Mac Power Users

838: iPhone Setup Showdown

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Mar 1, 2026
They compare complete iPhone setups, from home screens and widgets to lock screens and multiple Focus modes. They dig into Control Center customizations, Action Button uses, and screenshot/shortcut workflows. Notes, task capture strategies, and using the phone as a video and camera workhorse also come up.
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ANECDOTE

David's New Unify NAS Backup Story

  • David bought a Unify U NAS to back up seven terabytes of video and access it remotely while traveling.
  • He reports Carbon Copy Cloner transferring data overnight and that full sync will take about a week.
ADVICE

Keep Communication Apps Visible For Badges

  • Let notification badges drive where communication apps live if you need to avoid missed messages.
  • David keeps a communication folder on his home screen so badges alert him to new messages he might otherwise miss in shortcut-driven workflows.
ADVICE

Try FoodNoms For Practical Food Tracking

  • Use FoodNoms for lightweight food tracking because it balances ease and usefulness.
  • Both hosts praise FoodNoms; Stephen logs meals, shares recipes with his wife, and credits it for substantial weight loss progress.
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