applescript
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Get Started Using JavaScript For Automation In Yosemite
One of the lesser known little features in OS X Yosemite is the new ability to use JavaScript for automating tasks with AppleScript. This is an awesome way to extend your AppleScript automation, but it’s not super-easy to learn. MacStories has a starter guide to get you going.
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Automate Mountain Lion’s Do Not Disturb With An Applescript
Mac: Mountain Lion’s new “Do Not Disturb” feature for Notification Center is lets you shut down notifications for a specified amount of time, but you can’t set it to a schedule. Apple blog TUAW shows how to use Automator to tie Do Not Disturb to your calendar.
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Copy Photo Stream Images To A Folder Automatically
Mac: Apple’s Photo Stream service for iCloud is a great way to keep your photos on your iPhone in sync with your computer, but it requires you use the newest version of iPhoto. Macworld forum member DJF3 came up with a script to automate the process and skip over iPhoto.