Clockwise 643: Podcast Stretching Routine
Feb 11, 2026
Jonathan Reed, MacStories writer and podcast host, shares his take on automations, apps, and fitness devices. Shelly Brisbin, Texas Standard producer and accessibility author, talks automations, expense tracking, and practical tech. They riff on macOS and iOS automations, tools for tracking spending and mileage, online age verification concerns, and recent fitness gadgets and apps.
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Move Hazel Workflows To Shortcuts Carefully
- Recreate Hazel-style file workflows using Shortcuts on macOS but expect occasional debugging headaches.
- Test overnight runs and check notifications to catch errors like
Spreadsheet + Shortcuts For Freelance Expenses
- Dan uses a Numbers spreadsheet template to track freelance income and expenses each year and starts a fresh sheet annually.
- He drops PDF receipts into iCloud, and a Shortcuts automation parses amounts and appends lines to the spreadsheet.
Make Receipt Habits Over Fancy Apps
- Build simple receipt habits: stash physical receipts in a bag and scan them promptly to avoid lost reimbursements.
- Prefer flexible spreadsheets if you need custom categories and automations tied to your workflow.