In my last post, I demonstrated how to write an AppleScript that verbally announces when new emails arrive in Mail. Some readers asked whether the same thing could be accomplished with Microsoft ...

If you’ve ever used AppleScript, Apple’s scripting language, you probably know that OS X’s Script Menu gives you quick access to any scripts located in /Library/Scripts and ~/Library/Scripts. But if ...

When it comes to updating podcasts, iTunes provides only a few options. Using the Podcasts tab in Preferences, you can set iTunes to update your podcasts daily, hourly, weekly, or manually. If you’re ...

Saving the Script You can then save the script as your favorite format flavor. I prefer to either put it in the Script menu or save it as an application. Uses of this Script Once you have the .ics ...

Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will factor in this year’s movie awards races. To eat or not to eat? That is the question posed to a ...