Renaming files in OS X is as easy as selecting them and pressing Return; however, if you regularly rename many files then you might benefit from setting up a rename workflow in Automator.

As an example, he cited an Automator workflow using BBEdit that will collect DVD release schedules automatically from Apples iCal calendaring application, as well as information on the titles from ...

PDF is a wonderful format for reading documents, but once you move beyond reading, things can get complicated in a hurry. Thankfully, useful tools for working with PDF files are built into Automator, ...

As a Linux refugee, one of the features that makes Automator particularly compelling is that it allows me to integrate command-line operations, commands, and pipelines into my Automator workflows.

The Automator application in OS X is a feature that many people use to modify documents in a folder, or perform other routine actions such as synchronizing items in a folder with those in another ...

Life Hacks How to Create Mac OS X Services with Automator June 7, 2011 - 6:31 am If you own a Mac computer, chances are you’ve seen the Services menu around the operating system.

We've featured numerous Automator workflows and applications on Lifehacker before, but you may not know how easy it is to make your own.

Mac power users love to play with scripting and automation. If there's something that's repetitive that needs to be done, it's a lot easier just to either use Automator to automate the process or ...

Automated Workflows today announced the availability of the “ Mac OS X Technology Guide to Automator,” written by Benjamin S. Waldie, president of the company. “The “Mac OS X Technology Guide to ...

With every Mac sold comes a powerful little app called Automator. Here are some of our favorite Automator workflows that highlight exactly how powerful this tool is. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

2Mac OS X Automator – Keyword search As well as displaying Actions according to their kind, you can also choose according to keyword. The keywords are contextually sensitive, so that for example ...