⌘ Creating “workspaces” with Keyboard Maestro
A workspace is a group of apps, files, and folders that open while working on a project. For example, when working with Katalon, I open Katalon, SnippetsLab, CodeRunner, the Reports folder in Finder, Stackoverflow in a browser, and the Katalon forums. When I work with Scrivener, I open PaperEdit, WordWeb, MWeb and WordPress. This gives me a consistent work environment and I don’t have to stop what I’m doing because an app wasn’t ready. When I’m done, everything closes without searching for each app or folder and closing it down. This is also the time to close down apps that might interrupt or derail my work, for example closing Messages, Slack, or Discord. A workspace is also good when you have to share your screen if you work remotely. This keeps your personal email notifications from popping up, iTunes from launching, and other distractions while you’re presenting information. People don’t need to see personal emails or see when a friend […]
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