Log out
Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
System control shortcuts
Shortcuts that use AppleScript to interact with the Mac system features.
Use these shortcuts to simulate key presses on your Mac using the Run AppleScript action.
Check out each shortcut’s script as a reference for your own AppleScript adventures too – everything here I figured out by looking at examples online.
Activate Mission Control
Simulates the key code for F3, activating Mission Control on the Mac.
Show LaunchPad
Activates the key code for F4’s native function, which triggers the LaunchPad feature that shows your app icons like an iOS Home Screen.
Activate Control Center
Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.
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Add shortcuts folder to Things
Creates a project for a Folder in Shortcuts, then adds each shortcut as a to-do with a link to open the shortcut.
Transfer camera settings
Adds a checklist in Things for how to transfer Panasonic Lumix GH5 settings.
Open Location Services
Opens the deep link into Settings > Privacy > Location Services where you can enable or disable Location entirely, adjust Location Alerts, control which device is used for Share My Location, and adjust settings for individual apps.
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