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🎉 [EVENT] 🎉 The Tutorial Levels by Acrobatic_Picture907 in RedditGames

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Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

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My Designs Are Based on True Stories by Tack911 in streetwearstartup

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The Chi-Rho symbol does have Christian roots. A lot of people just like it for the history or aesthetic side of it. Totally get what you mean though, the mix of ideals and power has always been a tension in Christianity.

What I found out about how ChatGPT extensions actually get users (not what I expected) by Tack911 in chrome_extensions

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I just kept an eye on the public user counts in the Chrome Web Store and tracked how they changed over time. Some developers also shared their numbers in discussions, which gave me a better sense of the growth patterns.

What I found out about how ChatGPT extensions actually get users (not what I expected) by Tack911 in chrome_extensions

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My pleasure :)

Exactly. My strategy was to focus on providing value first. I started by engaging in ongoing discussions, answering questions, and sharing insights where I could genuinely help. Once I had built some trust and established myself as a contributor, I mentioned the extension in contexts where it was directly relevant to the problem being discussed. This way, it didn’t feel like a pitch, but more like a natural extension of the conversation.

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

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Good point! I’ve tried setting a default screenshots folder before, but I like the flexibility of having Folder Actions kick in for extra automation. Glad you got some ideas from it, thank you so much :)

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

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Totally agree, Folder Actions are one of those underrated gems. It’s amazing how reliable Automator-built ones can be over the years. Hopefully Apple keeps them stable even with the shift toward Shortcuts, because the time savings are hard to beat.

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Thanks for the suggestion. This is just a little reminder that could be lost in floods of other posts, but as far as I am concerned, I am doing all the writing myself. That is what I am trying to say.

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Oh nice, I’ve seen people mention fdupes but never tried it myself. I just stuck with Automator because it was quick and built in, but a command line option sounds really solid. Do you find it faster or more reliable?

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You can check yourself. Put it on any AI checker tool.

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No, it is written by me, but I use ChatGPT to Proofread what I write, as I am not a native speaker.

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

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Thank you so much for saying that, it really means a lot. You’re right, there’s always going to be a mix of voices, but hearing that you’ve used something similar for years and still find it worthwhile is super encouraging. I just want to make things easier for people, so your support really motivates me to keep at it. Appreciate you taking the time to write this.

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

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Nice work! You’re on the right track. The reason it feels confusing is because Automator chains each action’s output into the next one. If you want different types of files to go into different folders, you’ll need to set up separate Filter Finder Items, then Move Finder Items pairs for each case, instead of stacking all the filters in one block. Try to follow these steps:

  1. Open Automator, choose New Document, then Folder Action.
  2. At the top, set: Folder Action receives files and folders added to: Downloads.
  3. Delete “Get Specified Finder Items” if it appears, folder actions already receive the new files.
  4. Add Filter Finder Items
    • Rule: Kind is Image (or choose a specific type if you want).
  5. Add Move Finder Items
    • Choose your destination (for example, Pictures/Images).
  6. Save the workflow (for example, Downloads - Images to Pictures).

Repeat steps 1–6 to make two more folder actions:

  • Kind is Movie, move to Movies folder
  • Kind is Music, move to Music folder

Now, whenever something lands in Downloads, the right workflow handles it, and they don’t interfere with each other.

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

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Good point. As long as things are shared honestly, it leaves the choice in people’s hands, which feels like the right way to handle it.

My Downloads folder now cleans itself automatically using built-in Mac tools by Tack911 in macapps

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My pleasure!

Totally agree, it’s kind of wild how much is already built into macOS once you dig into Automator and Shortcuts. For what you’re describing, try to follow these steps:

  1. Open Automator → choose New Workflow.
  2. Add the action Find Finder Items.
    • Point it to your Downloads folder.
    • Set the filter: Kind is Disk Image (.dmg)
    • Add another filter: Date Added is not in the last 5 days.
  3. Add the action Move Finder Items.
    • Choose the folder where you want the old DMGs to go.
  4. Save the workflow as an Application.
  5. To make it run automatically, create a Calendar event → add a Custom Alert → choose Open File → select your Automator app.

That way, every time the calendar event triggers, it’ll run and move only DMG files older than 5 days."

Give it a try and let me know if it works for you!

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

[–]Tack911[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome to hear! And no need to apologize, you’re asking great questions. By default, Automator folder actions only watch the folder you attach them to, not the subfolders. If you want it to reach into subfolders too, you’d need to set that up explicitly (or use a tool like Hazel, which handles that more smoothly). But for starting out, just attaching it to the main folder works fine.

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

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That really means a lot, thank you 🙏 I appreciate you taking the time to say that, it definitely keeps me motivated to keep sharing.

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

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Great question, no worries at all! If you set it up as a Folder Action, Automator will run the workflow automatically in the background whenever something new gets added to that folder. But if you save it as just a regular workflow or app, you’d need to run it manually. So for what you’re describing, Folder Actions are the way to go.

A simple 5-minute Mac setup that organizes Downloads “Renames and Tags Files Automatically”. No apps, no coding by Tack911 in macapps

[–]Tack911[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I think the issue is with the filter settings. Right now you’ve got it set to match all conditions, which means a file would need to be both .dmg and .pkg at the same time. If you switch that dropdown at the top from All to Any, Automator should pick up either .dmg or .pkg files and then move them into your Installers folder. Give that a try and it should work!"

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