2021-11-02 17:40
After a month off from writing a newsletter (or really anything) I have been itching to get back at it. The problem is that I wanted to do something a bit lighter, both in content and in wo… Read More
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2021-10-01 19:04
After some time off for a physical and mental health break, I have decided to make my sabbatical permanent from Tablet Habit. As of today Tablet Habit will no longer be sending out new email… Read More
2021-09-06 12:30
Donda and Certified Lover Boy are Finally ReleasedKanye West and Drake both have released new albums and I can’t help but enjoy them both. I have been listening to Donda since its rele… Read More
2021-08-30 12:12
Today I am happy to present a Craft 101 video with James Eaton where he walks me through how to set up my Craft notes system, what I can do to make it more useful, and how to get the most ou… Read More
2021-08-26 12:04
After a much needed week off, I am excited to be back to writing for Tablet Habit, I appreciate your patience as I work through my ongoing back issues.Thursday is usually exclusively for pai… Read More
2021-08-12 13:15
I wanted to fulfill my promise of bringing some fun to this issue and share some podcast episodes I listen to fairly often. I have been an avid podcast listener as long as I can remember it… Read More
2021-08-09 12:00
I wanted to kick this week off with something light and fun, but if we are being honest here—I like to think this is a safe space—this week has been a lot to handle as an “… Read More
2021-08-05 13:00
In the latest episode of A Slab of Glass I interviewed Casey Newton, creator of Platformer, about his writing process. This is what I learned in the interview.1. Take Your ShotThis is partly… Read More
2021-08-02 12:23
Update: After posting my review of this stand, MOFT reached out to clarify some things for me. First, the magnet situation was more complicated that I previously thought.From MOFT:The magnet… Read More
2021-08-02 12:00
Follow CaseyPlatformerAnnouncing Sidechannel, a new community for Platformer subscribers@CaseyNewtonLinksCulture StudyGalaxy BrainZero DayDeez LinksGarbage DayHot PodNewcomerHow to Take Smar… Read More
2021-07-29 13:19
Where Does the iPad Mini Fit in the Apple Ecosystem?I have been thinking a lot about the iPad Mini lately. I can't pinpoint exactly why, but I have a few links peppered in this that got my g… Read More
2021-07-26 13:16
This is the free issue of Tablet Habit. Every Thursday I send a premium newsletter to only paid members. If you want more content like this plus exclusive access to futur… Read More
2021-07-22 13:10
Usually Thursdays are meant for Premium subscribers only, but because I made a video for the first time in forever I decided to send this one out to everyone.If you haven't be… Read More
2021-07-19 13:05
Adam Savage, the famed MythBuster, has now been on YouTube for several years making things and sharing things others make. He has a whole collection of Hellboy builds where he make… Read More
2021-07-19 10:41
Follow James@JamesEaton - TwitterJames Eaton's YouTubeJames' Hey blogRare Fiction- SpotifyLinksDaily Blogging Challenge - Coming back in SeptemberNotionCraftChris Lawley - YouTubeCurtis McHa… Read More
2021-07-15 13:00
Obsidian, the popular note taking app, came out for iOS and iPadOS recently. I have been playing with the beta for quite a while and Obsidian is becoming my favorite writing tool.For th… Read More
2021-07-12 12:52
There are some significant changes coming to how we browse the web on iOS 15 and macOS Monterey. If you follow Apple news or other tech writers, I am sure you have seen just how po… Read More
2021-07-08 12:41
Hey there,I just wanted to say that I greatly appreciate you being a premium Tablet Habit member. It is a joy to be able to share with you this exclusive premium content. If you ever have an… Read More
2021-07-05 13:01
A Slab of Glass is Available NowMy relaunched podcast, A Slab of Glass, is now available to all, and you can subscribe to it today. Not only are all the old episodes with me and&nb&hell…Read More
2021-07-05 12:00
Follow Matt birchlerA Better ComputerBirchtreeMatt Birchler (@mattbirchler) | TwitterShow Notes/LinksMy almost perfect keyboard setup (Vortex Race 3 and Infinikey Amalfi keycaps)Apple Watch… Read More
2021-07-03 16:08
Tim Nahumcknahumck.meFundamentally Broken@nahumck Show Notes/LinksDrafts iOS ChangelogDraft 20 has been releasedThis is not for me - Nahumck.meFind and Replace @Done tag on Taskpaper Drafts… Read More
2021-07-03 16:08
Show Notes/Linksjeffperry.blogSquarespaceEasyWPBlot.imGitGitHubJeff's Blot dark mode GitHub repoHow to Make a Quick and Dirty Dark Mode for Your WebsiteMarsEditJeffPerry.blog RSS feedIf you… Read More
2021-07-03 16:06
Show Notes/LinksiPad Pro (2020) Review: I Still Work From An iPad Everyday - YouTubeYouTube Live Q&A Video April 2020: Let’s Talk iPads! - YouTubeiPadOS 13.4 Preview: Better Trackp… Read More
2021-07-03 16:06
ASoG Episode 39 Show NotesCode Mechanical KeyboardDAS Mechanical KeyboardBrydge KeyboardBrydge Pro+Logitech MX Master Mouse 3Logitech MX Anywhere 2CalDigit USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 HubLG 24 inch… Read More
2021-07-03 16:05
ASOG 38 Show Notes Follow Matt BirchlerBirchTree.me@mattbirchler - TwitterBirchTree Gaming - YouTube Show Notes/LinksApple's iPad Turns 10: A Look Back at Its First Decade | WIREDUlyssesMy S… Read More
2021-07-03 16:05
Show Notes/LinksJeff's 16" MacBook Pro tweetMust Have iPad Productivity Tools: Apps, Shortcuts, and More (What's on my iPad)Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityThings 3Dr… Read More
2021-07-03 16:04
Alex CoxAlex Cox - TwitterRobosimTwo Headed GirlDo By FridayDo By Friday is creating the Do By Friday podcast | PatreonThe Robot and the Unicorn Show Notes/LinksCortex PodcastCortex Theme Sy… Read More
2021-05-31 13:00
Logitech Combo Touch ReviewLogitech recently came out with an updated keyboard case for the iPad Pro line called the Combo Touch. If it looks familiar, that’s because it is very simila… Read More
2021-05-24 13:00
Tablet Habit will be paid starting July 5th, 2021As a quick bit of house keeping I wanted to inform you that Tablet Habit will be moving to twice a week and will be a paid newsletter costing… Read More
2021-05-17 12:21
Martin Katler / UnsplashAnnouncement: Tablet Habit Discord is LiveI am very excited to announce today that Tablet Habit now has a Discord anyone can join for free. As much as I enjoy wr… Read More
2021-05-03 12:30
This weeks issue of Tablet Habit is going to be all things Craft. This was originally going to just be an interview with CEO Balint Orosz but after spending more and more time with Craft I w… Read More
2021-04-26 11:59
In case you missed it, Apple unveiled new iPad Pros April 20th for their Spring Loaded event. These new iPad Pros are beyond anything that was expected from a hardware perspective. Here… Read More
2021-04-19 12:08
As we prepare for the Spring Loaded Apple Event, a common expectation is new iPad Pros being unveiled. As an iPad Pro user I am excited to see Apple continue to support the iPad Pro aft… Read More
2021-04-12 11:57
Why the App Store Needs to Remove the Weekly SubscriptionAs I was scrolling through Twitter last Monday, I came across a tweet by Federico Viticci, editor-in-chief of MacStories, showcasing… Read More
2021-04-07 12:37
Tablet Habit is something I love to do and I want to give you, the reader, more value every time I hit publish. To do this I will be moving the newsletter from two posts a week to one post a… Read More
2021-03-29 12:00
New Stickers!Before we dive into the Shortcuts fiasco last week, I wanted to let everyone know that there are Tablet Habit stickers for sale!Instead of charging for a subscription to read Ta… Read More
2021-03-24 14:43
In this week’s thread I want to show and tell some Shortcuts, Drafts Actions, or workflows on how you get work done on the iPad. Share the workflow with a link to the Shortcut/Action i… Read More
2021-03-17 16:55
In the thread for this week I want to talk about what apps you’re enjoying lately. Can be stock apps, 3rd party, etc. anything they helps you through the day! Leave a comment and be a… Read More
2021-03-15 12:22
In a recent chat on Clubhouse with Matthew Cassinelli and Christopher Lawley there was a listener who asked a questions along the lines of:How can I get someone new to Sh… Read More
2021-03-12 16:11
Welcome to Issue 3 of the Tablet Habit Weekly Roundup. A lot of the articles and videos here are about the rumored iPad Pros coming out later this month, but I also wanted to share some othe… Read More
2021-03-09 16:54
Hey everyone Jeff here, I just wanted to ask you all a quick question:Why did you subscribe to Tablet Habit?Feel free to reply to this email or leave a comment. I’ll be reading and res… Read More
2021-03-08 13:02
I have been thinking a lot about Shortcuts lately thanks to a number of newsletters, podcasts, and Clubhouse chats this past week.Regardless of why, I want to share some tips that impro… Read More
2021-03-04 15:10
Welcome to Issue 2 of the Tablet Habit Weekly Roundup. This week we have links covering new rumors, concepts, and app wishlists.If you have some article, story, blog, or video you want to sh… Read More
2021-03-01 13:06
After the 2020 iPad Pro line was released many were upset about the fact that there was no larger, or “Max” version of the iPad Pro. I wasn’t one of these people initially… Read More
2021-02-25 13:08
Welcome to the first issue of the Tablet Habit Weekly Roundup! Every Thursday at 8am Eastern I will share with you a handful of things I think are great additions to conversations involving… Read More
2021-02-21 14:45
I hope this email is finding you well this Sunday. I wanted to email you one final time on Substack to announce that Tablet Habit is moving from Substack to my own publishing platform on Gho… Read More
2020-11-09 13:56
Update: Looks like iSH won their appeal after getting a call from Apple and will not be removing their app. This is great news, but I wonder if this was only because they went public with th… Read More
2020-11-02 13:32
As I see more and more people writing newsletters instead of blogs I have been spending more time thinking about blogging vs. newsletters. I recently answered some questions that Matt Birchl… Read More
2020-10-26 12:08
I have spoken about the app Drafts before, and one pain point I have had with it was organizing my actions. For me, it always felt like what was out of sight was out of mind for me. I would… Read More
2020-10-22 15:01
I haven't had my hands on the new iPad Air, and I don't plan to. However, that doesn't mean that I haven't been consuming all the reviews out there. To no one's surprise I have watched Chris… Read More
2020-10-19 13:58
After some more time thinking about the new iPhone 12 Pro Max, I began looking at the cost of the phone. As I said before, I have an iPhone Forever plan with Sprint. That being said, there a… Read More
2020-10-15 14:00
So this is something new I’m trying on Substack, a thread! I’m hoping to have more of a discussion with you all and get your opinions occasionally with these. So, with that in mi… Read More
2020-10-14 14:00
There are 3 words I look for when making my decision to buy a new iPhone nearly every year: a better camera. If the new cameras in the iPhone have greatly improved, that is something that I… Read More
2020-10-06 14:00
After sharing my Blob Wallpapers I wanted to share with you all a video showcasing how I made them.If you decide to make your own let me know in the comments or on Twitter @iamJeffPerry Read More
2020-10-02 14:33
For this month’s wallpaper, I present you the Blobs series.I wanted to create something that was akin to the style on BirchTree, Matt Birchler’s blog. I love the s… Read More
2020-09-30 14:00
I wanted to write to you about note taking apps, I had a whole plan to go over the different apps and what issues I had with them. I thought is was going to be a great post to share with you… Read More
2020-09-28 14:05
Last issue I shared with you the best iPadOS and iOS Content out right now. Today this is a bit of an extension of that. I want to share with you the best Shortcuts tools out there right now… Read More
2020-09-23 12:10
This issue of Tablet Habit is going to be a little different. Instead of me writing an article I wanted to share with you some iPad-related things that I liked over the last few days. There… Read More
2020-09-21 14:00
If you have been on TikTok or Twitter in the last 2 days I am sure you have seen the new trend of sharing your customized iOS 14 Home Screen. Thanks to the newly added Widgets as well as the… Read More
2020-09-16 14:00
The newly released iPad Air is an exceptional mid-tier iPad, but I believe Apple has drawn the line on what constitutes a “Pro” iPad and an iPad Air. Much like the MacB… Read More
2020-09-14 14:00
I am excited to share with you all the August and September wallpapers: RGB CMYK. As I have been talking about screens and screen time I thought that making RGB wallpapers would be a great s… Read More
2020-09-08 14:00
Lately I have found myself gravitating to tools that don’t offer any kind of internet access whatsoever. As some say, I have been using items “off the grid.”Before I get in… Read More
2020-09-01 14:00
In several reports this morning it is all but confirmed that Apple plans to release a new iPad Air. I have some predictions and concerns about this new iPad Air I would like to share with yo… Read More
2020-08-31 14:00
This past several months I have been without any task management system. Subsequently, I missed a couple of posts for Tablet Habit. I apologize for that.I wanted to talk about what it has be… Read More
2020-08-24 14:00
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple, learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. -John SteinbeckIf that isn’t enough for you to realize how important it is to capt… Read More
2020-08-18 14:00
After making writing a routine for this newsletter, I wanted to automate things a bit so that I can get into the writing flow even faster. After some tweaking, I think I have final… Read More
2020-08-17 14:00
I am sure you have read the news by now, but if you haven’t, Epic Games is suing Apple over having their flagship game Fortnite removed from the App Store. The reason for the removal w… Read More
2020-08-11 14:00
After purchasing the 11” iPad Pro, I knew that I wanted to get a carrying case. I was looking for something that can hold my iPad, Pencil, cables, and other ancillary items without bei… Read More
2020-08-10 14:00
Effective immediately, Tablet Habit will be free for all subscribers through October 18th, 2020.When I launched this newsletter, I wanted to offer both a free and paid plan for the… Read More
2020-08-04 14:00
After the announcement of new Widgets for iOS and the ability to have them anywhere on your home screen I immediately thought about the new possibilities for the iPad. I wanted to make the i… Read More
2020-08-03 14:00
Saving links for reading later, or read-it-later services, isn’t a new thing. Read-it-later services have been around for years, and apps like Pocket and Instapaper were the reigning s… Read More
2020-07-30 14:00
Picture in Picture (PiP) has been on the iPad for some time now–since iOS 9 to be specific–and I think that the refinements over the years have made PiP a staple in using the iPa… Read More
2020-07-28 14:00
I recently sold my MacBook Pro and iPad 7 to buy the new 2020 11” iPad Pro. I also picked up the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. The reason for this was because I wanted to get the be… Read More
2020-07-27 14:00
Logitech recently announced the Folio Touch for the 11” iPad Pro, and with it comes a much more reasonable price tag, a larger viewing angle, and more. That said, I see some issue… Read More
2020-07-26 14:00
I know that the first official post isn’t set to go out until tomorrow, but I just wanted to write a quick “Welcome to Tablet Habit” message for you all.This newsletter is… Read More
2020-07-17 11:45
Tablet Habit is an exclusive newsletter about all things iPad delivered every Tuesday. Paid subscribers will also get an added monthly email, subscriber-only posts, and extra goodies. The fi… Read More
2018-10-09 04:00
From Consistency Club:
We’re building a high-touch service that helps people track habits and achieve their goals.
Our methodology is built around a belief in the power of external co… Read More
2018-10-08 04:00
Evan Kline at 40Tech did a great job listing some great places for where you can find Siri Shortcuts. I hope to have my Workflow Wednesday section on this list once I get things back up and… Read More
2018-10-02 04:00
Episode 20 of Getting Caught Up is finally here after some time away. I am really excited for this one! Mike and I talk about our feelings and criticisms of the book The Subtle Art of Not Gi… Read More
2018-09-26 04:00
From AngryBunnyMan:
I don’t want to bury the lead so understand that this whole post is all about outsourcing my self-control. it is the next logical step in my evolution towards easy… Read More
2018-09-24 04:00
David Sparks has come out with an extensive Omnifocus Field guide in preparation for the new Omnifocus 3 release for macOS coming today. Here’s a trailer!
David Sparks has been one o… Read More
2018-09-20 04:00
When Siri Shortcuts came out I was extactic to get my hands on it and see what it can do, but I ran into a problem that I think needs to be addressed by Apple and the Siri Shortcuts team. Th… Read More
2018-09-19 04:00
When I first started using the iPad full time the automation app Workflow was an up and coming app that allowed power users of iOS make some serious changes in how they did their work. Creat… Read More
2018-09-18 04:00
Jeff Perry writing for Tablet Habit:
Learning new syntax can be difficult and time consuming, but a large amount of these items are using Markdown syntax in a way where the script in this D… Read More
2018-08-22 04:00
With my iPad only lifestyle, there has been a pain point that’s been present with a lot of iPad Pro users: keyboards.
There never seems to be a perfect keyboard for the iPad that is ag… Read More
2018-08-21 04:00
Yesterday I made the decision to post something without really thinking about it first. I have since removed the post and am replacing it with this one. Long story short I said I am a Mac pe… Read More
2018-08-06 04:00
Mike and I talk briefly about our favorite podcast apps, but then dive into our main topic of how we browse the internet and what we spend our time on. Afterwards Mike talks about his recent… Read More
2018-08-02 04:00
Send To Things 3 - Drafts 5 Action
I have been using Things 3 for a little while now as my main Task Manager, and I think this is sticking for me. I love being able to plan my days with thei… Read More
2018-07-31 04:00
I recently interviewed a guest for A Slab of Glass who mentioned they wanted some help with Audio Hijack and how to record a podcast with it.
I have been using Audio Hijack for a number of y… Read More
2018-07-30 04:00
This podcast was absolutely delightful to listen to. Federico Viticci, Jason Snell, Myke Hurley, and Serenity Caldwell are all people I look up to a great deal. Hearing them talk about how t… Read More
2018-07-27 04:00
In this episode of A Slab of Glass Christopher and I talk with Rosemary Orchard about automation on iOS, her setup for both work and home, and how people can get started with automation.
Thi… Read More
2018-07-26 04:00
Twitter can be a great place for expressing yourself, but sometimes that 280 character limit is just not enough. When that happens, you can create what Twitter calls “threads.” I… Read More
2018-07-23 04:00
Nir Zicherman writing on Medium:
For almost every single podcast Anchor hosts, the cost to us is less than 10 cents per month. That means that hosting your podcast for an entire year costs… Read More
2018-07-18 04:00
David Sparks has been experimenting with Hyper-Scheduling for quite some time now, it started on his podcast Free Agents and trickled into the new podcast he has with Rose Orchard called Aut… Read More
2018-07-17 04:00
Using keyboard shortcuts on iOS allows you to fly through the tedious tasks of editing, formatting, and moving items to where you want them to be. Since I use the Smart Keyboard with my iPad… Read More
2018-07-16 04:00
Bradley Chambers writing for 9To5Mac:
June 28th, 2005 might go down as one of the biggest days in the history of media. It was the day Apple announced they were taking podcasting mains… Read More
2018-07-13 04:00
The First Update to Text Case — Chris Hannah:
It hasn’t been long since the release of Text Case, but I’ve already had some great suggestions, so I decided t… Read More
2018-07-13 04:00
Christopher and I decided to talk about some of the things we love about Workflow (soon to be Siri Shortcuts), and what automation could mean for iOS users down the road. This was one of my… Read More
2018-07-13 04:00
2018-07-12 04:00
Microsoft’s Surface Go: iPad Killer? — BirchTree
Too often, people view products as dollar signs first, and products second. Yes, price is a factor when making any… Read More
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