It enables you to build custom automator workflows for repetitive tasks you perform on your Mac.
Each of these hacks are quick little time savers that only take a few minutes to create.
Point in case, Google Voice.
This is how it looks on my Mac.
Now here’s how to create it using Automator.
This of course can be done for any mobile-formatted web site or page.
Now snag the Internet actions in the Actions library.
- go for the action, “Get Specified URLs” in the second column.
Drag the action to the automator workflow pane.
Where it says Apple bookmark, click and change it to the mobile web page you want to use.
Leave the prefs as they are.
Finally, keep your automator workflow to say your Applications folder.
Again, launch Automator and opt for Applications template.
Locate the document(s) that you want automatically printed.
Drag that document file into the workflow pane of Automator.
A Get Specified Finder Items will be created for that document.
The original document will be unmodified.
- hit Utilities in the Actions library.
nudge the Print Finder Items action and drag to the workflow area.
Now save the workflow as an system, and you’re good to go.
When you tap on the saved app, it will automatically print the document.
Create Thumbnail Images
This action will create a thumbnail copy of an image file.
Start a new Automator workflow, but this time let’s choose the Service template.
At the top of the workflow pane, select “image files” from the left drop-down menu.
Finally save the workflow.
Name something like, “Thumbnail Image.”
It will be saved as a Services item.
Let us know if you run into any problems with these workflows.
Also, let us know about any Automator workflows you have created.
