Automators

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Automators episodes

March 11, 202297: Automating Rosemary Orchard
In this episode, David asks all the questions and we get into the nitty gritty details of how Rosemary's workflows and systems are being automated. From Hazel to Home Assistant, with a sprinkling of Airtable, there's variety and magic.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Relay FM Membership Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS RosemaryOrchard/systemConfigs
ZSH, Git configs, etc.
Bunch.app Snippets - Bunch.app Moom · Many Tricks Home Assistant Generic Thermostat - Home Assistant Home Assistant | Zigbee2MQTT
This is how I pair my Aqara and IKEA devices directly to Home Assistant
HomeKit - Home Assistant
This is how I share the Aqara and IKEA devices back into HomeKit.
Keyboard Maestro 10.0.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Airtable Make | Work the way you imagine
Formerly known as Integromat
URL Linker for Safari on the App Store Stream Deck Pedal | elgato.com
1 hr 44 min
February 25, 202296: Automating Mikah Sargent
Mikah Sargent is using all the automations and joins this week to share some of his favorite Mac, iOS, and home workflows.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
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New Relic: Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit card required.
Guest Starring:
Mikah Sargent
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership Updating the TextExpander Tools - BrettTerpstra.com Public Snippet Groups & Templates | TextExpander Rocketbook - Smart Notebook - Reusable Notepads Patterns - The Regex App on the App Store Mastering Regular Expressions, 3rd Edition [Book] regex101: build, test, and debug regex action:Insert Text by Typing [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Stream Deck | elgato.com Dan Sturm — You're Doing That Wrong The XY Problem Markdown to HTML Markdown to HTML (Drafts) Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com
1 hr 33 min
February 11, 202295: Keyboard Maestro Takes It Up to 10
There's a new version of Keyboard Maestro with plenty of new automation tools. David and Rose have some great ideas of how to take advantage of the new features.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting.
TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off.
DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off.
Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership Keyboard Maestro 10.0.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Whats New In Verison 10? The Keyboard Maestro Field Guide Select or Show a Menu Item [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Find Image on Screen [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Triggers [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Corcules/KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro tjluoma/icalbuddy-km-and-stream-deck: Use icalBuddy and Keyboard Maestro to show calendar events on Stream Deck PopClip for Mac RosemaryOrchard/PopClip-Extensions
1 hr 39 min
January 28, 202294: Legal Nerd-ness with Jeff Richardson
This week, Rosemary and David are joined by Jeff Richardson: lawyer by day, automator for life.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership.
Doppler: Sync environment variables at scale.
New Relic: Monitor, debug, and improve your entire stack. Sign up now and get 100GB of data free, forever - no credit card required.
Guest Starring:
Jeff Richardson
Links and Show Notes: Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership iPhone J.D. In the News ZX81 - Wikipedia apple-history.com / Macintosh Plus TextExpander – Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication Save keystrokes with text replacements on iPhone – Apple Support Replace text and punctuation in documents on Mac - Apple Support Daring Fireball: iOS 15 Autocorrect Continues to Irritate
2.0 vs 20
Keyboard Maestro 10.0.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Pause Until [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Application Switcher [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Keyboard Maestro Discourse - Discussion forum for Keyboard Maestro, the powerful macro program for macOS Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers Eve Motion | evehome.com Battery Surveillance Cameras | eufy Security
Make sure to look for the HomeKit ones.
eufy Security eufyCam 2 Pro Add-On Camera
Jeff's outdoor cameras
eufyCam 2C Add-on Camera | eufy Security Surveillance Camera
Rosemary's outdoor camera
HomeCam for HomeKit Jeff's Receipt Shortcut Data Jar Hurricane Ida - iPhone J.D. Crouton MacSparky Labs - MacSparky
1 hr 24 min
January 15, 202293: Automating MacSparky
David's made a few changes and it's time for an Automator-style audit. In this episode Rose and David cover email, task management, calendars, desktop setups, web automation, and more.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off.
DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off.
Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky MacSparky Labs Thank You and a Few Updates - MacSparky MacSparky - Fiddly awesome help with Apple technologies WordPress Hosting, Perfected. | WP Engine® Grammarly Now Supports Native Mac Apps - Software - MPU Talk MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac. iWeb - Wikipedia PublishPress: Editorial Calendar, Workflow, Comments, Notifications and Statuses – WordPress plugin | WordPress.org Email alias - Wikipedia Zendesk: Customer Service Software Zoho Desk | Customer Service Software for Context-Aware Support SaneBox | Email Management for Any Inbox MailMate OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Moom · Many Tricks The Sparky Status Board 2.0 - MacSparky Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software A Keyboard Maestro Plugin for Apple Shortcuts | ThoughtAsylum
1 hr 40 min
December 31, 202192: If This, Then Dave Hamilton
David and Rosemary were joined by Dave Hamilton, the man with many automations - from nap time to making a window stay put, there's plenty of fun ideas to steal.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off.
Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.
Guest Starring:
Dave Hamilton
Links and Show Notes: Dave Hamilton / Dave The Nerd Mac Geek Gab Podcast - The Mac Observer The Mac Observer - Apple iPhone, Mac, Watch and iPad News, Opinions, Tips and Podcasts Automators #89: Kelly Guimont, iPhone Automator - Relay FM Overcast Timex/Sinclair Computers – The Authoritative Website for Timex/Sinclair Computers Commodore PET - Wikipedia Apple IIc - Wikipedia Homebridge Hoobs™ – User Friendly Home Automation For Everyone Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers CPLAY2air wireless adapter for factory CarPlay on CARPLAY2air.com – CPLAY2air.com Quitter – Marco.org action:Insert Text by Typing [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] manual:Filters [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] action:Filter [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Data Jar Dave's Nap Time Shortcut Stay on the App Store Dave Hamilton (@DaveHamilton) / Twitter Health Essentials Pain Relief Plus Tablets 16 Pack | ALDI
1 hr 31 min
December 17, 202191: Focus Modes, the Showdown
In this episode, David and Rosemary dive into Focus modes, how they use them, and of course, how they automate them - both setting, and automations when they trigger them.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off.
Hunter Douglas: Get your free Style Gets Smarter design guide.
In Good Companies, from Cadence Bank: Guiding you through the lifecycle of a business, from start to sale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Links and Show Notes: Use Focus on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Flexibits | Cardhop | The contacts app you'll actually want to use.
1 hr 27 min
December 03, 202190: Holiday Automation 2021
Automating the Holidays has never been easier. Rose and David have a pile of holiday-related automations to make life easier and impress your friends and family.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off.
In Good Companies, from Cadence Bank: Guiding you through the lifecycle of a business, from start to sale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Random Holiday Wallpaper | Shortcut Is It After Sunset? | Shortcut Example Magic Band Scanners and movie props by Props88 on Etsy Props88 Magic Band Scanner Store Alfred Workfow - Bypass for Shortcuts | ThoughtAsylum Shortery - Shortcut Automation for your Mac Backyard Squirrel Maze 2.0- The Walnut Heist - YouTube
1 hr 29 min
November 19, 202189: Kelly Guimont, iPhone Automator
In this episode, David and Rosemary are joined by Kelly Guimont and dive into getting started with automation, fun seasonal lighting, and the trouble with tribbles, er HomePod mini multiplication.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
Hunter Douglas: Take advantage of Hunter Douglas’ ‘Season of Style’ rebate savings event – until December 6, 2021.
Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name.
Guest Starring:
Kelly Guimont
Links and Show Notes: TextExpander – Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication Keyboard Maestro 10.0: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Dave Hamilton / Dave The Nerd Podcasters: How to Log Chapter Timestamps with Keyboard Maestro - The Mac Observer Smart light bulbs | Philips Hue The Trouble with Tribbles - Wikipedia ‎Signals for HomeKit on the App Store Ambify - Turn Music into Light! iConnectHue | The essential Philips Hue Lights App for iPhone and iPad ‎Animate for Philips Hue on the App Store ‎iLightShow for Philips Hue on the App Store Kelly Guimont, Author at The Mac Observer The Mac Observer's Daily Observations Podcast I Want My M(CU)TV - a podcast from The Incomparable Kelly Guimont | The Incomparable
1 hr 27 min
November 05, 202188: Automating with Ryan J A Murphy
Ryan J.A. Murphy joins to share automation tips for Obsidian, augmented intelligence, and automated parenting.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off.
Stripe: Learn more about how Stripe and their products can support your business.
DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off.
Guest Starring:
Ryan JA Murphy
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Ryan's Website - axle.design Automation for Augmented Cognition The Incredible Machine (series) - Wikipedia Obsidian Forum Obsidian October 2021 TypeScript: JavaScript With Syntax For Types. How to get started with developing a custom Plugin? - Developers & API - Obsidian Forum Sample Plugin for Obsidian
You can use this as a base to create a new plugin
Obsidian Plugin CLI
A CLI tool to make building an obsidian plugin simple
Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined Video on developing a plugin An Obsidian Homescreen for iPhone and iPad The Sparky Status Board 2.0 — MacSparky Gestimer - For those little reminders during the day Quickly create a Kanban board with many linked notes using Dataview and Templater - Share & showcase - Obsidian Forum New URL Schemes plugin Advanced Obsidian URI: Advanced modes for Obsidian URI Lumberjack plugin for Obsidian
Log your thoughts! Lumberjack adds URL commands to help you axe inefficiency and get right to writing.
Automators #86: Micro-Automations - Relay FM Urgent automation ideas: baby's coming! - Software - MPU Talk How to share albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad and Mac – Apple Support (UK) Gestimer: Timer for Mac Create albums to manage photos in Photo Station | Get Started With DSM - Synology Knowledge Center Shortcut: Daily routine: create timed reminders relative to shortcut run time from a list in Notes Readwise API | Readwise Fulcra Design Affirmations
1 hr 25 min

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