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Mac Shortcuts: Automate Workflows Without Writing Code
Automate repetitive tasks on your Mac with the Shortcuts app. No coding required – everything works via drag-and-drop.
Focus Modes: Filter Notifications Intelligently
Your iPhone can automatically filter notifications based on time, location, or activity. Here's how to set up Focus modes for work, sleep, and downtime.
Schedule iMessage: Send Messages at the Perfect Time
Send messages at exactly the right moment – automatically, without having to remember. Perfect for birthdays, time zones, or late-night quiet.
Transcribe WhatsApp Voice Messages Automatically
Read voice messages instead of listening — saves time and works in noisy environments. Here's how to enable built-in transcription.
Google Maps: Plan Your Arrival Time – Never Be Late Again
Google Maps calculates exactly when you need to leave to arrive on time – including real-time traffic.
DuckDuckGo Email: Free Disposable Addresses for Privacy
Create unlimited email aliases (all forward to your real email) – trackers automatically removed. Free.
Copy Any File Path in Finder with One Shortcut
Right-click while holding Option — "Copy as Pathname" appears in Finder. The fastest way to grab a full file path for Terminal or scripts.
Transcribe Audio Privately with Apple Intelligence
Transkript uses Apple Intelligence to transcribe recordings 100% on-device. No cloud, no subscription, no privacy concerns.
iCloud Keychain: The Password Manager You Already Have
Secure passwords, 2FA codes, and credit cards – all built into iOS and macOS. No extra subscription or third-party app required.
iPhone Burst Mode: Capture Perfect Action Shots Every Time
Burst mode takes a rapid series of photos so you can pick the best one afterwards. Perfect for sports, kids, and pets.
iPhone Background Sounds: White Noise for Focus & Sleep
Built-in focus sounds (rain, ocean, white noise) without external apps – free and always available.
Proton Calendar: Encrypted Privacy Calendar (Free)
Google Calendar alternative with end-to-end encryption – no ads, no analysis of your appointments. From the Proton Mail makers.
Use the Spacebar as a Trackpad
Hold down the spacebar on your iPhone keyboard to turn it into a precision trackpad for cursor control.
caffeinate: Keep Your Mac Awake via Terminal
Prevent your Mac from sleeping — without changing system settings. Perfect for downloads, backups, or long-running scripts.
Text Replacements: 3 shortcuts that save time every day (and sync to iPhone via iCloud)
Create short triggers on your Mac for email, address, and common phrases. With iCloud, they can sync to your iPhone — where they’re even more useful.
How to Properly Redact PDFs on Mac: Remove Sensitive Data for Good
Drawing black boxes over text doesn't actually remove it from the PDF. Use Preview's Redact tool to permanently delete sensitive content.
Contact Poster on iPhone: Make Your Calls More Personal
With iOS 17+, you can create a custom Contact Poster that appears full-screen when you call someone. Set it up in 2 minutes.
Share a Wish List Without Tracking: Set Up in 2 Minutes with wensr.nl
Create a privacy-friendly wish list for birthdays or special occasions on wensr.nl — no account, no tracking. Share the link, done.
Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone
Block spam calls and unknown telemarketing numbers automatically - they go straight to voicemail without ringing.
Safari Trick: Share a Link That Jumps to the Exact Text You Want
Want to point someone to a specific passage in an article? Safari can create links that jump straight to your highlighted text – marked in yellow.