Brett Terpstra

Brett Terpstra joins David to explain some of his favorite automation tools and tricks. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show BrettTerpstra.com GrabLinks - BrettTerpstra.com Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app SearchLink - BrettTerpstra.com howzit - BrettTerpstra.com Slogger - BrettTerpstra.com BetterTouchTool nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

Brett Terpstra, a Minnesota-based writer, developer, and podcaster, shares his journey of creative passion and living with bipolar disorder and ADHD. He candidly discusses how these experiences have shaped his innovative career, which includes developing popular tools like Marked and Bunch. Brett explores the intersection of mental health and productivity, emphasizing how checklists and automation with OmniFocus help him thrive. He advocates for open conversations about mental health, fostering community support and understanding.

Katie and David, joined by Brett Terpstra, cover organizing and finding files on a Mac. They discuss tips on tagging, spotlight, naming conventions, and more.

In this episode of Automators, Rosemary and David are joined by none other than Brett Terpstra, creator of Bunch, to talk about automation! This episode of Automators is sponsored by: HPE Tech Talk: HPE news, tech Insights and world-class innovations. Listen now. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Discourse: Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership BrettTerpstra.com Welcome to Bunch - Bunch Moom · Many Tricks Intro - Bunch Snippets - Bunch Moom - Bunch Keystrokes - Bunch Sample Bunches - Bunch Frontmatter - Bunch Opening Other Bunches - Bunch Scheduling Bunches - Bunch Snippets - Bunch Startup Scripts - Bunch URL Handler - Bunch Task Managers - Bunch Obsidian BetterTouchTool - Bunch Hazel - Bunch Running AppleScript - Bunch Running Shell Scripts - Bunch Podcasting | Sample Bunches - Bunch Home | Dark Noise Charlie Chapman ‎Dark Noise on the App Store Karabiner-Elements folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! A Modern Space Cadet / Steve Losh Stream Deck - Bunch Bunch and the Stream Deck - BrettTerpstra.com Vim (text editor) - Wikipedia Emacs - Wikipedia How-to: macOS Key bindings - SS64.com Jekyll • Simple, blog-aware, static sites | Transform your plain text into static websites and blogs BTT as Default Browser / URL Based Triggers · GitBook Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS

Brett Terpstra, expert in tagging on Mac and iOS, joins David and Katie to discuss the state of tagging on Apple devices. They explore the evolution and limitations of tagging in the Apple file system, the benefits of using tags in Mac OS, and strategies for effective file organization using tags and labels. They also touch on password management with One Password and compare tagging systems with traditional folder organization. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the future of tagging on Mac and iOS.

Brett Terpstra, the mad scientist automator, joins to talk about how he got started in automation and share some great workflows for keyboard and trackpad automation, extending automation to your home, and more. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Creative Next: The new podcast future-proofing creatives. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership BrettTerpstra.com Automators Orange County Meetup Tickets, Fri, May 31, 2019 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite Automators WWDC Meetup Tickets, Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Automators #18: Terminal Automation with John Siracusa - Relay FM 3Com Audrey - Wikipedia The Source for X10 & X10 Pro Genuine Products Retrobatch, from Flying Meat Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com Posts Tagged “applescript” - BrettTerpstra.com folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! GitHub - ttscoff/KeyBindings: DefaultKeybindings.dict for Mac OS X KeyBindings - BrettTerpstra.com A Hyper Key with Karabiner Elements, full instructions - BrettTerpstra.com Brett's PopClip Extensions - BrettTerpstra.com 60 Tips, Vol. 1 | MacSparky Field Guides 60 Mac Tips, Vol 2 | MacSparky Field Guides Flic - Smart Bluetooth Button - Pure simplicity at the click of a button. Harmony Remotes, Universal Remote Controls | Logitech Leap Motion Macstock Conference & Expo | July 27 & 28 2019 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community

Brett Terpstra, a frequent guest known for his expertise in keyboard hacking and automation, shares insights on the Touch Bar and its utility with apps like BetterTouchTool. The conversation dives into mastering regular expressions for automation, enhancing text processing efficiency. Terpstra also discusses the transition to Apple Silicon, addressing compatibility challenges and the innovative uses of various software tools. Listeners are treated to a blend of tech tips and personal anecdotes, all wrapped in Brett's signature humor.

Join Joe Kissell, a technical author and founder of Take Control Books, Brett Terpstra, a skilled coder and app developer, and Jill McKinley, an IT expert and productivity enthusiast, as they share their top tech picks for the holidays. Highlights include essential cold-weather car gear and the versatile Hollyland Lark M2S wireless microphone. They also discuss innovative phone cases, effective cable organization solutions, and the thought-provoking book 'InShittification' by Cory Doctorow, sparking a lively conversation about tech and its future.

Join Jill McKinley, an IT professional and YouTube creator, Joe Kissell, a tech book author, and Brett Terpstra, a Mac community contributor, as they explore quirky and practical gift ideas. From the soothing Theragun massage ball to clever USB-C cable testers, their picks are both inventive and useful. Discover the benefits of the affordable BioBidet SlimTwist and versatile Kasa Matter smart plugs for smart homes. Don't miss their insights on custom Govee lighting and the handy Leatherman Arc multi-tool that every gadget lover will appreciate!

Guy Serle, host of the MyMac Podcast, joins coding guru Brett Terpstra for a deep dive into the world of iOS text editors. They discuss the best apps for note-taking and coding, emphasizing their unique features. Battery drain issues also take center stage, with Apple’s advice on restoring devices sparking debate. The pair shares personal anecdotes about their experiences in the Apple ecosystem, and Brett reviews the Sketchboard Pro, a game changer for digital artists. Tech enthusiasts will find this chat insightful and entertaining!