Learn how to create a one-click backup utility using five simple actions in Automator.

Together with Applescript, Automator is the best automation tool a Mac user can have. It lets you automate anything, from repeating tasks such as batch renaming a large list of files to automatically ...

In this tutorial, I'm going to show you two of the ways that I use shell scripting in Automator services in order to simplify my work.

Automator's great for streamlining some of the repetitive things you do each day on your Mac. With Automator, you can create your own custom plugins for the Services menu, Folder Action workflows ...

I meet a lot of people with Automator anxiety: they think using OS X’s built-in workflow-maker is a lot more complex than it really is. The truth is that Automator workflows are (a) pretty ...

So, in this Automator tutorial, I am going to show how to get a screenshot of your Mac no matter where you are -- via e-mail. Continue reading to learn how to generate screenshots via Mail.

Mac OS X provides rich scripting and automation tools that can simplify everyday tasks—if you know how to use them. The roster includes the venerable command line, the graphical Automator ...