In this episode, Victor Savkin, CTO at NX and ex-Googler, discusses his approach to productivity and task management. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how OmniFocus has been instrumental in managing his complex workload and responsibilities. From exploring his passion for tooling to reflecting on how design and ergonomics influence quality, this episode unearths Victor’s unique insights and experience in the software space.
We’re delighted to announce a powerful update tuned to make you more productive through automation, integration, and customization. With improved Shortcuts actions for automation, enhanced integration in Spotlight results, Tips to reveal the hidden power of OmniFocus, and new Mac-exclusive appearance options… OmniFocus 4.5 is here to help you focus, and will look good doing it!
Got a minute or five? Today, we'd like introduce you to Sal Soghoian's latest project, Omni Automation Vids! These are super quick snackable nuggets to show you tips, techniques, and concepts related to Omni Automation. Each episode is a short video screencast.
What do streaks, checklists, and a teensy bit of productivity devotion have in common? They're all part of Bonni Stachowiak, EdD's secret sauce for balancing a whirlwind life as a podcaster, professor, dean, and mom. Bonni shares how she integrates teaching, leadership, parenting, and podcasting— leveraging OmniFocus to stay grounded.
What a wonderful bit of news to wake up to! This morning Apple announced the finalists for their Apple App Store Awards for the best apps and games of 2024. For the "Mac App of the Year" category, they wrote these words: "OmniFocus 4, for fostering focus with simplified task management."
November 25, 2024
Today, we dive deep with Joel Clermont, a web app developer, Laravel framework expert and co-host of the No Compromises podcast. We look into the nuanced ways he's been using OmniFocus (since version 1.0!) to stay organized and focused. Joel breaks down his approach to quarterly goal-setting, capturing ideas on the fly, and reviewing tasks to keep projects on track across his business and his life.
Join us as we chat with the multi-talented William Gallagher, deputy chair of the Writers Guild of Great Britain and the creative force behind the 58Keys YouTube channel. William shares how he leverages OmniFocus and other Omni Group products to manage his diverse responsibilities, including producing the Apple Insider podcast and his famous “Three Biscuit Guides."
Today, we sit down with Lynne Murphy, a professor of linguistics at the University of Sussex, who shares how she uses OmniFocus to deftly manage the demands of her academic career, international travels, and personal commitments.
Today, the Omni Group is excited to release updates to its entire suite of apps, universally across platforms, ready on day one for macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and visionOS 2. Plus, OmniFocus 4.4 introduces new functionality for Siri and Shortcuts, and new controls and actions for the Lock Screen, Control Center, and Action Button. Widgets and app icons have been optimized for tinted Home Screen display. And we've brought new gesture and widget support to OmniFocus for Apple Watch!
September 16, 2024
In this episode of The Omni Show, we sit down with Michael Keithley, a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience at the intersection of Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Michael shares his insights on how he uses OmniFocus to manage his professional and personal life, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in productivity.
In this episode of The Omni Show, Andrew J. Mason chats with David Sparks, a renowned podcaster, blogger, and author, about the evolution of productivity in the digital age. Sparks shares his journey from a high-stress legal career to full-time content creation at MacSparky. He emphasizes the importance of using tools like OmniFocus to enhance, rather than control, your workflow.
In this episode of The Omni Show, we interview Brian McCabe, SVP for Global Managed Services at Inoapps. Brian shares how he uses OmniFocus to manage his multifaceted life, from handling 130 clients to maintaining personal tasks.
Balancing the left brain and right brain, this episode features "offlinemark," a multifaceted artist and engineer from Berlin, Germany, who shares his unique approach to balancing creativity and technical prowess using OmniFocus.
In this episode of The Omni Show, we're joined by Dr. Luc Beaudoin, adjunct professor of education at Simon Fraser University and head of CogSci Apps. We discuss the importance of contextual computing and the concept of ubiquitous linking, which aims to make the operation of copying and using links universal across applications and devices.
“Look, Tap, and Approve!” Install Links for Omni Automation plug-ins were originally developed in response to early experiences with the Apple Vision Pro. We like them so much, we implemented them across all platforms—first in OmniFocus and OmniPlan, and now also in OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner!
In this episode of the Omni Show, we have a special post-WWDC roadmap update with Ken Case, the CEO of the Omni Group. Ken expands on his most recent blog post, where shares valuable updates from Apple WWDC developer conference.
Apple's annual developer conference (WWDC) always brings exciting news about what will be coming to their platform, and this year's news about Apple Intelligence is no exception! After briefly reflecting on the app updates we've shipped already this year, we look ahead to what Apple Intelligence brings to the platform and how that affects our development roadmap for future updates.
June 26, 2024
In this episode, we interview Brian Hogan, the Director of Developer Education at Temporal Technologies. He shares how Omni software allows him to manage his workload and template his lesson plans to teach more effectively. We also discuss the value of capturing tasks for accountability, using the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize, and utilizing OmniFocus to create clarity.
OmniFocus 4.3 is now available—universally across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro! This release introduces support for device Focus Filters, a new Favorite Perspective shortcut, and much more.
Today, we have a really smart, inspiring guest, plus we’re excited to share a new experiment we're trying out: our very first video episode of The Omni Show! We plan to try some more experimental episodes in video format; so, we would love to hear any feedback you might have. If you enjoy the video version of the show, we’d appreciate a “like” and a “subscribe”.
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