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Apple is Listening to Users

June 7, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 3 minutesI’m not an expert on Apple’s inner workings, or why they do what they do. However, my impression is that Apple is finally really listening and responding to what its users want.

3 Reasons Why I Love My Mac Studio

June 6, 2022June 5, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve been a Mac user for a long time. I purchased my first Mac in the fall of 1984, an original 128k machine. Hence, the name of my blog, “Original Mac Guy.” The ease of use and artistic form of the Mac resulted in love at first sight. I’ve enjoyed my new Mac Studio more …

I’m Not Reading or Listening To WWDC Rumors!

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs everyone in the Apple world is aware Apple is holding its big annual WWDC event next week, starting on Monday, June 6th. There have been articles in the usual Mac blogs and magazines for weeks now speculating what hardware might be announced, and what new features there will be in iOS and macOS. I’ve …

5 Benefits of Using Electronic Books

October 24, 2022May 28, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 4 minutesSince electronic books have become readily available, I do almost all of my reading with them. While I can enjoy sitting and browsing through a physical book, particularly one with many photos or diagrams, almost all the books I buy or borrow now are in electronic format.

Thinking About Electron Apps for the Mac

June 12, 2022May 14, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 2 minutesLast year, Agilebits announced that the next version of their popular password manager for the Mac, 1Password 8, would not be written in native Mac code, but rather be an electron app.

My Experiences and Tips for Doing a Roles-Based Personal Retreat

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 9 minutesWhy I’m Writing About My Roles-Based Retreat I’m writing about this because I want to share my experience in working through a personal roles-based retreat. Sometimes it’s helpful to read about someone else’s experience to determine if you too want to have a similar experience (or not). I will share the process I followed and …

I’ve Added the Day One App to my Morning Routine

May 9, 2022April 21, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 3 minutesI tried several times to develop a consistent journaling practice in the past few years. Each time, I would start with good intentions, but I stopped after a few days due to forgetting or getting busy with other things.

The Tools of My Roles-Based Personal Productivity System; the How

May 8, 2022March 27, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 7 minutesOnce you determine your Why, you can focus on implementing a productivity system. There are many tools available, both digital and analog, that can help you to implement and keep up with your productivity system. The tools you use are not the solution, they are merely tools that help you to do what you’ve determined is important for you to do.

How a Roles-Based Productivity System Brought Clarity and Purpose to my Life in Retirement

February 16, 2024March 25, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe roles-based approach has made a huge difference in my life. Will a roles-based system be helpful for you? Maybe so, maybe not. We’re all different and respond to different approaches. I think many people would find it much more helpful than the traditional “what are your values and life mission” approach.

I’ve Added the FoodNoms App to my Morning Routine

May 9, 2022March 23, 2022 by Jim Eagar

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy adding the FoodNoms app to my morning routine, it reminds me each day to log my food. When I see the app during my routine, I log in the morning coffee that I’m drinking. This gets me started practicing logging in my food for the day. I’d likely forget about it if I didn’t have this reminder every morning.