It’s no secret that with all of the streaming services currently out there, it’s easy to suffer option paralysis. Using Smart Playlists is one of the best features to get more out of your iTunes library. You can use these types of playlists for all types of media, but today we’re going to focus on interesting ways it can help bring up music for you.
How to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac
Being able to use two screens rather than one can boost your productivity in a big way. Whether you’re writing in one screen, and doing research on another, or using one screen to podcast, and view your recording levels on the second screen, the benefits of using two screens are limitless.
My favorite feature: How to use Twitter lists
Twitter lists are an invaluable feature, and can help you make sense of the near every second stream of Tweets that you’ll see. From grouping people who enjoy your interests together, to using them for business, lists make Twitter extremely useful.
Quick tips: How to remove Prisma’s watermark
There are hundreds of apps on the App Store that’ll take your photos to a whole other level. From simple apps such as VSCO, where you can apply filters on your photos, to apps that “re-draw” your photos like Prisma. Prisma is a new photo editor on iOS which can turn your photos into little works of art.
Episode 13: Music, photography, Blackberry and more w/ special guest Victor Cajiao
This week on the App Factor Podcast we have special guest Victor Cajiao talking about music, photography, and lots more. Justin runs a Blackberry experiment, and Brian tells you how to get that perfect bottle of wine.
3 of the best apps for listening to podcasts
Podcasts have been enjoying a surge in popularity lately, and more and more people are listening to them on their iOS devices, at home, or on their daily commute to and from the office. There are a plethora of podcast apps out there, from free built-in offerings to paid apps for power users. In this post we look at some of my favorites.
How to find the perfect bottle of wine with your iPhone
While it’s true that more and more folks are buying wine, and that it’s more possible than ever to find great values, many people are intimidated by the vast amount of bottles to choose from and don’t have information on what to buy or how to get the best prices. These are some of my favorite apps when I’m trying to find a great price, wine pairing, or trusted information from the wine community.
3 helpful Safari tips for iOS
As the default browser on iPhone, iPad and Mac, Safari makes switching between devices seamless. There are so many features Apple has built in to Safari to make it a powerhouse browser. On iOS, Safari has a lot of hidden features to make browsing a lot more enjoyable. I’d like to share 3 of my most used Safari features.
7 great apps to keep up with the 2016 Olympics in Rio
The 2016 Olympics in Rio are in full swing. Now more than ever there are a number of ways to watch, go behind the scenes, and talk about the Olympics. Here are some great apps that’ll help you watch the Olympics or have an awesome second screen experience.
Interview with John Voorhees of Squibner
John Voorhees has been developing extremely useful apps at Squibner, is an excellent writer over at MacStories.net, and hosts his own podcast called Ruminate. In our interview we cover a number of topics — everything from coding to writing and lots more.
Quick tips: How to set location based reminders
Reminders is one of my favorite stock apps on iOS, allowing me to remember various lists of tasks I need to complete. It’s perfect for shopping lists, books I want to read, movies I want to watch, and much more. I love the Siri integration with Reminders, and will rattle off a bunch of different tasks that way and set due dates for each one.
Episode 12: Menu bar apps, mail apps, Apple TV and more!
This week on the App Factor Podcast we talk about purchasing tickets to events, menu bar apps, email apps, and so much more!
