Over the past several years, Federico has built hundreds of shortcuts that are sprinkled throughout the stories he’s written. Last spring we debuted the MacStories Shortcuts Archive, a one-stop ...

It may not seem like a second or two would make a big difference in your workday. But seconds add up to minutes, and the momentum of being able to strike a few keys and keep typing makes an impact ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

We're big fans of Apple's Shortcuts app. It's a time-saving widget-maker that's really fun to experiment with. Think of Shortcuts as an in-phone version of If This Then That, which gets your iPhone's ...

As time races by at a pace seemingly faster than light, many of us are always on the hunt for ways to accomplish our tasks in the shortest amount of time possible. One of the most underrated iPhone ...

Your iPhone is more than just a communication device; it’s a powerful tool that can simplify your daily tasks and boost your productivity. Thanks to the latest advancements in shortcuts and automation ...

Vocal Shortcuts can feel like a superpower. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Vocal Shortcuts let you control your phone by speaking a command out loud. Think “Hey Siri,” but for running your own ...

Your iPhone and iPad offer a Shortcuts app, which lets you create your own shortcuts that you trigger by talking to Siri or by launching them from the app. The Shortcuts app also comes with a gallery ...