Welcome to the blog where I share techniques that help you work faster and more efficiently with Sibelius, so that we can do less and do it better.
Shortcut Symphony: Orchestrate Your Workflow with Ease
One of the easiest places to start with automation when you already have a Mac is with the built-in app Shortcuts. It was introduced to iOS and macOS after Apple acquired the Workflow app, which was built around a similar structure.
At first, I didn’t see the use of it for myself, since all the example shortcuts felt gimmicky—things like ‘Remind me at work,’ ‘How many days until…,’ and ‘Send the last photo as an email.’ These didn’t add much value to my workflow. So, in this post, I’ll take you through some Shortcuts I actually use on a regular basis.
Window Wonderland: Setting Up Project-Based Finder Spaces with AppleScript
Getting from mundane tasks, emails, and the general frenetic pace of everyday life into a state of hyperfocus that allows you to concentrate on the project at hand is an art form in itself. There are many booby traps and siren songs pulling you away from the task, making you feel like you're on an escape room-style hunt for the right clues.
Appetizer Menus Minipost
As a serious automator, your primary focus should be to use your mouse as little as possible. This is both because it is a potential source of tendonitis and because it can be the slowest and weakest link in the precision chain.