Siri Shortcuts, apps, and technology tips

Set orientation lock

Prompts you to choose between locking or unlocking the orientation of your iPad.

Run Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Set%20orientation%20lock

Open Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Set%20orientation%20lock

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Set orientation lock” end tell

Takes a timestamp like 4:51 and converts it to total seconds.

Runs a local AppleScript or script over SSH to simulate the Escape key.

Shows the Notes folder for Quick Notes.

Multi-tool for converting from miles to kilometers (and back).

Starts the custom Video station in Apple Podcasts.

Turns on your Apple TV, opens the Podcasts app, and activates the Remote app on your device.

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