Question for Developers About Updates
Why do some apps not cooperate with updater apps that use Sparkle or Homebrew? Does it cost extra money, or is it more difficult to...
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Mac Apps
2025
Revisiting Options for Text Expansion
I've recently been on a mission to reassess some of the software I use to ensure I'm employing it in instances where it can accomplish...
How to Use Topgrade Silently and Automatically for Multiple Update Protocols (Free)
In a recent thread on the effectiveness of available macOS app updaters, several people lamented that the FOSS command line tool Topgrade requires too much...
Some Cool Things You Can Do If You have The Right App
Automatically Open Archive Today When you Click on Any Link to a Paywalled Article.Most experienced users know that you can copy the URL from a...
Affordable Alternatives to Hazel
Hazel is an automation utility that uses rules to automatically perform file operations on user-defined folder contents. It uses a variety of metadata to move,...
Parachute Backup - Specially Designed for iCloud and Photos
The difference between a backup service and a syncing service is subtle but important. iCloud keeps the same version of your documents and photos in...
How to Get The Most from Raycast
As I enter my third year using Raycast, I'm still impressed with the sheer volume of use cases into which it fits. I’ve been using...
PhotoSweeper - Powerful, Adaptable, Affordable One-Time Purchase
In 2025, the world takes more photos in a single day than it used to take in a decade. For most Mac users with an...
My Take on Bloom, a Mac File Manager
I've always used a file manager as the center of the way I interact with my computer, much more so than a launcher, dock, or...
A Deep Dive on Eagle Filer
I've built what amounts to a database of my entire digital life stretching back to the early 90s, using the super powers of EagleFiler from...
Update on Options for Updating Apps
With nearly over 500 apps installed on the MacBook I use for testing, keeping everything updated is a daily chore. If I wait a week...
KeyKeeper is The Tool for Tracking Your Software Purchases
If you have been taking advantage of all the Black Friday sales, You've got a bunch of information to track - serial numbers, download links,...
Backup Loupe
Everyone need a backup plan. The more complex your workflow is, the more complex your backup strategy will become. I use a combination of cloud...
My Black Friday Wish List
Even before I started writing app reviews, my Applications folder was always bulging because I have a hard time resisting any software that looks interesting...
Roundup of AppAddict Reviews of Apps on Sale for Black Friday
Scooping up apps at a discount during Black Friday season is an annual tradition for me. It takes a little planning and research, but I've...
DearMob iPhone Manager is a Useful Tool for Normies and Power Users
A few years back, I had an iPhone that just stopped backing up to iCloud. I went through every troubleshooter I could find, and nothing...
Spokenly Free Version is My Voice-to-Text Daily Driver
My voice-to-text use case is almost exclusively dictation (in English) in lieu of typing. There are a lot of transcription apps, many of them very...
Stay is a Free and Useful Utility for Multiple Monitor Setups
When it comes to multi-monitor setups, users have wildly different demands. Some people make extensive use of spaces, while others won't; their applications must be...
tinyMediaManager - Power User Toolbox for Movie and TV Show Collections
My personal media collection dates back to the days of ripping Netflix DVDs, back when the Internet used to come in the mail. Consisting of...
Calibre Keeps Getting Better
The free and open-source e-book manager, Calibre, by developer Kovid Goyal, has been around for quite a few years now. It is multi-platform, with versions...
