How to Organize your iPhone’s Home Screen by Task
Think of what you want to do, not how you’ll do it
Folders is one way to organize apps on your iOS home screen. Shortcuts give you a way to organize tasks on your home screen.
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How to Create an OmniFocus Project Using OmniJS
So much faster I thought it hadn’t worked
Here’s a script to create a new OmniFocus project using OmniJS. Feel free to use it as a starting point for your own scripts.
How to Create OmniFocus Projects with TaskPaper and JavaScript for Automation
A Little Automation Goes a Long Way
TaskPaper is a great format for copying and pasting tasks and projects between OmniFocus and other apps. You can also use it with Shortcuts to create dynamic projects on iOS. I’ve been scripting OmniFocus for years now. It lets me add my own features to OmniFocus. But I’ve fallen into the same trap into which […]
How to Send a Push Notification from Terminal
Let your Mac notify your iPhone or Apple Watch when it’s ready for you
Here’s how to send a push notification to your iPhone from the Terminal in macOS. Instead of waiting for a long job to finish, let your Mac notify you.
How to Automate Your Work Without Programming
10 Low-Tech Ways Anyone can Invest in their Future Productivity
When we think of automating what we do, we tend to think of highly technical solutions that require a degree in Computer Science to set up (and break easily). Fortunately, effective automation can come from a low-tech solution anyone can apply.
How to Use TaskPaper to Extend the Reach of OmniFocus
A little plain text can go a long way
TaskPaper lets you create structured tasks and projects in any text editor. It lets you move in and out of OmniFocus with a copy and paste.
Launch Actions, not Apps, with LaunchCenter Pro
There’s a tap for that
A lot of actions can be reduced to a single tap, then letting your phone do the rest.
How Do You Make Time to Automate?
Find the time to make more time
Automation saves time, but it takes time, too. Here’s how to make the time to get started.
How To Launch An App Automatically When You Connect Your Scanner
Let Keyboard Maestro get your Mac ready on cue
Keyboard Maestro can launch and quit apps while you work. Here’s how to get ready to scan when you connect your scanner.
How to Make Any Process Foolproof with a Checklist
Consistent Results with Less Effort and Stress
Whether it’s a repeated process or packing for a single trip, checklists can help you get consistent results with a fraction of the mental energy and stress.