Convert a batch safely
Choose an output, test a small sample, then build a repeatable Shortcuts workflow.
Mac app guides and practical workflows
Find instructions for the task in front of you: organise files, review data, arrange windows, learn a skill or set up a local AI workflow.
Start here: six practical workflows
Review duplicate and similar photos
Decide which frame to keep and check recovery before removing a group.
Restore a desk after redocking
Plan a laptop-only scene and a separate multi-monitor scene.
Turn a chapter into recall prompts
Build a small spider diagram, hide the answers and check your recall.
Choose a local AI setup
Match a model to available memory and test one small task before adding tools.
Check a meeting transcript
Verify names, numbers, decisions and action owners against the recording.
Files, windows, media and notes
Find large files on Mac and review them before deleting
Find large files on a Mac using Finder or a storage map. Check ownership, external drives, backups and recovery before clearing space with SpaceLens.
How to check converted files before sharing them
Check image dimensions, audio duration, document layout and metadata after file conversion. A practical review workflow for Recast on Mac.
How to plan and restore Mac window layouts
Set up repeatable Mac window layouts for focused work and multiple displays. Learn when to use snapping, saved scenes and app rules in Gravity.
How to review CSV cleaning without losing information
A practical CSV review checklist: preserve identifiers, inspect dates and missing values, compare before and after, and validate a repeatable cleaning recipe.
How to review duplicate photos without losing the best copy
Review exact duplicates, similar photos and blurred shots separately. Check edits, metadata and recovery before cleaning a Mac photo library.
How to turn a recorded lecture into illustrated study notes
Step-by-step guide to turning a recorded lecture into source-cited study notes on a Mac, fully on-device, then exporting to PDF or Anki for revision.
How to verify an iCloud Drive backup on an external SSD
Plan an iCloud Drive backup, check cloud-only files, verify a copy and test a restore before changing the originals on your Mac.
Offline meeting transcription on Mac: setup and review
Prepare an offline meeting transcript on Mac, test audio capture, check names and decisions, and search the recording later. A practical Lectern workflow.
Use a spider diagram to organize notes and check recall
Build a small topic map in Spider Notes, organize spokes and rings, and test what you can explain without looking at the diagram.
Learning and language
How to build a clean fine-tuning dataset from your own documents
A step-by-step guide to turning messy documents into a training-grade dataset on a Mac: dedupe, PII scrubbing, chunking, and export schemas for fine-tuning.
How to use Codemonkey AI to learn to code from scratch
The 90-day learn-to-code plan: from zero to your first real projects.
A 90-day plan to learn to code from zero: three 30-day phases with daily practice structure, weekly checkpoints, and honest tests so you know it is working.
Your first Python project on Mac: a receipt checker
Build a small Python receipt checker with an exact expected result. Practise loops, integers and functions, then extend it with Codemonkey AI on Mac.
AI setup and workflows
Add an OpenAI API key to a desktop AI agent safely.
Add an OpenAI API key to a desktop AI agent safely: create a project key, store it, test it, and route prompts intentionally.
Choose local GGUF models for desktop AI agents.
Choose local GGUF models for desktop AI agents: compare quantization, RAM, context length, tool following, and test workflow.
Connect MCP tools to a desktop AI agent without losing control.
Connect MCP servers to desktop AI agents with least-privilege setup, tool inspection, reversible tests, and safe scaling.
How to apply to jobs faster (without turning into a spam machine)
How to become a data engineer in 2026, starting from zero
How to become a software engineer in 2026, starting from zero
How to become an AI engineer in 2026, starting from zero
How to become an ML engineer in 2026, starting from zero
How to get past an ATS (applicant tracking system) in 2026
How to use Jobomate from setup to your first approved message
How to use LLM Browser from first launch to real workflows
How to use MultiAgentOS from your first chat to real desktop work.
Set up desktop automation for AI agents with the user still in charge.
Set up safe desktop automation for AI agents with visible sessions, scoped permissions, confirmation gates, stop controls, and logs.
Set up Ollama for local AI agents on Mac.
Set up Ollama for local AI agents on Mac: install, pull a model, verify the server, and connect MultiAgentOS.
The AI engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages, each with a practice target.
The AI engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages from zero Python to production RAG, agents, evaluation, and serving, with concrete practice targets for each stage.
The data engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages, each with a practice target.
The data engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages from first SQL to lakehouse architecture and platform engineering, with concrete practice targets for each stage.
The ML engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages, each with a practice target.
The ML engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages from first Python to PyTorch, pipelines, serving, and MLOps, with concrete practice targets for each stage.
The software engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages, each with a practice target.
The software engineer roadmap for 2026: ten stages from first program to system design and technical leadership, with concrete practice targets for each stage.
Find the app behind the workflow
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