Automators

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Automators episodes

October 22, 202187: Email Rules Automation
Email automation is a thing, but email rules-based automation is another thing entirely.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Common Gmail filters Search operators that you can use with Gmail - Gmail Help Importance markers in Gmail - Gmail Help Upgrade to iCloud+ – Apple Support (UK) Organizing your inbox – Fastmail Fastmail Filters and Rules Put Mail in Its Place SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, MailMate, and more Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin joelekstrom/fastmate: A native Fastmail-wrapper for Mac. IMAP by Zapier Integrations | Connect Your Apps with Zapier Add Event During Work Hours (Simple) Add Event During Work Hours (Advanced)
1 hr 40 min
October 08, 202186: Micro-Automations
Micro Automations! It's those tiny little automations that can make your life easy. We've been building them and today we're sharing them.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
OSA Script Plugin for Stream Deck
To run AppleScript
RosemaryOrchard/AppleScripts
Rosemary Orchard's AppleScripts
Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app Automators #75: Bunches of Automation, with Jay Miller - Relay FM SystemPreferences | Apple Developer Documentation
com.apple.preference ... names are here
Late Night Software | The home of Script Debugger Unclack for macOS FastScripts Execute an AppleScript [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] AppleScript - Drafts User Guide
Look right at the bottom of the page
PopClip for Mac PopClip Extensions RosemaryOrchard/PopClip-Extensions PopMaker - BrettTerpstra.com Brett's PopClip Extensions - BrettTerpstra.com Control PopClip using AppleScript - Pilotmoon Software Knowledge Base
Use this to make PopClip appear with a keyboard shortcut
Make your own PopClip Extensions - Pilotmoon Software Knowledge Base pilotmoon/PopClip-Extensions: Documentation and source code for PopClip extensions.
1 hr 37 min
September 24, 202185: iOS 15 Update & Shortcuts on macOS
In this episode, David and Rosemary cover the automation changes with iOS 15, and look at Shortcuts on the Mac. There's also an powerless automation conumdrum to solve!
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase.
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
Links and Show Notes: Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 Bonus Balderdash! - YouTube
Rosemary appeared in this Relay FM episode of Balderdash as a fundraising target for the St Jude Campaign!
MoKo Universal Foldable Keyboard, Rechargeable Portable Ultra-Thin Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Fit with iPhone, iPad, Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Tablets Smartphones Devices - Gray : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories MoKo [4 Pack Phone/Tablet Stand, Foldable Multi-angle Desktop Holder for iPhone X/8/8 Plus/7/7 Plus, iPhone SE 2020, iPad Pro 11 2020/10.2/Air 3/Mini 5, Galaxy S20 6.2"/S9/S9 Plus/Note 8, Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories MoKo [4 Pack Phone/Tablet Stand, Foldable Desktop Holder for 4-11" Devices, Fit with iPhone 13 Pro Max/13, iPhone 12/12 pro Max/11, iPad Air 4/Mini 6 2021, iPad 9th 10.2, Galaxy S20, Black : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
https://amzn.to/3EE9JEy
Moft Smart Lap Desk Mat on Kickstarter – MOFT
1 hr 13 min
September 10, 202184: Chris Lawley, the iPad Man
iPad expert Chris Lawly joins in to talk about iPad-based automation and where a Mac fits in his workflow.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off.
Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase.
Guest Starring:
Chris Lawley
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Christopher Lawley - YouTube Obsidian Automators #73: Custom Drafts Themes, Syntax, and more with Tim Nahumck - Relay FM Kodi | Open Source Home Theater Software LumaFusion - LumaTouch What is a Regex (Regular Expression)? Drafts | Where Text Starts Use Back Tap on your iPhone – Apple Support (UK) Cross-Linking (Action Library) | Drafts Directory Linking Drafts - Drafts User Guide
Previews are in the current beta, which will be released with iOS 15.
Craft - Create Amazing Documents Manning | Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Third Edition Automate the Boring Stuff with Python What Does Case Sensitive Mean? (Case Sensitivity) Utility - Drafts User Guide Templates - Drafts User Guide Themes - Drafts User Guide Dark Knight | Drafts Directory
1 hr 21 min
August 27, 202183: Home Automation 2.0
In this episode of Automators. David and Rosemary dive into Rosemary's updates to her home automation, smart locks, Home Assistant, and even a cute little robot mop...
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
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Technology Untangled: Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of interviews, stories, and analyses with some of the industry’s brightest brains.
Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: SONOFF Micro USB Smart Adaptor - remotely control USB Devices Smart Wall Switch H1 (No Neutral)
There is also a version of this which does need a neutral wire, those can relay Zigbee signal, helpful if you need to extend it from the hub!
Caseta Wireless Smart Switches | Lutron Mi Light Sensor (review) – Homekit News and Reviews SwitchBot Solar Panel – SwitchBot Global TRÅDFRI Shortcut button, white - IKEA Flic 2 | The Smart Button for Lights, Music, Smart Home and More SYMFONISK - A Collaboration with Sonos Speakers - IKEA SYMFONISK Picture frame with WiFi speaker, black - IKEA eufy Security Video Doorbell 2K (Battery-Powered) Smartmi Air Purifier P1 – smartmiglobal Air Purifier H06 — Himox.com/home ‎Tuya Smart on the App Store How to Use Tuya Homebridge Plugin iRobot Braava® 390t Amazon.com: iRobot Roomba i7+ (7550) Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal-Empties Itself, Wi-Fi Connected, Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Black : Everything Else Home Assistant Bob mini dishwasher Use a TP-Link HS110 to monitor my washing machine - Configuration - Home Assistant Community Conexis L1 | Smart Locks | YaleHome Keyless Connected | Smart Locks | YaleHome Smart Locks | Kwikset
1 hr 51 min
August 13, 202182: Bad AppleScript with Jason Snell
Jason Snell joins the Automators to talk about his automation journey, some useful automations, and the promise of Shortcuts for Mac.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off.
Technology Untangled: Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of interviews, stories, and analyses with some of the industry’s brightest brains.
Guest Starring:
Jason Snell
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Six Colors – Apple, technology, and other stuff by Jason Snell & Dan Moren User Automation – Six Colors
All the "Bad AppleScript" posts are in this category.
Jason Snell on GitHub Service Station – Customize your Right-Click Menu jasonsnell/PurpleAir-AQI-Scriptable-Widget: Generate Scriptable app widget to query PurpleAir sensor and display local AQI. Links | Markdown Guide
For all kinds of links, including reference links.
RegexOne - Lesson 12: Nested groups
1 hr 16 min
July 30, 202181: Shortcuts for Mac with Developer Zachary Lineman
In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and David are joined by Zach, the creator of JellyCuts - a text IDE for Shortcuts.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
HPE Tech Talk: HPE news, tech Insights and world-class innovations. Listen now.
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Guest Starring:
Zachary Lineman
Links and Show Notes: Jellycuts Zachary Lineman Hacking with Swift – learn to code iPhone and iPad apps with free Swift 5.4 tutorials sebj/iOS-Shortcuts-Reference: Reference documentation for the iOS Shortcuts app file structure Jellycuts Documentation Shortcuts SubReddit Jayson
1 hr 3 min
July 16, 202180: Automated Calendaring
Rose and David take on automating your calendar in several ways, including repeating events, templates, shortcuts, and calendar blocking apps. They also update the latest developments in automated time-tracking.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
HPE Tech Talk: HPE news, tech Insights and world-class innovations. Listen now.
LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Flexibits | Fantastical | The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Sorted³ – Hyper-schedule your entire day in one place Timery for Toggl Toggl Time Tracking
1 hr 17 min
July 02, 202179: Brett Terpstra
In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and David are joined by none other than Brett Terpstra, creator of Bunch, to talk about automation!
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
HPE Tech Talk: HPE news, tech Insights and world-class innovations. Listen now.
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off.
Discourse: Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months.
Guest Starring:
Brett Terpstra
Links and Show Notes: BrettTerpstra.com Welcome to Bunch - Bunch Moom · Many Tricks Intro - Bunch Snippets - Bunch Moom - Bunch Keystrokes - Bunch Sample Bunches - Bunch Frontmatter - Bunch Opening Other Bunches - Bunch Scheduling Bunches - Bunch Snippets - Bunch Startup Scripts - Bunch URL Handler - Bunch Task Managers - Bunch Obsidian BetterTouchTool - Bunch Hazel - Bunch Running AppleScript - Bunch Running Shell Scripts - Bunch Podcasting | Sample Bunches - Bunch Home | Dark Noise Charlie Chapman ‎Dark Noise on the App Store Karabiner-Elements folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! A Modern Space Cadet / Steve Losh Stream Deck - Bunch Bunch and the Stream Deck - BrettTerpstra.com Vim (text editor) - Wikipedia Emacs - Wikipedia How-to: macOS Key bindings - SS64.com Jekyll • Simple, blog-aware, static sites | Transform your plain text into static websites and blogs BTT as Default Browser / URL Based Triggers · GitBook Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS
1 hr 30 min
June 18, 202178: WWDC 2021: Shortcuts comes to macOS
Hooray! Apple has made Shortcuts for the Mac. In this episode Rose and David dive deep on their initial impressions with the Mac version of Shortcuts and how well it plays with traditional Mac Automation.
This episode of Automators is sponsored by:
The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
HPE Tech Talk: HPE news, tech Insights and world-class innovations. Listen now.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Automators
Rosemary Orchard
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation - Relay FM SF Symbols - Apple Developer Meet Shortcuts for macOS - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer Design great actions for Shortcuts, Siri, and Suggestions - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer Donate intents and expand your app’s presence - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer Keynote - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer
1 hr 27 min

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