Author Archives: Graham Miln

How to Perform an Event with AppleScript

Power Manager lets you build events capable of performing complex sequences of actions. Power Manager also lets you schedule these events to occur on specific triggers, such as the time of day or after user inactivity. What if no trigger suits your needs? In this situation, you will want to perform the event yourself. Continue reading

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How to Turn Off All Event Notifications

Power Manager works hard to ensure users are notified of pending events. These notifications take the form of warning notifications, a count down timer in the menu bar, and full screen alerts as significant events perform. A few are required but most are optional. However, sometimes people want to turn off the optional built-in notifications. Continue reading

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Happy New Year

Last year, 2011, marked 14 years since I incorporated DssW with John Fancourt. Those years have passed quickly and I am grateful for all those we have had the opportunity to have met, worked with, and helped along the way. Continue reading

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How to Turn Off an Event’s Notifications

Power Manager automatically notifies the user of pending triggers. These notifications provide an opportunity for users to respond to an event. However, there are situations where notifications are not required, or where notifications get in the way. This recipe shows how to turn off notifications for a single event. Continue reading

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