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Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – March 21 – Notes & Links

March 21, 2023 by Peter Bockenhauer
Classic Mac OS file sharing icon showing a hand holding up a board with icons for a folder, a note and a document.

Sharing Content and Collaborating

  • Craft - The Future of Documents
  • Spark Mail - Smart. Focused. Email.
  • Microsoft OneDrive - Personal Cloud Storage
  • Everlance - Automatic Mileage Tracker & Expense Management
  • Apple Card
  • Get unlimited Daily Cash with Apple Card
  • Google Drive - Personal Cloud Storage & File Sharing Platform
  • Create a shared drive - Google Workspace Learning Center
  • Insync - Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox Syncing
  • Rclone
  • World Backup Day — March 31st
  • 1Password - Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams
  • Google Calendar
  • Fantastical - The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without.
  • Todoist - A To-Do List to Organize Your Work & Life
  • Shared Contacts - Share Google Workspace™ Contacts - Google Workspace Marketplace
  • Red Oxygen SMS for Gmail - Google Workspace Marketplace
  • GQueues - Manage tasks & to-do lists with your Google Account
  • Google Workspace - Business Apps & Collaboration Tools
  • Basecamp - Project management software, online collaboration
  • Dashlane - Password Manager for Home, Mobile and Business
  • Grasshopper Virtual Phone System - Manage Your Calls Online
  • If you're relying on Apple to get work done, you're better off going it alone | Macworld
  • Apple Family Sharing
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Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – February 21 – Notes & Links

February 22, 2023 by Peter Bockenhauer

Note-taking Apps

  • Pick a Notes App: Your Notetaking Style
  • Notes User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
  • Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
  • Yojimbo
  • Drafts
  • Create Quick Notes anywhere on iPhone - Apple Support
  • Start a Quick Note on Mac - Apple Support
  • How to lock or unlock notes on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
  • 1Password - Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams
  • Use Tags and Smart Folders in Notes on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • DEVONthink - professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS
  • Notion – Your wiki, docs & projects. Together.
  • Bear App - Private Markdown Editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • Simplenote
  • Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought.
  • Google Docs: Online Document Editor
  • ClickUp - One app to replace them all
  • Miro - The Visual Collaboration Platform for Every Team
  • Obsidian
  • Readwise
  • Libby App - Free ebooks & audiobooks from your library
  • Craft
  • Evernote
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Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – January 17 – Notes & Links

January 21, 2023 by Peter Bockenhauer
A table full of every day carry items like a MacBook, headphones, iPhone, watch, tripod, mouse, iPad, and pens.

EDC (Everyday Carry) & Day Trip Carry Items

Peter T.

  • Otterbox Commuter Series Sleek & Tough Phone Cases
  • Black Diamon Equipment - Hiking Headlamp | Rechargeable Headlamps Equipment
  • OontZ Bluetooth Speakers
  • Clif Bar - Cool Mint Chocolate
  • Topo Designs Daypack | Recycled Laptop Backpack
    • Was made in USA
    • Lifetime warranty
    • Recycled nylon
    • Looks like a 1970’s old-school backpack (green with red trim looks a lot like some of the daypack on the original Land of the Lost television series, which is where I get all my fashion advice)
  • Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners
  • Ugmonk Analog Notecards
  • Yaktrax Walk Traction Device
  • Nalgnee Ultralite HPDE 16oz Narrow Mouth Bottle
  • Cub tub

Jeff

  • My EDC writing tools are the X-701 Retractable Ballpoint, a Koh-i-Noor Mechanical Hardtmuth Lead Holder and a Sherpa Classic Midnight Black Pen/Sharpie Marker Cover - Sherpa Pen in a Hide & Drink Leather Pocket Protector.
  • The knife I most often carry is the Maker Knife by Giaco Whatever/Placed Atoms. Unfortunately, the Maker Knife is in limited production and is hard to get. Readily available, budget-friendly alternatives include the Gerber EAB Lite and Milwaukee FASTBACK™ Compact Folding Utility Knife. I use Cool Hand Ceramic Utility Blades in all of my EDC utility knives. (I wrote about these knives and more in The Unsung Heroes of EDC | Reddit.)
  • My favorite knife for fooling around on Boats (or for working with cordage) is the David Boye Cobalt Folding Boat Knife. If you're in the market for something a bit less artisanal, the Camillus 6.5 Ti Folding Rigging Knife is affordable, very serviceable, and features a locking spike.
  • My current favorite large folding knife is The Seax by Emerson Knives, Inc. Made in the USA. Kershaw manufacturers smaller, less expensive (imported) versions of Emerson designs like the Kershaw 6014TBLK Emerson Designed CQC-3K Knife.
  • My favorite pocket pliers are the KNIPEX Cobra® XS Water Pump Pliers | Knipex The handles of mine are covered with a Single Strand French Hitch.
  • Though it isn't my favorite marlin spike, I often travel with the Knotters Tool II by Jig Pro Shop.
  • My multitool kit includes a Leatherman Charge + TTI, Bit Kit, and Bit Driver Extender. There's also a Ti Survival Titanium Marlin Spike and Fenix LD02 Flashlight in the Skinth Solutions L Shield belt case.
  • I neglected to mention that the band for my Apple Watch is also a multitool, the Leatherman Tread.
  • The headlamp I carry in my EDC kit is an earlier version of the e+LITE® - Ultra-compact-headlamps | Petzl USA.
  • The wallet I'm carrying is a knockoff of the bespoke Ridge Wallet. Mine accommodates an AirTag. The link is to a model nearly identical to mine — the closest that I could find. Search around for the best deal on similar products. (I really dig the versions that have a clear window on the back for your work ID-badge.)
  • My car key fob hangs from a Titanium Quick Draw Belt Clip. I often attach a Nitecore TINI2 flashlight to that clip too.
  • My go to rucksack is the GoRuck Echo, which is now renamed the GR0. Mine has been modified with a Quick Release Paracord Handle Wrap and a Soft Shackle (Stronger).
  • A Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer serves as my everyday tech pouch. My larger travel tech kit rides in the Peak Design Tech Pouch I use the Maxpedition Gear Tactical Travel Tray as a landing pad for my stuff in hotel rooms.

Tim

  • Troika KYR60 Keyring
  • Troika KYR60 Keyring (Amazon)
  • Victorinox Swiss Army Midnite MiniChamp Multi-Tool Ruby
  • Victorinox Swiss Army Midnite MiniChamp Multi-Tool Ruby (Amazon)
  • Sanfeya 64GB 2-in-1 USB-C/A 3.0 Thumb Drive (Amazon)
  • Waterfield Finn Wallet International Black Leather
  • Alpine Rivers RFID Blocking Sleeves
  • Alpine Rivers RFID Blocking Sleeves (Amazon)
  • Travelon Anti-Theft Urban Tablet Messenger Bag
  • Migeec AirTag Holder Soft Silicone AirTag case 4 Pack (Amazon)
  • Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock, Locking Key Holder, Stainless-Steel (Amazon)
  • Victorinox Swiss Army Cyber Tool M
  • Victorinox Swiss Army Cyber Tool M (Amazon)
  • DaJo Adventure Gear Herculight flashlight
  • Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm (Amazon)
  • Zebra Pen X-701 Tactical Retractable Ballpoint Pen (Amazon)
  • Moleskine Cahier Journal, Soft Cover, Pocket (3.5" x 5.5") Dotted (Set of 3) (Amazon)
  • Nitecore NB10000 Gen II (Gen 2) Ultra-Slim 10000mAh QC Quick-Charge Power Bank (Amazon)
  • Volta GIGA 33W GaN Charger
  • Giga GIGA 130W/200W GaN Charger
  • Volta Spark Fast Charger Cable with USB-C & Lightning Magnetic adapters
  • Anker Powerline+ II Lightning Cable (3ft) (Amazon)
  • iFory Watch Charger with Dual Port USB-C and Lightning (Amazon)

Peter B.

  • Thule Lithos Backpack
  • BAGSMART - Glendora Electronics Organizer Accessories Case
  • AUKEY CB-C75 USB C Hub Adapter

Joe

  • REI Co-op Flash 18 Pack | REI Co-op

Bob

  • Slim Minimalist, Tactical Wallet, Carbon Fiber Wallet with Money Clip, Wallet Compatible with AirTag, RFID Blocking, Holds 15 Credit Cards Plus Cash (Amazon)
  • Wireless Charging Station, 3 in 1 Fast Charging Station (Amazon)
  • Anker USB-C Docking Station 575 (13-in-1), 85W Charging for Laptop, 18W Charging for Phone, Triple Display, 4K HDMI, 10 Gbps USB-C and 5 Gbps USB-A Data, Ethernet, Audio, SD 3.0 (Amazon)
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Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – December 20 – Notes & Links

December 21, 2022 by Peter Bockenhauer
Top down view of an iPad with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.

iPad Accessories & Power Features

Keyboards

  • Apple iPad Keyboards
  • Brydge Keyboards for iPad
  • iClever keyboards
  • iClever BoostType BK08 Portable Tri-folding Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad
  • Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard
  • Fintie Touchpad Keyboard Case

Stylus Pens/Pen Holders

  • Apple Pencil
  • Logitech Crayon for iPad
  • Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil
  • Use Apple Pencil with your iPad
  • Doormoon Pencil Holder
  • MoKo Pencil Case Holder Sticker Fit i-Pencil 1st & 2nd

Stands/Cases/Wraps/Screen Protectors

  • Amazon.com: Lamicall Adjustable Tablet Stand
  • Amazon.com: Lamicall Gooseneck Tablet Holder, Tablet Stand
  • HoverBar Duo
  • dbrand Skins, Wraps & Covers
  • Ksleri [2+2 Pack Matte Glass Screen Protector
  • ProCase Screen Protector

Battery Packs/Chargers

  • Amazon.com: Zendure Power Bank 10000mAh Mini Portable Charger Battery Pack
  • Anker Power Banks
  • VOLTA GIGA 130W/200W GaN Charger
  • VOLTA GIGA 33W GaN Charger
  • mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe

Disk Storage/Adapters/Cables

  • SanDisk 64GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C and USB Type-A
  • Anker 565 USB-C Hub (11-in-1)
  • Anker 543 USB-C Hub (6-in-1, Slim)
  • HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub for iPad Pro & iPad Air
  • 6.6FT USB C to USB C Cable Fast Charge 5A PD 100W USB C Cable with LED Display
  • UGREEN USB C Extension Cable 1.5FT

Stage Manager

  • Use Stage Manager to organize apps and windows on Mac
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Mini’app’les Topic Meeting – November 15 – Notes & Links

November 16, 2022 by Peter Bockenhauer
Close-up view of the iPhone 14 Pro cameras

iOS Photo Editing

    • Photos for iOS and iPadOS - Apple
    • iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple
    • About Apple ProRAW - Apple Support
    • What is a RAW file and how do you open it? | Adobe
    • Use Portrait mode on your iPhone - Apple Support
    • About the Camera features on your iPhone - Apple Support
    • Edit photos and videos on iPhone - Apple Support
    • Take and edit Live Photos - Apple Support
    • Capture action shots with Burst mode on your iPhone camera - Apple Support
    • Use QuickTake to capture video while taking photos - Apple Support
    • Use Night mode on your iPhone - Apple Support
    • Take macro photos and videos with your iPhone camera - Apple Support
    • Use iCloud Shared Photo Library on iPhone - Apple Support
    • Take Control of Photos, 2nd Edition - Kindle edition by Snell, Jason. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
    • Focos on the App Store
    • RAW Power on the App Store
    • What is a Lookup Table (LUT)?
    • Darkroom: Photo & Video Editor on the App Store
    • Snapseed on the App Store
    • TouchRetouch on the App Store
    • Lightroom Photo & Video Editor on the App Store
    • Take panoramic photos with your iPhone camera - Apple Support
    • Instant Replay: Creating Awesome Panoramic Photography (with Rich Harrington) - Photofocus
    • Buy Osmo Mobile 6 - DJI Store
    • Affinity Photo 2 for iPad on the App Store
    • How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with your Mac - Apple Support
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