Siri Shortcuts, technology, and tips
New episode of Supercomputer out:
This week, Alex shows Matthew how little he knows about video production.
This long episode is one of our first deep dives into a specific productivity topic, which I enjoyed because I benefited so much from the clarification.
Dan Moren, writing for Six Colors:
What I really wanted was for iOS to be a bit more intelligent. For example, it could realize that when I turn off my bedside light (which is a HomeKit-compatible Philips Hue bulb) I’m going to bed. And then, when I pick up my phone in the morning it could log that I’m awake, and store the resulting information in the Health app.
Alas, that functionality doesn’t exist. So I made it myself using a pair of Shortcuts.
While I was away at Disneyland, this great set of shortcuts snuck by me.
This is the exact approach I have so often – I think “why can’t my pocket computer do this?” and then Shortcuts lets me roll my own solution.
New episode of Supercomputer out:
Alex and Matthew discuss the disappearance of Control Center – and how it overlaps with Shortcuts.
Control Center is super useful, but many people don’t realize you can automate much of what’s available there.
If you’re looking to access one of your files by clicking on a URL instead of navigating through your Files app, you can copy a link to that file using the Share sheet on iOS.
New episode of Supercomputer out:
Alex and Matthew reflect on the month’s Apple-related news, giving the hot takes some room and seeing how we’re feeling after some extra context. Plus, there’s a celebrity appearance.
Continuing along with new topics, Alex and I are starting an occasional “Cold Takes” show to cover news in the last few months with some added perspective that time gives everyone.
Time often seems to move both very slow and extremely fast, all at once. Especially if you’re hyper-connected, each moment can feel important and yet the first two months of the year can fly by and it seems like it’s just getting started.
For those who’ve been too connected, a tiny Twitter account has been there to remind you of the @Year_Progress by tweeting out small graphics showing the current percentage of time past this year.
As of writing, February 19 is 14% of the way through 2019. But I didn’t use that Twitter account – I built myself a shortcut.
Continue reading “Keeping track of the year’s progress with Siri Shortcuts”
New episode of Supercomputer out:
Alex and Matthew cover their home screens, so open the episode to check out the shots.
In episode 21, we wanted to refocus our subject matter more for each episode.
We’ll be doing an occasional cycle of shows – a good topic, some guest appearances, a look back at the news of the last few months, and more philosophical episode that takes things to a higher level.
We’re always looking for diverse and interesting guests, so please send us recommendations at supercomputerpodcast@gmail.com.
Plus, we started a Patreon for anyone who feels like supporting the show. We’re gearing up the patronage rewards, but rest assured the show is free and it’s not required. That being said, we really appreciate everyone who’s signed up so far.
Continue reading “There Are Many Like It, But This Home Screen Is Mine 🎙”
For episode 19 of Supercomputer, instead of hitting the “call” button to record, we pressed “video chat” and proceed to produce our podcast. I edited out some moments, added chapter markers for the audio file, and uploaded the video to YouTube.
This last week, for episode 20, I also added visual chapters, actually used Alex’s correct audio file, and shared our second video recording to YouTube.
But podcasts are for audio, right?
Continue reading “How to jump between the audio and video of Supercomputer”
New episode of Supercomputer out:
Matthew and Alex talk about going from beginner shortcuts to the next level with the “If” scripting action, plus how this all could be a bit easier.
After last week’s livestream, I explained some of what “conditionals” are – if that sounds confusing, it’s worth listening.
Part of the episode is about breaking down barriers to concepts used in programming hidden behind fancy language, so we’ll explore more topics like this in the future.
Listen to the show:
New episode of Supercomputer out:
Matthew and Alex are here for the New Apple.
In a classic coffee rant, I got to release all the feeling I built up in our time away from the show – I am more excited than ever for the future of Apple.
Plus, I make a call for app developers to come back.
Listen to the show:
