We’d hazard a guess that a lot of Mac users haven’t opened the Shortcuts app and, if they have, they’ve done very little other than have a quick look. That’s to be expected. Shortcuts can, at first ...

How to create workflows in Apple’s Shortcuts app that use Notes Your email has been sent Apple's Shortcuts app can now easily create, find, and modify notes. Learn how to use Shortcuts with more ...

The Shortcuts app is easily overlooked. While it’s capable of creating scripts to automate tasks and processes, it can initially seem overwhelmingly complex — enough that many may have written it off ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Shortcuts app has long been one of Apple’s lesser-used ...

Using Siri Shortcuts in iOS 16 can make performing tasks with apps easy. Here's how to get the most out of the feature. Siri Shortcuts offers an easy way to configure multiple Actions — the building ...

These out-of-sight Android shortcuts can make you meaningfully more efficient — if you (a) figure out how to tap into their full potential and (b) remember to use 'em. I sure do love me a good ...

Last year, I wrote about how I was able to display the temperature from my outdoor sensor in my Mac’s menu bar using a combination of Shortcuts, SF Symbols, and small utilities like One Thing and Data ...

I have always enjoyed having the current temperature in the menu bar on my Mac. Even though macOS Sonoma now supports adding a Weather widget of your choice directly to the desktop, I still prefer how ...