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Mac Translation Apps - Offline, Google and DeepL

Most modern browsers have multi-language translate built in. Vivaldi even has a separate panel for it. Sometimes, though, we encounter text in other languages in books and documents or when we aren't connected to the Internet. Then it's not possible to use a browser. Also, even though Google Translate is the de facto standard, there are other translation engines that some feel are better. Here are a few options. Translator - Offline TranslateIf you want a tool for Mac that works when you don't have a connection, this is what you need. It's only 3.99 in the Mac App Store....

December 11th, 2024 Mac Apps

iCollections - A Desktop Centric Workflow Manager Similar to the Classic Dragthing

The late, great Mac app, Dragthing reached end of life in 2019. It was a point and click workflow manager for those who preferred that type of workflow over apps like Alfred and Launchbar. The developer of Dragthing was an Apple employee to worked on the original implementation of the dock in Mac OS X. He created Dragthing as an alternate version of what the dock could have been. It was an immensely popular app among power users and won many awards in its 24 years on the market (1995-2019). iCollections by developer Grzegorz Staszczyk provides an experience much like...

December 10th, 2024 Mac Apps

mtop - A Resource Monitor for Crowded Menu Bars

I regularly check MacMenuBar.com for new additions. Today i found a nice little app called mtop. It's a monitor for each CPU core, your GPU and your RAM. It also provides PIDs for running processes. Apps like iStat Menus and Stats are great at doing this, but they take up far too much room in the menu bar for my taste. I just want a single icon I can click on to get the information I want. I don't need a heads-up display. There isn't much to configure in mtop. You can choose one of eight different themes. Clicking a...

December 9th, 2024 Mac Apps

Simplenote - Free, Rock Solid and Dependable for Over a Decade

Simplenote by Automattic is a free cross-platform plain text / Markdown notes app for macOS, iOS, Android, Windows and Linux. It's been around for over a decade and I have never known it to go down. Automattic is the company behind Word Press and Day One, so it's no fly-by-night enterprise. One of the primary benefits of using Simplenote is the speed. It syncs behind the scenes and opens quickly, regardless of platform. Each note has a history, and you can view changes you've made to it over time. Notes are easy to share on a Mac using the system...

December 8th, 2024 Mac Apps

Commander One as a Finder Replacement

The Mac Finder is fine for casual users, but if your use cases involve a lot of file management to handle photography or videography related tasks, heavy downloading, web publishing or other more advanced tasks, you'd be well served to look for a replacement. Commander One by Electronic Teams, Inc. Is a serviceable option. It has a dual pane interface, with each pane featuring unlimited tabs. There are three view options per pane: details, list and icons. The Commander One features list is long: • Easily toggle hidden files • Customizable fonts and colors • Bookmark favorite file locations •...

December 7th, 2024 Mac Apps

Cloud Storage Management Apps

The longer you use a computer, the more access to resources you accumulate. I'm old, so I have more accounts than I know what to do with. When it comes to cloud storage, I have access to Google Drive, One Drive, Box and Dropbox, although I only pay for Google Drive. I once signed up an entire middle school's faculty to Dropbox with my referral link, so I have a large sized free tier. I got 50GB from Box so long ago that I no longer remember how. OneDrive is provided by my job. Each of these providers, along with...

December 6th, 2024 Mac Apps

Royal TSX for Remote Management

In my day job, I provide IT support at a small private university. Because I have a good boss, the computer I use as a daily driver is an M3 iMac. Most of the users I support are using Windows 10 and 11, however. Microsoft doesn't make a version of server tools for ARM processor-based computers. This means that I am unable to use a VM to run Windows apps like Active Directory Users and Computers or SCCM. On my Mac, I can use browser-based tools like InTune and Entra, but for other apps, I rely on a remote connection...

December 5th, 2024 Mac Apps

Remote Helper for Mac

Remote Helper for Mac is the companion for the iOS app, Remote Mouse and Keyboard. When used together, your iOS device can control a Mac, a PC, an Apple TV or an iPad. The features include: • Control the cursor on a Mac and serve as a virtual mouse to select, double click or right click any element • Enter text on a Mac from the iOS keyboard • Media controls - mute, pause, volume up, volume down, next track, previous track. Works in multiple apps • View your computer screen on your phone • Issue system commands from your...

December 4th, 2024 Mac Apps

Four Single Purpose Apps - Cheap/Free

There's something to be said for apps that do one thing well. Here are a few that I've found lately. FNable - If you use your function keys much, you may grow tired of having to toggle them with the FN key. Be default, macOS treats function keys as system controls. This little app allows you to toggle the behavior simply be pressing and holding the FN key for three seconds. You definitely want to find this app on sale though. It is regularly priced at a whopping $25 . It is currently available at Bundlehunt for $1.50. Quill -...

December 3rd, 2024 Mac Apps

Browser Deputy from the Folks at Anybox

These days, it is not uncommon for someone to have hundreds of open tabs in as browser. I usually run about 40-50 myself. I've tried several solutions to quickly find the tab I'm looking for without much success. Since installing Browser Deputy, I've been pleased with the way it incorporates into my workflow. I can summon the app with a hotkey and quickly find a tab, a bookmark or an item from my browser history, no matter what app I am in. Browser Deputy works with the following browsers: • Safari • Chrome • Edge • Brave • Firefox •...

December 2nd, 2024 Mac Apps

Language Tool - Free is Good, Paid is Better, but Expensive

Mac apps have had rudimentary built-in grammar checkers for a while. Grammarly was the first well-know commercial product to elevate the capabilities of that tool genre, becoming extremely popular with students in particular. Lately, LanguageTool has surged in popularity. It is integrated into many well-known writing apps across multiple platforms, including macOS and iOS. Professionally, I am tasked with composing Confluence (knowledge base) documents for Jira, the ticketing system my job uses. Personally, I maintain three blogs as a non-monetized blogs as a hobby. I write a lot as a result. I have been using the free version of LanguageTool...

December 1st, 2024 Universal Apps

Folder Tidy - On Demand Fast Power

Folder Tidy by Tunabelly Software is a tool anyone can use to perform quick sorts on any giant directories of files that seem overwhelming to tackle manually. It has built in sorting rules for 19 different types of files, including folders. These rules can be toggled on or off, but you cannot edit them. In addition, you can make your own very granular rules. The example they give is representative of the power of the app. "Move all files with the extension “DOCX” that contain the word “invoice” and were last modified in the past year to a folder labeled...

November 30th, 2024 Mac Apps

Black Friday Software Sales

It's time for all the AppAddicts out there to load up during the yearly bargain day called Black Friday. The sites listed below have some repetition, but take a quick look through all of them. Some contain software for specialty roles, like devs, creators and designers. So far this year, I've purchased: • MacWhisper • FolderTidy • Quick Capture - Obsidian • SubManager • Fileside Sales• Rare Deals and Discounts on Software, Apps & SaaS • Black Friday - Indie Goodies • Black Friday WordPress Deals 2024 - wpbfdeals • Awesome-Black-Friday-Cyber-Monday: Awesome deals on Black Friday: Apps, SaaS, Books, Courses,...

November 29th, 2024 Universal Apps

MacWhisper - Transcription Powerhouse

I made my first purchase of the 2024 Black Friday season by purchasing the transcription app, MacWhisper by indy developer Jordi Bruin for 40% off of the usual price of €49.99. This app uses OpenAI's Whisper technology to transcribe all types of audio files with quickness and accuracy into text. It requires macOS 14 or higher and works best on Apple Silicon, although it is functional on Intel processors. You can use any type of input device, including your Mac's built-in microphone. MacWhisper can, if you choose, replace the built-in dictation on your computer. Transcription is done on your device,...

November 28th, 2024 Mac Apps

Clotski - A Clever Tool for Your Image Management Workflow

Clotski is a 99 cent menu bar app available in the Mac App Store. Its simple menu lets you designate watched folders where you keep images accessed as part of your workflow, for instance screenshots and downloads. You can view thumbnails of the images, the size is customizable and get info on them which includes name, size, dimensions, creation date, tag, caption and modification date. Tags and captions can be added from with Clotski. The information presented can be customized, and other metadata can be added if you wish. You can open the image with your default app or choose...

November 27th, 2024 Mac Apps