Mac Power Users

834: I Am The Tardis

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Feb 1, 2026
They compare Obsidian and NotePlan for research and writing, and debate Apple Notes and block editors. They dig into Keyboard Maestro versus Shortcuts, conflict palettes, and moving snippets between apps. AI and local models, LLM choices, and security tradeoffs come up. They cover quick automations like ejecting drives, Sign In with Apple management, and tips to silence Shortcut notifications.
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INSIGHT

Picking Obsidian Or NotePlan

  • Obsidian and NotePlan both serve as long-form writing and research hubs, each with trade-offs. NotePlan offers a stronger native mobile experience while Obsidian excels with plugins and stability.
ADVICE

Preserve Your Voice When Using AI

  • When using AI to write, include specific phrases and request preservation of your voice. Use dictation to capture authentic language and ask the model to keep your tone.
ADVICE

Pick Automation By Platform Needs

  • Use platform and app integration to choose an automation tool: iPad-only users should favor Shortcuts. If you need deep Mac automation and app scripting, prefer Keyboard Maestro or AppleScript.
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