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.
Elgato Prompter’s Accessory Mounting Points Replace Yet Another Stand In My Studio »
March 22
The two slots on top of the Prompter can hold extra gear – something I hadn’t thought to try with my shotgun mic until now.
Elgato Updates Prompter Features From The Camera Hub App »
March 21
Elgato added new features for the Prompter to the Camera Hub app – I’m happy about improved script handling.
ATP Insider: John’s Windows »
March 20
In a special members-only *video* for the Accidental Tech Podcast, John Siracusa has covered his Mac window management techniques in detail – sign up to watch.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Groceries shortcuts
March 18
If you’re looking for a better to manage your groceries in the Reminders app, check out my new folder of shortcuts for Groceries.
Stephen Robles on New iPhone Shortcuts Actions in iOS 17.4 »
March 18
Stephen Robles has a quick 10-minute video on using the new Get Orientation and Get Physical Activity actions from iOS 17.4.
Peaks Visualizes Your Circadian Rhythm And Daily Routines [Sponsor]
March 18
Peaks is a unique biorhythm tracking app that lets you visualize your energy levels throughout the day – my thanks for their sponsorship this week.
Here’s how to automate iPhone’s always-on display (with Shortcuts) »
March 15
9to5Mac has a quick guide on automating the Always On Display for iPhone using Focus modes, the Shortcuts action, and—my addition—Automations.
What’s new in Shortcuts for iOS and iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, watchOS 10.4 and visionOS 1.1
March 13
New in iOS 17.4 – customize your Action button with Get Orientation and Get Activity, take advantage of Clipboard actions in visionOS, and enjoy a more stable Shortcuts for Mac.