Automators 62: Automation Fun with Alex Cox
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Nov 6, 2020 Alex Cox, an expert in home automation and automation tools, joins the Automators to discuss home automation, Drafts, Shortcuts, and ways to learn new automation. They explore the benefits and challenges of automation, emphasize the importance of recognizing time-consuming tasks, and discuss user interface scripting. They delve into the features of PDF pin 12, highlight the power of the Drafts app, and share their use of shortcuts for health and time tracking. They also touch on streaming and utilities with Synology and Raspberry Pi, automation scripts for wildfires, and personal projects.
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First Automation
- Alex Cox's first automation involved a key binding on Mac OS 9.
- It created a fake spreadsheet to trick his parents while he read Harry Potter.
Time is Precious
- Alex Cox automates repetitive tasks to conserve time and energy.
- He views time as his most valuable resource.
Automator Mindset
- Identify daily tasks that waste time and don't engage your brain.
- Computers excel at these tasks; automate them.