I hate when TH-camrs only talk about productivity that revolves around video content. THANK YOU for talking about productivity that has normal, family friendly ways to stay organized. I’m sure there is a lot more in this category.
Btw, thank you for showing us a “normal” use of this system. A lot of people give corporate or freelance examples of a productivity setup, and yours is about doing things like dethatching a yard or putting wipers on a car.
I believe that one can optimize several things and this video helped me a lot, I hope I can get one like this but with accessories that collaborate with tech
hey you're right these days I needed to change my wallet for a more modern one and I got a super thin and elegant vionentus, not to mention that you can fit an airtag on it
So real and so useful. I spent a year wasting my time trying all of the trendy productivity apps and just wasted time. Ended up going back to apples stock apps and, although it doesn’t have all the extra fancy bells and whistles, I eventually found that I never needed them in the first place
iPhone, iPad and Macbook Pro here. I keep thinking about abandoning my "outside" note and reminder apps and just using the built-in Apple utilities. You've pushed me along.
At some point it is sort of a relief to stop chasing other shiny objects and just make the most of what is already there stock and get a system in place. Good luck!
Did you end up switching to Apple utilities? Hows the experience? Iphone & Ipad user here about to switch my laptop from Windows to Mac and really want to only use Apple utilities now…save me from spending money on other apps.
@@Progresspresso Not yet. I am using Apple Notes for collecting recipes and everything connected to my photography work. I use Evernote for everything else. I have about 14,000 notes in Evernote and I just haven't gotten around to completing the migration. Another problem is that Evernote has been on a rapid feature update schedule and I want to see where they go with the app.
Watching this after WWDC 24, and am SO excited to see the possibilities to use the ecosystem with the new updates. Especially having reminders built into calendar now.
Ohhh I know right! I basically have avoided using Reminders for many years now up until about 12 months ago simply because it didn’t integrate with my Calendar WHICH I was often using to add reminders to. I wanted to embrace Reminders a bit but now am glad it’ll be viewable within Calendar and have slowly tried to use Calendar more for events rather than adding calendar events for what should be simple reminders 🙃☺️
I was looking around for something other than my Apple phone and laptop. I guess it turns out that I have the things I need to get scheduled and organized already. I just need to learn how to use them. Thanks
Long time user of Things3 and Bear. I decided to for first party apps and see how it works out. So far I like it for a lot of the things you highlight. One thing I do different than you, is that I use widget “stacks” to be able to swipe between Reminders lists. I have a ”today” list where I am tagged (smart list), and then a “today” list excluding me (mostly family or shared stuff). With stacks, you can use the same screen real estate which is nice! I’m pairing Apple Notes with the Bullet Journal style of daily logging which has worked out great so far!
man you make the content i was looking for. im in the process of switching completely to apple and i used to be an apple user back in 2010s but a lot has changed and now, to get an overview, i find your videos very helpful.
This is super helpful. I've been using a new extension for my browser that helps keep my tasks organized right from the new tab page. Might be worth checking out if you're into productivity.
I’m 1 minute in and can already tell this is going to be a good vid. Same here, i figured out how to optimize the apple 1st party app rather then deal with subscription’s and other bullshit from 3rd parties
5:54 The adding a website or email directly to an app is amazing… but it doesn’t work for me 😮 When I open a note the link doesn’t appear.. just a blank note
I wish Reminders could sync to Apple Calendar so I can see a timed task in one place without having to switch between apps to see what I should be doing. Fantastical seems to be the only one I’ve seen do this.
Great video Brandon. The two biggest items on my Apple Productivity wish list are 1) The ability to link Apple Notes to Calendar events, and 2) The ability to set Reminders recurrences based on completion of the current item.
You sort of can link Apple Notes to Calendar events, at least one way. Simply copy the link to the Note in the share sheet and paste it into the Calendar event.
Coming from android, I can see how Apps such as Notes can compliment the iOS ecosystem seamlessly. For me, the ease of use and ux make transitions whilst capturing, viewing or sharing information without hindrance, allowing me to get back to the things I want to do.
Great video geared towards real life things that most of us do. Unlike the YT vids that show nothing but useless stuff ie: shoot and edit iPhone video, check YT stats, etc- really well done. perfect balance between talking showing and giving examples very refreshing
I have an iPhone 15 pro, M1 iPad Pro 11”, and a 2014 Mac mini but I do plan to upgrade the Mac mini just waiting to see if they release the new rumored Mac mini
Thanks for this I am going to rewatch this and get more productive . I travel a great deal and own three small businesses and rental properties.you also have a new follower
Thanks for the video. I like the style and atmosphere you created. I also benefited from your tip to create an inbox / today smart list as this really reflects the things I may need to accomplish or manage at any one time. Thanks again!
It looks like you use a Habits list in Reminders with some general reminders to focus your intentions for the day, rather than as a list of recurring tasks which need to all be completed each day. It seems like a nice, manageable way to keep track such things, so I’ll give it a try too. Thx! 🙏
This was what I have been looking for! I use Things 3 ,Fantastical and Notes right now, this video has helped me decide which combo of apps work for me. I’ve been using the past month or so. I really enjoy Things 3 tho I must admit. Subscribed
Awesome setup. It's always good to find tools that help with organization. I heard about a new extension that offers a customizable new tab experience with productivity features.
It’s good to see videos like this. There are always 3rd party apps that are slightly better than Apple’s, but I’ve learned over the years to stick with Apple’s software. The compatibility and connectivity is worth a few missing features.
Nicely done. Gave me a lot to think about. I have a hard time with Reminders on the Mac because the font size is so small. I haven't found any way to enlarge it.
Wow) thank you for sharing 😊 great and at the same moment simple way of using original apps in Apple. I really liked the way of your explanation 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great video. Thank you. How did you create the smart list Today/Inbox? I am trying to do that, but the Smart List function will only allow me to filter to add one list. I'd like to combine two lists into one smart list. Thanks!
Great video, do more of these - my ADHD is impressed. But I I have some questions, maybe you have answers or take this as a reason to make more videos. - Creating a quick note while visiting a website is a nice trick. You mentioned that you could do that from the email app, and I don’t think that’s possible, or I’m too blind to find that feature. - as of today, there is absolutely no connection between the Reminders, Notes and calendar app. So I can set up a reminder for 10 AM tomorrow in the morning, and it does not show up in the calendar. What’s even worse is that I can add this reminder for this point of time even if I have an appointment tomorrow at 10 AM. I’ve seen some workarounds, but none of them is useful. How do you handle it? - The templates for reminders seem to be a good idea, but how do you handle it in practical terms? Shopping lists? Repetitive exercise for a music instrument? The world needs more examples. - The world also wants more examples of how to use the different features for organizing reminders us. For example, you could have a list for job tasks, another one for a hobby and one for family activities. Some of the entries might be an entry for a shopping list. How do you use and mix lists, sections, tags, and so forth?
This has been helpful. However, there are some things that I don't know how to set up to work the way it's explained, like how to put the Quick Note icon into the control panel. I went into my settings and control panel, and it's check to be there, but I am not seeing it.
Great video! I would say though that some of the features you detail don’t work in the same manner as they do on older devices like my iPhone 12, gen 6 iPad, or M1 Mac mini. It took me 2 hours to figure out how to attach a link to a Quick Note. It works completely different than the method you used in the video. I do greatly appreciate the use of these integrated apps though. I already use them but you explained it exactly as I wanted them to be able to work and didn’t know how. I’ve already shared the video with friends that I think can really benefit. Many thanks! 🙏🏼 I forgot to mention I have ADHD and I’m not overwhelmed with the process as I have been with productivity apps I’ve tried. 👍🏼
Hit the nail on the head: EVERYTHING has headed towards subscription and these stock apps are a godsend when used and integrated like this. Plus, as you mention, apple is likely to be around and support them whereas the new and trendy apps are one Investment round away from disappearing
Wife and I both use iPad Pro’s and iPhones. Waiting for the rumored M4 chip-set Mac-Mini later this year or early 2025, and then I will once and for all get rid of my Windows desktop. I do not need an Apple Watch. What this video showed me is 1. I need to organize my stuff a little better. 2. I need to do this using the killer built in Apple apps. Good video!
Really great content, and good to see a video that does note state “and thanks to my sponsor Notion”. Great to see real life use cases on the first party Apple products.
I'd love to see a tighter integration between calendar/reminders and notes, so each time I check a checkbox in notes that would reflect in an associated reminder. Has somebody managed to do so?
Great video. I’ve never been more inspired to use Reminders. Lol. Also, I’d definitely watch a 30+ minute video on this. Also (again), has anyone ever told you, you sound like DetroitBorg? I miss that guy
great vid - iOS has pre made shortcuts - ie: Today View to check your calendar - Add new event - and open Smart list reminder so you can check all reminders with the touch of an 1 icon. also they can be added to your Home Screen by going to 1.shortcuts long pressing 2.share 3. add to Home Screen BAM
This is just a video that I’ve been looking for and wishing for excellent excellent content more more more. Please do more of this. I’ve already subscribed you are an inspiration.
Thanks for sharing, I use it very similarly to you, but you have given me some new tips. It’s great to see it from the point of view of a family person rather than just a business person.
@@BrandonMeves Do you use iCloud with a custom domain? Also, how do you deal with the frustration of the mail and calendar? What I particularly mean is that iCloud Meeting invites go out and when people accept them, they do not indicate to you the sender that I have accepted or declined without jumping through some major hoops. Apple is the only system that does not work well with others, thus is why I could never go all in.
I don’t use custom domain with iCloud. I also do not send anyone calendar invites unless I’m at work on Outlook. My wife and i have shared family calendars with iCloud so we don’t need to use invites. Didn’t know apple had that issue, but I can see why I never ran into it
Thank you for this overview and your work you put in. The main problem of all these available apps is collaboration. You can’t use this comfortably for your company to work with others together.
Brother I have iPhone 16 plus and iPad Pro Do I need to buy any other device such as Apple Watch or AirPod or MacBook to be most productive throughout the day
I guess it’s highly dependent on your workflows and needs! A watch gives me speedy notifications, AirPod pros let me bounce between work calls and personal music listening with ease. A Mac makes editing my videos much faster than on an iPad. It all depends!
2:47. It seems from other comments that I should refrain from commenting at this time. The point I was going to make was about TH-camrs making productivity videos for TH-camrs. I will amend this comment later and keep watching….. 4:23 good tip about using the kanban view as a todo by day for a vacation! 🙌. I’m planning my summers vacation that for some reason contains 2 confused older ladies as travel companions apart from my family, and I use the maps feature Guides to collect stuff to do, but this is really a cool way of planning it by day… 6:39 YES! Continuity copy/paste continue on other device, move calls and video calls between devices, including Apple TV is totally amazing as is universal control. I don’t have a modern desktop mac anymore so I have a question: I suppose it does but can you confirm that universal control works between a Mac Studio and an iPad Pro? 7:15 I use 1Password for saved passwords instead of a locked note simply because it offers superior integration but so does iCloud Keychain. So why not use it for this? End Overall good video! Keep it up and you have earned a sub 👍🏼
Yeah and look how slowly yall evolved. Spent most your life watching black and white TV I can watch any movie I want with a device I carry in my pocket then mid movie swap it to my tv without missing a beat. I can instantly send information, money, media whatever to anywhere in the world…. You… well was licking envelopes cause yall couldn’t figure out the concept of a sticker.
I attempted to create the today inbox and I’m not able to pull the task from today unless I placed it in the inbox with a today’s date on it. Any suggestions?
This was a great informative video! However, I’ve found that my Mac desktop lags pretty much all the time. I’ve updated it and there is plenty of memory available. It’s so slow that I no longer use it.
Create a new list, make it a smart list, and under filters go to "Lists" and then "include". There you can add multiple lists together so they all funnel to your new smart list. Obviously if you want a new regular list called "inbox" like me, make that first so you can include it in your new smart list. hope that helps!
Please, how can I create a meeting in apple calendar and activate teams instead of FaceTime as meeting app? That is the only thing keeping me from using this calendar as default.
How do you work with hard deadlines in reminders? In Things 3 there is a Start Date and a Hard Deadline. I really want to start using reminders again but hard deadlines are a must for me.
This is very good. Would you mine creating a video where you’ve tested using Google Drive and its services for a similar setup to this? It’s cross platform and is more friendly to people who may need to collaborate.
@@ChristianPhilosemite this helps keep it all in one place. If make an appointment it’s there. I use 30 day view , for here, dot there…”oh, what’s up Tue ok cool”
It holds all my camera gear, cords, spare drives, mice, etc, along with other stuff like flashlights and other gear. I like the aesthetic and functionality over a “normal” cabinet.
hello Brandon, how is it going? I wanted to tell you that I’m trying to buy the lake backdrop but it won’t accept payment even though the money is on the card so I don’t understand. can you help me thx, have a great day!
can someone give me the answer: if we have a calendar app where we can write down what we have to do on what date and at what time, then why use a reminder app? After all, you don't have to do double duty.
Calendar app served more for hard appointments or meetings. Reminders is more for things that have a long window of time you have to do something. Also gets all that clutter out of your calendar. At least that’s the way I use it.
There is overlap, but I also use Reminders lists of movies I want to see, weekend packing lists, places I want to visit, etc. But I also like it for simple things like to remind me to take out trash every week - something I just don’t want crowded in my normal calendar.
Bro, new to your channel and subscribed . Thanks for sharing productivity tips for apple ecosystem. In future, if possible kindly make a video , sharing tips and tricks for your apple watch ultra2 , how you use that as your productivity tool in apple ecosystem. I use things3, but cannot able to enter tasks properly using siri with apple watch ultra2 . Issue is instead of tasks going to things3 inbox, it goes to apple reminders. Feels so confused, dont find any tutorial in youtube.
I hate when TH-camrs only talk about productivity that revolves around video content. THANK YOU for talking about productivity that has normal, family friendly ways to stay organized. I’m sure there is a lot more in this category.
Thanks for watching!
Omg yesssssssss finally someone callling it out
Then make your own video. You obviously see a demand. Capitalize on it bruv
THIS!!!
Yeah haha wtf crazy they don’t make videos based off lifestyles they don’t know about.
Btw, thank you for showing us a “normal” use of this system. A lot of people give corporate or freelance examples of a productivity setup, and yours is about doing things like dethatching a yard or putting wipers on a car.
Awesome, thanks for the note!
I agree, it’s great to see more universal usage ideas
So true!
I believe that one can optimize several things and this video helped me a lot, I hope I can get one like this but with accessories that collaborate with tech
hey you're right these days I needed to change my wallet for a more modern one and I got a super thin and elegant vionentus, not to mention that you can fit an airtag on it
@@ArieHans-5 Hey great way to optimize bro, I still have my old trusty Tommy but I might consider changing
You're right, there are few brands that remember that the important thing is to optimize processes!
hey nike collaborations are always incredible when it comes to optimization in apple apps
@@dwalsh35 If it is true that they have things done very well
One of the few videos that are actually insightful and is not revolving about showcasing fancy stuff with no eye to actual benefits.
thank you!
So real and so useful. I spent a year wasting my time trying all of the trendy productivity apps and just wasted time. Ended up going back to apples stock apps and, although it doesn’t have all the extra fancy bells and whistles, I eventually found that I never needed them in the first place
Quite possibly the best Apple ecosystem productivity video I’ve seen. Never knew Reminders did all of that. Thanks. Subscribing.
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
iPhone, iPad and Macbook Pro here. I keep thinking about abandoning my "outside" note and reminder apps and just using the built-in Apple utilities. You've pushed me along.
At some point it is sort of a relief to stop chasing other shiny objects and just make the most of what is already there stock and get a system in place. Good luck!
Did you end up switching to Apple utilities? Hows the experience? Iphone & Ipad user here about to switch my laptop from Windows to Mac and really want to only use Apple utilities now…save me from spending money on other apps.
@@Progresspresso Not yet. I am using Apple Notes for collecting recipes and everything connected to my photography work. I use Evernote for everything else. I have about 14,000 notes in Evernote and I just haven't gotten around to completing the migration. Another problem is that Evernote has been on a rapid feature update schedule and I want to see where they go with the app.
Watching this after WWDC 24, and am SO excited to see the possibilities to use the ecosystem with the new updates. Especially having reminders built into calendar now.
Ohhh I know right! I basically have avoided using Reminders for many years now up until about 12 months ago simply because it didn’t integrate with my Calendar WHICH I was often using to add reminders to.
I wanted to embrace Reminders a bit but now am glad it’ll be viewable within Calendar and have slowly tried to use Calendar more for events rather than adding calendar events for what should be simple reminders 🙃☺️
I was looking around for something other than my Apple phone and laptop. I guess it turns out that I have the things I need to get scheduled and organized already. I just need to learn how to use them. Thanks
Long time user of Things3 and Bear. I decided to for first party apps and see how it works out. So far I like it for a lot of the things you highlight. One thing I do different than you, is that I use widget “stacks” to be able to swipe between Reminders lists. I have a ”today” list where I am tagged (smart list), and then a “today” list excluding me (mostly family or shared stuff). With stacks, you can use the same screen real estate which is nice! I’m pairing Apple Notes with the Bullet Journal style of daily logging which has worked out great so far!
That is a really good point you made there! I may have to include that in a future video so others can see that as an option. Thanks!
So you left things3 for reminders? How did it go? I feel reminders is really awful compared? What made you take this move?
man you make the content i was looking for.
im in the process of switching completely to apple and i used to be an apple user back in 2010s but a lot has changed and now, to get an overview, i find your videos very helpful.
This is super helpful. I've been using a new extension for my browser that helps keep my tasks organized right from the new tab page. Might be worth checking out if you're into productivity.
I’m 1 minute in and can already tell this is going to be a good vid. Same here, i figured out how to optimize the apple 1st party app rather then deal with subscription’s and other bullshit from 3rd parties
Smart! Thanks for watching!
5:54 The adding a website or email directly to an app is amazing… but it doesn’t work for me 😮
When I open a note the link doesn’t appear.. just a blank note
I wish Reminders could sync to Apple Calendar so I can see a timed task in one place without having to switch between apps to see what I should be doing.
Fantastical seems to be the only one I’ve seen do this.
I hear you there
True, that’s why google calendar still wins some other Apple user’s hearts
I’ve submitted that to Apple feedback, you should too!
@@SlowSpeedChase13 hmm you’re right!
Rumors online say maybe in iOS 18!
Great video Brandon. The two biggest items on my Apple Productivity wish list are 1) The ability to link Apple Notes to Calendar events, and 2) The ability to set Reminders recurrences based on completion of the current item.
You sort of can link Apple Notes to Calendar events, at least one way. Simply copy the link to the Note in the share sheet and paste it into the Calendar event.
10:14 is exactly my humor. Promote Apple Reminders, but Things 3 on the home screen. I can understand you very well! :)
Ha! Gotta stay well-rounded!
Coming from android, I can see how Apps such as Notes can compliment the iOS ecosystem seamlessly. For me, the ease of use and ux make transitions whilst capturing, viewing or sharing information without hindrance, allowing me to get back to the things I want to do.
Well said!
The Kanban view is something I never knew! That is really cool.
Really cool. I’m just now setting up Apple reminders, notes and calendar. This is super helpful. 👍👍
You make a very good point. How many apps I bought have disappeared.
Great video geared towards real life things that most of us do. Unlike the YT vids that show nothing but useless stuff ie: shoot and edit iPhone video, check YT stats, etc- really well done. perfect balance between talking showing and giving examples very refreshing
Thanks for kind words!
I have an iPhone 15 pro, M1 iPad Pro 11”, and a 2014 Mac mini but I do plan to upgrade the Mac mini just waiting to see if they release the new rumored Mac mini
Thanks for this I am going to rewatch this and get more productive . I travel a great deal and own three small businesses and rental properties.you also have a new follower
Thanks for watching and glad it’s helpful!
Thanks for the video. I like the style and atmosphere you created. I also benefited from your tip to create an inbox / today smart list as this really reflects the things I may need to accomplish or manage at any one time. Thanks again!
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!
I wish you could write down the name of the lamp you have on your desk (small one) at 0:04 or just give an amazon link, that would be great!
It’s the IKEA Tarnaby! amzn.to/49PWrVH
@ thank you so much!
This is the video I have been looking for! Thanks a lot for simplifying the productivity in the Mac environment.
You got it!
It looks like you use a Habits list in Reminders with some general reminders to focus your intentions for the day, rather than as a list of recurring tasks which need to all be completed each day. It seems like a nice, manageable way to keep track such things, so I’ll give it a try too. Thx! 🙏
You got it and thanks for watching!
The personalized aspect to your presentation makes the material more engaging and accessible. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!!
This was what I have been looking for! I use Things 3 ,Fantastical and Notes right now, this video has helped me decide which combo of apps work for me. I’ve been using the past month or so. I really enjoy Things 3 tho I must admit.
Subscribed
Thanks for watching!
With the widget, I just stack inbox/today/shopping lists and it’s easy to swipe through
Awesome setup. It's always good to find tools that help with organization. I heard about a new extension that offers a customizable new tab experience with productivity features.
Great video Brandon. Great production too. I can see you’ve been doing this for about 11 months. Stick at it. Those subs will skyrocket.
Thank you!
Sounds like you incorporated Tiago Forte's Building A Second Brain perfectly!
Great video - very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
It’s good to see videos like this. There are always 3rd party apps that are slightly better than Apple’s, but I’ve learned over the years to stick with Apple’s software. The compatibility and connectivity is worth a few missing features.
I agree with this statement, especially in the last few years as things have gotten better
Nicely done. Gave me a lot to think about. I have a hard time with Reminders on the Mac because the font size is so small. I haven't found any way to enlarge it.
Excellent video sir
Many thanks!
Wow) thank you for sharing 😊 great and at the same moment simple way of using original apps in Apple. I really liked the way of your explanation
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Great video. Thank you. How did you create the smart list Today/Inbox? I am trying to do that, but the Smart List function will only allow me to filter to add one list. I'd like to combine two lists into one smart list. Thanks!
Great video, do more of these - my ADHD is impressed.
But I I have some questions, maybe you have answers or take this as a reason to make more videos.
- Creating a quick note while visiting a website is a nice trick. You mentioned that you could do that from the email app, and I don’t think that’s possible, or I’m too blind to find that feature.
- as of today, there is absolutely no connection between the Reminders, Notes and calendar app. So I can set up a reminder for 10 AM tomorrow in the morning, and it does not show up in the calendar. What’s even worse is that I can add this reminder for this point of time even if I have an appointment tomorrow at 10 AM. I’ve seen some workarounds, but none of them is useful. How do you handle it?
- The templates for reminders seem to be a good idea, but how do you handle it in practical terms? Shopping lists? Repetitive exercise for a music instrument? The world needs more examples.
- The world also wants more examples of how to use the different features for organizing reminders us. For example, you could have a list for job tasks, another one for a hobby and one for family activities. Some of the entries might be an entry for a shopping list. How do you use and mix lists, sections, tags, and so forth?
This has been helpful. However, there are some things that I don't know how to set up to work the way it's explained, like how to put the Quick Note icon into the control panel. I went into my settings and control panel, and it's check to be there, but I am not seeing it.
Great video! I would say though that some of the features you detail don’t work in the same manner as they do on older devices like my iPhone 12, gen 6 iPad, or M1 Mac mini. It took me 2 hours to figure out how to attach a link to a Quick Note. It works completely different than the method you used in the video. I do greatly appreciate the use of these integrated apps though. I already use them but you explained it exactly as I wanted them to be able to work and didn’t know how. I’ve already shared the video with friends that I think can really benefit. Many thanks! 🙏🏼 I forgot to mention I have ADHD and I’m not overwhelmed with the process as I have been with productivity apps I’ve tried. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
Hit the nail on the head: EVERYTHING has headed towards subscription and these stock apps are a godsend when used and integrated like this. Plus, as you mention, apple is likely to be around and support them whereas the new and trendy apps are one
Investment round away from disappearing
Well said!
What an awesome video! Thanks for showing how to tie these things together.
You got it!
I’m so excited to watch this
SOLID video on how to really use the Apple ecosystem. Well done!
Thank you so much!
Wife and I both use iPad Pro’s and iPhones. Waiting for the rumored M4 chip-set Mac-Mini later this year or early 2025, and then I will once and for all get rid of my Windows desktop. I do not need an Apple Watch. What this video showed me is 1. I need to organize my stuff a little better. 2. I need to do this using the killer built in Apple apps. Good video!
Thanks for watching! Sounds like a good plan!
This was quite interesting. Thanks for the tips.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really great content, and good to see a video that does note state “and thanks to my sponsor Notion”. Great to see real life use cases on the first party Apple products.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
I'd love to see a tighter integration between calendar/reminders and notes, so each time I check a checkbox in notes that would reflect in an associated reminder. Has somebody managed to do so?
Great video. I’ve never been more inspired to use Reminders. Lol. Also, I’d definitely watch a 30+ minute video on this.
Also (again), has anyone ever told you, you sound like DetroitBorg? I miss that guy
haha thanks! and no, no one else has told me that before!
Need to update this workflow for ios18
Indeed!
great vid - iOS has pre made shortcuts - ie: Today View to check your calendar - Add new event - and open Smart list reminder so you can check all reminders with the touch of an 1 icon. also they can be added to your Home Screen by going to 1.shortcuts long pressing 2.share 3. add to Home Screen BAM
Thanks for sharing!
Great video, thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching!
Me, a Notion user watching this video in order to find a different perspective and trying to rely a bit more on what I’ve got on my Apple ecosystem.
Hello, excellent tutorial. Thanks!
I have a question, I don't synchronize reminders with the calendar, would you happen to know how to do it?
In iOS/iPadOS 18 coming out in only weeks, this will be stock feature
@@BrandonMeves great news! thanks.
Loved this! Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Please do an in depth video on the reminders app
I eventually will for sure!
May I ask , can I assess the app in PC (or some web version)? I am using iPhone iPad but a desktop pc ( I don’t have a Mac to do the cool feature)
There are web versions on iCloud.com
This is just a video that I’ve been looking for and wishing for excellent excellent content more more more. Please do more of this. I’ve already subscribed you are an inspiration.
Thank you! Will do and thanks for subscribing!
I’ve needed other apps to add to my user experience while in grad school, but I really think this is the way to go once I graduate! Great video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing, I use it very similarly to you, but you have given me some new tips. It’s great to see it from the point of view of a family person rather than just a business person.
Thanks for the great feedback!
Question.. are you using iCloud as your email and calendar or are you in Google land?
I use iCloud for calendar, mail, contacts, etc… but still use a second email account via google too… and google drive for some things
@@BrandonMeves Do you use iCloud with a custom domain? Also, how do you deal with the frustration of the mail and calendar? What I particularly mean is that iCloud Meeting invites go out and when people accept them, they do not indicate to you the sender that I have accepted or declined without jumping through some major hoops. Apple is the only system that does not work well with others, thus is why I could never go all in.
I don’t use custom domain with iCloud. I also do not send anyone calendar invites unless I’m at work on Outlook. My wife and i have shared family calendars with iCloud so we don’t need to use invites. Didn’t know apple had that issue, but I can see why I never ran into it
Great video.
Thank you!
Thank you for this overview and your work you put in. The main problem of all these available apps is collaboration. You can’t use this comfortably for your company to work with others together.
Good point
Do you have a tutorial on using Reminders...
I do sprinkled in a number of vids but I will have a dedicated vid in the future!
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I have iPhone 16 plus and iPad Pro
Do I need to buy any other device such as Apple Watch or AirPod or MacBook to be most productive throughout the day
I guess it’s highly dependent on your workflows and needs! A watch gives me speedy notifications, AirPod pros let me bounce between work calls and personal music listening with ease. A Mac makes editing my videos much faster than on an iPad. It all depends!
Excellent Work. More people need to know about your excellent channel
Thanks for the kind words!
great video and perspective!
Glad you liked it!
2:47. It seems from other comments that I should refrain from commenting at this time. The point I was going to make was about TH-camrs making productivity videos for TH-camrs. I will amend this comment later and keep watching…..
4:23 good tip about using the kanban view as a todo by day for a vacation! 🙌. I’m planning my summers vacation that for some reason contains 2 confused older ladies as travel companions apart from my family, and I use the maps feature Guides to collect stuff to do, but this is really a cool way of planning it by day…
6:39 YES! Continuity copy/paste continue on other device, move calls and video calls between devices, including Apple TV is totally amazing as is universal control. I don’t have a modern desktop mac anymore so I have a question: I suppose it does but can you confirm that universal control works between a Mac Studio and an iPad Pro?
7:15 I use 1Password for saved passwords instead of a locked note simply because it offers superior integration but so does iCloud Keychain. So why not use it for this?
End Overall good video! Keep it up and you have earned a sub 👍🏼
1Password is a paid app. He’s using items that come with the device. Passwords will be a separate app in the next OS releases.
What background d/wallpaper is that it’s awesome?
If it's the red lake, it is linked in the description!
@BrandonMeves Thank You very much buddy
Very good video. Thank you
Kids, when I was your age, we wrote things down on paper.....in cursive.
I still do this. I’m 33.
Yeah and look how slowly yall evolved. Spent most your life watching black and white TV I can watch any movie I want with a device I carry in my pocket then mid movie swap it to my tv without missing a beat. I can instantly send information, money, media whatever to anywhere in the world…. You… well was licking envelopes cause yall couldn’t figure out the concept of a sticker.
Great archive functionality, search function… not so much. 😅
I even heard they used cave walls in “good old times” to do it
I attempted to create the today inbox and I’m not able to pull the task from today unless I placed it in the inbox with a today’s date on it. Any suggestions?
This was a great informative video! However, I’ve found that my Mac desktop lags pretty much all the time. I’ve updated it and there is plenty of memory available. It’s so slow that I no longer use it.
Oh not ideal!
Great video! Thank you so much!
Brandon - Capture, Categorize, Prioritize (A, B, C), Sequence
How do you create the Smart list today/inbox? What filters have you used?
Create a new list, make it a smart list, and under filters go to "Lists" and then "include". There you can add multiple lists together so they all funnel to your new smart list. Obviously if you want a new regular list called "inbox" like me, make that first so you can include it in your new smart list. hope that helps!
Thanks so much! I love your channel!
@@BrandonMevesthis is can be done only with Mac? With iPhone i can’t include more than one list, what i’m doing wrong?
Dude! what an useful video! thanks!!
No problem!!
Great video !!!!
Thanks!!
Please, how can I create a meeting in apple calendar and activate teams instead of FaceTime as meeting app? That is the only thing keeping me from using this calendar as default.
Not sure, never had to attempt that before!
Really appreciate this video!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
We had to email stuff to ourselves 😂😂 man you’re making me feel old and I’m jot even old
🤣😂
How do you work with hard deadlines in reminders? In Things 3 there is a Start Date and a Hard Deadline. I really want to start using reminders again but hard deadlines are a must for me.
Use the early reminder on the inspector/detail screen of the reminder as an start date and due date as a hard deadline
I like that idea
@@TonyTylerDrawsexactly
Solid video
thanks!
This is very good. Would you mine creating a video where you’ve tested using Google Drive and its services for a similar setup to this? It’s cross platform and is more friendly to people who may need to collaborate.
Certainly possible. Thanks for feedback!
Struggling with email on iOS right now.
Excellent video! What case are you using on your iPhone? Is that the fine woven case?
Yes, it’s the fine woven.
Quick tip: you can start typing >> in notes to build a link to other notes without using the menus
I should have mentioned that, thanks!
How do you view the lists in combon view? (Is that how you spell it?)
Hit 3 dots in top right and then hit view as columns
@@BrandonMeves is there a way to view all my reminders this way? I’d like to view each list side by side instead of vertically oriented.
Kanban 👍🙂
Brilliant thank you!
apple calendar and that monthly view with a dot though 🤦
What’s the problem? I use it that way for all my chemo and treatments. My hospital app links it automatically…
Sorry to hear youre going through that. May God bless you and give the strength to endure and beat it. 👋❤️
@@ChristianPhilosemite this helps keep it all in one place. If make an appointment it’s there. I use 30 day view , for here, dot there…”oh, what’s up Tue ok cool”
Great video!
Why thank you!
Are you in the garage or if not what’s the rationale of having a tool cabinet in your house?
It holds all my camera gear, cords, spare drives, mice, etc, along with other stuff like flashlights and other gear. I like the aesthetic and functionality over a “normal” cabinet.
hello Brandon, how is it going? I wanted to tell you that I’m trying to buy the lake backdrop but it won’t accept payment even though the money is on the card so I don’t understand. can you help me thx, have a great day!
I'm not sure, it worked for me! I don't control that service so I'm not sure why it isn't working for you. Sorry about that!
Dutch oven 😂 I don’t know what that means in the states but in the UK… im not sure your wife would enjoy that 😅
Hahahaha, love it
can someone give me the answer: if we have a calendar app where we can write down what we have to do on what date and at what time, then why use a reminder app? After all, you don't have to do double duty.
Calendar app served more for hard appointments or meetings. Reminders is more for things that have a long window of time you have to do something. Also gets all that clutter out of your calendar. At least that’s the way I use it.
There is overlap, but I also use Reminders lists of movies I want to see, weekend packing lists, places I want to visit, etc. But I also like it for simple things like to remind me to take out trash every week - something I just don’t want crowded in my normal calendar.
lol just wondering if you would ever make one of these videos
Bro, new to your channel and subscribed . Thanks for sharing productivity tips for apple ecosystem.
In future, if possible kindly make a video , sharing tips and tricks for your apple watch ultra2 , how you use that as your productivity tool in apple ecosystem.
I use things3, but cannot able to enter tasks properly using siri with apple watch ultra2 . Issue is instead of tasks going to things3 inbox, it goes to apple reminders. Feels so confused, dont find any tutorial in youtube.
Noted! Sounds like a good video to make.
@@BrandonMeves Thanks ! for taking it in to consideration.