You’ll find that after using a third-party app for your note-taking, you’ll eventually revert back to the true, tried and fully tested Apple Notes. Watch the video → Transcription “I've recently seen a lot of posts on Twitter where people are ditching their third-party notes apps and going over to the regular Apple notes on their Mac. ...

In with the new [year], we’re all so quick to create a resolution we can never realistically keep. So this year, develop smaller steps for your ideas and goals. It’ll be easier. Watch the video → Transcript “There are many who don't like this time of year, the holidays and so on. I'm included in that list. But what people do like is th...

Before a new year starts, you make this promise to yourself: “This year it will be different! This year I will make things work for me! This is gonna be my goddamn fucking year!” The year rolls in, and even though you have the best of intentions to make that/your statement a reality, you stumble into old habits and nothing gets done. Y...

A few hours a go I rolled up to this view and to stay for the night, possibly the weekend. And as I deal with my emails, I've noticed a pattern when I'm contacted about helping people with their Apple devices. Other than the general questions like... • Why is my Mac slow. • Where are my files located. • Can you help my sync my iPhone a...

There are many apps that try to help you be more productive. But I’ve found they often make you busier than you need to be and actually hurt your productivity. Watch the video → Transcript “You know I've used many different project management apps and operating system apps, operating systems for your business. There are certain apps th...

Basecamp’s simplicity often confuses those who come from other apps. It confused me years ago. But once you understand the flow, you will never use anything else. Watch the video → Transcription “Earlier today I posted a screenshot of my Basecamp and the structure of it is exactly the same structure that I use for everything, for my fi...

Here's the thing... • Weigh the pros agains the cons. • Marry the person you dislike the least. • Use tech that works for you, not against you. So as I sit here in my very warm and comfortable truck while it's raining, and windy as hell, it makes me think of why the hell would I travel as a nomad like this! Well, like the above mention...

Yesterday, as I pulled up and parked in this tranquil place with no body else around I thought that I was going to hunker down and enjoy this view for at least 2-3 days. This morning I woke up to an amazing sunrise, deployed the solar panel, and sat on the beach enjoying the moment, and thinking about next steps with my business. Withi...

It’s not often, but we all fall into looking for something we truly believe would be the right path. However, it’s simplicity that’ll save us from embarrassment. Watch the video → Transcription “It's kind of an it's kind of it's kind of annoying that I didn't make the video yesterday and I overlooked simplicity. Let me explain… So, you...

This is where I'll be camping for the weekend. So maybe the perfect weekend does in fact actually... exist. Enjoy your weekend wherever you are, and whatever you may be doing. Kia. The  MacJunky https://macjunky.com

Ok, I don't know exactly how to convey my thoughts on this, so I'll just call it an enlightened moment and a lapse of concentration for the past 2-3 years. I woke up this morning, chilled while watching a video that appeared in my timeline. And came to the sudden realisation on how I could, and should, use ai for my own gain. No, don't...

A long time subscriber Mark replied to a previous newsletter about using a second screen. And how using an iPad is helping him make things easier for him. “A nice addition and can be helpful from time to time is that I use my iPad as a 2nd screen. Not all the time, but for some work that is very beneficial.” Mark hit the nail on the he...

Having tools available to you is always a great place to be in. But using all the tools at your disposal doesn’t always work and can cause more issues. Watch the video → Transcript “In a house sometimes you have a bowl of fruit, whether it's in the living room, in the kitchen, on the dining table. You have a bowl of fruit with apples, ...

It's been a slow day. But that doesn't mean I'm haven't been working. The freedom to be able to work anywhere at [pretty much] anytime is something I enjoy the most. But it takes time, discipline and the ability to enjoy it. And I mean, REALLY enjoy it! Kia. The  MacJunky https://macjunky.com

So how do I do it? How do I stay focused on a project when working with a client on their project while working remotely? Being a nomad, I can't lug around a 27" screen everywhere, so I have to improvise. And I do that and more with my 13" MacBook Pro. I've been using a single 13" screen for as long as I care to remember. I find it ver...

HEY is a great email service! And as you probably know, I use it for my email, blog, newsletter, light CRM, calendar, and many other things. I wanted to find a way to perform a search with Alfred for emails and other data within HEY. The issue was when doing a search, in HEY, there didn't seem to be a URL change. Apparently there is a ...

It depends on what you 'need' social media for, but for me, it's a huge distraction. And I'm fed up with all the rage-baiting, shit-posting, ai slop 'content' that's being posted. So today I deleted all the apps from my iPhone to regain time, and sanity. I know, I know, I've been beating this drum for a while. But it's gotten to a stag...

Below is my reply to John, one of my long time subscribers, about moving to another country and how to deal with how, what, where, when, why etc. It was so good, I just had to share it with you... “I saw something online a few days back, it was something like this... 'The place you visit is always better than the play you live' This is...

Is it just me? Am I being oversensitive? I don't think so. Why should SaaS companies get away with releasing software and apps under the guise of; 'just ship it', when there are bugs and features missing?! Watch the video Transcript “"Just ship it. Just get it out there. Don't worry about it. We'll deal with it later." That should be i...

The things we think about often create a larger problem than the issue at hand. And puts a huge strain on our minds for no reason other than our human ability to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Just wanted to share a photo I snapped this morning while brushing my teeth and letting my mind wander. Kia. The  MacJunky https://macjunk...

If you want to focus, you must ensure you have no distractions. One area I find many struggle with is the amount of tab/app switching they do. Watch the video Transcript “I saw a tweet today and I want to read it to you and I want to discuss it a little bit. The tweet goes, my month, sorry, my business runs off three systems. Notion fo...

Today I found this spot in the middle of the desert in southern Spain. It's isolated and insanely quiet! A perfect place to get some work done. Care to share me your current workspace? Kia. The  MacJunky https://macjunky.com

The more time you spend on you're on your own, the more you understand your real needs. That process is true for everyone. And every scenario, even for your business. Time spent thinking and strategising about the 'needs' of your business is never wasted. I've done this when I feel a my business is stagnant and try to streamline it eve...

Having a pleasant, tidy environment to work in is one of the best things you could give yourself. However, many don’t adhere to this regarding their tech, specifically their Apple and Mac systems. Want your Mac organised and need help? Click here Watch the video Transcript “Over the years I've seen hundreds, no, thousands, multiple tho...

I've had a few people ask me about power and how I keep my electronics, even my fridge/freezer all powered while I'm nomad-ing in my truck. Well, it's via a 400w solar blanket while I'm 'camped'. And a 1000w DC-to-DC charger while I drive. So I'm never without power. My cooking is also fully electric. I have an induction stove top and ...

Apart from a bacon sandwich, this is up there as the best of British!

Today I woke up to this amazing view and the first thing that came to mind was… "How is this even possible?" Not the beautiful morning sun light shining behind the mountains creating this glow of life. But the fact that I sit here in my truck next to a beach listening to the sounds of the waves crashing and being able to work and think...

2025 was an absolutely shit year for me on all fronts. I slowed, or even pretty much stopped, my business from taking on projects. This was mainly due to being disillusioned by what I was seeing in the tech world. Social media shit-posters, LinkedIn self-congratulating fuckers, an insane amount of BOTs, and to top it off ai slop all ov...

If you can’t explain what you do within five words or less, you have no idea what you do and wasting time trying to sell your BS to a prospect. Watch the video Transcript “So this is a Friday Fury episode and as again if you don't like me swearing go and watch all my other awesome videos this one I'm going in. Today's Friday Fury is ab...

We all need to use tech in our lives, whether for work or personal use. Even though many fear using technology altogether, some fear using it due to the wrong choice rather than the tech itself. Watch the video Transcript “There are many people out there that don't like tech. They don't like using it. They don't like doing anything wit...