Ryan Christoffel Podcasts

In the final episode of Adapt, Federico and Ryan talk in-depth about the iPad’s future. What updates may be coming in 2021? What longer-term changes might Apple be planning? And will the future of computing look anything like it does today? This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.…

In this penultimate episode, Federico and Ryan do a 2020 year in review for the iPad then assess the state of the iPad’s current hardware and software. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain n…

After five years using an iPad Pro full-time, Ryan spent a week on an M1 MacBook Air and let his iPad collect dust; Federico has questions. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Todoist Toggl Track Castro Podcast Player Spelltower+ Timery Ferrite Rec…

There was a big Mac event this week, and Apple has Federico and Ryan more intrigued by the Mac than they have been in years. Someone may have even made a new computing purchase this week. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: PDFpen, from Smile: Powerful PDF Editing On Your Mac. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links a…

Now that the iPad Air is in users’ hands, including Federico’s, Ryan quizzes his friend on all the finer details of the new device, especially as compared to the iPad Pro. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Adaptivity Other Links iPad Air Review: …

Apple announced new iPhones this week, so Federico and Ryan get in the event spirit by talking through how they use their iPhones and iPads in different, but complementary ways. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Muse: Check out the Muse Podcast to get a behind-the-scenes look at creating a pro iPad app. TextExpander, from Smile: Take back your…

Lots of third-party apps have updated with support for iPadOS 14 features, and Federico and Ryan want to share some of their favorites. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Muse for iPad: Your tool for thought. Try it today for free. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned lire GameTrack …

iOS and iPadOS 14 are out and an Apple event this week brought new iPads with it. After processing the unexpected OS release together, Federico and Ryan cover the new iPads and especially the iPad Air. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Mint Mobile: Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off an…

Resuming our regularly scheduled iPad programming after a one-episode Mac diversion, Federico’s back and Ryan quizzes him about his iPad mini use and the findings from his challenge. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Paperlike: The iPad Scre…

With Federico away, in his absence special guest John Voorhees joins Ryan to talk through a borderline forbidden topic: Ryan’s recent Mac curiosity, which leads him to quiz John all about modern Mac life. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Paperlike: The iPad Screen Protector: write and draw l…

Believe it or not, the iPadOS 14 beta has been out for nearly seven weeks already. After using the beta every day since WWDC, Federico and Ryan talk about the features that have made a noteworthy impact on their iPad use. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with yo…

Concluding their series on using the iPad as a primary computer, Federico and Ryan talk about why they love being iPad-first and also share reasons why it isn’t for everyone. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Drafts: Where Text Starts. Try it free now. Paperlike: The iPad Screen Protector: write and draw like on paper. Links and Show Notes: Ap…

Following up their discussion of iPad apps for task management, note-taking, and calendars, Federico and Ryan go all-out with an app extravaganza, covering over 40 apps in nine key categories like email, video conferencing, development, and more. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpa…

It’s WWDC week, and Federico and Ryan both have iPadOS 14 running on their iPad Pros so they can offer a deep dive into everything new. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Links and Show Notes: iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Overview WWDC 2…

When the iPad is your primary computer, choosing the right apps is more important than ever. Federico and Ryan tackle three key app categories in this episode: task management, calendars, and note-taking. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an …

When making the iPad your primary computer, it may be difficult adjusting to the differences between macOS and iPadOS, so today Federico and Ryan share some key OS concepts to be mindful of. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Links and Show N…

This episode kicks off a new series where Federico and Ryan go in-depth on the process of adopting the iPad as your primary computer. First order of business: which iPad model and accessories should you buy? This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when …

Ryan used an 11-inch iPad Pro most of the week, Federico used it half a day, and both share their thoughts on the device relative to their normal 12.9-inch setups. Also, the Magic Keyboard is here, and someone almost returned it. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off…

Federico and Ryan discuss using the iPad Pro as a modular computer, and the pros and cons of the 12.9-inch and 11-inch models in different setups. Afterwards, a Keynote presentation about, to the surprise of no one, the iPad. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get in…

It's been a big two weeks for iPad news. Federico and Ryan discuss the new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard, then go deep on mouse and trackpad support and full keyboard access in iPadOS 13.4. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or …

It's time for an iPad file management primer. Federico details iCloud Drive, CloudKit, file bookmarks, open in place, file providers, the document browser, and more, then Ryan shares his spreadsheet app findings. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts …

By Federico Viticci and Ryan Christoffel

By Federico Viticci and Ryan Christoffel

By Federico Viticci and Ryan Christoffel

By Federico Viticci and Ryan Christoffel

By Federico Viticci and Ryan Christoffel

On the brink of the new year, Federico and Ryan share their hopes for the iPad in 2020, then review Ryan's USB drive challenge and answer some #AskAdapt questions. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Bear Pixelmator Photo Darkroom LumaFusion Photoshop Lightroom Secure ShellFish Other Links FS Bookmarks: A Shortcut to Reopen Files and Folders Direc…

Ryan outlines why now is the perfect time to revisit the iPad's Home screen, then Federico details Pages' Smart Annotation feature, and the guys celebrate Thanksgiving with some iPad gratitude. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Morning Reader Timery World Clock Widget CARROT Weather Pages LiquidText Working Copy iA Writer Metapho Adobe Creative …

One of the most common Shortcuts feature requests was granted in iPadOS 13: the ability to run shortcuts automatically in the background. Federico walks through this powerful feature in detail, then Ryan surveys the App Store's best calendar apps. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Pushcut Fantastical Timepage Actions Capsicum Kalends Other Links…

Conversational shortcuts make Siri a programmable assistant, and Federico details how that works. Then Ryan commends Federico with a (symbolic) trophy for his creation of a Mac-like desktop environment on the iPad, complete with file and folder launchers. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Scriptable Font Diner Other Links Parameters and Conversa…

Federico walks through one of the biggest changes to Shortcuts in iOS 13: parameters. Afterwards, Ryan shares his experiences using Microsoft Word to write a MacStories article. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned PCalc Working Copy Secure ShellFish Drafts Text Case WaterMinder Quickness LookUp Microsoft Word Other Links Parameters and Conversatio…

The iPadOS 13 Shortcuts series continues with an exploration of what's changed with shortcuts run from the Home screen and share sheet. Afterward, Clips drives Federico crazy, so he gets his revenge with a challenge for Ryan. Links and Show Notes: Federico's Clips Video Apps Mentioned Clips Microsoft Word Ulysses Other Links Apple’s Deep Fusion Cam…

On iOS 13 release day, Federico and Ryan kick off a series covering everything new in the updated Shortcuts app. Afterward, Ryan outlines his efforts creating an image for MacStories sans-shortcuts. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned PCalc IFTTT LookUp Linea Sketch Pixelmator Affinity Photo OmniGraffle Keynote Grafio Concepts Clips Other Links Do…

Federico and Ryan discuss rumored forthcoming iPad Pro models, debating what might compel them to buy new iPads. Afterwards, Federico shares his journey trying a couple different apps and services to make a good transcript of the last episode of the show. This episode of Adapt is sponsored by: Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for …

With September fast approaching, Federico and Ryan reflect on iPadOS 13 after two months of use, then Ryan does a deep dive on Apple Mail – how he uses it, what power user features it offers, and where it's still lacking. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Secure Shellfish LookUp Spark Other Links #4: Making an eBook and Multitasking’s Evolution …

Federico is challenged to use the iPad for a whole day without touching its display, and the guys discuss a grab bag of iPadOS 13 features they're enjoying. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Timery AnyFont Scriptable Jayson Secure Shellfish Working Copy Other Links Kickstand Method - Beyond the Tablet - MacStories Logitech MX Master 2S Mouse - A…

Safari is growing up this fall in iPadOS 13 to a true desktop-class browser, and Federico and Ryan detail everything that's new; also, this week’s challenge involves using apps to perform OCR on a 400+ page PDF. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Prizmo KNFB Reader MarginNote 3 FineScanner Drafts Pages Scanbot Keep It Yoink Other Links Vision, Co…

Federico gets creative making an eBook with Apple's Pages app, then the guys go deep into the strengths and challenges of the new multitasking system in iPadOS 13. Links and Show Notes: Download Federico's eBook eBook Making Of Screenshots Using shapes as placeholders Face detection Creating the pre-order button Text box with invisible characters S…

Before diving into the newly announced iPadOS 13 and its Files improvements, Ryan shares how he cheated on his challenge using a powerful new iPadOS feature. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Ulysses Local Storage Coda Textastic Working Copy Kodex Buffer Other Links Introducing Voice Control on Mac and iOS - YouTube Surveying Apple's Latest Acce…

Ryan tries new HomeKit options on his iPad, Federico writes and publishes an article from Notes, then the guys share their top two iOS 13 wishes for iPad. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Home HomeCam iA Writer Things 3 Luna Display Ferrite Recording Studio Images Ryan's widgets in the third-party Home app Previewing Markdown from Apple Notes u…

Introducing Adapt, a show where Federico Viticci and Ryan Christoffel challenge each other to do new things on the iPad. On this debut episode, Federico investigates being productive using third-party software keyboards, then he and Ryan discuss ways they use the iPad’s multitasking system in everyday life. Links and Show Notes: Apps Mentioned Gboa…