Wi-Fi 6. The changes…
Create a link to any email message in Apple Mail (Mac)
Since most software can’t connect you directly to an email message, you can use links in note fields to get you there—this script will create them for you.
OmniFocus 3 for Mac shipping in September
Unfortunately this didn’t come to my attention in time to include in the book, but OmniFocus 3 for Mac is due in September. No official word yet on when it’ll be available in the limited web version for other devices. https://www.omnigroup.com/blog/omnifocus-3-for-mac-to-ship-in-september
You Can’t Fix Your Mental Health with Tools
Mental illness can be scary. Being miserable and ill for a very long time because you don’t seek help is scarier. Blaming yourself because you don’t know you’re ill is the scariest of all.
Other Productivity Books Worth Reading
I’ve read probably 100 books on productivity. These are the ones I recommend.
How Not to Take a Vacation
If you’re going to work twice as long before a vacation, whose needs are really being served?
All the Links for Take Control of Your Productivity
My Take Control productivity book contains links to additional content here on the blog, which I’ve replicated here so you don’t have to go looking for others once you’ve arrived. This post will be updated if there are new posts not mentioned in the book.