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  • Starting a Mac App in a different language

    Discover how to change the language for individual applications on macOS without switching your entire system language. Learn how to adjust language settings through System Preferences and the command line, and simplify the process with custom shortcuts. Perfect for bloggers and multilingual users looking to streamline their workflow.

  • Periodic Backup of a Mac Folder on a Synology NAS

    This article describes how to use rsync in a shell script to create backups of your Obsidian Vault. It then guides you through setting up this script for a 1-click backup solution using Apple Shortcuts and automating periodic backups using launchd on macOS.

  • Periodic Execution of Apple Shortcuts with launchd

    This article demonstrates how to use the system service `launchd` on a Mac to run Apple Shortcuts regularly and automatically.

  • Three Styles to Save Bookmarks in Obsidian

    In this article, I showcase three methods for saving bookmarks in Obsidian using Apple Shortcuts and the "Actions for Obsidian" extension, ranging from simple entries to advanced scripts that additionally capture browser selections. These techniques are compatible with both Mac and iOS, ensuring that your bookmarks are always readily accessible in your Obsidian Vault.

  • Hello world!

    I have been blog­ging since the sum­mer of 2023 at the domain https://ileif.de, exclu­sive­ly in Ger­man, cov­er­ing top­ics like automa­tion, Obsid­i­an, Apple short­cuts, and all that inter­est­ing com­put­er stuff. With this addi­tion­al blog, I will start post­ing in Eng­lish on https://en.ileif.de, main­ly cov­er­ing top­ics that I have already dis­cussed on my Ger­man site. How­ev­er, my…