Utilize Shortcuts to automate moving tasks in Apple Reminders efficiently and consider utilizing smart lists for better task organization.
Explore using Windows Task Scheduler for versatile automation capabilities on Windows 10, offering extensive functionalities for scheduled tasks and custom triggers.
Optimize window management with Keyboard Maestro by creating macros for precise resizing and positioning, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Deep dives
Using Shortcuts and Notion for Task Management
You can automate moving tasks between lists in Apple Reminders by using Shortcuts. Consider utilizing Reminders smart lists to streamline the process, as they provide useful options like grouping tasks due today. Notion can offer a comprehensive alternative for shared notes, enabling collaborative work without platform restrictions, especially for Android users.
Implementing Windows Task Scheduler for Automation
Explore utilizing Windows Task Scheduler for automation, a versatile tool that allows running programs with command-line options, setting custom triggers, and scheduling tasks. Although it might be more complex than shortcuts, Windows Task Scheduler offers extensive functionalities for automated processes on Windows 10.
Optimizing Window Resizing with Keyboard Maestro
Enhance window management with Keyboard Maestro by creating macros for precise resizing and positioning. Jeff's method using mouse coordinates to resize windows between specific points is an efficient approach that offers flexibility and accuracy in adjusting window sizes on the screen. Pairing this technique with Keyboard Maestro macro configuration can streamline window resizing tasks.
Creating Efficient Workflow with Moon and Bunch
Leverage Moon and Bunch for optimizing workflow setups in podcast recordings or specific task configurations. Moon's Apple Script support allows for preset adjustments, positioning apps effectively on the screen for streamlined workflows. Integrating Bunch to open necessary applications and automate positioning with Moon enhances efficiency and organization in task management.
Automating Energy Efficiency with Smart Plugs
Smart plugs with energy monitoring capabilities have allowed the speaker to identify energy-consuming devices, such as computers and appliances like a microwave or a dehumidifier. By analyzing the data from these plugs, adjustments were made to optimize energy usage, such as choosing between using a dryer or dehumidifier based on cost efficiency. Moreover, the speaker effectively used the smart plugs to automate processes like turning off and on a microwave to correct its clock after power outages and monitoring the freezer's functionality.
Enhancing Household Functionality with Automation
Besides energy management, the speaker utilized smart plugs to enhance household efficiency. Examples include scheduling the microwave to reset its clock after power interruptions and identifying and resolving issues with household appliances like a malfunctioning freezer. These practical applications demonstrate the versatility of smart plugs in streamlining daily tasks and improving overall household functionality.
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!
