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#127: Feedback!
May 6th, 2023 · 79 minutes
It's time for some automation feedback. Topics include task inbox processing, automated check-ins, dumping automation confirmations with Shortcuts, home automation, and time tracking.
#126: Safari Automation
April 21st, 2023 · 84 minutes
In this episode David and Rosemary go on Safari and look at all the settings, extensions and integrations you can use to automate you browsing across macOS and iOS.
#125: AppleScript Events and more with James Thomson
April 8th, 2023 · 110 minutes
In this episode, Rosemary and David are joined by creator of PCalc, Dice and About (by PCalc), James Thomson. They talk about James' first implementations of automation in his apps, as well as what automations he's using now, and AppleScript vs Shortcuts.
#124: Image Automation
March 24th, 2023 · 88 minutes
Fixing images and screenshots is boring and tedious. Why not hand that off to automation?
#123: HomeKit from Scratch with Myke Hurley
March 11th, 2023 · 79 minutes
In this episode Rosemary and David welcome Myke Hurley back to the show to talk about taking over his new Home with HomeKit.
#122: Nerding Out with Allison Sheridan
February 25th, 2023 · 70 minutes
Allison Sheridan joins us to share her automation workflows. Topics include Keyboard Maestro, Hazel, and more automation tools.
#121: Hardware Launchers
February 10th, 2023 · 78 minutes
After diving into software launchers in episode 120, Rosemary and David take a look at doing things with real physical buttons, in all the forms that can take.
#120: Looking at Launchers
January 27th, 2023 · 82 minutes
Rose and David spent some time looking at Raycast, the latest Mac launcher to arrive on the market, and compare it to their current favorite launcher, Alfred.
#119: Moving Houses and to the Mac with Chris Lawley
January 13th, 2023 · 100 minutes
Chris Lawley, YouTuber, nerd, and photographer joins David and Rosemary to talk about moving house and what that means for his smart home, as well as his journey back to the Mac.
#118: Ask the Automators
December 30th, 2022 · 68 minutes
In this episode Rose and David dig into the questions and feedback bag. Topics include Apple Notes and Reminders, home automation (hooray for doorbell cams!), window management, and IR blasting. Good times!