In this insightful discussion, automation expert Rosemary Orchard, productivity guru David Sparks, and editor Jim Metzendorf unpack their favorite text automation tricks. They explore innovative tools like Whisper Memos and Drafts, enhancing text capture and editing processes. The improvements in Siri's dictation and privacy capabilities are also dissected. Plus, Kerry Provanzano shares strategies for optimizing workflows, highlighting the fine balance between AI tools and authentic writing. These insights promise to elevate your text automation game!

In this episode, Rose and David explain some of their favorite small automation tools and how they work. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Setapp: More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Hunter Douglas: Custom Window Blinds, Shades, Shutters and Drapery. 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 Controller for HomeKit – Your Smart Home Companion Text Case Pushcut - Triggers, notifications & widgets that kick off your automation Data Jar Toolbox Pro BetterTouchTool | folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! BetterTouchTool Forums PopClip for Mac PopClip Forum OmSave: Safari Extension for OmniFocus Awesome Screenshot -- Screen recorder and Screen capture StopTheMadness Vinegar - Tube Cleaner on the App Store Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner on the App Store URL Linker for Safari on the Mac App Store HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store Scenecuts on the Mac App Store QuietMeet: Auto-Pause Music on the Mac App Store Service Station – Customize your Right-Click Menu Right Click Booster on the Mac App Store Default Folder X ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS Alfred - Productivity App for macOS

The hosts discuss automating file management on Mac, including using Forklift and Pathfinder. They explore tools like Dropzone and Yoink for efficient file handling. Also, they cover Default Folder X and Keyboard Maestro for streamlining tasks and hiring through LinkedIn Jobs.

Rosemary Orchard and David Sparks revisit their Action Buttons, discuss text and AI workflows, and explore the features of Whisper Memos. They also delve into enhancing shortcuts, custom workflows, and dictation tools for notes and tasks.

Micro-Automations! It's those tiny little automations that can make your life easy. We've been building them and today we're sharing them. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off. Stripe: Learn more about how Stripe and their products can support your business. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership OSA Script Plugin for Stream DeckTo run AppleScript RosemaryOrchard/AppleScriptsRosemary Orchard's AppleScripts Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app Automators #75: Bunches of Automation, with Jay Miller - Relay FM SystemPreferences | Apple Developer Documentationcom.apple.preference ... names are here Late Night Software | The home of Script Debugger Unclack for macOS FastScripts Execute an AppleScript [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] AppleScript - Drafts User GuideLook right at the bottom of the page PopClip for Mac PopClip Extensions RosemaryOrchard/PopClip-Extensions PopMaker - BrettTerpstra.com Brett's PopClip Extensions - BrettTerpstra.com Control PopClip using AppleScript - Pilotmoon Software Knowledge BaseUse this to make PopClip appear with a keyboard shortcut Make your own PopClip Extensions - Pilotmoon Software Knowledge Base pilotmoon/PopClip-Extensions: Documentation and source code for PopClip extensions.

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! 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 Arlo Video Doorbells with HD Resolution, Night Vision & More Windows Task Scheduler - Wikipedia Moom · Many Tricks Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app SwitchBot US - Your Simple Switch to a Smart Home Explore Integrations - IFTTT Logitech Harmony Marantz™ AV Receivers - Audio & Home Theater | Marantz™ Home Assistant

In this episode, David asks all the questions and we get into the nitty gritty details of how Rosemary's workflows and systems are being automated. From Hazel to Home Assistant, with a sprinkling of Airtable, there's variety and magic. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership Relay FM Membership Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS RosemaryOrchard/systemConfigsZSH, Git configs, etc. Bunch.app Snippets - Bunch.app Moom · Many Tricks Home Assistant Generic Thermostat - Home Assistant Home Assistant | Zigbee2MQTTThis is how I pair my Aqara and IKEA devices directly to Home Assistant HomeKit - Home AssistantThis is how I share the Aqara and IKEA devices back into HomeKit. Keyboard Maestro 10.0.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Airtable Make | Work the way you imagineFormerly known as Integromat URL Linker for Safari on the App Store Stream Deck Pedal | elgato.com

iOS 16 is nearly here, and there are a lot of automation updates to try out. In this episode, Rosemary and David walk you through them all. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Setapp: More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month with code ‘AUTOMATORS’. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. 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 Material Dock – Studio Neat Anker 533 Magnetic Wireless Charger (3-in-1 Stand) Forté for iPhone HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand 3-in-1 Wireless MagSafe Charger for iPhone 13 | Belkin

David's made a few changes and it's time for an Automator-style audit. In this episode Rose and David cover email, task management, calendars, desktop setups, web automation, and more. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: LinkedIn Jobs: Post a job for free by visiting this link. TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky MacSparky Labs Thank You and a Few Updates - MacSparky MacSparky - Fiddly awesome help with Apple technologies WordPress Hosting, Perfected. | WP Engine® Grammarly Now Supports Native Mac Apps - Software - MPU Talk MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac. iWeb - Wikipedia PublishPress: Editorial Calendar, Workflow, Comments, Notifications and Statuses – WordPress plugin | WordPress.org Email alias - Wikipedia Zendesk: Customer Service Software Zoho Desk | Customer Service Software for Context-Aware Support SaneBox | Email Management for Any Inbox MailMate OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Moom · Many Tricks The Sparky Status Board 2.0 - MacSparky Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software A Keyboard Maestro Plugin for Apple Shortcuts | ThoughtAsylum

Rose and David explain many little automations that can improve your quality of life on your Mac. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Automators Rosemary Orchard David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership All Automators Episodes Better Touch Tool Moom · Many Tricks Keyboard Maestro 9.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Keyboard Maestro Window Management - MacSparky YouTube GitHub - Corcules/KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro ‎Amphetamine on the Mac App Store CleanMyMac X: The Best Mac Cleanup App for macOS. Get a Cleaner Mac in Minutes. CleanMyMac X Automators #68: Stephen Millard and ThoughtAsylum - Relay FM Grammarly ‎Amphetamine on the Mac App Store Rename files, folders and disks on Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com: Elgato Stream Deck Mini - Compact Live Production Controller with 6 Customizable LCD keys, Trigger Actions in OBS Studio, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube and More (10GAI9901) , Black: Computers & Accessories Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software OS X Watermark PDFs Service Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides