Connect to iPad mini
Activates Sidecar for an iPad mini near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over SSH.
Arrange 3 screens in a 2-above-1 configuration
Organizes my display arrangement with my dual monitors side-by-side on top and an iPad activated with Sidecar beneath.
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Connect to 11″ iPad Pro
Activates Sidecar for an iPad Pro near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over SSH.
Arrange 2 screens vertically
Asks you to pick a screen for the top and bottom of a vertical arrangement.
Arrange displays
Opens the “Displays” preference pane in System Settings so you can click Arrange to see your display setup.
Arrange 4 screens in a 3-above-1 configuration
Sets up dual monitors side-by-side, plus asks for an additional screen on the right and on the bottom for a Mac Mini or MacBook or iPad combo.
L Monitor Setup
Organizes my display arrangement so my vertical monitor is arranged evenly with a horizontal monitor, plus an iPad active on Sidecar beneath.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Arrange%203%20screens%20in%20a%202-above-1%20configuration
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Arrange%203%20screens%20in%20a%202-above-1%20configuration
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Arrange 3 screens in a 2-above-1 configuration”
end tell
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