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How to Run an AppleScript When Switching to Mains Power
You can use Power Manager to trigger an event whenever your Mac laptop is connected to mains power.
You can use Power Manager to trigger an event whenever your Mac laptop is connected to mains power. Previously we covered how to run an AppleScript when switching to battery power. This recipe deals with the opposite situation, where your MacBook or MacBook Pro has its power adapter plugged back in. …
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How to Run an AppleScript On Wake Up
You can use Power Manager to run an AppleScript when you wake up your Mac. Running an AppleScript when your Mac wakes up can be used to automate repetitive configuration tasks, such as mounting disks, or establishing a connection to a particular wireless network.
You can use Power Manager to run an AppleScript when you wake up your Mac. Running an AppleScript when your Mac wakes up can be used to automate repetitive configuration tasks, such as mounting disks, or establishing a connection to a particular wireless network. …
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Power Manager 4.0.4 and Power Manager Professional 4.0.4 Released
Power Manager 4.0.4 and Power Manager Professional 4.0.4 are now available. These updates include a critical bug fix and minor localisation improvements. As always, we recommend all users to upgrade. Changes Since v4.0.3 Bug: Fixed launch application action bug that could cause the pmd daemon to crash. …
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How to Run an AppleScript When Switching to Battery Power
You can use Power Manager to run an AppleScript when you disconnect your Mac from mains power and start using battery power. Running an AppleScript when your Mac laptop's power source changes is surprisingly useful. With this ability, you can turn on and off power hungry services and settings, launch applications, or just warn the user that the power cord has come out.
You can use Power Manager to run an AppleScript when you disconnect your Mac from mains power and start using battery power. Running an AppleScript when your Mac laptop’s power source changes is surprisingly useful. With this ability, you can turn on and off power hungry services and settings, launch applications, or just warn the user that the power cord has come out. …
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About.com Recommends Power Manager
Thanks to Tom Nelson, About.com, for recommending Power Manager. Nelson’s article highlights the core features of Power Manager and how Power Manager extends Mac OS X’s Energy Saver capabilities. “Power Manager gives you so much more control over your Mac’s built-in Energy Saver preference pane that once you give it a try, you may not want to go back. …
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Mac360 Recommends Power Manager
In his Hints and Tips article, Mincey appreciates Power Manager's ability to take control of your Mac's energy use. The article highlights a number of the supporting features such as AppleScript and Automator support; great to see others appreciate the extra effort that goes into making a complete Mac product.
Thanks to Jeffrey Mincey, Mac360, for reviewing Power Manager. In his Hints and Tips article, Mincey appreciates Power Manager’s ability to take control of your Mac’s energy use. The article highlights a number of the supporting features such as AppleScript and Automator support; great to see others appreciate the extra effort that goes into making a complete Mac product. …
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Power Manager 4.0.3 and Power Manager Professional 4.0.3 Released
Power Manager 4.0.3 and Power Manager Professional 4.0.3 are now available. These updates include a few bug fixes and improvements. Changes Since v4.0.2 Bug: Fixed inactivity trigger bug that could cause triggers to be delayed or not fire. API: Added throughput methods for tallying bytes sent and received over a network connection. …
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Business Insider Recommends Power Manager
Thanks to Dylan Love, Business Insider, for recommending Power Manager. Love’s article discusses how to extend your laptop’s battery life. “But as applications become increasingly demanding and your work requires more and more mobility, it’s very possible that your laptop battery still isn’t up to snuff. …
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dealnews Recommends Power Manager for Saving Energy
Thanks to Lou Carlozo, dealnews’ Green Dad columnist, for recommending Power Manager. Carlozo’s article lists eleven ways to help save money and reduce your environmental impact. “And armed with information I’ve gleaned over the last 12 months, I’ve decided to list 11 eco-resolutions for 2011 — changes in behavior that honor the spirit of this column, which is all about saving the environment and some cash at the same time. …
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How to Use iCal to Run an AppleScript
You can use Mac OS X's iCal to automatically run an AppleScript on a particular date and time. You can use this ability to send e-mails, interact with applications, and perform tasks without needing anybody around to oversee the work.
You can use Mac OS X’s iCal to automatically run an AppleScript on a particular date and time. You can use this ability to send e-mails, interact with applications, and perform tasks without needing anybody around to oversee the work. …
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