97: Automating Rosemary Orchard
Automators
Automating Document Management
- To fix a messy Downloads folder, automate the process of filing or deleting files using Hazel.
- Create automations for one file type at a time to clear out similar files.
- For example, screenshots can be automatically deleted after 24 hours unless moved elsewhere.
- Hazel's preview feature helps determine which files fall under a rule, ensuring accurate automation.
- Start by clearing out the obvious junk, like ICS files, using Hazel to open them in Fantastical and then delete them after a short time if not manually saved.
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