Mark Van Alstine

@mvan231
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I enjoy coding, Apple Shortcuts, spending time with my family, and learning new things.
📍Michigan, USA
BriefEngineer / Tech Nerd / Dad
Monthly Top #Shortcuts on RoutineHub 2026-03-01
https://talk.automators.fm/t/19102
Monthly Top Shortcuts on RoutineHub 2026-03-01

Previous month Monthly Downloads Name Author Downloads Likes Days Since Last Update Description 1 R⤓Download - iOS 15, 16, 17, 18 r07qxo 120769 8 436 #The Best - Download Videos,Photos,Stories and Snaps From Anywhere - 500 Million? Check Description 2 All Media Downloader 1MrNewton 22030 6 41 This shortcut helps you download content from social media apps. 3 Save MobileGestalt LucaVmu 12519 2 14 Save your MobileGestalt file on the newest iOS versions. 4 Instagram Download gluebyt...

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#michigan #unitedstates #watersmeet - Eagle River – Railroad Tracks: Long ago, in the 1800s, a man worked on the railroad tracks. One day, he was riding on the back of a. . . Read: https://hauntedlineage.com/directory/eagle-river-railroad-tracks

#decapitated #ghost #ghostlight #headless #lantern #legend #railroad #train

Eagle River – Railroad Tracks - Haunted Lineage

Long ago, in the 1800s, a man worked on the railroad tracks. One day, he was riding on the back of a caboose and fell off. He was knocked unconscious, and

Haunted Lineage

I opened feedback in July 2024 (FB14239014) that the Shortcuts app is not adjusting properly to accessibility text sizes. Such a bummer to see that's still the case.

I also just realized that the Shortcuts app ignores any per-app accessibility text settings when you run a shortcut for that app.

#accessibility #a11y #Shortcuts

I’ve been trying to incorporate Apple Shortcuts into my workflow. I’ve got a few useful things now but happy to hear any recommendations.

#apple #shortcuts

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I really like using Apple Shortcuts, but damn they really need CYA features added:

-Auto backup
-Cancel button
-Save button instead of immediate

#Apple #Shortcuts ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The app has been entirely rewritten in SwiftUI, and the result is a more beautiful app, less crashes and better usability all around.

Also, widgets *FINALLY* update correctly!

#indiedev #ios #shortcuts

And everything is ready for iOS 26, including new Liquid Glass icons!

#indiedev #ios #shortcuts

Here’s how to schedule light mode and dark mode on a time schedule on macOS. In system settings you can only choose Auto which does it via sunrise sunset.
#Shortcuts #macOS #DarkMode
https://youtu.be/vpVGPWmeqz0
How to Schedule Dark Mode in macOS 26 Tahoe

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I need help reproducing a bug in Apple Shortcuts. If you have an iPhone, please try out this shortcut:

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/70ad266b5fa44055aadf10854b2dfb06

What it is supposed to do is replace spaces with “:” like s/ +/:/ on the input text.

If I put in *specifically* the string “Blog teaching” (tags for a note I’m writing) it comes up *empty*. Every other input I’ve tried has worked.

I’m on iOS 26.2. Please let me know if you are able to reproduce and/or know how to file a bug with Apple.

#apple #iOS #shortcuts

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