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I swear between this channel and MacMost you will know everything you ever wanted to know about the Mac. Two great channels that just teach without all the bullshit. Direct and too the point.
Wow! What a nice compliment. I think Gary does an unbelievable job at MacMost, and to be considered amongst his company is an honor! Thanks! Do you know about my live free classes next week? I am doing 3 free live sessions (Fri, Sat & Sun). Even if you can't make it you should totally register so you can check it out. It won't be loaded to TH-cam, only available to registrants. www.themacwhisperer.com/digital-declutter-3class-workshop
Sooooo very helpful!! Just found your channel and started binge watching. Will definitely share with my family and fellow elderly friends. Thanks for all the meticulous work you put into your videos. Much appreciated ❤❤❤
Just subscribed. I'm impressed! Not too fast, not too slow, not too long, not too short, good use of examples for clarification and reinforcement. One question: suppose I attach a photo I took to a note and then later delete the photo. Is the photo simply removed from the note?
No, you are adding the photo as an attachment, so it gets copied to the note, and will remain if you delete the photo, just like an emailed attachment will remain if you delete the original file.
Your thoroughly well presented videos and very well explained are why I not only subscribed to your channel but the fact that your teaching is of a great standard is why I have learnt so much more and this keeps me coming back for more. If I had a friend who was struggling with anything like this I’d have no hesitation in recommending them to watch your videos Dylan 😁
@ No worries Dylan, my two big takeaways from this video were how to use Smart Folders more effectively and your ⚡️Power Tip⚡️making things stand out. Oh yes I definitely registered for the 3 classes on Decluttering straight after Thursday’s live broadcast and I got an email from you with the login details this afternoon 😁. I look forward to the classes next week.
Thanks for watching! I don't have to scan very much, because most of the documents I have are digital to begin with. People have a nasty habit of taking something that was emailed, texted, downloaded or sent to them digitally and printing it out, and then needing to scan it back in later. But because I keep most docs digital and rarely print them out I almost never have to scan. When I do scan, I'm always trying to copy the text of the document into Notes rather than scanning it as an attachment. Adding attachments to Notes is fine, but it's rarely the most efficient way to do things, and it prevents it from being properly searchable or editable. So yes, on occasion I have scanned things using a document scanner, but not often.
Thanks for watching! Making the notes and folders stand out has been really helpful for me. What's your biggest lesson you've learned so far by watching the series?
@ First is making my notes cluster free and arranging it folders like personal, work etc. Though I know about tags and using it but your tutorial made it very clear and useful. Now I am using more tags. Thank you very much
Why do you have notes you didn't create? Were they shared with you? You should be able to delete any note, and if it was shared with you you should have the ability to leave the shared note.... can you tell me more?
I'm glad you're getting a lot out of it. That's one of my favorite parts of teaching these videos - that most of these tools are already on your devices, you just didn't know they were there or how to make the most out of them.
You can put them all on one note based on the month or the store, or you could have a folder for the store (or month) and put separatae notes in there. You can also use tags to separate certain kinds of stores or certain amounts to help with organization. Do you have other thoughts about how you would want to organize them?
Tags have been available since iOS 15, you certainly should have that capability. As far as other options, which ones are you referencing? iOS 18 gave the ability to use Apple Intelligence and some other functions in Notes... If you are more specific about what options are missing, I can tell you whether it's because of your device or not. What device are you using, and what iOS are you on?
Are you using iCloud to store your notes or another service like Google or AOL? You have to use the iCloud Notes for a lot of these functionalities. The other services don't provide things like tags or attachments. So if you are using Google or one of the other systems, you should migrate everything over to iCloud and then you will have all the functionality you see on my devices. It's pretty easy to do. Go to the "Other Services" folder, click the three dots in the upper right-hand corner, and select. Then click "Move All" in the bottom and point it to iCloud Notes instead.
Do you know how to get the data in iMessages on the iPad to stop going up? I'm not even using it and the data keeps going up. I noticed it after the iPadOS 18 update. It happened before on my first gen iPad mini. I hope the Mac isn't like this. I wish we could just delete the iMessage app.
You must live overseas if you are considering deleting iMessage. For those of us in the US it is one of our most used apps. Have you signed out of iMessage (under settings, apps, messages)? That would be my first step. Then go to general, iPhone storage, Messages and you should see what is taking up the space. Delete large attachments and other conversations and set it to autodelete old conversations, and that should help... but if you text ANYONE, or if ANYONE texts you... it's going to add to the storage it's taking. Hope that helps....
@ I didn’t know you can sign out of it. I just had it turn off. I turned it on, and signed out. I went offline and back on a couple of times, and it just went up again. It doesn’t seem as bad as it was on my old iPad. It goes up, then it’ll drop back to 7.7mb. Then it goes up, so far to 8mb, then it’ll go back down. I’m in Canada, so I can’t delete the app.
yeah, there's a lot more than "2 liked". I was showing that as an example for the video... We've actually got a bigger file of recipes than what I even showed here. But thanks for the laugh!
I don’t know what you’re talking about you can easily cut and copy with the Notes app. I’m sorry you find it to not be a good application, but you’re definitely in the minority… And if you’re having trouble with copying and pasting in the Notes app you’re actually doing something wrong. Let me know how I can help you. I’m happy to give you some advice.
Want to meet the MacWhisperer Live? Register for his live Black Friday lessons.
👉www.themacwhisperer.com/digital-declutter-3class-workshop👈
11/29, 11/30 & 12/1, hang out with Dylan and learn how to become a productivity SuperStar!!! Free gifts and special offers will be announced during the class.Replays only available to registrants.
I swear between this channel and MacMost you will know everything you ever wanted to know about the Mac. Two great channels that just teach without all the bullshit. Direct and too the point.
Wow! What a nice compliment. I think Gary does an unbelievable job at MacMost, and to be considered amongst his company is an honor! Thanks!
Do you know about my live free classes next week? I am doing 3 free live sessions (Fri, Sat & Sun). Even if you can't make it you should totally register so you can check it out. It won't be loaded to TH-cam, only available to registrants.
www.themacwhisperer.com/digital-declutter-3class-workshop
Exactly... They are my go to's!
I’ve had my iPad for 6 yrs and have never known how to organize Notes. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad you found this video! Any particular takeaways you'd like to share?
Thanks!
Thanks again for the generous tip. Please let me know if there are any specific videos you’d like me to cover.
Excellent video about Notes. I got one question, how can I put security to each note with its own password? Thank you
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful
I switched over from android to IOS a few months back and have learnt everything I need to from this guy. Great content....
So glad I have helped simplify your transition. Is there any area you are still struggling with?
So glad I found this!! ☺️👏🏼
Awesome, I'm so glad it was helpful for you!
Sooooo very helpful!! Just found your channel and started binge watching. Will definitely share with my family and fellow elderly friends. Thanks for all the meticulous work you put into your videos. Much appreciated ❤❤❤
Dylan, Great explanation and education. Many thnaks.
I especially liked the Power Tip. Visuals work for my brain. Thx!!! ❤
Just subscribed. I'm impressed! Not too fast, not too slow, not too long, not too short, good use of examples for clarification and reinforcement. One question: suppose I attach a photo I took to a note and then later delete the photo. Is the photo simply removed from the note?
No, you are adding the photo as an attachment, so it gets copied to the note, and will remain if you delete the photo, just like an emailed attachment will remain if you delete the original file.
Your thoroughly well presented videos and very well explained are why I not only subscribed to your channel but the fact that your teaching is of a great standard is why I have learnt so much more and this keeps me coming back for more. If I had a friend who was struggling with anything like this I’d have no hesitation in recommending them to watch your videos Dylan 😁
Thanks Manny!!!! Glad you learned something. What was your biggest takeaway?
Have you registered for next week's free classes?
@ No worries Dylan, my two big takeaways from this video were how to use Smart Folders more effectively and your ⚡️Power Tip⚡️making things stand out. Oh yes I definitely registered for the 3 classes on Decluttering straight after Thursday’s live broadcast and I got an email from you with the login details this afternoon 😁. I look forward to the classes next week.
I really enjoy your videos. I would like to know if you use a document scanner to scan notes into apple notes? thanks
Thanks for watching!
I don't have to scan very much, because most of the documents I have are digital to begin with. People have a nasty habit of taking something that was emailed, texted, downloaded or sent to them digitally and printing it out, and then needing to scan it back in later. But because I keep most docs digital and rarely print them out I almost never have to scan.
When I do scan, I'm always trying to copy the text of the document into Notes rather than scanning it as an attachment. Adding attachments to Notes is fine, but it's rarely the most efficient way to do things, and it prevents it from being properly searchable or editable.
So yes, on occasion I have scanned things using a document scanner, but not often.
I always learn something new even though I have been using Notes for a long time now! Thank you.
That's what I love to hear! Thanks for watching! Any specific tips that stood out?
@@TheMacWhisperer I especially loved the bonus tips of adding a symbol and a picture. It has already saved me time.
So glad to hear!
Great video!
Thanks! What was your favorite part?
Thank you. Useful as always…the power tip was great. Keep going
Thanks for watching! Making the notes and folders stand out has been really helpful for me. What's your biggest lesson you've learned so far by watching the series?
@ First is making my notes cluster free and arranging it folders like personal, work etc. Though I know about tags and using it but your tutorial made it very clear and useful. Now I am using more tags. Thank you very much
Great demo.
Thanks for watching! What's your favorite way to organize your notes?
That was really good. How do I delete notes that haven’t been made by me
Why do you have notes you didn't create? Were they shared with you? You should be able to delete any note, and if it was shared with you you should have the ability to leave the shared note.... can you tell me more?
Very helpful. You’re making me efficiently use the tools I’ve had all along!!
I'm glad you're getting a lot out of it. That's one of my favorite parts of teaching these videos - that most of these tools are already on your devices, you just didn't know they were there or how to make the most out of them.
Great info. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope it makes your notes more manageable. Any good takeaways you'd like to share?
Thank you , EXCELLENT
I'm so glad you liked it! Do you have a favorite tip or trick from the video?
How do I sort store receipts after I have scanned them?
You can put them all on one note based on the month or the store, or you could have a folder for the store (or month) and put separatae notes in there.
You can also use tags to separate certain kinds of stores or certain amounts to help with organization.
Do you have other thoughts about how you would want to organize them?
my notes app does not sort tags or give options like your screen. is this in the 18.2 update?
Tags have been available since iOS 15, you certainly should have that capability. As far as other options, which ones are you referencing? iOS 18 gave the ability to use Apple Intelligence and some other functions in Notes...
If you are more specific about what options are missing, I can tell you whether it's because of your device or not. What device are you using, and what iOS are you on?
I don’t see the arrow to access the tag feature. I only show an email options on the bottom of mine. No red arrow for the tag option.
Try adding a tag to a note and see if the tag list shows up.
What phone and OS are you using?
@ it does not show up. I’m using an iPhone 15 max and iOS 18.1.1
Are you using iCloud to store your notes or another service like Google or AOL?
You have to use the iCloud Notes for a lot of these functionalities. The other services don't provide things like tags or attachments. So if you are using Google or one of the other systems, you should migrate everything over to iCloud and then you will have all the functionality you see on my devices.
It's pretty easy to do. Go to the "Other Services" folder, click the three dots in the upper right-hand corner, and select. Then click "Move All" in the bottom and point it to iCloud Notes instead.
Do you know how to get the data in iMessages on the iPad to stop going up? I'm not even using it and the data keeps going up. I noticed it after the iPadOS 18 update. It happened before on my first gen iPad mini. I hope the Mac isn't like this. I wish we could just delete the iMessage app.
You must live overseas if you are considering deleting iMessage. For those of us in the US it is one of our most used apps.
Have you signed out of iMessage (under settings, apps, messages)? That would be my first step. Then go to general, iPhone storage, Messages and you should see what is taking up the space. Delete large attachments and other conversations and set it to autodelete old conversations, and that should help... but if you text ANYONE, or if ANYONE texts you... it's going to add to the storage it's taking.
Hope that helps....
@ I didn’t know you can sign out of it. I just had it turn off. I turned it on, and signed out. I went offline and back on a couple of times, and it just went up again. It doesn’t seem as bad as it was on my old iPad. It goes up, then it’ll drop back to 7.7mb. Then it goes up, so far to 8mb, then it’ll go back down. I’m in Canada, so I can’t delete the app.
8MB isn't much, if that's all we're dealing with I would just ignore it.
200 recipes, 2 liked… I’m so sorry for you guys 😆
yeah, there's a lot more than "2 liked". I was showing that as an example for the video... We've actually got a bigger file of recipes than what I even showed here. But thanks for the laugh!
Absolutely hate this app. Are used to store keys you can’t cut and paste you can’t copy you can’t do squat with it. It’s trash.
I don’t know what you’re talking about you can easily cut and copy with the Notes app.
I’m sorry you find it to not be a good application, but you’re definitely in the minority…
And if you’re having trouble with copying and pasting in the Notes app you’re actually doing something wrong. Let me know how I can help you. I’m happy to give you some advice.
Great video. Thank you!
Glad it helped! Let me know if you have any questions.