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Automators
By RelayTechnology
Automators episodes
- 67: Automated Communications
In this episode, David and Rosemary attempt to automate as much communication as possible, from email to messages and TextExpander to Shortcuts and Drafts, there's plenty of ways to get stuck in!
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off.
- Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive.
- HelloFresh: Click this link and use code automators10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping!
Links and Show Notes: Airmail - Email Client for iPhone, iPad and Mac MailMate TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander Improved AppleScript to Automatically Insert Recipient's Name in Apple Mail using TextExpander — MacSparky Drafts | Where Text Starts Mail Assistant - Drafts User Guide Create rules to filter your emails - Gmail Help Set up rules to filter email in Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support Use rules to manage emails you receive in Mail on Mac - Apple Support SaneBox$25 off for new users
CleanFox Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Schedule Delayed Message Send Delayed Message(s) Personal CRM done right - Monica1 hr 12 min - 66: MFC Deck with Adam Tow
Automation wizard Adam Tow joins in this week to share the details of his new automation app, MFC Deck, and how Adam is automating his life.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
- TextExpander, from Smile: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year.
Guest Starring:Adam Tow
Links and Show Notes: tow.com LaunchCuts | LaunchCuts is a powerful, customizable, and elegant launcher for shortcuts on iOS. Organize your shortcuts manually into folders or create smart folders using tags. Automators #29: The Dark Dungeon with Adam Tow - Relay FM MFC Deck Overview - YouTube MFC Deck NFC Tags with MFC Deck - YouTube Using Personal Automations with MFC Deck - YouTube iOS Today Displays App1 hr 9 min - 65: 12 Days of Automation
The holidays are here so let's Automate! Rose and David cover 12 days of automation with cool ideas, tricks, and automation products to up your game this holiday season.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
- FastScripts: Powerful script management utility. Instant access to your scripts, by keyboard shortcut or menubar. Get 20% off for a limited time only.
- Woven: The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days.
- Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week.
Links and Show Notes: Paperless Field Guide Gift Wrap Field Guide Meross Home Automation Plugs Twinkly Lights Nanoleaf Smart Lighting Products Aqara Cube - New Way to Simplify Your Smart Home Control Hexagons are the Bestagons — CGP Grey 4 types of NFC tags to buy for your Siri Shortcuts automations – Matthew Cassinelli Random Wallpaper Shortcut Deliveries App Ikea Automated Blinds Mac Power Users #562: The First Apple Silicon Macs Keyboard Maestro 9.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software MailSuite Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group1 hr 30 min - 64: Quickeys and Automation Fun with Merlin Mann
In this episode, David and Rosemary are joined by the magical Merlin Mann to talk about his automation journey and problems. From the Simpsons to Synology, and Shortcuts, there's plenty to hear about.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- FastScripts: Powerful script management utility. Instant access to your scripts, by keyboard shortcut or menubar. Get 20% off for a limited time only.
- TextExpander, from Smile: Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year.
- Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week.
- The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team
Guest Starring:Merlin Mann
Links and Show Notes: Startly - QuicKeys 4 for Mac OS X TADpoLe (Drafts Library) | ThoughtAsylum nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes Siri Suggestions, Search & Privacy - Apple Support Logitech Circle 2 Camera for Home Security, Versatile HD Security Camera Please do not disturb me – Matthew Cassinelli What’s New in Shortcuts #5 Home+ HOOBS™ – USER FRIENDLY HOME AUTOMATION FOR EVERYONE Wemo - Smart Home Automation | Belkin Wemo Bridge for Apple HomeKit - Smart Home Automation | Belkin Philips Hue Adds Support for HomeKit Adaptive Lighting to Ambiance Lights - MacRumors Alexa Skills Guide - Amazon.com Why Thread is a game-changer for Apple's HomeKit | AppleInsider Thread | Apple Developer Documentation Eve Energy | evehome.com Eve Degree | evehome.com Eve Extend | evehome.com Eve Motion | evehome.com Chumby - Wikipedia BetterTouchTool Drinking bird - Simpsons Wiki Getting Started · TaskPaper User's Guide Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com Drafts | Where Text Starts TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Editorial for iOS Hook – Find without searching Resolved: Stop Blaming the Pancake | 43 FoldersMerlin's post on New Year's Resolutions.
Obsidian On Apple's Piss-Poor Documentation — Liss is MoreAs per the title, this does contain explicit language
Synology Inc. Universal Plug and Play - Wikipedia Watch Free Movies & TV | Stream Smarter with Plex Screens Connect - Reach to your Mac or Windows PC from anywhere - Edovia Amazon Alexa Routines: Everything You Need to Know | MakeUseOf Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM1 hr 45 min - 63: Home Automation Wizardry and Nerd Out
In this episode, David and Rosemary dive back into the wonderful world of home automation and look at Rosemary's new setup. From "You've Got Mail" to picking accessories, they go beyond the normal, and possibly the sane.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- Command Line Heroes: Epic true tales of people revolutionizing the technology landscape. Season 6 out now.
- Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive.
- FastScripts: Powerful script management utility. Instant access to your scripts, by keyboard shortcut or menubar. Get 20% off for a limited time only.
- Setapp: More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week.
Links and Show Notes: Smart lighting | Philips Hue Logitech Harmony Elite - Universal Remote, Hub & AppThis frequently goes on sale on Amazon, so keep an eye out for deals.
Smart Home & Home Automation with Lightwave Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers Switch Covers for UK Lights and Philips Hue Buttons Philips Hue Smart Wireless Dimmer Switch (Installation-Free, Exclusive for Philips Hue Lights), White: Amazon.co.uk: Lighting Hue Motion Sensor Aqara Door & Window Sensor - HomeKit Enabled Door & Window Sensor Motion Sensor & Detector | Aqara Xiaomi Mi Motion Sensor TRÅDFRI, Wireless control outlet - IKEA Home+ The Eve App | evehome.com Eve Energy UK - Smart Plug & Power MeterTip: As you never want to turn off your washer or dryer while they're working, put these in a separate room called "Do Not Touch" or something similar, and make sure to disable them as favourites so rogue taps in the control center don't cause problems!
Smart Vibration Sensor - Wireless Vibration Detector | Aqara Current status: This is my life now : HomeKitRosemary took a lot of ideas from this thread.
Temperature Sensor & Humidity Sensor | Aqara Wireless mini switches - Remote control light switch | Aqara Security Camera, eufy Security 2K Indoor Cam Pan eufyCam 2C Wireless Home Security Camera System eufy Security Floodlight CameraCameras with outdoor lights attached to them.
HomeCam for HomeKit FYRTUR wireless, battery-operated grey, Block-out roller blind SOMA Smart Shades - Smart Motor for Roller Shades - SOMA Smart Home How to modify IKEA Fyrtur to fit your window frame - YouTube Homebridge homebridge-pihole - npm homebridge-dummy - npm homebridge-http-switch - npm Pi Zero W Starter Kit – PimoroniIf you want to try out the Raspberry Pi, this is the Zero W with lots of handy extras.
SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher, No Wiring, Wireless App or Timer Control, Add SwitchBot Hub Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, HomePod, IFTTT SwitchBot Hub Plus, Smart IR Remote Control for Air Custom App Icons on Home Screen No Longer Route Through Shortcuts App in iOS 14.3 Beta 2 - MacRumorsOn the show, we mentioned that the stock apps no longer went through Shortcuts. Of course, just after recording Apple released a new beta where none of the apps do!
Mac Power Users #552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent - Relay FM HiomeHomeKit Occupancy Sensor
Toolbox Pro1 hr 32 min - 62: Automation Fun with Alex Cox
Alex Cox joins the Automators this week to talk home automation, Drafts, Shortcuts, and how to learn new automation.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- PDFpen, from Smile: Powerful PDF Editing On Your Mac.
- ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
- The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team
Guest Starring:Alex Cox
Links and Show Notes: Alex Cox (@AlexCox) / Twitter Do By Friday Two Headed Girl Drafts | Where Text Starts Drafts Directory | Drafts Action Directory Drafts | ThoughtAsylum Packing | Drafts Action Directory Linking Drafts - Drafts User Guide RoutineHub • Backup & Restore GitHub - mootcycle/overcast-upload: An iOS Shortcut for uploading files to Overcast Homescreen Goodness: Using iOS 14 and Charty to Keep on Track – HeyScottyJ WaterMinder® on the App Store Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Timery for Toggl Charty – Create charts from Shortcuts Data Jar Stylebook Closet App: a closet and wardrobe fashion app for the iPhone and iPad Homebridge SwitchBot Store - Your Simple Switch to a Smart Home M-O - Disney Wiki1 hr 29 min - 61: Widget Homescreen Nerdery
In this episode, David and Rosemary look at the widgets in iOS 14 and how you can automate to make sure you have the data you need, under your thumb.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast: Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive.
- FastScripts: Powerful script management utility. Instant access to your scripts, by keyboard shortcut or menubar. Get 20% off for a limited time only.
Links and Show Notes: Fantastical 3.2 is Here With 12 All-New Widgets, Scribble for iPad, and More! | Flexibits Dark Noise FoodNoms | Food Tracker App for iPhone Timery for Toggl Color Widgets on the App Store Widgetsmith on the App Store Widgeridoo on the App Store Usage: Activity & Data Widget on the App Store Launcher with Multiple Widgets on the App Store WidgetPack OmniFocus Widgets 2.0 with WidgetPack – HeyScottyJ OmniFocus Widgets with WidgetPack - iOS - Automators Talk Podcasting Widget Deadlines Widget SF Symbols Browser on the App Store Toolbox Pro Home Screen Widgets | MFC Deck Scriptable Widget Examples - Scriptable - Automators TalkAutomators Talk
GitHub - andyngo/conversable-for-scriptable: Conversable is a simple chat widget for Scriptable. GitHub - giroriub/scriptable-public ScriptStore/StickyNote.js at main · 0507spc/ScriptStore · GitHub1 hr 14 min - 60: Cloud Automation Check-In
Changes are afoot in the cloud automation space. IFTTT now has a pro tier. Zapier continues to improve. There's a new player on our radar, Integromat. In this episode, Rose and David break down the current state of cloud automation.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac.
- ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
- The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team
Links and Show Notes: Home | Automators Automators Talk Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Wikipedia My Applets - IFTTT IFTTT Pro Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Integromat - The glue of the internet Automators #10: Using Zapier Web Automation - Relay FM GitHub - huginn/huginn: Create agents that monitor and act on your behalf. Your agents are standing by! FYRTUR Blackout roller blind, wireless, battery operated gray, 32x76 ¾" - IKEA Drafts 20 Released - Cross-linking Drafts + Typewriter Scrolling - News & Updates - Drafts Community Examples: Cross-Linking | Drafts Action Directory1 hr 12 min - 59: iOS 14 Shortcuts
In this episode, David and Rosemary dive into the iOS 14 update to Shortcuts and what it brings to all of us - as well as how they're using it.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team
- Mint Mobile: Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month.
- Sidequest: Create helpdesks and personal task inboxes that teams love – with Sidequest, 100% inside Slack.
Links and Show Notes: Updated MacSparky Field Guide to Shortcuts David's Webinar: What's New in Shortcuts for iOS 14 Track your sleep with Apple Watch - Apple Support Widgetsmith on the App Store Color Widgets on the App Store Launcher brings its powerful widget-making app to iOS 14 | TechCrunch Pushcut - Triggers & notifications that kick off your automation Timery for Toggl @WidgetPackApp Twitter Rosemary's Home Screen1 hr 11 min - 58: Automating with TJ Luoma
TJ Luoma joins the Automators to talk about some of his favorite automations and all of the crazy things he is doing with his Stream Deck.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:- TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year.
- ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
- Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month.
Guest Starring:TJ Luoma
Links and Show Notes: Rhymes With Diploma – Thoughts and words from TJ Luoma TJ Luoma (@tjluoma) / Twitter GitHub - tjluoma/bitbar: Scripts that I use with BitBar GitHub - tjluoma/icalbuddy-km-and-stream-deck: Use icalBuddy and Keyboard Maestro to show calendar events on Stream Deck Block apps “after hours” and “on weekends” with Keyboard Maestro - macOS / Keyboard Maestro - Automators Talk Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Moving the dock by Shortcut? - Software - MPU Talk Rectangle Home Page [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing Displays: manage your monitors and mon on macOS – Jibapps GitHub - matryer/bitbar: Put the output from any script or program in your Mac OS X Menu Bar Stream Deck | elgato.com GitHub - Corcules/KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro Please follow me for the latest project updates and Twitch streams: | BarRaider’s Repo Stream Deck XL and Relay.FM - MPU Talk HOME | METASYSTEM1 hr 33 min
About Automators
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Automation makes your life easier and everyone can do it. Hosted by David Sparks and Rosemary Orchard.
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