Show previous birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
Apple apps shortcuts
Show upcoming birthdays
Check for contacts whose birthdays are in the next two weeks and displays their name and the date.
Send birthday messages
Checks for anyone whose birthday is today and starts a message to wish them a happy birthday.
Send a thank-you
Asks you to select a contact, then let’s you choose to message, call, FaceTime, or email them, along with prompts for the message if needed.
Open all inboxes
Opens the All Inboxes view in Mail using Open Mailbox on iOS or AppleScript on Mac.
Search Mail
Asks for a search query on IOS; on macOS, uses AppleScript to press keyboard command to open Mailbox Search.
Email myself
Save a short note to yourself by dictating or typing in the body, then automatically sending the email to your own email address with a canned title.
Draft an email
Asks you to enter a subject line and then a message, then saves both as an email draft in the Mail app.
Open Flagged emails
Opens your Flagged email inbox using Open Mailbox on iOS and AppleScript to simulate keyboard shortcuts on Mac.
Open Email drafts
Opens your Drafts using Open Mailbox on iOS and AppleScript key commands on Mac.
Start A Timer
Prompts you to enter a total time, then starts a timer for that length.
Start Multiple Timers
Starts two pre-set timers at once, each for different lengths. This version is a pomodoro timer, set to go off at 20 minutes for a break and again 5 minutes after to get back to work.
Dictate Timer
Prompts for dictation, then starts a timer for the given number of minutes.
Halfway Timer
Prompts you to enter a total length, then divides it in half and starts a timer for both durations.
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Embiggen
Increase the text size on your device (and reset it) as needed. Includes options for “Easier,” “Monitor Stand” (my custom setup), and “Defaults.”
Edit my sleep schedule
Opens into the Sleep section of the Apple Health where the Sleep Schedule information can be changed.
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