Automators

Automators

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Automators episodes

  • 137: iOS 17 and New Devices

    In this episode, David and Rosemary do a recap of what's new in iOS 17 and iPadOS17, as well as on the new iPhones.

    This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
    • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
    • Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
    • HelloFresh: Use code 50automators for 50% off plus free shipping.
    • Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Customize the iPhone Action button - 9to5Mac What’s new in Shortcuts for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, and watchOS 10 - Apple Support
      1 hr 25 min
    • 136: Automating Alex Cox

      Alex Cox returns to the Automators to share a few new automation tricks and get answers for some more involving NFC Tags, Keyboard Maestro, and Automation Possibilities with Apple's Vision Pro.

      This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
      • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
      • TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off.
      • Guest Starring:

        Alex Cox

        Links and Show Notes: Credits

        The Automators

        Rosemary Orchard
        David Sparks

        The Editor

        Jim Metzendorf

        The Fixer

        Kerry Provanzano

        Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Alex Cox Makes Podcasts | Twitter, Instagram | Linktree Haptic It's Great to See You - Haptic with Alex Cox Do By Friday Giving up the iPad-only travel dream – Six Colors Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Moom · Many Tricks Clean up your windows! : App Store Story Amazon.com: SwitchBot 3PCS NFC Tag Stickers Amazon.com: Clocky Alarm Clock on Wheels (Original) Amazon.com: Kafuty-1 Novelty Digital LED Alarm Clock,Gadget Run Away Flying Alarm Clock Amazon.com : 40Pcs NFC Tags Ntag 215 NFC Stickers Timery for Toggl Horizon Workrooms Virtual Office & Meetings | Meta for Work Apple Vision Pro - Apple
        1 hr 41 min
      • 135: Vanilla HomeKit

        In this episode, Rosemary and David talk about what's happening with Alex Hay's apps for Shortcuts, and then dive into the world of plain HomeKit without extra services.

        This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
        • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
        • Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
        • HelloFresh: Use code 50automators for 50% off plus free shipping.
        • Links and Show Notes: Toolbox Pro, Logger for Shortcuts, and Nautomate | Snailed It Development Ltd Toolbox Pro Logger for Shortcuts Nautomate Apple's Home(Kit) App Aqara - Smart Home Automation Devices for Better Living Smart lighting Products | Philips Hue Smart Home Products - Lighting, Wi-Fi Speakers, Blinds - IKEA Nanoleaf® Official Site | Smart Home LED Lighting Products (United Kingdom) HomePass for HomeKit

          We didn't mention them on the show, but you should definitely check out Aaron's other HomeKit apps too!

          HomeBatteries for HomeKit on the App Store
          1 hr 31 min
        • 134: Looking through the Window of Automation

          In this episode, Rosemary and David are joined by Sal Soghoian to talk about everything from launchers such as Alfred, to window management, and more voice control!

          This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
          • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
          • TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off.
          • Taskbone: Gets more out of your productivity tools. Get special onboarding support for a limited time only.
          • Guest Starring:

            Sal Soghoian

            Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Omni Automation and Alfred Learn AppleScript • Video from Sal AppleScript: Beginner's Tutorial ‎AppleScript 1-2-3 on Apple Books Voice Control and Omni Automation Voice Control Commands: OmniGraffle OmniFocus Now Gives You Voice Control and More - The Omni Group
            1 hr 20 min
          • 133: Personal Automation Fun

            Rose and David share a collection of their favorite personal automations ranging from task and project management to home automation.

            This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
            • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
            • Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
            • HelloFresh: Use code automators50 for 50% off plus free shipping.
            • Links and Show Notes: Credits

              The Automators

              Rosemary Orchard
              David Sparks

              The Editor

              Jim Metzendorf

              The Fixer

              Kerry Provanzano

              Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Pushcut | Automatically show your favorite site's recent news on your homescreen Add Child Tasks To Selected in OmnFocus Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad
              1 hr 19 min
            • 132: Automating and Time Tracking with Joe Hribar

              Timery developer Joe Hribar joins the Automators to talk about what's involved with adding automation tools to your App and some of Joe's favorite Automations.

              This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
              • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
              • TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off.
              • Guest Starring:

                Joe Hribar

                Links and Show Notes: Credits

                The Automators

                Rosemary Orchard
                David Sparks

                The Editor

                Jim Metzendorf

                The Fixer

                Kerry Provanzano

                Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Timery for Toggl Screenshot Background Shortcut

                Adds a light-color background behind an image like a framed device screenshot. Choose from preset colors, specify custom colors, and on iPhone & iPad, use Toolbox Pro to get colors from the image or pick a specific color from it.

                HomeKit Lights to Time Entry Shortcut

                Checks your current time entry in Timery and sets HomeKit lights to match with HomeBot. When a current time entry is running, the shortcut will set the lights to the current project’s color. And when a current time entry isn’t running, it will turn off the lights.

                Offline Tracking with Timery and Data Jar Shortcut

                Enables offline time tracking with Timery and Data Jar to start & stop saved timers and check the current running time entry while offline. When back online, the shortcut can add the offline time entries to Timery.

                1 hr 13 min
              • 131: Recharging the Beta Batteries

                David and Rosemary have been testing the latest Apple betas on all their devices, despite going off the grid things seem to be going well—and the latest beta has added more automation possibilities!

                This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
                • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
                • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
                • Links and Show Notes: Anker PowerHouse | Portable Power Stations & Solar Generators - Anker US Rose's Solar Power Bank

                  There is a newer version of this which charges via micro USB, but that doesn't have the extra solar panels which make the recharging considerably faster.

                  There are likely better options out there, but this was available when I bought it and worked well enough for me.

                  Smartphone Cooling Fan - Razer Phone Cooler Chroma | Razer United States Moom - Bunch.app

                  AppleScript to run Moom from anything—including Shortcuts as well as Bunch.

                  1 hr 1 min
                • 130: WWDC Reactions

                  David and Rose review all the automation changes coming to the Apple platforms from the new software and tools announced at WWDC 2023.

                  This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
                  • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
                  • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.
                  • Links and Show Notes: Credits

                    The Automators

                    Rosemary Orchard
                    David Sparks

                    The Editor

                    Jim Metzendorf

                    The Fixer

                    Kerry Provanzano

                    Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback macOS Sonoma Preview - Apple iOS 17 Preview - Apple iPadOS 17 Preview - Apple watchOS 10 Preview - Apple ChatGPT on the App Store Mac Pro - Apple Mac Studio - Apple MacBook Air 13- and 15-inch with M2 - Apple Apple Vision Pro - Apple
                    1 hr 23 min
                  • 129: WWDC 2023 Wishes

                    David and Rosemary go through their 2023 WWDC wish list and ideas! From Maps and CarPlay to HomeKit and beyond, nothing escapes their focus (modes).

                    Links and Show Notes: Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Apple previews Live Speech, Personal Voice, and more new accessibility features - Apple
                    1 hr 18 min
                  • 128: Airtable Automation

                    Some of the Automators' favorite apps are upping their automation game with updates to Airtable, Drafts, and iOS.

                    This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
                    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
                    • Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
                    • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Get 50% off your first box.
                    • Links and Show Notes: Credits

                      The Automators

                      Rosemary Orchard
                      David Sparks

                      The Editor

                      Jim Metzendorf

                      The Fixer

                      Kerry Provanzano

                      Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show Submit Feedback Introduction - Airtable Web API Using Airtable with Drafts - Integration Guides - Drafts Community Airtable API key deprecation notice | Airtable Support Airtable | Drafts Script Reference Changelog - Airtable Web API Release Notes | Drafts User Guide Services | Drafts User Guide Drafts Templates | Drafts User Guide Mustache Templates | Drafts User Guide {{ mustache }} Mustache Prompt for Drafts Drafts Directory | Drafts Directory Use Focus on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support What’s new in Shortcuts - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support What’s new in Shortcuts - Apple Support
                      1 hr 16 min

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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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