Automate everyday tasks with Automator

Save time and be more productive with macOS Sierra’s unsung hero

If there’s one app that’s going to get you to macOS Genius level quicker than any other, it’s Automator. Far from being the reserve of the nerds, Automator can help you be more creative, back up your data or assist you in just about any way you can think of. The best way to understand Automator’s power is to get hands on and use the app. To get you started, we’ve set up an example Automator workflow below. This one automatically resizes images for Instagram. Here’s how it works… How to create an Automator workflow Here are six key elements of any awesome Automator workflow Set up Services There are plenty of ways to trigger Automator workflows, but our favourite is to set them up as a Service. Select a…

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MacLife Specials (Digital) - 1 Issue, Volume 3 2017

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