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    macOS AppleScript & bit.ly URL Shortening

    Hello, I'm new to AppleScript Trying to write a script that will: 1. Select and copy the current Safari URL 2. Send it to bit.ly for URL Shortening 3. Copy the result to the clipboard I've come up with this so far: Unfortunately the result I'm getting on the clipboard is this whole line...
  2. blackxacto

    What is a "document editor" in Monterey terminal?

    I am not a programer, but I have used Terminal to do many simple things in the past, mostly paste in a command someone else has written, trusting the source. I have used Terminal in the past to modify a fusion drive. There are much fewer ways to change the interface, etc, than used to be. I want...
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    • doc editor script editor terminal commands
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    • Forum: macOS
  3. shaan104

    I want to prevent the Touch Bar from sleeping when left inactive

    I just bought a new MacBook with Touch Bar and when ever I'm watching something, or the Touch Bar is left inactive, it dims and sleeps which is really annoying to me. Is there any terminal command or apple script through which I can disable this feature. I searched all the settings and it isn't...
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    • applescript automator dim keep on macbook pro "15 2017 script editor sleep terminal touchbar touchbar issues
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    macOS Script editor app shutdown alert

    Hi All, I'm trying to make an app that will display a prompt upon shutdown asking if the user has logged their hours via our online system 'timely'. The idea is that the reminder appears 'Have you logged your timely hours?' with the options 'yes' or 'no'. 'Yes' allowing the machine to shut...
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