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For Mac Eyes Only 429 – Automate This!

For Mac Eyes Only

English - March 28, 2024 02:00 - ★★★★★ - 69 ratings
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On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric cover the basics of automating tasks on the Mac with an overview of Shortcuts, Automator, Keyboard Maestro, and AppleScript as well as a couple “helper apps” to make Shortcuts more powerful. Eric steps us through a real-world example of a time-saving workflow created in Shortcuts. Mike’s Essential App pick this week: Free Ruler.

Season 18, Episode 9 (#429)


On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric cover the basics of automating tasks on the Mac with an overview of Shortcuts, Automator, Keyboard Maestro, and AppleScript as well as a couple “helper apps” to make Shortcuts more powerful. Eric steps us through a real-world example of a time-saving workflow created in Shortcuts. Mike’s Essential App pick this week: Free Ruler.


LINKS to KNOW

> Keyboard Maestro

> Shortcuts User Guide for Mac

> Intro to Shortcuts on Mac

> Actions App

> Data Jar

> JavaScript for Automation

> Mike’s Essential App: Free Ruler (App Store Link)


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> Meet TeamFMEO

> Contact Us

> FMEOTV on YouTube


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Running Time: 1:22:50