Siri Shortcuts, apps, and technology tips

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.

Run Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad

Open Shortcut deep link

shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20LaunchPad

AppleScript code

tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Show LaunchPad” end tell

Simulates the key code for F3, activating Mission Control on the Mac.

Uses AppleScript to press ⌘+⌃+Q to Lock the screen.

Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.

Uses an AppleScript command to directly activate Control Center on the Mac.

Opens the Sign Out URL for Mastodon.

Opens the app Play for YouTube on an Apple TV of your choice so you can select videos you’ve saved for later to open in the YouTube app.

Jump into Overcast or put it in Slide Over on iPad.

Sets the Hue light in my kitchen on or off depending on the current state.

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

Turns your WiFi, Bluetooth, and cell data off, then on again.

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