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Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA

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This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks.

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    Our Summer Break Projects
    • Federico:
      • Set up a Notion database for his work.
      • Also mentioned:
        • Shortwave
        • Claude
        • Drafts
        • Nautomate
        • John:
          • Updated his audio setup with the MOTU M4 audio interface
          • Got organized with the help of IKEA’s Kallax and Invallning, and
          • Built automations for MacStories Deals that work with Mastodon and Bluesky

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