Free Video Tutorial: Spotlight Actions #1 - Apple Mac, iPad & iPhone Tutorials from ScreenCastsONLINE

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Spotlight in macOS Tahoe 26 isn't just for finding files anymore. With Spotlight Actions, you can send messages, fire off emails, capture reminders, and trigger your favourite apps, all from a single keystroke.

Lee demonstrates in this video the most useful actions across both Apple's native apps as well as some popular third-party ones like OmniFocus and Drafts.


This video covers:

  • Actions Overview
  • Sending a Message
  • Adding Events and Reminders
  • Using Quick Keys
  • Getting Travel Time
  • Searching In Applications
  • Accessing Menu Commands
  • Running Shortcuts
  • App Intents

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Show 1501 - macOS Tahoe

Show 1458 - Supercharge

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T R

Another really useful tip video with no bloat. I especially liked the 'real use' / 'integerated example' / use case at the end. Very worthwhile. Thanks!

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Lee Garrett

Thank you! As you know, I'm aware that none of us, myself included, have time for bloat, yet at the same time, I don't want to rush - so keep trying to maintain that balance. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

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