If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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.
Actions Used
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%20iPad%20mini
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Connect%20to%20iPad%20mini
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Connect to iPad mini”
end tell
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Arrange 2 screens horizontally
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Arrange displays
Opens the “Displays” preference pane in System Settings so you can click Arrange to see your display setup.
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Organizes my display arrangement so my vertical monitor is arranged evenly with a horizontal monitor, plus an iPad active on Sidecar beneath.
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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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Opens into the Checklists folder I’ve created in Notes to keep various task lists or templates.
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Opens the Conversation in Messages with your mother, so you can ask when’s a good time to call her.
Check heart data
Opens into the Health app to Browse > Heart to show various stats tracked by Apple Watch like heart rate, HRV, and ECG measurements.
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Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
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