Connect to 12.9″ iPad Pro
Activates Sidecar for a larg iPad Pro near your Mac. Works remotely from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and HomePod using Siri over SSH.
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.
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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