This episode provides an introduction to automation. Subjects include Applescript, Automator, and Snow Leopard Services. We also had Macworld Expo Director Paul Kent on to talk about Macworld Expo and Conference 2010.
Automator
Applescript
Snow Leopard Services
Applescript 1-2-3
MacBreak Video Services Episode
Listener Ken’s Post on Evernote Service
David’s Post on Title Caps Service
Macworld Expo and Conference 2010
David’s “Mac at Work” Session
David’s “Numbers Lab” Session
Our nest show will be about troubleshooting on your Mac. Stay tuned!
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Regarding this episode about Services and Automator, I’ve used Automator to make small specialized apps. One, I will describe here, fits into both this episode, as well as your show about backup.
I created a little app that takes my entire documents folder and zips it up, and places the zip file into my dropbox. I have this happen weekly by scheduling that app to run as a recurring event in iCal. Works like a charm.
Now to think up some more neat manuevers I can do with Automator.