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Creating an AppleScript to Switch Between Multiple iTunes Accounts

Tutorial • Advanced

Introduction If you own an Apple device, you'll have an Apple ID which will also be your account for shopping in iTunes. Some Apple owners may have...

Michele Ivani • 10 May 2013
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Schedule a Weekly Reminder Email with AppleScript

Tutorial • Advanced

We've recently gone over how to use two very important components of AppleScript: conditional statements and repeat loops. When combined, the power of these...

Josh Johnson • 15 Jan 2013
Workflow

SCRUM: The Story of an Agile Team

Tutorial • Advanced

Scrum is one of the most heavily used agile techniques. It's not about coding; instead, it focuses on organization and project management. If you have a few...

Patkos Csaba • 10 Jan 2013
Workflow

Save Time and Effort with AppleScript Repeat Loops

Tutorial • Advanced

Continuing along in our ongoing series of AppleScript articles, today we're going to learn about the power of repeat loops, which can save you tons of effort...

Josh Johnson • 26 Dec 2012
Workflow

If and If Else: AppleScript Conditional Statements

Tutorial • Advanced

Conditional statements are the backbone of many programming and scripting languages. In AppleScript, they provide a way for you to add another dimension of...

Josh Johnson • 18 Dec 2012
Workflow

Write an Alfred Extension to Create Files on the Fly

Tutorial • Advanced

Recently, we took a look at how to use Terminal to quickly create files. Today, we're going to review and apply this knowledge to make our own Alfred...

Josh Johnson • 15 Nov 2012
Workflow

AppleScript: Creating Complex Dialogs with Ease

Tutorial • Advanced

AppleScript is an incredibly natural and intuitive scripting language that helps you automate tasks in OS X. I'm quite fond of the syntax and how easy it is...

Josh Johnson • 20 Sep 2012
Workflow

Generate a List of Open Safari Tabs With AppleScript

Tutorial • Advanced

Whether you're a blogger working on a roundup or a student doing some research, you've probably run into the need to create a list of websites based on your...

Josh Johnson • 21 Aug 2012
Workflow

Automator 101: Building Your First Workflow

Tutorial • Beginner

It can be cumbersome to manually resize hundreds of photos, or perform some other repetitive task one-by-one. Fortunately, OS X comes equipped with a much...

Connor Turnbull • 16 Aug 2012
Workflow

Advanced AppleScript Techniques

Tutorial • Advanced

We've previously offered a basic introduction to AppleScript, and this article will cover a number of useful AppleScript tips and tricks to help you create...

Josh Johnson • 28 Jul 2012
Workflow

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To AppleScript

Tutorial • Beginner

This is the first post in a new series that revisits some of our readers' favorite posts from the past that still contain awesome and relevant information...

Josh Johnson • 16 Jul 2012
Workflow

4 Easy Ways to Automate Your Mac's Schedule

Tutorial • Intermediate

Your Mac comes with lots of ways to schedule tasks, but not all of it's ready to go out of the box. Beyond automated maintenance, OS X has a lot going for...

Paula DuPont • 3 Jul 2012