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.
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.
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Arrange 3 screens horizontally
Sets up a dual-monitor + iPad-on-stand using Sidecar arrangement for my desk.
Arrange 2 screens vertically
Asks you to pick a screen for the top and bottom of a vertical arrangement.
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.
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.
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%204%20screens%20in%20a%203-above-1%20configuration
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Arrange%204%20screens%20in%20a%203-above-1%20configuration
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Arrange 4 screens in a 3-above-1 configuration”
end tell
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