Podcasts about focus modes

Take Back Your Time: Cut Phone and Email Distractions for Agency OwnersMatt Dietz hosts Agency Launch, a show about running an insurance agency through staffing, retention, marketing, and sales, and invites listeners to join his texting community by texting “free” to 208-213-8809 for free resources. He shares a coaching-call lesson with a high-performing agent who thought he needed to work more, but realized he was mainly unorganized and distracted. Matt argues that phones and platforms are designed to capture attention and that business owners must be fanatical with time, recommending Cal Newport's books Digital Minimalism and Deep Work. Practical steps include turning off email notifications, reducing how often email pushes to the phone (e.g., hourly), silencing text sounds, using Do Not Disturb on an Apple Watch, and setting up location-based Focus Modes at the office and home to limit notifications and calls. He also directs viewers to agencylaunch.net for coaching options and notes he's active on LinkedIn.00:00 Welcome to Agency Launch00:16 Free Texting Community00:55 Working More vs Organized01:49 Devices Steal Attention02:59 Books to Reclaim Focus03:53 Stop Email Interruptions05:40 Silence Texts and Watch06:47 Focus Modes at Work Home08:37 Final Advice and Next Steps

Most Apple Watch users never bother to customize the screen they check dozens of times a day. This episode shows how a quick face makeover can actually streamline your routines and keep you focused. Customizing Apple Watch faces using the Watch app on iPhone How to switch and organize Apple Watch faces Restoring swipe-to-switch watch face option in settings Editing and reordering watch faces in the Watch app Complications turn watch faces from decorative to functional Building a rotation of faces for different activities or moods Syncing watch faces to Focus Modes for dynamic switching Sharing custom watch faces with friends New watch faces in watchOS 26 Smart Stack as a complement to complications on Apple Watch Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Most Apple Watch users never bother to customize the screen they check dozens of times a day. This episode shows how a quick face makeover can actually streamline your routines and keep you focused. Customizing Apple Watch faces using the Watch app on iPhone How to switch and organize Apple Watch faces Restoring swipe-to-switch watch face option in settings Editing and reordering watch faces in the Watch app Complications turn watch faces from decorative to functional Building a rotation of faces for different activities or moods Syncing watch faces to Focus Modes for dynamic switching Sharing custom watch faces with friends New watch faces in watchOS 26 Smart Stack as a complement to complications on Apple Watch Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Most Apple Watch users never bother to customize the screen they check dozens of times a day. This episode shows how a quick face makeover can actually streamline your routines and keep you focused. Customizing Apple Watch faces using the Watch app on iPhone How to switch and organize Apple Watch faces Restoring swipe-to-switch watch face option in settings Editing and reordering watch faces in the Watch app Complications turn watch faces from decorative to functional Building a rotation of faces for different activities or moods Syncing watch faces to Focus Modes for dynamic switching Sharing custom watch faces with friends New watch faces in watchOS 26 Smart Stack as a complement to complications on Apple Watch Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Most Apple Watch users never bother to customize the screen they check dozens of times a day. This episode shows how a quick face makeover can actually streamline your routines and keep you focused. Customizing Apple Watch faces using the Watch app on iPhone How to switch and organize Apple Watch faces Restoring swipe-to-switch watch face option in settings Editing and reordering watch faces in the Watch app Complications turn watch faces from decorative to functional Building a rotation of faces for different activities or moods Syncing watch faces to Focus Modes for dynamic switching Sharing custom watch faces with friends New watch faces in watchOS 26 Smart Stack as a complement to complications on Apple Watch Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Most Apple Watch users never bother to customize the screen they check dozens of times a day. This episode shows how a quick face makeover can actually streamline your routines and keep you focused. Customizing Apple Watch faces using the Watch app on iPhone How to switch and organize Apple Watch faces Restoring swipe-to-switch watch face option in settings Editing and reordering watch faces in the Watch app Complications turn watch faces from decorative to functional Building a rotation of faces for different activities or moods Syncing watch faces to Focus Modes for dynamic switching Sharing custom watch faces with friends New watch faces in watchOS 26 Smart Stack as a complement to complications on Apple Watch Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable. • Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide • Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies • Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity • Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables • App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable. • Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide • Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies • Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity • Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables • App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable. Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable. Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable. Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable. Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable. Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Focus modes on your Apple devices can be transformative, but they're also plagued by clunky settings and sync headaches. Mikah Sargent gets real about the practical benefits, dealbreakers, and smart workarounds. Why most users ignore or misuse Focus modes Building a useful "Work" focus mode step-by-step Setting up allowed contacts, apps, and focus filters for work Automating work focus mode with schedules and location triggers Customizing visuals and widgets for work focus on Mac, iPhone, and iPad Creating a "Wind Down" focus for evening transitions Limiting urgency, contacts, and app notifications during Wind Down Adjusting visuals and automations for a restful device experience Designing a "Weekend" focus to reduce work-related interruptions Silencing work contacts and apps; surfacing personal calendars and profiles Scheduling weekend focus mode for Fridays through Sundays Honest breakdown: Focus sync glitches, app limitations, confusing notification behavior, and abuse of "time sensitive" alerts Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Focus modes on your Apple devices can be transformative, but they're also plagued by clunky settings and sync headaches. Mikah Sargent gets real about the practical benefits, dealbreakers, and smart workarounds. Why most users ignore or misuse Focus modes Building a useful "Work" focus mode step-by-step Setting up allowed contacts, apps, and focus filters for work Automating work focus mode with schedules and location triggers Customizing visuals and widgets for work focus on Mac, iPhone, and iPad Creating a "Wind Down" focus for evening transitions Limiting urgency, contacts, and app notifications during Wind Down Adjusting visuals and automations for a restful device experience Designing a "Weekend" focus to reduce work-related interruptions Silencing work contacts and apps; surfacing personal calendars and profiles Scheduling weekend focus mode for Fridays through Sundays Honest breakdown: Focus sync glitches, app limitations, confusing notification behavior, and abuse of "time sensitive" alerts Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Focus modes on your Apple devices can be transformative, but they're also plagued by clunky settings and sync headaches. Mikah Sargent gets real about the practical benefits, dealbreakers, and smart workarounds. Why most users ignore or misuse Focus modes Building a useful "Work" focus mode step-by-step Setting up allowed contacts, apps, and focus filters for work Automating work focus mode with schedules and location triggers Customizing visuals and widgets for work focus on Mac, iPhone, and iPad Creating a "Wind Down" focus for evening transitions Limiting urgency, contacts, and app notifications during Wind Down Adjusting visuals and automations for a restful device experience Designing a "Weekend" focus to reduce work-related interruptions Silencing work contacts and apps; surfacing personal calendars and profiles Scheduling weekend focus mode for Fridays through Sundays Honest breakdown: Focus sync glitches, app limitations, confusing notification behavior, and abuse of "time sensitive" alerts Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Focus modes on your Apple devices can be transformative, but they're also plagued by clunky settings and sync headaches. Mikah Sargent gets real about the practical benefits, dealbreakers, and smart workarounds. Why most users ignore or misuse Focus modes Building a useful "Work" focus mode step-by-step Setting up allowed contacts, apps, and focus filters for work Automating work focus mode with schedules and location triggers Customizing visuals and widgets for work focus on Mac, iPhone, and iPad Creating a "Wind Down" focus for evening transitions Limiting urgency, contacts, and app notifications during Wind Down Adjusting visuals and automations for a restful device experience Designing a "Weekend" focus to reduce work-related interruptions Silencing work contacts and apps; surfacing personal calendars and profiles Scheduling weekend focus mode for Fridays through Sundays Honest breakdown: Focus sync glitches, app limitations, confusing notification behavior, and abuse of "time sensitive" alerts Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Focus modes on your Apple devices can be transformative, but they're also plagued by clunky settings and sync headaches. Mikah Sargent gets real about the practical benefits, dealbreakers, and smart workarounds. Why most users ignore or misuse Focus modes Building a useful "Work" focus mode step-by-step Setting up allowed contacts, apps, and focus filters for work Automating work focus mode with schedules and location triggers Customizing visuals and widgets for work focus on Mac, iPhone, and iPad Creating a "Wind Down" focus for evening transitions Limiting urgency, contacts, and app notifications during Wind Down Adjusting visuals and automations for a restful device experience Designing a "Weekend" focus to reduce work-related interruptions Silencing work contacts and apps; surfacing personal calendars and profiles Scheduling weekend focus mode for Fridays through Sundays Honest breakdown: Focus sync glitches, app limitations, confusing notification behavior, and abuse of "time sensitive" alerts Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Find out how Apple's Focus filters quietly transform your entire digital environment, switching not just alerts but the apps, screens, and even info you see the moment you switch context. Mikah Sargent shows how to turn your Apple setup into a tailored workday powerhouse or a distraction-free oasis with just a tap. Customizing app content and behavior with focus filters Built-in focus filters for Mail, Calendar, Messages, Safari, and system settings Third-party apps and the slow adoption of focus filter support Lock screen and home screen pairing with focus modes Crafting lock screens for work, mindfulness, and other custom focus modes Environmental and contextual device changes triggered by focus modes Combining notification rules, filters, and screen pairing for a unified experience Real-world work and personal scenarios made easier with focus modes Hands-on homework: setting up focus filters, screen pairings, and Safari tab groups Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Find out how Apple's Focus filters quietly transform your entire digital environment, switching not just alerts but the apps, screens, and even info you see the moment you switch context. Mikah Sargent shows how to turn your Apple setup into a tailored workday powerhouse or a distraction-free oasis with just a tap. Customizing app content and behavior with focus filters Built-in focus filters for Mail, Calendar, Messages, Safari, and system settings Third-party apps and the slow adoption of focus filter support Lock screen and home screen pairing with focus modes Crafting lock screens for work, mindfulness, and other custom focus modes Environmental and contextual device changes triggered by focus modes Combining notification rules, filters, and screen pairing for a unified experience Real-world work and personal scenarios made easier with focus modes Hands-on homework: setting up focus filters, screen pairings, and Safari tab groups Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Find out how Apple's Focus filters quietly transform your entire digital environment, switching not just alerts but the apps, screens, and even info you see the moment you switch context. Mikah Sargent shows how to turn your Apple setup into a tailored workday powerhouse or a distraction-free oasis with just a tap. Customizing app content and behavior with focus filters Built-in focus filters for Mail, Calendar, Messages, Safari, and system settings Third-party apps and the slow adoption of focus filter support Lock screen and home screen pairing with focus modes Crafting lock screens for work, mindfulness, and other custom focus modes Environmental and contextual device changes triggered by focus modes Combining notification rules, filters, and screen pairing for a unified experience Real-world work and personal scenarios made easier with focus modes Hands-on homework: setting up focus filters, screen pairings, and Safari tab groups Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Find out how Apple's Focus filters quietly transform your entire digital environment, switching not just alerts but the apps, screens, and even info you see the moment you switch context. Mikah Sargent shows how to turn your Apple setup into a tailored workday powerhouse or a distraction-free oasis with just a tap. Customizing app content and behavior with focus filters Built-in focus filters for Mail, Calendar, Messages, Safari, and system settings Third-party apps and the slow adoption of focus filter support Lock screen and home screen pairing with focus modes Crafting lock screens for work, mindfulness, and other custom focus modes Environmental and contextual device changes triggered by focus modes Combining notification rules, filters, and screen pairing for a unified experience Real-world work and personal scenarios made easier with focus modes Hands-on homework: setting up focus filters, screen pairings, and Safari tab groups Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Find out how Apple's Focus filters quietly transform your entire digital environment, switching not just alerts but the apps, screens, and even info you see the moment you switch context. Mikah Sargent shows how to turn your Apple setup into a tailored workday powerhouse or a distraction-free oasis with just a tap. Customizing app content and behavior with focus filters Built-in focus filters for Mail, Calendar, Messages, Safari, and system settings Third-party apps and the slow adoption of focus filter support Lock screen and home screen pairing with focus modes Crafting lock screens for work, mindfulness, and other custom focus modes Environmental and contextual device changes triggered by focus modes Combining notification rules, filters, and screen pairing for a unified experience Real-world work and personal scenarios made easier with focus modes Hands-on homework: setting up focus filters, screen pairings, and Safari tab groups Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Most users barely scratch the surface of Apple's Focus presets and triggers. Find out how customizing these settings can turn your device into a smart assistant that truly gets your day-to-day routine. These overlooked Focus features can let you shape your own digital boundaries. • Differences Between Focus Modes and Classic Do Not Disturb • Overview of Built-In Focus Presets and Customization Options • Manual Activation and Scheduling of Focus Modes on Devices • Focus Automation: Timed, Location-Based, App-Based, and Smart Activation • Controlling Who and What Gets Through During a Focus • Allow Lists vs Block Lists for Contacts and Apps • Creating a Custom "Heads Down" Focus Mode Step-by-Step • Deep Work Focus: Customizing Allowed Notifications and Triggers • Homework Challenge: Set Up and Live With a Focus Mode Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Most users barely scratch the surface of Apple's Focus presets and triggers. Find out how customizing these settings can turn your device into a smart assistant that truly gets your day-to-day routine. These overlooked Focus features can let you shape your own digital boundaries. Differences Between Focus Modes and Classic Do Not Disturb Overview of Built-In Focus Presets and Customization Options Manual Activation and Scheduling of Focus Modes on Devices Focus Automation: Timed, Location-Based, App-Based, and Smart Activation Controlling Who and What Gets Through During a Focus Allow Lists vs Block Lists for Contacts and Apps Creating a Custom "Heads Down" Focus Mode Step-by-Step Deep Work Focus: Customizing Allowed Notifications and Triggers Homework Challenge: Set Up and Live With a Focus Mode Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Most users barely scratch the surface of Apple's Focus presets and triggers. Find out how customizing these settings can turn your device into a smart assistant that truly gets your day-to-day routine. These overlooked Focus features can let you shape your own digital boundaries. Differences Between Focus Modes and Classic Do Not Disturb Overview of Built-In Focus Presets and Customization Options Manual Activation and Scheduling of Focus Modes on Devices Focus Automation: Timed, Location-Based, App-Based, and Smart Activation Controlling Who and What Gets Through During a Focus Allow Lists vs Block Lists for Contacts and Apps Creating a Custom "Heads Down" Focus Mode Step-by-Step Deep Work Focus: Customizing Allowed Notifications and Triggers Homework Challenge: Set Up and Live With a Focus Mode Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Most users barely scratch the surface of Apple's Focus presets and triggers. Find out how customizing these settings can turn your device into a smart assistant that truly gets your day-to-day routine. These overlooked Focus features can let you shape your own digital boundaries. Differences Between Focus Modes and Classic Do Not Disturb Overview of Built-In Focus Presets and Customization Options Manual Activation and Scheduling of Focus Modes on Devices Focus Automation: Timed, Location-Based, App-Based, and Smart Activation Controlling Who and What Gets Through During a Focus Allow Lists vs Block Lists for Contacts and Apps Creating a Custom "Heads Down" Focus Mode Step-by-Step Deep Work Focus: Customizing Allowed Notifications and Triggers Homework Challenge: Set Up and Live With a Focus Mode Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Most users barely scratch the surface of Apple's Focus presets and triggers. Find out how customizing these settings can turn your device into a smart assistant that truly gets your day-to-day routine. These overlooked Focus features can let you shape your own digital boundaries. Differences Between Focus Modes and Classic Do Not Disturb Overview of Built-In Focus Presets and Customization Options Manual Activation and Scheduling of Focus Modes on Devices Focus Automation: Timed, Location-Based, App-Based, and Smart Activation Controlling Who and What Gets Through During a Focus Allow Lists vs Block Lists for Contacts and Apps Creating a Custom "Heads Down" Focus Mode Step-by-Step Deep Work Focus: Customizing Allowed Notifications and Triggers Homework Challenge: Set Up and Live With a Focus Mode Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/838 http://relay.fm/mpu/838 iPhone Setup Showdown 838 David Sparks and Stephen Robles We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen *may* have inspired David on this one. We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen *may* have inspired David on this one. clean 5148 We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen may have inspired David on this one. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Stephen's Home Screen David's Home Screen Stephen's Focus Mode Screens David's Lock Screens David's Focus Home Screen Stephen's Filming Focus Stephen's Control Center Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers Parachute Backup iCloud Foodnoms Food Tracker App AnyList for Groceries ‎Showcase: Track Movies & Shows Parcel Delivery Tracking Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Callsheet — Look Up Films, Shows Shareshot — Frame Screenshots Stephen's Shortcuts Video with Screenshot Workflows Things - To-Do List App OmniFocus Drafts | Where Text Starts

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/838 http://relay.fm/mpu/838 David Sparks and Stephen Robles We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen *may* have inspired David on this one. We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen *may* have inspired David on this one. clean 5148 We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen may have inspired David on this one. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Stephen's Home Screen David's Home Screen Stephen's Focus Mode Screens David's Lock Screens David's Focus Home Screen Stephen's Filming Focus Stephen's Control Center Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers Parachute Backup iCloud Foodnoms Food Tracker App AnyList for Groceries ‎Showcase: Track Movies & Shows Parcel Delivery Tracking Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Callsheet — Look Up Films, Shows Shareshot — Frame Screenshots Stephen's Shortcuts Video with Screenshot Workflows Things - To-Do List App OmniFocus Drafts | Where Text Starts

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. • Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking • Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions • Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit • Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment • News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off • Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech • Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity • App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. • Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking • Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions • Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit • Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment • News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off • Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech • Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity • App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. • Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking • Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions • Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit • Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment • News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off • Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech • Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity • App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. • Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking • Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions • Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit • Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment • News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off • Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech • Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity • App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. • Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking • Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions • Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit • Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment • News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off • Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech • Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity • App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/830 http://relay.fm/mpu/830 iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications 830 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. clean 5210 Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/830 http://relay.fm/mpu/830 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. clean 5210 Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support

I've been on a mission to use my phone way less this year, sparked by reading The Anxious Generation and that magical Disney World trip where I barely touched my phone. The solution? iPhone focus modes - my secret weapon for controlling the fire hose of information instead of letting it control me.Think about it: you finally sit down to get some real work done, and your phone starts buzzing with calendar alerts, group chats going off, and random notifications. It's enough to make you want to throw it out the window.Focus modes let you take back control by choosing exactly who and what can reach you in different contexts.I've crafted focus modes for every part of my day - from the gym to my ultra-strict "Green Zone" mode for deep work (where I can literally only see time tracking widgets). Each mode has custom home screens, specific apps, and even changes my Apple Watch face to match what I'm doing.*Want a peek into how I've created more time? Check out my free automations database and AI swipe file at https://casabona.org/streamlined*Top TakeawaysFocus modes are custom "Do Not Disturb" profiles that let you control which people and apps can interrupt you based on what you're doing - think of them as digital boundaries for different parts of your day.You can automate focus modes to turn on based on time, location, or when you open specific apps, so you don't have to remember to switch them manually (my fitness mode turns on when I get to the gym, personal mode kicks in at 6 PM).The goal isn't to be unreachable, it's to be present - focus modes help you context switch with intention instead of fighting your phone for the ability to concentrate on what matters in that moment.Show NotesScreenshots: Lock Screens | Home Screens | Focus ModesThe Anxious GenerationScreenTime+OpalFlightyFitBodEcamm LiveFantasticalThe BrickMy 2025 Yearly ThemeLeave Feedback at https://streamlinedfeedback.comCheck out all of my shows at https://network.streamlined.fm ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss managing notifications on iPhones and iPads, sharing tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your device's notifications and minimize distractions. Main Topic: Managing Your Notifications Auditing notifications from the lock screen by swiping left on a notification and tapping Options Customizing notifications for individual apps in the Notifications settings Choosing how notifications are displayed: Count, Stack, or List view Scheduled Summary: Bundling non-critical notifications to be delivered at set times throughout the day Using Focus modes to control which notifications come through during specific times or activities Enabling Focus filters to customize app content based on the active Focus mode Utilizing the Notifications summary and time-sensitive notifications for better notification management Shortcuts Corner: What's New For iOS 18 New Shortcuts actions available in iOS 16.1 and later, including opening specific App Store pages and the Control Center Send a Check-in action for sharing location via Messages, useful for automation triggers like starting a workout Move, rename, and search actions now available on all platforms Health and Fitness actions for opening specific data types and views Freeform app gains actions to rename and update boards Get Current App action enables more powerful automations based on the active app Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss managing notifications on iPhones and iPads, sharing tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your device's notifications and minimize distractions. Main Topic: Managing Your Notifications Auditing notifications from the lock screen by swiping left on a notification and tapping Options Customizing notifications for individual apps in the Notifications settings Choosing how notifications are displayed: Count, Stack, or List view Scheduled Summary: Bundling non-critical notifications to be delivered at set times throughout the day Using Focus modes to control which notifications come through during specific times or activities Enabling Focus filters to customize app content based on the active Focus mode Utilizing the Notifications summary and time-sensitive notifications for better notification management Shortcuts Corner: What's New For iOS 18 New Shortcuts actions available in iOS 16.1 and later, including opening specific App Store pages and the Control Center Send a Check-in action for sharing location via Messages, useful for automation triggers like starting a workout Move, rename, and search actions now available on all platforms Health and Fitness actions for opening specific data types and views Freeform app gains actions to rename and update boards Get Current App action enables more powerful automations based on the active app Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss managing notifications on iPhones and iPads, sharing tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your device's notifications and minimize distractions. Main Topic: Managing Your Notifications Auditing notifications from the lock screen by swiping left on a notification and tapping Options Customizing notifications for individual apps in the Notifications settings Choosing how notifications are displayed: Count, Stack, or List view Scheduled Summary: Bundling non-critical notifications to be delivered at set times throughout the day Using Focus modes to control which notifications come through during specific times or activities Enabling Focus filters to customize app content based on the active Focus mode Utilizing the Notifications summary and time-sensitive notifications for better notification management Shortcuts Corner: What's New For iOS 18 New Shortcuts actions available in iOS 16.1 and later, including opening specific App Store pages and the Control Center Send a Check-in action for sharing location via Messages, useful for automation triggers like starting a workout Move, rename, and search actions now available on all platforms Health and Fitness actions for opening specific data types and views Freeform app gains actions to rename and update boards Get Current App action enables more powerful automations based on the active app Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss managing notifications on iPhones and iPads, sharing tips, tricks, and recommendations to help you control your device's notifications and minimize distractions. Main Topic: Managing Your Notifications Auditing notifications from the lock screen by swiping left on a notification and tapping Options Customizing notifications for individual apps in the Notifications settings Choosing how notifications are displayed: Count, Stack, or List view Scheduled Summary: Bundling non-critical notifications to be delivered at set times throughout the day Using Focus modes to control which notifications come through during specific times or activities Enabling Focus filters to customize app content based on the active Focus mode Utilizing the Notifications summary and time-sensitive notifications for better notification management Shortcuts Corner: What's New For iOS 18 New Shortcuts actions available in iOS 16.1 and later, including opening specific App Store pages and the Control Center Send a Check-in action for sharing location via Messages, useful for automation triggers like starting a workout Move, rename, and search actions now available on all platforms Health and Fitness actions for opening specific data types and views Freeform app gains actions to rename and update boards Get Current App action enables more powerful automations based on the active app Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/780 http://relay.fm/mpu/780 Our Home Screens & Focus Modes 780 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. clean 5336 Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Blocker: The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month premium free. 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 Stephen's iPhone Home Screens Every Default macOS Wallpaper - in Glorious 6K Resolution — 512 Pixels Widgetsmith Pedometer++ CARROT Weather GroupMe Discord Timery Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker Reader Classic Feedbin Foodnoms Happy Scale ChatGPT Google Docs GoodLinks Parcel Add or change sleep schedules in Health on iPhone - Apple Support Turn your Sleep Focus on or off on iPhone - Apple Support David's Personal Focus Mode Home Screens Substack Readwise Reader Kindle Club Pilates Eufy Mac Power Users #778: Exploring the Task Management Environment - Relay Watch Duty Basic Apple Guy Audbile Breathable David's Work Focus Mode Home Screen MindNode Notion Unread Tot David's Second Work Focus Mode & Production Focus Mode Home Screens David's Disneyland Focus Mode Home Screen Disneyland Mobile App | Disneyland Resort Play Disney Parks Mobile App | Walt Disney World Resort DJI Instagram

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/780 http://relay.fm/mpu/780 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. clean 5336 Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Blocker: The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month premium free. 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 Stephen's iPhone Home Screens Every Default macOS Wallpaper - in Glorious 6K Resolution — 512 Pixels Widgetsmith Pedometer++ CARROT Weather GroupMe Discord Timery Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker Reader Classic Feedbin Foodnoms Happy Scale ChatGPT Google Docs GoodLinks Parcel Add or change sleep schedules in Health on iPhone - Apple Support Turn your Sleep Focus on or off on iPhone - Apple Support David's Personal Focus Mode Home Screens Substack Readwise Reader Kindle Club Pilates Eufy Mac Power Users #778: Exploring the Task Management Environment - Relay Watch Duty Basic Apple Guy Audbile Breathable David's Work Focus Mode Home Screen MindNode Notion Unread Tot David's Second Work Focus Mode & Production Focus Mode Home Screens David's Disneyland Focus Mode Home Screen Disneyland Mobile App | Disneyland Resort Play Disney Parks Mobile App | Walt Disney World Resort DJI Instagram

If there's one thing that we know, it's how to balance our weeks and get Sh** done. But... it hasn't always been this way, feeling unproductive is a curse and in this ep we are going to go over our methods for getting out of your own way and cracking on with what you really want to do. ________________________ Thanks to Not Guilty Wines for sponsoring this episode, head to: https://notguiltyzero.com/ For all of the non alcoholic goodness we chat about in this episode! ________________________ If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners! https://mycoach-school.com/join Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachapp_/ More Lucy Davis: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon: Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ ______________________ 00:00 Not Guilty Wines 03:30 Intro 07:30 Ben's looking jacked atm 09:30 Lucy Procter and the Perform Program 11:00 Ben's productivity methods 15:30 Perfectionism gets in the way 18:30 The Thief and the Cobbler 21:30 Our methods of pursuing productivity 40:30 Focus Modes and a Clean Work Environment 46:30 Staying on task when no one is watching 50:30 Compressing time for a task 55:30 If people are productive they are hustling in the background 59:30 What is your hard?

Get ready to level up your Mac game! In this week's Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson dive into quick tips that'll have you mastering shortcuts like a pro. From rotating photos directly in Finder with Command-L and Command-R to creating custom action buttons for screenshotting […]

Discover the hidden potential of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button! Join Mikah Sargent as he reveals how to customize this versatile feature, from launching the camera and setting Focus Modes to activating accessibility tools and running personalized Shortcuts. Unlock new ways to make your iPhone work smarter for you in this detailed walkthrough. Use and customize the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/action-button-iphone-15-pro-max-iphe89d61d66/ios Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Focus Modes give you the ability to silence notifications, filter apps, mute certain contacts, and more. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of setting up a Focus and learning how to adjust Focus Modes. Set up a Focus on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-a-focus-to-stay-on-task-mchl613dc43f/14.0/mac/14.0 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.