This week on the podcast I was really thrilled to catch up with my business friend and colleague Damien Schreurs. Here he teaches all you Mac listeners out there some nifty hacks and a basic automation tip Damien Schreurs started EasyTECH in 2013 as a side hustle to experience entrepreneurship while preserving a steady paycheck. In September 2016, Damien finally quit his 9-to-5 job to offer Apple training and consultancy services in Luxembourg, aiming to regain control of when and how he could dedicate time to his family and his work. In June 2018, Damien launched the Macpreneur podcast, a show that helps solopreneurs become more efficient at running a business on a Mac.   Here are the most notable nuggets from our wide-ranging conversation:  Too many clicks, repetitive typing and poor file magagement are top productivity killersUse keyboard shortcut hacks to quickly launch applications (e.g. spotlight on mac)Mac can run AI tools and models locally through a neural engine Here are the most important links Damien mentioned:   El gato stream deck Sophos Ollama Diffusion bee MacGPT Writer's brew Please enjoy! * To enter Damien's ecosystem: Website: Mac Productivity Tips: Instagram: YouTube: Linkedin:  #MacTips #MacHacks #MacAutomation #ProductivityHacks #AppleMac #MacOS #TechTips #PodcastEpisode #Macintosh #TechHacks #TechAutomation #MacintoshTips #PodcastRecommendation #TechPodcast #AppleTips Buy our paperback: How to Find More Direct Clients Thrive as a Premium Freelance Translator in Your Niche and Futureproof Your Career