Adam Stirtan's Blog

  Hold SHIFT on your keyboard to open side-by-side The Problem with Stage Manager I've tried being one of those people who uses their iPad Pro as a computer. In my opinion, it's not really possible right now due to many annoyances and limits in the operating system. If you're a user of Stage Manager, you'll have noticed that unlike other desktop operating systems, when you open an app from the tray with one open already, iOS will minimize the first app and launch the new one. It seemed counter-productive since Stage Manager is running; I expected the two apps to be running together. The Solution The fix is simple, if you're using a keyboard that is. To launch another app side-by-side without minimizing the app you have open hold SHIFT on your keyboard when selecting the app. This works if you open an app from the tray or press CMD+Space to search for an app first.

As a founder, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the power of cash flow in maintaining independence. Seth Godin perfectly captures this idea when he says, "If we don't run out of cash, no one can tell us what to do." In the early stages of building a business, it’s easy to become consumed with raising capital, seeking out investors, and worrying about funding. But the more I reflect on it, the clearer it becomes: self-sufficiency is key. When you manage your cash flow well and keep the business running on its own, you're not just surviving—you’re keeping control of your vision and your decisions. Investors can bring valuable resources, but they can also bring constraints, pushing you to meet their expectations over your own. Cash flow, on the other hand, gives you the freedom to take risks, experiment, and focus on the long-term goals that matter most to you and your business. For any entrepreneur, the goal shouldn’t just be about scaling quickly or att