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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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.
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