Mac Power Users 796: The Alfred Field Guide
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May 11, 2025 Discover the versatility of Alfred, the app launcher that supercharges macOS productivity. Learn about the creation of a comprehensive Field Guide packed with tips and over 80 instructional videos. Dive into innovative features that personalize workflows, streamline tasks, and enhance efficiency beyond Spotlight. Explore user-generated workflows that tackle common productivity challenges, from converting Roman numerals to searching notes. Find out how Alfred's customization options and powerful automation tools can transform your Mac experience.
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David Sparks' Alfred Rebuild Story
- David Sparks rebuilt Alfred from scratch to create a comprehensive Field Guide covering over 80 videos and 40 curated workflows.
- This process improved his own efficiency and deepened his understanding of Alfred's capabilities.
Alfred's Adaptive Search
- Alfred uses fuzzy logic and remembers your selection habits to speed up app launching and file finding.
- It adapts to your preferences making it faster and more intuitive than many launchers.
Customize Default Search Results
- Customize Alfred's default results to filter out unwanted file types and restrict search folders.
- This tuning ensures your main results are relevant and appear at the top of the list.