Mike is team iOS, arguing that this platform is superior for getting things done with ease, mobility, and focus. Thanh represents team Mac, making the case that laptops and desktops are far better at getting important things done in less time and with more automation. Listen in and decide for yourself which platform is best for your productivity needs.

Cheat Sheet

The advances in iOS technology that have leveled the playing field when choosing what platform to use

Why improvements in mobile technology have opened up doors for getting work done on the go

What you can do with the increased screen real estate when using a second monitor

How the constraints of iOS can actually provide a better environment for some tasks like writing

The benefits of iOS for single-tasking and how you can recreate this on the desktop

The travel benefits of iOS and the flexibility offered for people who move around a lot while working

How the increased battery life in iOS devices eliminates friction and allows you to work on your own terms

Why Thanh thinks Mike needs to hit the gym more and quit whining about how heavy his MacBook is

The benefits of having an always-on cellular connection on your iOS device (and how to mimic this on your MacBook)

Why you might want to use a VPN when connecting to a wifi network

The automation and systems benefits of using macOS and what the iOS equivalents are

Clearing the backlog after coming back from vacation

How to determine what your time is worth (and why Thanh uses his Mac to get his work done as quickly as possible)

Links

9to5Mac article

Workflow

Drafts

TextExpander

Keyboard Maestro

Omnifocus

Evernote

SixColors.com re: podcasting

Ferrite for iOS

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