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.
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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