IINA - Free and Open-Source Video Player
I have been installing VLC on computers at work for over 20 years, it's been a standard part of the image in K12 and...
Mac Apps
2024
Neat Download Manager
When it comes to downloading from the internet there are several different scenarios. There is downloading torrent files and their payloads which requires a special...
The Time Machine Mechanic
I have been using a Backup Status widget to keep track of my Time machine backups but with the release of Sequoia it has stopped...
Cork for Homebrew
I've been experimenting with GUI apps for Homebrew this year. Whenever I've posted about them, other have encouraged me to try Cork, by independent developer...
iTerm - You Don't Have to Be a Developer to Use It
I'm not a developer but I do like to use Homebrew and make tweaks to my system that require frequent use of the Terminal. I'm...
Five Free Single Purpose Apps
• Dockey is an app that controls a few dock preferences: position, show/hide, animation speed, show/hide speed. Some of these choices are available in System...
Noizio - A Background Sound App for Mac
I recently discovered an app that I use on my iMac at work for background sounds. Noizio, an app from developer Kyrylo Kovalin has a...
XnConvert - Free Batch Image Converter and Editor
XnConvert is a free and powerful application for batch editing and conversion of graphics files. It can handle 500 different kinds of input files and...
Wins Has Window Management and More
I've never found a use for most window management tools. I work on a laptop at home and run most apps maximized. At work I...
Badgeify - Notifications in Your Menu Bar
In today's connected environment notifications can be vital or they can be an unwelcome hinderance. It's different for each individual. Personally, I don't get so...
Haste - A Web Search Utility
Haste, by Plastic Software, is a keyboard centric search utility that can access a wide variety of websites without you having to manually switch to...
MacTube - An Ad-Free YouTube Player and More
Mac Tube is an ad-free YouTube player currently also supporting AppleTV, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Max, Disney+, Peacock, Tubi and CrunchyRoll as well as...
Keyboard Cowboy - Free and Open-Source Automation Software
If you'd like to take a crack at setting up some Mac automations without spending the money that Keyboard Maestro ($36)Â or Better Touch Tool...
ClipGrab, a free alternative to Downie
I am partial to Downie when it comes to downloading video from the Internet, but I recently discovered a good free alternative for those looking...
Air Battery - A Free App to Monitor Battery Levels
My search for a good multi-device battery monitoring app ended today when I discovered Air Battery. In just a few minutes I had a widget...
A Curated Collection of Free Apps
Free Apps• Apparency - The Apps That Opens Apps • ToyViewer - A Preview Replacment • Chrome Remote Desktop - Free Remote Control • BBEdit...
Widget Wall
For the first time in years, I've started using my Mac's desktop as a place to check for information and interact with my computer. For...
Screen Memory
I recently purchased the single purpose utility, Screen Memory on sale from Bundle Hunt for $6. On the developer's website it goes for $27 and...
What's In Your Menu Bar
What is in your menu bar? At Macworld 2014, Mac Developer Brett Terpstra turned heads when he revealed what he had running in his menu...
Battle of the Bookmark Managers
Aside from browsers, I have several apps on my hard drive for collecting and organizing bookmarks: • Goodlinks (also has read it later features) •...
Avoid Mackup If Running Sonoma or Later
A couple of weeks ago I saw a post on r/MacApps for a utility that purported to back up your preferences for a large number...
Rambox - A Browser for Apps
I took advantage of an offer at AppSumo this week to get a lifetime license to Rambox Pro for $5 (discontinued). It's normally $5.83 a...
11 Plugins for QuickLook
One of my favorite features of macOS is QuickLook, activated by pressing the spacebar when you have a file highlighted in the Finder, it enables...
A Few GUI Tools for the Homebrew Curious
If you'd like to explore some of what's available in macOS through Homebrew, the command line package manager but you are a little intimidated by...
The Most Underrated Native Mac Utility
The native Mac tools are great but most of them can be replaced with third-party apps that add extra features. Even the geeky apps like...
