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Adam Tow

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Charlie Chapman

Agile Tortoise

Rodrigo Araujo

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Matthew Cassinelli

Rosemary Orchard

Jason Snell

Michael Simmons

Tom Snyder

Ged Maheux

Mike Lang

Mikah Sargent

Dave Hamilton

OwlTail

Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality.  This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:  1Password: Never forget a password again. Fast Growing Trees: We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.  Guest Starring: Adam Tow Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Adam Tow (@atow) / Twitter Adam Tow (@atow@mastodon.social) - Mastodon tow.com Adam Tow - YouTube 25 Years Ago, Apple Killed the Newton â€“ 512 Pixels Steve Jobs' Letter to Adam Apple CEO Tim Cook Talks 10 Years Leading Company After Steve Jobs Adam Protesting at Apple over the Newton's Cancellation Tandy WP-2 Adam's Office PC Pain Persists in Q1 2023 Due to Excess Inventory and Poor Demand, According to IDC Tracker Mac Pro Guide - MacRumors What Is My Hackett Number? Apple Extended Keyboard II Apple Adjustable Keyboard Set It and Forget It â€“ Automated, Secure, and Wireless Photography with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV â€“ tow.com MixEffect MsgFiler MailKit | Apple Developer Documentation LaunchCuts (Retired) LaunchCuts Review: A Better Way to Organize Your Shortcuts with Folders, Advanced Search, and Custom Views - MacStories MFC Deck (Retired) Autumn Gem â€“ A Documentary on Modern China's First Feminist Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Alfred - Productivity App for macOS 1Password Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support Apple Frames 3.1: Extending Screenshot Automation with the New Apple Frames API - MacStories

<p>Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality. </p> <h4>This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://1Password.com/MPU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1Password</a>: Never forget a password again.</li> <li><a href="https://fastgrowingtrees.com/mpu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Growing Trees</a>: We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order.</li> <li><a href="http://squarespace.com/mpu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squarespace</a>: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.</li> </ul> <h4>Guest Starring:</h4> <p><a href="http://www.relay.fm/people/adamtow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Tow</a></p> <h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4> <p>Sign up for <a href="https://macsparky.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2ee159bb3db96577507598b6&amp;id=1468acdc59" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>the MPU email newsletter</strong></a> and join <a href="https://talk.macpowerusers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>the MPU forums.</strong></a></p> <h5><a href="https://relay.fm/mpu/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://relay.fm/mpu/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://twitter.com/atow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Tow (@atow) / Twitter</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://mastodon.social/@atow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Tow (@atow@mastodon.social) - Mastodon</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://tow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tow.com</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/adamtow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Tow - YouTube</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://512pixels.net/2023/02/newton-25-years-later/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Years Ago, Apple Killed the Newton â€“ 512 Pixels</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://cf.psl.msu.edu/jobslet.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Jobs' Letter to Adam</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://people.com/human-interest/tim-cook-reflects-on-10-years-leading-apple-after-steve-jobs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple CEO Tim Cook Talks 10 Years Leading Company After Steve Jobs</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://512pixels.net/downloads/files/adam-tow-newton.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Protesting at Apple over the Newton's Cancellation</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://tandy.wiki/WP-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tandy WP-2</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://512pixels.net/downloads/files/adam-tow-office-april23.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam's Office</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS50565723" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PC Pain Persists in Q1 2023 Due to Excess Inventory and Poor Demand, According to IDC Tracker</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mac Pro Guide - MacRumors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.jwhamilton.co/whatismyhackettnumber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Is My Hackett Number?</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://deskthority.net/wiki/Apple_Extended_Keyboard_II" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Extended Keyboard II</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://deskthority.net/wiki/Apple_Adjustable_Keyboard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Adjustable Keyboard</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://tow.com/2016/12/31/wireless-photography-canon-5d4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set It and Forget It â€“ Automated, Secure, and Wireless Photography with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV â€“ tow.com</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://mixeffect.app/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MixEffect</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://msgfiler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MsgFiler</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/mailkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MailKit | Apple Developer Documentation</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://launchcuts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LaunchCuts (Retired)</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macstories.net/reviews/launchcuts-review-a-better-way-to-organize-your-shortcuts-with-folders-advanced-search-and-custom-views/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LaunchCuts Review: A Better Way to Organize Your Shortcuts with Folders, Advanced Search, and Custom Views - MacStories</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://mfcdeck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MFC Deck (Retired)</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://autumn-gem.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autumn Gem â€“ A Documentary on Modern China's First Feminist</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/welcome/ios" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://folivora.ai/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterTouchTool</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.alfredapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alfred - Productivity App for macOS</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://1password.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1Password</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macstories.net/stories/apple-frames-3-1-extending-screenshot-automation-with-the-new-apple-frames-api/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Frames 3.1: Extending Screenshot Automation with the New Apple Frames API - MacStories</a></h5>

688: Workflows with Adam Tow

Automation wizard Adam Tow joins in this week to share the details of his new automation app, MFC Deck, and how Adam is automating his life. This episode of Automators is sponsored by:  ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure &amp; Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. TextExpander, from Smile: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year.  Guest Starring: Adam Tow Links and Show Notes: Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership tow.com LaunchCuts | LaunchCuts is a powerful, customizable, and elegant launcher for shortcuts on iOS. Organize your shortcuts manually into folders or create smart folders using tags. Automators #29: The Dark Dungeon with Adam Tow - Relay FM MFC Deck Overview - YouTube MFC Deck NFC Tags with MFC Deck - YouTube Using Personal Automations with MFC Deck - YouTube iOS Today Displays App

<p>Automation wizard Adam Tow joins in this week to share the details of his new automation app, MFC Deck, and how Adam is automating his life.</p> <h4>This episode of Automators is sponsored by:</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/automators" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpressVPN</a>: High-Speed, Secure &amp; Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.</li> <li><a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=automators&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=textexpander-Dec-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander, from Smile</a>: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year.</li> </ul> <h4>Guest Starring:</h4> <p><a href="http://www.relay.fm/people/adamtow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Tow</a></p> <h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4> <h5><a href="https://relayfm.memberful.com/checkout?plan=30470" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://tow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tow.com</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://launchcuts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LaunchCuts | LaunchCuts is a powerful, customizable, and elegant launcher for shortcuts on iOS. Organize your shortcuts manually into folders or create smart folders using tags.</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.relay.fm/automators/29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Automators #29: The Dark Dungeon with Adam Tow - Relay FM</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YWCC68SYfY&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MFC Deck Overview - YouTube</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://mfcdeck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MFC Deck</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0S4K9TkRro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NFC Tags with MFC Deck - YouTube</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAXAnv_Ym9A&amp;list=PLlb-xbHAOFYgJOfmoqBhxps_FvGn_b2U5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Using Personal Automations with MFC Deck - YouTube</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iOS Today</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/displays/id1107272470?mt=12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Displays App</a></h5>

66: MFC Deck with Adam Tow

Adam Tow is the developer of LaunchCuts and the newly released MFC Deck. MFC Deck is a new app that transforms your shortcuts into dynamic control decks, Home Screen widgets, beautiful Siri voice responses, and Apple Watch cards. We discuss in-depth MFC Deck, as well as, Shortcuts in general plus some time at the top of the episode on the Newton. This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Agenda, an elegant new take on notes for iPad, iPhone, and the Mac. Learn more at www.agenda.com. Agenda is a date-focused note taking app for both planning and documenting your projects. From business professionals and technical users, to students and artists, Agenda is for anyone wanting well organized and easily navigable notes that help drive your projects forward.Bonus content and early episodes are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<p>Adam Tow is the developer of LaunchCuts and the newly released MFC Deck. <a href="http://mfcdeck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MFC Deck is a new app that transforms your shortcuts into dynamic control decks, Home Screen widgets, beautiful Siri voice responses, and Apple Watch cards.</a> We discuss in-depth MFC Deck, as well as, Shortcuts in general plus some time at the top of the episode on the Newton. </p><p>This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by Agenda, an elegant new take on notes for iPad, iPhone, and the Mac. <a href="https://www.agenda.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more at www.agenda.com.</a> Agenda is a date-focused note taking app for both planning and documenting your projects. From business professionals and technical users, to students and artists, Agenda is for anyone wanting well organized and easily navigable notes that help drive your projects forward.</p><p>Bonus content and early episodes are available by supporting the podcast at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ipadpros" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/ipadpros</a>. Show notes are available at <a href="https://www.iPadPros.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.iPadPros.net</a>. Feedback is welcomed at <a href="mailto:iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.</a></p><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

MFC Deck with Adam Tow (iPad Pros - 0096)

ShowNotesEpisode 4About: Discussion with Adam TowIf you have a question about any episode or about shortcuts in general just send us a DM on twitter, a message on our discord server, or in our channels on the Shortcuts discord server, and we’ll answer it in the next episode. You can also send us a voice message directly on AnchorWe have an iMessage sticker pack available. Check it out in the iMessage App StoreFacts:- Last name, Tow, is pronounced like “How” or “Cow” or “Tau”.- Been using Apple products since the Apple ][.- First Mac was an SE/30 back in 1989.- Got interested in mobile computing with the launch of the Newton MessagePad back in 1993.- Currently using an iPad Pro 12.9” (2018), iPad Mini 5, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and a 2015 MacBook Pro.What got you started in Shortcuts? - Have long been interested in automation. Where did the idea for your shortcuts come from?-LaunchCuts-Cronios-ActionCutsCan you go into some details on your shortcuts?-NoteCuts-Run Shortcut-PromptKit-Shortcut App Framework-Record Text to SpeechIFTTT integrations- A few that created Autocut entries for run shortcuts on my iPhone and iPad on an automatic basis.LaunchCuts - What’s it about?- You get folders for your shortcuts and a whole lot more.Do you have anything you’re currently working on? - Update to LaunchCuts to better support mouse and keyboard on iOS 13.4.- Native version of Autocuts.Were you a user of the Workflow app before it was purchased by Apple and turned into Shortcuts? - YesWhat device or devices do you utilize the most for shortcut editing and creation? - iPad Pro 12.9" (2018), iPad mini 5, and iPhone 11 Pro MaxWhat is your preferred method for contact? Shortcuts SubReddit /u/adamtow- Twitter @atow and @launchcutsWhat type of background do you have?- Stanford, Symbolic Systems- Independent Newton developer (1994-1998)- Veteran of Palm during its heyday (1998-2000)- Stanford Digital Vision Fellow during 2003-2004 (social entrepreneurship)- Built the original AllThingsD and Recode site for Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg- Currently Tech Lead for Events at Vox Media- Documentary filmmaker (https://autumn-gem.com)What do you think about the future of shortcuts? - More hooks into the system.- Better background processing support.- Ability to run shortcuts without opening up the Shortcuts app from third-party apps.Do you have any other points you’d like to mention before we close?- Stay safe and practice social distancing!In the next episode, we will cover some further content on recent shortcuts work we’ve been doing and hoping to have another guest on the show soon.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shortcasts/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shortcasts/support

ShowNotes<br>Episode 4<br>About: Discussion with Adam Tow<br>If you have a question about any episode or about shortcuts in general just send us a DM on twitter, a message on our discord server, or in our channels on the Shortcuts discord server, and we’ll answer it in the next episode. You can also send us a voice message directly on Anchor<br>We have an iMessage sticker pack available. Check it out in the iMessage App Store<br><br>Facts:<br>- Last name, Tow, is pronounced like “How” or “Cow” or “Tau”.<br>- Been using Apple products since the Apple ][.<br>- First Mac was an SE/30 back in 1989.<br>- Got interested in mobile computing with the launch of the Newton MessagePad back in 1993.<br>- Currently using an iPad Pro 12.9” (2018), iPad Mini 5, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and a 2015 MacBook Pro.<br><br>What got you started in Shortcuts? <br>- Have long been interested in automation. <br><br>Where did the idea for your shortcuts come from?<br>-LaunchCuts<br>-Cronios<br>-ActionCuts<br><br>Can you go into some details on your shortcuts?<br>-NoteCuts<br>-Run Shortcut<br>-PromptKit<br>-Shortcut App Framework<br>-Record Text to Speech<br><br>IFTTT integrations<br>- A few that created Autocut entries for run shortcuts on my iPhone and iPad on an automatic basis.<br><br>LaunchCuts - What’s it about?<br>- You get folders for your shortcuts and a whole lot more.<br><br>Do you have anything you’re currently working on? <br>- Update to LaunchCuts to better support mouse and keyboard on iOS 13.4.<br>- Native version of Autocuts.<br><br>Were you a user of the Workflow app before it was purchased by Apple and turned into Shortcuts? <br>- Yes<br><br>What device or devices do you utilize the most for shortcut editing and creation? <br>- iPad Pro 12.9" (2018), iPad mini 5, and iPhone 11 Pro Max<br><br>What is your preferred method for contact? Shortcuts SubReddit /u/adamtow<br>- Twitter @atow and @launchcuts<br><br>What type of background do you have?<br>- Stanford, Symbolic Systems<br>- Independent Newton developer (1994-1998)<br>- Veteran of Palm during its heyday (1998-2000)<br>- Stanford Digital Vision Fellow during 2003-2004 (social entrepreneurship)<br>- Built the original AllThingsD and Recode site for Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg<br>- Currently Tech Lead for Events at Vox Media<br>- Documentary filmmaker (<a href="https://autumn-gem.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://autumn-gem.com</a>)<br><br>What do you think about the future of shortcuts? <br>- More hooks into the system.<br>- Better background processing support.<br>- Ability to run shortcuts without opening up the Shortcuts app from third-party apps.<br><br>Do you have any other points you’d like to mention before we close?<br>- Stay safe and practice social distancing!<br><br>In the next episode, we will cover some further content on recent shortcuts work we’ve been doing and hoping to have another guest on the show soon.<br><br>--- <br><br>Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/shortcasts/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/shortcasts/message</a><br>Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/shortcasts/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/shortcasts/support</a>