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Garmin Shortcuts: The Hidden Button Tricks I Use Daily
technology1 month ago

Garmin Shortcuts: The Hidden Button Tricks I Use Daily

The article highlights Garmin shortcuts—formerly known as hot keys—as a hidden feature that lets you customize button presses to quickly access your most-used tools. By configuring shortcuts in the Settings (often under System), you can assign actions like launching the music player, starting timers, saving a location, or opening alarms. On five-button Garmins you can set up to seven shortcuts, enabling a clutter-free watch face while providing rapid access to frequent functions, a daily time-saver the author personally relies on.

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Simple Key and Door Location Guide
gaming5 months ago

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Simple Key and Door Location Guide

In Hollow Knight Silksong, Simple Keys are used to unlock certain doors in Pharloom, providing shortcuts and access to new areas. They can be purchased from Pebb for 500 Rosaries or found in Sinner's Road after completing a platform challenge. Key locations include Bone Bottom, Deep Docks, and Sinner's Road, each unlocking valuable shortcuts or questlines to aid progression.

Apple's macOS Tahoe Public Beta Offers Exciting New Features
technology7 months ago

Apple's macOS Tahoe Public Beta Offers Exciting New Features

Apple's macOS Tahoe public beta introduces significant updates including a new design language, enhanced Spotlight features, expanded Shortcuts automation, and a revamped menu bar, though the design feels unfinished and inconsistent on the Mac. The update aims to improve productivity and integrate more AI-driven features, but the interface still needs refinement to better suit Mac users.

How macOS Tahoe Boosts Your Productivity
technology8 months ago

How macOS Tahoe Boosts Your Productivity

macOS Tahoe introduces five key features that significantly boost productivity: an improved Clipboard History accessible via Spotlight, Spotlight direct actions for faster task execution, integration of Apple Intelligence into Shortcuts for smarter automation, Live Activities displayed in the menu bar for real-time updates, and the ability to answer and place phone calls directly from the Mac, streamlining workflows and reducing distractions.

"ChatGPT for Mac: Easy Setup and Apple Shortcuts Integration"
technology1 year ago

"ChatGPT for Mac: Easy Setup and Apple Shortcuts Integration"

OpenAI has launched an official ChatGPT app for Mac, bringing iPhone functionality to the desktop with features like a system-wide keyboard shortcut for instant access and support for Shortcuts. Users can now easily set up and use ChatGPT for various tasks, including voice conversations, enhancing the Mac's voice assistant capabilities. The app is still rolling out to all users.

"Maximizing iPhone Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide to Apple Shortcuts and Automation"
technology1 year ago

"Maximizing iPhone Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide to Apple Shortcuts and Automation"

Shortcuts, a preinstalled app on iPhones since 2019, can give your iPhone superpowers by allowing you to automate tasks and perform complicated tricks. These shortcuts can be activated in various ways and can be created manually or installed from a gallery of premade shortcuts. They can also interact with other apps on your phone, making them versatile and powerful tools for increasing productivity and convenience.

"Apple's iOS 17.3 Update: Fixing Shortcuts Vulnerability and Warning Users"
technology2 years ago

"Apple's iOS 17.3 Update: Fixing Shortcuts Vulnerability and Warning Users"

Apple's iOS 17.3 update fixed a security flaw, CVE-2024-23204, in the Shortcuts application that could allow attackers to access sensitive data without user prompt. The flaw has been exploited in real-life attacks and is set to be addressed in the upcoming iOS 17.4 update. Users are advised to update to iOS 17.3.1, exercise caution when using shortcuts from untrusted sources, and regularly check for security updates and patches from Apple.

"Embracing Macro Pads: Figma's Creator Micro and Its Colorful, Clicky Keys"
technology2 years ago

"Embracing Macro Pads: Figma's Creator Micro and Its Colorful, Clicky Keys"

Figma has collaborated with Work Louder to create the Figma Creator Micro, a colorful and mechanical keyboard with four layers of shortcuts designed for the Figma app. The customizable keyboard, available with "Clicky" or "Silent" keys, allows for seamless OS-switching and can be reprogrammed to mimic functions on different operating systems. While it may not be worth the price for everyone, the tactile feedback and dedicated keys provide a sense of mastery and fun for specific computer tasks, offering a break from the monotony of traditional keyboards.

Upgrade Your iPhone with ChatGPT's Voice Assistant: Say Goodbye to Siri!
technology2 years ago

Upgrade Your iPhone with ChatGPT's Voice Assistant: Say Goodbye to Siri!

iPhone users can now configure their Action Button, replacing the Mute button, to launch OpenAI's ChatGPT Voice feature instead of using Siri. This feature is available on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. By associating the Action Button with the ChatGPT Shortcut, users can initiate a voice conversation with ChatGPT by pressing and holding the button. This functionality was previously limited to ChatGPT+ subscribers but is now accessible to all free users. The ChatGPT assistant offers diverse voices and can be used for various tasks, including answering questions and providing responses. Additionally, the Action Button can be customized to launch other apps and perform different actions using the Shortcuts app.

Unlock the Power of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button
technology2 years ago

Unlock the Power of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button

Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models feature an Action button that replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch. Users can customize the button's function by going into the Settings menu and choosing from options such as Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memos, Magnifier, Shortcuts, Accessibility, Silent Mode, or No Action. Additionally, users can personalize their Accessibility options by selecting features like Zoom, Voice Control, Live Captions, Guided Access, or Live Speech. Shortcuts can also be assigned to the Action button, allowing users to automate tasks such as opening the Notes app, starting a FaceTime call, launching Shazam, arming/disarming a security system, or opening the Calendar.

technology2 years ago

"Breaking Free: Taming Phone Addiction in Simple Steps"

Switching your iPhone to grayscale mode can help reduce screen time, and now you can automate the process using Shortcuts. By creating two automations - one for morning and one for night - your iPhone will automatically toggle color filters to grayscale before bedtime and switch back to normal colors in the morning. This eliminates the need for separate shortcuts to enable and disable grayscale mode, making it easier to stick to reducing screen time.

Mastering the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button for Maximum Efficiency
technology2 years ago

Mastering the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button for Maximum Efficiency

The iPhone 15 Pro features a new multi-function Action Button that can be assigned to perform various tasks. Users can maximize its functionality by utilizing Shortcuts. One method is the MultiButton Shortcut, which allows two separate shortcuts to be assigned to the Action Button, enabling different actions with single or double presses. Another approach is Position-Based Actions, where the orientation of the iPhone triggers different actions, such as toggling silent mode or capturing photos/videos. Additionally, users can set the Action Button to show the Shortcuts Folder, providing quick access to frequently used shortcuts.