Automating OmniFocus (MacSparky Labs)

One of my favorite features with OmniFocus is the way you can automate it with AppleScript. I have a few scripts I’ve hacked together that let me automatically move defer and due dates in OmniFocus. I use the scripts via Keyboard Maestro. Here’s a video demonstrating how I work them. You can download the scripts and Keyboard Maestro Macros below…

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The April 2022 Virtual Meetup (MacSparky Labs)

The April 2022 MacSparky Labs Virtual Meetup was, as always, a lot of fun. Subjects included: 1) Mac Studio and Studio Display; 2) Who’s Left for the Mac Pro?; 3) Alternative Task Managers; 4) Endor Studios Update; 5) Universal Control and Miscellaneous Questions; 6) 51:38 MacSparky Labs Updates …

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Setting Up and Using Universal Control (MacSparky Labs)

For All MacSparky Labs Members (Tiers 1-3)

Hooray! Now everyone can use Universal Control, which means now you can move your mouse from your Mac to your iPad (or another Mac) and use your Mac’s keyboard and mouse on the connected device. You can also move files between devices. In this video, I walk you through all the steps to set up and use Universal Control…

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This Friday’s Virtual Meetup (MacSparky Labs)

I just wanted to send out a reminder about this Friday’s MacSparky Labs virtual meetup at 12:00 Pacific. The Zoom call details are below. The agendas for these meetups are always pretty flexible but I do have a few things on my list…

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Trying a New AirTag Wallet (MacSparky Labs)

Over the years, I’ve had various wallets, but most recently I’ve been switching between the Flip Side plastic wallet (when I want to carry a lot of things) and the Apple MagSafe Wallet (when I need to carry a few things). I’ve never actually lost a wallet, but the idea of having an AirTag built into my wallet seemed like a pretty good idea… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

Task Manager Survey – The OmniFocus Baseline

I’m starting a new series where I’ll be looking at some of the most popular task managers. Before getting started, however, here’s a look at how I’m currently using OmniFocus with my setup and favorite features. This feature set will be a baseline of sorts while I look at competing apps… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Early Access and Backstage Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?

Touring My Menu Bar (MacSparky Labs)

My menu bar is always a bit of a work and progress but here it is with my favorite menu bar apps as of March 2022. Also I’ll demonstrate and share a cool Keyboard Maestro script to minimize your menubar and change the clock that I run before screencasting that you may have use for.… This is a post for MacSparky Labs Members only. Care to join? Or perhaps do you need to sign in?