Unlock Your Digital Potential: The Power of User-Focused Automation
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Omnifocus Field Guide" by David Sparks - This book discusses task management and how artificial intelligence might interact with it, leading to a discussion about the limits of automation in decision-making.
Tools & Software
- OmniFocus - Mentioned as a task manager where users can create project lists and tasks, and integrate with automation for setup.
- Shortcuts - Apple's automation app, discussed extensively for its capabilities on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, as well as its limitations and potential future developments.
- Keyboard Maestro - A powerful macOS automation tool, frequently mentioned for creating macros and scripts, and its interoperability with other tools.
- AppleScript - A scripting language for macOS, noted for its continued relevance in automation.
- Home Assistant - An open-source home automation platform, praised for its ability to integrate various smart home devices and provide detailed logging for troubleshooting.
- Stream Deck - A customizable control panel with programmable buttons, widely used by automators for triggering various actions and automations.
- Logitech Creative Console - A physical device with a dial and screen buttons, presented as an alternative to the Stream Deck, with a focus on creative and productivity applications.
- Jellycuts - A tool that allows users to write scripts and convert them into Shortcuts actions.
- BBEdit - A text editor mentioned as a tool for text-based automation.
- Drafts - A text-based app with extensive automation capabilities and an action repository.
- Hazel - A macOS utility for automating file organization and management.
- BetterTouchTool - A macOS utility that enhances input devices and can be used for automation.
- Pushcut - An app mentioned in the context of a bug where its "Run Shortcut" action could conflict with Apple's native "Run Shortcut" action.
- GoodLinks - An application for storing articles to read later, noted for its ability to download articles and its browser plugins.
- Zapier - A web-based automation tool for connecting different web services.
- Make (formerly Integromat) - A web-based automation platform similar to Zapier, for integrating apps and automating workflows.
- If This Then That (IFTTT) - A web-based service for creating chains of simple conditional statements, called applets.
- Loupedeck - A physical console designed for video and photo editing, mentioned as a specialized creative tool.
People Mentioned
- Jim - The editor for the podcast, mentioned in the context of automated file renaming and dropping files into his access folder.
- Michael Gorbach - Head of the Shortcuts team at Apple, mentioned for his work on the Shortcuts app.
- Stephen Miller - Created an Obsidian vault containing automated transcripts and notes for Automators episodes.
Organizations & Institutions
- Apple - The company behind macOS, iOS, Shortcuts, and Apple Intelligence, discussed for its role in automation and smart home technology.
- Silicon Valley - Referenced in a discussion about the motivations behind technology development, particularly advertising.
- Calibra - The leader in data intelligence and sponsor of the "Data Citizens Dialogues" podcast.
- Relay FM - The podcast network that hosts Automators.
Courses & Educational Resources
- Shortcuts Field Guide by David Sparks - A forthcoming guide to Apple's Shortcuts app, indicating continued educational content from one of the hosts.
- iOS Today (or iPadOS Today) - A show Rosemary Orchard is involved with, providing content on Apple's mobile operating systems.
Websites & Online Resources
- Automators Max - The extended version show where the hosts discuss the future of Apple Intelligence and automation.
- Mac Power Users - Another podcast where Rosemary Orchard will be a guest and automation topics will be covered.
- rosemaryorchard.com - Rosemary Orchard's personal website, where listeners can find links to her apps, shows, and books.
- macsparky.com - David Sparks' website, a place for listeners to follow his work.
- Data Citizens Dialogues - A podcast focused on data intelligence, AI governance, and data sharing (follow on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get podcasts).
- Obsidian Vault of Automators Podcast - A repository of transcripts and notes from Automators episodes, compiled by Stephen Miller.
- notion.com/automators - The website to try Notion AI for free.
- linkedin.com/automators - The website to post a job for free on LinkedIn.
- Creative Console (Link to be popped in show notes) - A physical device by Logitech, similar to a Stream Deck.
Other Resources
- GPT-4 - An AI knowledge source used by Notion AI.
- Claude - An AI knowledge source used by Notion AI.