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How to Run a Command When Switching to Battery Power
You can have your Mac automatically run a command line tool when switching to and from battery power. Let's make your Mac provide an audible warning when you disconnect the mains power supply from your laptop. To do this we are going to use Power Manager and the command line tool say.
You can have your Mac automatically run a command line tool when switching to and from battery power. We have previously shown how to run an AppleScript when your Mac switches to battery power. This previous recipe was written in AppleScript, but today’s recipe will use the new Schedule Assistant task introduced with Power Manager 4. …
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Power Manager 4.1 and Power Manager Professional 4.1 Released
Power Manager 4.1 and Power Manager Professional 4.1 are now available. This is a significant update introducing a new event editor, more assistants, and bug fixes. As always, we recommend all users update.
Power Manager 4.1 and Power Manager Professional 4.1 are now available. This is a significant update introducing a new event editor, more assistants, and bug fixes. As always, we recommend all users update. What’s New in 4.1? New: Added new event editor. …
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How to Run a Shell Script Every Day on a Mac
Power Manager can be used to automatically run a shell script each day. Shell scripts can be used to perform tasks that are difficult, or impossible, to achieve using the graphical Mac OS X interface.
Power Manager can be used to automatically run a shell script each day. Shell scripts can be used to perform tasks that are difficult, or impossible, to achieve using the graphical Mac OS X interface. Let’s walk through how to schedule a shell script to run once a day. …
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How to Fix Power Manager AppleScript Syntax Errors
This article shows how to fix AppleScript Editor's: Syntax Error with the message Expected , or } but found property. AppleScript Editor needs to find and read the terminology dictionary of the application being scripted. If the application can not be found, the unhelpful "Syntax Error" will appear.
This article shows how to fix AppleScript Editor’s Syntax Error with the message “Expected “,” or “}” but found property.” AppleScript Editor needs to find and read the terminology dictionary of the application being scripted. If the application can not be found, the unhelpful Syntax Error will appear. …
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Activity Audit v1.1 Released - Journal Your Mac Activity
We are pleased to announce the immediate release of Activity Audit v1.1 for Mac OS X. Activity Audit creates a calendar showing when you use your Mac and what applications you run.
We are pleased to announce the immediate release of Activity Audit v1.1 for Mac OS X. Activity Audit has been updated to include an improved auditing agent and new set of auditing options. Activity Audit creates a calendar showing when you use your Mac and what applications you run. …
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How to Run an AppleScript After Inactivity
Power Manager can run an AppleScript after a period of inactivity on Mac OS X. Unlike most other scheduling tools, Power Manager can run your AppleScript as the front most user. This means your AppleScript can interact with applications and the user; with Power Manager your AppleScript is not restricted as it is with other tools.
Power Manager can run an AppleScript after a period of inactivity on Mac OS X. Unlike most other scheduling tools, Power Manager can run your AppleScript as the front most user. This means your AppleScript can interact with applications and the user; with Power Manager your AppleScript is not restricted as it is with other tools. …
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How to Make Your Mac Idle Sleep After Different Times on Different Days
Your Mac can automatically enter a special low power mode called sleep. While your Mac is asleep it uses far less energy than when it is awake. Having your Mac sleep when not in use is much better than leaving it powered on constantly; you use less energy and that saves money on your electricity bill.
Your Mac can automatically enter a special low power mode called sleep. While your Mac is asleep it uses far less energy than when it is awake. Having your Mac sleep when not in use is much better than leaving it powered on constantly; you use less energy and that saves money on your electricity bill. …
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How to Make Your Mac Sleep After Inactivity
Your Mac can automatically go into a low power mode called "sleep" after a period of idle time. This significantly reduces the running cost of your Mac. But for many, automatic sleep does not work correctly or as assertively as they want.
Your Mac can automatically go into a low power mode called sleep after a period of idle time. This significantly reduces the running cost of your Mac. But for many, automatic sleep does not work correctly or as assertively as they want. …
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Mac360 Recommends Activity Audit
Thanks to Ron McElfresh, Mac360, for recommending Activity Audit. McElfresh's article highlights just how easy Activity Audit is to use.
Thanks to Ron McElfresh, Mac360, for recommending Activity Audit. McElfresh’s article highlights just how easy Activity Audit is to use. “ Activity Audit is inexpensive and simple to use. It’s a good answer to How Much Time Do You Spend Using Mac Apps? …
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How to Play a Song in iTunes at a Specific Time Every Day
You can use Power Manager to automatically play a song at a specific time each day. You can also create multiple events to play different songs at different times or on different days.
You can use Power Manager to automatically play a song at a specific time each day. You can also create multiple events to play different songs at different times or on different days. Let’s walk through how to create an event to launch iTunes and to ask it to start playing a song. …
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