One of the most common issues I see fellow Things users complain about on the Things Sub-Reddit is the frustrating experience with repeating tasks and the evening section of the Today view. I always forget that this is an issue for people because I automated a solution long ago. Let me show you how.
I shared a post on Mastodon about using ChatGPT to create small scripts to deal with the various friction points in my digital life. I put together a short post sharing the script I use to maintain my tags in Things.
I have been an avid Mac and iOS automator for a little more than five years. It has, and continues to be, a positive influence on my personal and professional life, as well as a fun hobby. However, it can be a tricky world to navigate for novices. Coincidently, I got interested in automation just […]
Putting on some headphones is a pretty universal sign to others that you’re working, or at least that you don’t want to be disturbed. But what do you play in said headphones when you’re trying to focus? If I am doing chores around the house or running errands, I am probably listening to a podcast. […]
I have become obsessed with checklists since reading The Checklist Manifesto. Automating checklists is even better! Here is a video explaining how I use Drafts to write, store, and revise my checklists (e.g., project templates) to use in Things.