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 ...

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 ...

Windows 11 Pro comes with plenty of business-friendly extras, but one of the simplest ways to get more out of it is to spend less time reaching for the mouse. Keyboard shortcuts remain one of the ...