So, I wanted to set up a scheduled task in PythonAnywhere and make sure it used my virtual environment. This way, all the packages I installed would be available to the task. Here’s how I figured it out, broken into steps. Step 1: Set Up the Virtual Environment The virtual environment ensures your task...
So, I wanted to quickly jot down how to use python-dotenv on PythonAnywhere for managing environment variables. This is one of those things that’s super handy when you’re dealing with API keys, tokens, or anything sensitive in your Python projects. Let’s break it down step by step. 1. Creating the .env File...
I’ve been playing around with Apple Shortcuts for a while now, setting up little automations here and there. Sometimes, it's convenient to send the results of these shortcuts as an email—maybe to log a reminder, share a link, or just send a quick update. So, I created a simple Apple Shortcut...
I wanted a quick way to see the song playing on Spotify without switching apps. So, I built an Alfred workflow to handle it. The idea was simple: press a key, see the song info. To do this, you need Alfred's Powerpack—it’s the add-on that lets you create workflows. Here’s...
I've been working on something new that I'm calling Simple Butler Service. It's a backend service designed to help...
I often find myself wanting to switch between grouping and not grouping the to-dos in the Today view in the Things app. I wish there...
