Put File Management on Autopilot with Hazel for Mac

Macpreneur

Send me a Text Message

Hazel is a game changer when it comes to automating file management on my Mac, and it has saved me thousands of hours over the past 10 years.

In this episode, you'll discover what Hazel can do that Automator cannot, and real life examples of how I use Hazel to put file management almost on autopilot.

A full transcript is available at https://macpreneur.com/episode67
Takeaways:

1. Hazel is a file automation tool that allows for the creation of rules to filter and rename files automatically.
2. Hazel provides a centralized interface for managing rules and offers a wider range of triggers and actions compared to Automator.
3. Examples of how Hazel can be used include organizing the desktop and downloads folder, and handling purchase orders.
4. Hazel allows for the extraction of information from files, synchronization of rules between multiple Macs, and sorting files into subfolders.
5. Hazel offers features for managing trash and uninstalling applications, which can be useful for those with limited storage.
6. Learning to use Hazel can be challenging, but there is a supportive community and a helpful field guide available.
7. Hazel is priced at $42 for a single license and $65 for a family license, with a 14-day free trial available.

🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch.
👥 Join the Macpreneur Community!
Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs.
✨ Join the Waiting List
✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac?
Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes!
🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today!
Follow me:

• Connect on LinkedIn
• Check the YouTube channel
• Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram
• Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook
• Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

챕터

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcome (00:00:38)

3. Hazel intro (00:01:38)

4. Hazel's interface (00:02:43)

5. Hazel rules overview (00:05:08)

6. Hazel example n°1 (00:05:49)

7. Hazel example n°2 (00:07:00)

8. Hazel example n°3 (00:08:27)

9. Pros of Hazel (00:12:02)

10. Cons of Hazel (00:16:26)

11. Hazel pricing (00:17:38)

12. Recap (00:18:34)

13. Next (00:19:05)