488: How We Communicate
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Our digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb, which can help curb incoming messages when things get too hectic.

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Links and Show Notes:

Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership)

#MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk)

SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac Spam Filter)

Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox)

AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky)

Where work happens | Slack)

Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software)

GroupMe | Group text messaging with GroupMe)

Skype | Communication tool for free calls and chat)

Messenger - Home | Facebook)

WhatsApp)

Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support)

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support)

Use Notifications on your Mac - Apple Support)

Presenter Series: Coding in Front of People – TextExpander)

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books)

Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support)

DND Menu - Shorcuts)

How to use Do Not Disturb While Driving - Apple Support)

Automators #25: WWDC 2019 Automation Update - Relay FM)