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Summary
In this Macintosh workflow special, hosts David Pogue and Jason Snell discuss their daily setups, including hardware specs, dock configurations, and desktop organization habits. They detail their asynchronous collaboration process for producing Upgrade, using Apple Notes for research and Google Docs for real-time outlining. The episode also covers essential utilities and how they manage news intake to prepare for recording.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the 'Summer of Fun' concept
Hosts' current Mac setups and display preferences
Desktop organization, Finder views, and file management
Podcast preparation workflows and show documentation
Managing multiple jobs and business responsibilities
Automation tools, Stream Deck, and smart home integrations
Sponsored segment: Cursor AI coding assistant
Utility apps: Blip, SwiftBar, CleanShot, and TextSniper
Menu bar management, bug reporting, and Century sponsor
Miscellaneous favorites: Calibre, Elsewhen, and audio tools
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