How to allow untrusted shortcuts on iPhone
All shared shortcuts are considered untrusted by Apple, but with a simple Settings switch toggle you can get rid of that warning and install shortcuts obtained from friends, websites and other sources.
Automation
How to disable autoplay for videos and Live Photos in the Photos app
If you want to turn off video and Live Photos autoplay on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it takes just a few taps or clicks. This tutorial shows you how.
5 useful smart home automations to set up in Home App
If you have some cool accessories like smart lights or locks, you can create smart home automations in the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, here’s how.
How to speed up tasks with Automator and Calendar Alarms on Mac
With Mac Automator Calendar Alarms, you can speed up things you do regularly. Here, we’ll show you some handy ways to tackle your tasks.
How to automatically play a presentation and time slides in Keynote
If you’re interested in timing slides in Keynote or setting up a self-playing presentation, we’ve got you covered. This tutorial shows you how to do both.
How to run your favorite Quick Action workflows from your Mac’s Touch Bar
Learn how to add Quick Actions to your Mac’s Touch Bar so you can run your favorite Automator workflows at any time.
How to create your own Mac Finder Quick Actions
If you like using Quick Actions on your Mac to do things faster, why not make your own? Here’s how to create Quick Actions for Finder.
How to assign your favorite apps or custom automation shortcuts to the stock Lock screen and Control Center toggles in iOS 13
iOS 13 lets you create app automations in the Shortcuts app that can do some neat things, like launch the Halide app when you hit that stock Camera icon on your Lock screen or open your favorite note-taking app upon tapping the Notes toggle in Control Center.
Also coming to macOS 10.15: Shortcuts, Screen Time, iMessage effects & other iOS features
Shortcuts, Screen Time, iMessage effects, streamlined Apple ID management and other iOS features are coming to your Mac soon.
Shortcuts Focus: enforcing Picture in Picture on YouTube & other unsupported websites on iPad
YouTube.com does not support Picture in Picture on iOS, but there’s a shortcut for that! Follow along with us as we explain how to enforce PiP mode for YouTube videos on iPad.
How to create and use Smart Folders on Mac
Automatically place items into folders that you can access easily and without lifting a finger. Here’s how to create Smart Folders with Finder on your Mac.
Shortcuts Focus: getting Dark Mode on virtually any website
The HTML specification currently lacks support for Dark Mode detection, but you can overcome this limitation and force a darkened appearance on virtually any website you like with a little help from iOS automation and Apple’s new Shortcuts app.
