All articles tagged with #shortcuts
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 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.
Successful billionaires, politicians, and CEOs often succeed not because of their intelligence but due to their ambition and strategic laziness, which drives them to seek shortcuts, delegate effectively, and prioritize attitude over skills in hiring. This approach fosters innovation, agility, and efficiency in their organizations.
Android Canary's latest update introduces a new 'Now Playing' lock screen shortcut, allowing quick access to song identification features directly from the lock screen, enhancing user convenience on Pixel devices.
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.
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced an AI-powered update to its Shortcuts app, allowing users to access Apple Intelligence and on-device large language models for more intelligent automation, making the app more accessible and useful for a broader audience.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro Action button replaces the mute function, forcing users to choose between muting their phone or accessing different actions. The Action button can be customized to run any Shortcut on the iPhone with a single long press, allowing users to perform various tasks. However, this decision removes the convenience of quickly muting or unmuting the phone with a short press. Users can set up the Action button in the Settings menu and choose from options such as Silent Mode, Focus, Camera, Torch, Voice Memo, Magnifier, and Accessibility. While the Shortcut feature offers flexibility, it comes at the expense of losing the familiar mute switch.