One thing I do on my Mac more than anything else is write. On average I write about 10,000 words a week, and some weeks, I double that. And that isn’t even counting email and other kinds of communication. That’s why a great text editor app is imperative to my every day workflow. Without it,
How to view iPhone system info, launch apps, and more in Notification Center
A few weeks ago I stumbled across a Notification Center app called Orby Widgets. Not only can you use Orby to make calls and send messages faster, you can also view iPhone system info such as memory and storage, launch apps, and even perform conversions.
How to access and control your Mac from an iPhone or iPad
Ever left the house or office only to realize later that you forgot a file on your Mac? We’ve all done it. This is why I always have Screens VNC running on all my devices. With the help of a single app, you can access and control your Mac from iPad or iPhone, and even
How to track water intake on iPhone and Apple Watch
Drinking enough water each day is important, yet it’s something a lot of people don’t do. Last year I committed myself to making sure I drank an adequate amount of water each day. To hold myself accountable I went on a hunt to find a way to easily track water intake on iPhone, and if
Why the 12.9″ iPad Pro isn’t for me
When the iPad Pro was first announced, I didn’t have much interest in it. I’ve always had trouble finding a place for the iPad in my day to day workflow, and I failed to see how a bigger iPad would solve that problem. I even wrote about how I was holding off to see how
Best ergonomic accessories for iMac and MacBook owners
Sitting, or standing, in the correct position while working behind a Mac, or any computer, is incredibly important to your overall health, as I’ve come to learn over the past year. Incorrect posture and bad ergonomics can result in back, neck, and even foot injuries. When I started struggling with neck and shoulder tightness, I
Episode 06: Mac-app-a-looza!
This week on the App Factor Podcast, we are joined by Peter Cohen to discuss all of our favorite Mac apps, accessories, utilities, and tips. Ally also comes to terms with the iPad Pro not fitting in her workflow and picks Peter’s brain about new Macs in 2016.
How to create perfectly sized iPhone and iPad wallpapers with Pixelmator
Anyone who knows me in real life would tell you I’m a bit of a wallpaper nut in regards to my iPhone or iPad. While I can normally get my fix via Google image search, that sometimes doesn’t cut it. Sometimes I come across a photo that isn’t sized correctly. Luckily, as long as you
5 health apps for iPhone that helped me build better habits
I recently started co-hosting the Geek Fit podcast with Justin Seeley. We focus on health, wellness, and inspiration for those that prefer using tech to reach their goals, as him and I have been doing for the past few years. In just the first two episodes I was sent a plethora of questions regarding what
How to open ZIP files on iPhone and iPad
Over the years the iPhone and iPad have gotten better with handling different kinds of file types. Unfortunately, it still isn’t great at handling ZIP files — at least by itself. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t easy ways to open ZIP files on iPhone and iPad. Here are a few of the ways I’d
Best email apps for iPhone
Traditional email isn’t for everyone, and neither is the built-in Mail app for iPhone. If your email needs are minimal, the Mail app works just fine. However, if you live and breathe mail, you’ll want something that helps you triage faster. These are currently the best email apps available for iPhone:
Making Music Memos your digital scratchpad
Apple’s Music Memos can be the difference between remembering that next great song, or having it be lost to the ether. With Music Memos, musicians, hobbyists, and more all have a great place to record ideas. What makes the app so powerful is that it allows you to capture an idea virtually anywhere you can bring your phone, and is oftentimes better than writing it down, because you can hear the nuances of how you played the notes.
