Among the highlights on the Club MacStories+ Discord: Members discussed whether there would be room for “artisanal” apps in an AI-assisted coding era. (Link) Looking to sync notes from Monologue to Notion (or anywhere else)? Dennis has your back. (Link) Want to join the Club MacStories+ Discord? Upgrade to Club MacStories+ or Club Premier, then visit the Account...
It’s Time Apple Bit the Bullet With Their Own Fitness Band
Watching the launch of Google’s new Fitbit Air last week, my immediate reaction was, “It would be great if Apple did this, but they never will.” Yet the more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve become convinced that this is the perfect time for Apple to make this type of product. Previous Hesitancy The...
Three Mini Tricks To Speed Up Basic Mac Tasks
From window managers to keyboard shortcuts, clipboard managers to Apple’s Shortcuts, there are a whole host of tricks we can employ to speed up our work on the Mac. Of all the ones I use, three of my favorites are very small and simple, yet I probably use them several times a day, if not...
I Finally Bought a Macintosh 128K, and You Should Too
Disclaimer: OK, so it’s the Maclock, a replica model of the original Apple Macintosh 128K that stands around 11.5 cm high and adds a delightfully retro touch to my desk setup. I’m here to tell you this is as good as it looks. I’ve always wanted an early Macintosh, like the iconic 128K model, but...
App Trends and Grappling with AI Morals
Among the highlights on the Club MacStories+ Discord: If you got excited about Notepad++ coming to the Mac, there’s some bad news. Could it be the start of a trend? (Link) Jezza was grappling with an interesting generative AI experience and asked for members’ thoughts. (Link) Want to join the Club MacStories+ Discord? Upgrade to Club MacStories+...
Niléane Dorffer - Activist, Podcaster
The Vision Pro’s Future and Finding AI Value
Among the highlights on the Club MacStories+ Discord: Members had thoughts on the winding down – or not – of Vision Pro development. (Link) Members discussed the personal value of AI and the challenge of cutting through the hype/negativity to find it, with lots of examples. (Link) Want to join the Club MacStories+ Discord? Upgrade to Club...
Dazz Cam
The camera has arguably become the defining feature of the iPhone. With that has come dozens (hundreds?) of third-party camera apps, all hoping to offer something different from Apple’s stock Camera app. Many, like Halide and Obscura, are the only apps some people use to take photos. Others, like !Camera and Spectre, have become secondary...
