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How to do the repetitive stuff yourself — and when it’s worth turning it into a tool.
Four ways to sort files by type on a Mac — Finder groups, Smart Folders, a one-line Terminal command, and a custom tool that does it in one click.
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Read guideWhy big downloads restart from zero, how to resume them with the browser or curl, and a downloader built to survive dropped internet and power cuts.
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Read guideInstall yt-dlp on a Mac, download video as MP4 or audio as MP3, keep it updated, and when a simple app interface is easier.
Read guideA practical comparison of the ways to automate repetitive Mac work — Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, shell scripts, and custom tools built for one workflow.
Read guideVideo editors lose hours to file chores: offloading cards, renaming, cleaning proxies, collecting used clips, downloading huge client files. Here’s when a custom tool is worth it.
Read guideUnloop Studio (BelieveIndia) builds custom desktop tools in Udaipur, Rajasthan for studios, offices, creators and businesses — locally or remotely across India and worldwide.
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