![]() ![]() Added the clipboard utility Paste to the list in “Use a macOS Clipboard Utility.”.See “Raycast,” as well as a mention in “Use a Third-Party Text Expansion Utility.” Added mentions of an impressive new launcher called Raycast that became suddenly popular and is already on its way to the top of my list of third-party automation tools.Expanded a tip about using Shortcuts with a Stream Deck see “Control Anything with a Stream Deck.”.(In many places an entire procedure changed, not just the name or location of the command.) Updated the text and screenshots extensively to account for the large number of user interface changes in Ventura, including the change from System Preferences to System Settings and the change from Preferences windows to Settings windows.Version 4.1 of this book brings it up to date with macOS 13 Ventura, requiring hundreds of changes. Control nearly anything on your Mac with Keyboard MaestroīONUS: We’ve included discount coupons for seven of the key apps Joe covers: 15% to 30% off on Keyboard Maestro, LaunchBar, Hazel, Nisus Writer Pro, Script Debugger, TypeIt4Me, and Typinator-look for coupons at the end of the book!.Use Omni Automation for JavaScript-based automation tasks.Automate cloud services with IFTTT and Zapier.Log in to websites faster with a password manager.Create rules to file email automatically in Apple Mail and Outlook.Write macros in Microsoft Office and Nisus Writer Pro.Supercharge your clipboard to remember and reformat previous copies.Control the Finder with a launcher and by organizing files with Hazel.Automate text expansion for faster, more consistent typing.Use your voice to control your Mac with Siri and Voice Control/Dictation Commands.Customize toolbars and your Touch Bar to put hard-to-find controls at your fingertips.Take full advantage of input devices to save clicks and keystrokes. ![]() Get started with the built-in macOS automation tools, including Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, and shell scripts.Take back your time, work more efficiently, and have more fun with your Mac, with Take Control of Automating Your Mac, Fourth Edition! Whether you’re new to automation, you just need a refresher, or you’re experienced with automation but want to go deeper, this book can teach you the skills you need to automate with ease. As an extra bonus, the book includes coupons for discounts on seven automation apps! In addition, Joe gives extensive information about third-party automation apps that can make a huge difference to your work efficiency, such as Keyboard Maestro, TextExpander, OmniGraffle, and many more. You can begin by making the most of productivity features such as Siri, Spotlight (for launching apps), and text replacement-and then move on to the more sophisticated automation tools built into macOS, such as Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, services, and shell scripts. In this book, Joe teaches you how to automate routine tasks in a wide variety of ways. ![]() Looking for ways to work smarter and faster with your Mac? In this updated and expanded fourth edition of his popular guide to Mac automation, Joe Kissell shows how anyone, at any level of experience, can save time and effort, and avoid unnecessary errors, by using automation techniques that range from the simplest keyboard shortcut to the most complicated script. The update will be free for anyone who purchases the book now. Update plans: Joe plans to update this book in the fourth quarter of 2023 to reflect changes in macOS Sonoma.
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