Why You Should Start Using the Shortcuts App on Mac

If you're not yet using the Shortcuts app, you're not using your Mac to its full potential. But don't worry! Because after having watched this video, you'll know about 12 insanely useful shortcuts plus the 7 quickest ways to run them on your Mac - ranging from the menu bar to desktop widgets.

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📖 CHAPTERS 📖

00:00 - Call Anyone from your Mac
00:16 - Speed Dial Favorite Contacts
01:02 - Speed up any video
01:26 - Share to Shortcuts
01:52 - Convert Live Photo to GIF
02:26 - Zip & E-Mail File
02:48 - Add Shortcuts to Right-Click
02:57 - Add Shortcuts to Menu Bar
03:10 - Launch Keychain Passwords
03:23 - Split Screen App Launcher
03:51 - Fastest Way to Start a Meeting
04:24 - Add Shortcuts Desktop Widget
05:10 - Remind me at Work
05:37 - Mini RSS-Feed App
06:15 - Run Shortcuts with Keyboard Shortcuts
06:33 - Fastest Way to AirDrop
06:47 - Eject all External Disks at once

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[macvince]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊 You‘ll find the links to all mentioned shortcuts in the video description. Feel free to add them to your Shortcuts Library!

Can‘t wait to hear from you in the comments!

[superjunkies]

I have learned more about my Mac from your videos than from any other website. The video editing is fantastic and the content is great. Very good work.

[arashmoini]

Mate your video editing is top notch! You get straight to the point and I love the way you present everything. Keep up the amazing work Vince!

[sabremendes]

Nice video! I'm a long time windows user, getting my first ever mac this year and your videos are helping me a lot to understand how macOS works and how to improve productivity on it. I have watched a few of your videos already and I'm sure that, when my Mac arrives, I'll be able to make the best out of it. I also would like to add that the editing makes the videos even better.

[KrishnaDraws]

I'm a long time Mac user but I find myself learning new things with each and every one of your videos. Excellent work, my friend.

[VX]

Awesome transitions, both visually and narrative wise

[hub]

I rarely comment on yt videos but this is an underrated channel. full stop.

[revizinglife]

Actual useful stuff! Ur videos are always a treat and the videos keep getting better and better! ❤

[maxi]

Ich feiere wirklich deine Videos. Ich kenne viele Sachen noch nicht und vor allem finde ich deinen Videostil so erfrischend! Die verschiedenen Perspektiven, Zooms und allgemein die Dynamik ist sehr gut. 👏 Bitte unbedingt weiter so!

[KAPAMOH]

Thank you so much for the work you have done! I will learn so much from each of your videos about working with the Mac. Thank you!

[xCUBE]

Wow your video editing amazes me... you should do a tutorial on how you do these insane transitions!!!

[TheShrugLife]

Content aside, which is great, the construction of your videos are always top notch!

[ZENTSUUUYT]

Just started the video, but already dropped a like just for the slick animations

[ahmedafzal]

Amazing upload Mr Vince, Glad to see this one after the notes video. These are so useful. Have an amazing day Mr Vince.

[iloveoldsweatymen]

bro thanks a ton!! I've been struggling with this app for so long! YOU'RE THE BEST!!! LOTS OF LOVE ❤️

[AndrewAzis]

As a new MacOS user, your videos has helped me a lot! Thanks, Vince!

[SmarterToo]

I really love your videos, short but veery helpful and carries loads of info

[TarateelQuran]

Amazing video and amazing editing as always! 2 questions:
-Which editor do you use?
-Could you do a video on the Arc browser?
Thanks!

[theparents]

The shortcuts you show are really useful. I wonder if shortcuts can be implemented in third-party apps, for example in Photoshop editing a batch of images with a always shortcut.

I know the function exists inside Photoshop, I just brought the example

[scottmanTube]

very creative shortcut ideas. I love speeding up my workflow and these ideas gave me some great inspiration. Thank you sir !😃🙏🙏🙏