Craft Import Automation (MacSparky Labs)

I’m moving some data into Craft, and doing it manually was driving me crazy. So I made two different Shortcuts to automate it. One is really easy, but requires a few steps by you when you run it. The second option is fancier and more complex, but does everything automatically. Enjoy!…

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Sparky’s Hypothetical Video Cart (MacSparky Labs)

As I start thinking about moving into my new studio, I’m looking for the easiest ways to shoot video. I think a video cart might just be the answer. Here are my initial ideas…

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Endor Studios Build Update (MacSparky Labs)

It’s time for the latest Endor Studios Build video. Framing is up and approved by the inspector. Most of the exterior plywood is installed. Rough electrical is almost done. It’s all taking shape gang…

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The Ventura System Settings Video (MacSparky Labs)

I’ve spent time with the new System Settings in the macOS Ventura betas. I like the idea of it, but the execution needs work. Here’s a video explaining further…

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Lab Report and Endor Studios Update (MacSparky Labs)

Yesterday I dropped the latest Lab Report podcast. If you’re not signed up for the Labs Podcast, you can do that here. Also, this week Endor Studios went vertical! Framing is largely done, and it suddenly all feels very real. I published a video this morning showing you the update…

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Testing Voice-to-Text Dictation with iPadOS 16 Beta (MacSparky Labs)

I’ve been kicking the tires on the new Siri voice-to-text dictation in the new Apple device betas. I’m impressed…

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The Lab Report Podcast (MacSparky Labs)

It’s time for the latest Lab Report from MacSparky, covering this week’s Apple news and updates…

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OmniFocus Voice Control Tutorial with Sal Soghoian (MacSparky Labs)

This month’s Friends of Dave interview is a special one. Sal Soghian (formerly with Apple, now working with the Omni Group) spent an hour with me doing a walk-through on how to set up and start using the new Javascript-based voice automation in OmniFocus. Sal has, in essence, created an entirely new user interface for OmniFocus, letting you fully control the app with your voice. Moreover, you can add your own custom commands. In this video, I share my screen and Sal walks me through the entire setup process. Watch this video with the current version of OmniFocus installed on your Mac and you’ll be voice-controlling within the hour…

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Automating Dates in OmniFocus (MacSparky Labs)

The Omni Group has written its own flavor of JavaScript to automate its apps. These new automations will work on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. In this video, I take one of the Omni Group’s new JavaScript automations that can assign and adjust defer and due dates in OmniFocus. I then use a Keyboard Maestro trick to combine and simplify the various keyboard shortcuts for each action. If you use OmniFocus, you’ll find this useful. And even if you don’t use the app, the Conflict Palette technique shown here can help you out …

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