New in the Shortcuts Library: Accessories shortcuts
April 17
Get access to the hidden Toggle Accessory shortcut as a member, found in my Accessories folder of shortcuts for your HomeKit devices and scenes.
Time For Me To Upgrade To Elgato’s Green Screen XL »
April 14
Elgato’s Green Screen XL is a wrinkle-free and hassle-free way to remove your background – I’ve got one on the way now.
The MacRumors Show: Apple’s AI Powered Shortcuts for iOS 18
April 12
I had the pleasure of going on The MacRumors Show to talk about Shortcuts and what could happen with App Intents at WWDC.
You Can Change The Elgato Prompter Between Text, Chat, and Display Modes »
April 10
Elgato’s teleprompter is multi-purposes – you can record scripts, interact with chat, or put any app up on the display.
New in the Shortcuts Library: QuickBooks shortcuts
April 10
Get my shortcuts for QuickBooks Self-Employed for connecting your banks and importing transactions, staying on top of quarterly taxes, and viewing your reports.
New shortcut helps users find product manuals and guides on Apple’s website »
April 9
9to5Mac wrote up a new page on Apple’s Support website that links to their main documentation – I added the page as a shortcut to my Apple Support folder.
What’s New in Shortcuts – Issue 104
April 8
In this issue: iOS 17.4 brings new actions for Action button, new entertainment shortcuts in the Catalog, app updates and videos aplenty, and my discount on Elgato gear.
Smart Profiles Swap Your Stream Deck Layout Automatically When Switching Apps »
April 7
Smart Profiles are key for making your Stream Deck more dynamic – you can have custom layouts for every app that show when the app is opened.
Stacking Elgato’s Key Light Mini on the Mini Mount »
April 4
Elgato shared a sample setup of the Key Light Mini, the Mini Mount, and their Cold Shoe.
Shortcuts Live! (feat. Stephen Robles) from April 4, 2024
April 4
Join me with special guest Stephen Robles to talk about iOS 17.4’s new actions for Shortcuts, Stephen’s videos, and a look ahead at WWDC.
Stream Deck XL and Stream Deck Mini Have Benefits At Both Sizes »
April 2
Elgato sharing the XL and Mini sizes of the Stream Deck side-by-side inspired me to write about why I like each.
Get Tickets to Regal Mystery Movies in April
April 1
If you’re a fan of going to the movies, check out Regal’s Mystery Movie series on Monday nights – I’m going all throughout April.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Regal Cinemas shortcuts
March 30
If you’re heading to the movies regularly and have Regal theaters nearby, use these shortcuts to make the most of your moviegoing experience – works best with Regal Unlimited.
15 iPhone Shortcuts YOU Requested: Auto-Texting, Alarms, Music, and More! »
March 29
Stephen Robles continues his Shortcuts series on YouTube by building shortcuts off listener requests – a great watch as always.
How To Quickly Plan Scripts For The Elgato Prompter With Voice Dictation Mode »
March 26
The Camera Hub app for the Elgato Prompter has a new Voice Dictation feature to let you add scripts just by talking.
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Launches New AI-Powered Group Photo Sharing App Shine
March 26
Google employee No. 20 and former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer shared a detailed thread on Shine, her new group photo sharing app that uses AI to automatically pick which photos to share.
Switch to iPhone 15? You’ll need this cable for CarPlay »
March 26
Upgrading to iPhone 15 Pro means needing a new CarPlay cable – this 9to5Mac link reminded me to share the 1-ft USB-C cord I’m using.
Apple Developer Videos Now on YouTube
March 26
Apple has a new @AppleDeveloper account on YouTube where they’re hosting videos from last year’s and this WWDC – which means they can be automated via Shortcuts…
Automating My Household Chore Reminders »
March 25
Tom Robertson covers his Shortcuts-powered setup that uses Chronicling to store the status of his chores and Reminders to alert him when things are due.
Add Quick Actions to Any App With OneTap’s Keyboard Assistant [Sponsor]
March 25
OneTap for iOS, iPadOS, and Mac adds keyboard shortcuts for your favorite actions—and generating AI responses—to any app.