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10 Tiny Mac Workflow Tweaks that Save Me Time Every Day
Ten small automation and workflow tips using Raycast, Keyboard Maestro, and macOS settings. Apps covered: Raycast, Keyboard Maestro, PopClip, various system settings.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — ten specific workflow tips with step-by-step guidance.
11 Plugins for QuickLook
Covers 11 QuickLook plugins for Finder previews of source code, compressed files, videos, packages, and more. Apps covered: multiple free QuickLook plugins.
29 New Apps Added at Mac Menu Bar
Summary of 29 newly added apps at MacMenuBar.com with short descriptions and pricing. Apps covered: Keep It Shot (Freemium), Easy Move+Resize (Free), and 27 others.
5 Small Gems I Found This Week
Five small apps discovered from the author's usual discovery sources. Apps covered: Sentinel, and four others.
A Curated Collection of Free Apps (2024)
Curated list of free apps the author has tried. Apps covered: Apparency, ToyViewer, Chrome Remote Desktop, BBEdit, Blip, and others (all free).
A Mega-Collection of Free Apps
Holiday mega-list of free apps installed and tested. Apps covered: Large number of free Mac apps across categories.
An Apple Disaster You Can Avoid
Post about diversifying away from full Apple ecosystem dependency; covers iCloud backup alternatives. Apps covered: BackiGo, Koofr, Syncthing.
Another Curated Collection of Free Software
Another round of free software the author has tried and liked. Apps covered: ClipGrab, Air Battery, and others (all free).
App Cleaner vs. Pear Cleaner
Head-to-head comparison of two Mac uninstaller utilities. Apps covered: AppCleaner (Free), PearCleaner (Free).
AppAddict's Default Tech Stack, Third Edition
Annual personal tech stack post covering all default apps used across Mac and iOS. Apps covered: 30+ apps across all categories (Paid + Free).
- Workflow Tips: Yes — explains how each default app fits into daily workflow.
AppAddict Free App List #3
Third collection of free apps reviewed on AppAddict. Apps covered: Multiple free apps with links to individual reviews.
Apps for Trakt
Apps that use the Trakt API for tracking TV and movie watching. Apps covered: Multiple Trakt client apps for Mac and iOS.
Apps That Do One Thing Well
Celebration of single-purpose apps that do exactly one thing excellently. Apps covered: Various single-purpose utilities.
Automate Your Homebrew Backups and Easily Reinstall
How to use Cork, Taphouse, and Updatest to manage Homebrew backups. Apps covered: Cork (Paid), Taphouse(Free), Updatest (Free).
- Workflow Tips: Yes — step-by-step Homebrew backup and restore.
Battle of the Bookmark Managers
Comparison of four bookmark managers. Apps covered: GoodLinks ($9.99), Bookmarks (Free), One Bookmark(Free), Raindrop.io (Freemium).
Battle of the Clipboard Managers
Comprehensive comparison of Mac clipboard managers. Apps covered: Unclutter (Paid), PastePal (Paid), Paste(Subscription), Clipboard Manager (Paid).
Black Friday Software Sales
Guide to Black Friday software sale sites with recommendations. Apps covered: Links to BundleHunt, StackSocial, AppSumo, and developer direct sales.
Bluesky Apps for Mac Users
Roundup of Mac Bluesky client apps following the mass Twitter migration. Apps covered: Multiple Bluesky clients (Freemium to Paid).
BlockBlock & KnockKnock from Objective-See
Reviews two free security tools in one post. Apps covered: BlockBlock (Free), KnockKnock (Free).
BundleHunt's First Sale of 2026
Announcement and overview of BundleHunt's 2026 first sale featuring lifetime licenses. Apps covered: Multiple apps on sale (see BundleHunt).
Cool Tools for Mastodon
Roundup of Mastodon clients and companion tools for Mac and iOS. Apps covered: Multiple Mastodon apps.
Details on Mega-Sale: Daisy Disk, HoudahSpot, CleanShot X, etc.
Covers a dozen popular Mac apps on sale at 50% off. Apps covered: Daisy Disk, HoudahSpot, CleanShot X, Default Folder X, Downie, Marked 2 (all Paid, 50% off).
Developer Spotlight: The Low-Tech Guys
Spotlight on indie developer The Low-Tech Guys covering their entire app portfolio. Apps covered: Clop (Freemium), Lunar (Freemium), rcmd (Paid), Pipiri (Paid), Crank (Paid).
Developer Spotlight: Ryan Hanson
Profile of Mac developer Ryan Hanson and his portfolio of UI enhancement apps. Apps covered: Multiple Ryan Hanson apps.
Desktop Workflow Apps
Covers apps that incorporate the Mac desktop into productive workflows. Apps covered: iCollections (Paid), Widget Wall (Paid), various desktop utilities.
Disk Maintenance Mythology
Opinion piece debunking Mac disk myths with discussion of which tools are actually useful. Apps covered: Onyx(Free), Disk Utility (Built-in), others mentioned.
Downie and Permute Both on Sale
Sale announcement covering two related media apps. Apps covered: Downie (Paid), Permute (Paid).
Everyday Apps
Personal list of apps used every single day. Apps covered: Multiple daily-driver apps across categories.
File-Sharing Tools I Trust
Covers multiple file sharing scenarios and the right tool for each. Apps covered: Local Send (Free), Syncthing (Free), Blip (Free), Resilio Sync (Freemium).
File Finding Apps
Comparison of file finding apps from Spotlight to professional tools. Apps covered: HoudahSpot (Paid), Find Any File (Paid), EasyFind (Free), FoxTrot (Paid).
Five New to Me Apps for a New Week
Five freshly discovered apps across various categories. Apps covered: iDrive (Freemium), and four others.
Five Recent Finds at MacMenuBar
Five apps from MacMenuBar.com's recently-added section. Apps covered: Five menu bar apps (mix of Free and Paid).
Five Free Single Purpose Apps (Sep 2024)
Five free single-purpose apps from Thriftmac. Apps covered: Dockey (Free), and four others (all Free).
Five Free Single Purpose Apps (Oct 2024)
Another batch of five free single-purpose apps discovered via Thriftmac. Apps covered: Five free utility apps.
Four Indie Mac Utilities That Quietly Improve Your Workflow
Four focused indie utilities solving real workflow problems. Apps covered: Four indie apps (mostly Paid).
Four New Free and Affordable Apps
Four free or cheap apps from indie developers. Apps covered: SmartTracker (Free), and three others.
Four Single Purpose Apps — Cheap/Free
Four small single-purpose apps at low or no cost. Apps covered: FNable (Free), and three others.
Free App List Number 4
Fourth collection of free apps reviewed. Apps covered: Multiple free apps with review links.
Free Security Apps for Mac
Roundup of free security utilities for Mac. Apps covered: Clyde (Free), BlockBlock (Free), Oversight (Free), and others.
Getting a New Mac for Christmas
Migration toolkit for setting up a new Mac. Apps covered: Migration Assistant (Built-in), Mackup (Free, with caveats), Setup utilities.
How My Self-Hosted Server Fits My Mac Life
How a home lab server integrates with Mac workflows including Navidrome, Radarr, and other self-hosted services.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — home lab integration with Mac workflow.
I Got a Sneak Peek at the Spring Sale at BundleHunt
Preview of upcoming BundleHunt spring sale apps. Apps covered: Multiple upcoming BundleHunt apps.
If These Apps Are Missing My Mac Feels Broken
Personal list of apps so essential they feel like part of macOS. Apps covered: 8-10 must-have apps (mix of Free and Paid).
If You're Itching to Spend that Christmas Cash — Megalist
Second mega-list of paid Mac apps for power users. Apps covered: Large number of recommended paid apps.
It Might Be Time to Get Rid of Backblaze
Post evaluating whether to drop Backblaze in favor of alternatives; covers both Backblaze products. Apps covered: Backblaze (Paid), alternative backup services.
Keyboard Centered Apps for Power Users
Roundup of keyboard-driven apps and utilities for power users who prefer keyboard over mouse. Apps covered: Multiple keyboard-centric apps.
Latest Apps of Note from Mac Menu Bar
Recent additions from MacMenuBar.com. Apps covered: AutoShot, and several other menu bar apps.
Lingon Pro Now on Sale, Fluent's Last Day
BundleHunt sale post covering two apps. Apps covered: Lingon Pro ($4.00 sale), Fluent ($4.99 sale).
Lots of Updates from Sindre Sorhus
Overview of Sindre Sorhus's updated apps. Apps covered: Multiple Sorhus apps including Dato, Shareful, Folder Peek, and others (mostly Free).
Mac Menu Bar Chaos
State-of-play post on menu bar management apps after macOS 26 broke many of them. Apps covered: Bartender(Paid), Ice (Free), Barbee (Paid).
Mac Translation Apps
Roundup of Mac translation tools covering offline, Google, and DeepL options. Apps covered: Multiple translation apps (Free to Paid).
A Mac Guy Gets Into Self-Hosting
Introduction to self-hosting with a home server; tools and services explored. Apps covered: Plex (Freemium), Navidrome (Free), various self-hosted apps.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — self-hosting setup walkthrough.
Mega Post: Protect Yourself Like Your Freedom Depends On It
Comprehensive privacy and security checklist for Mac users reducing Apple/Big Tech dependency. Apps covered: Multiple privacy tools across categories (VPNs, DNS, browsers, storage).
- Workflow Tips: Yes — step-by-step de-Apple-ification checklist.
My 10 Favorite Cross-Platform Apps
Personal favorites that have both macOS and iOS/iPadOS versions. Apps covered: Drafts, Obsidian, Day One, GoodLinks, and others (mix of Free and Paid).
My Black Friday Wish List
Pre-Black Friday wish list for software deals. Apps covered: Multiple apps the author wants to buy.
My Mac Contacted 63 Apple Domains in One Hour
Network analysis post revealing background Apple telemetry. Apps covered: Little Snitch (Paid), NextDNS(Freemium).
My Raycast Extensions
Personal Raycast extension list with notes on each one used regularly.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — covers specific Raycast extensions and their use cases.
OCR Options in macOS
Roundup of ways to extract text from images on a Mac. Apps covered: Live Text (Built-in), TextSniper (Paid), CleanShot X OCR (Paid).
Opting for Mac Apps Immune to US Privacy Law Changes
Post on choosing EU-based and open-source alternatives to US-hosted services. Apps covered: Koofr (Freemium), Fastmail (Paid), Kagi (Paid), others.
People Sure Are Picky About PDF Tools
Discussion of PDF tool preferences and use cases; covers multiple apps. Apps covered: PDF Gear (Free), Skim (Free), PDF Expert (Paid), others.
A Privacy and Security Toolkit
Comprehensive privacy toolkit covering VPN, DNS, browser, and firewall tools. Apps covered: Multiple security and privacy apps (mix of Free and Paid).
Recent Additions at MacMenuBar
Recent menu bar app additions from MacMenuBar.com. Apps covered: Multiple new menu bar apps.
Roundup of AppAddict Reviews of Apps on Sale for Black Friday
Curated list of previously reviewed apps with Black Friday discounts. Apps covered: Links to many reviews with discount info.
Safari Extensions Worth Paying For
Curated paid and free Safari extension recommendations. Apps covered: Multiple Safari extensions (Free to Paid).
Setting Up a New Mac the Easy Way
Covers the author's new Mac setup process with migration tools and initial app installs. Apps covered: Migration tools and key initial installs.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — new Mac setup checklist and process.
Small Apps That Remove Friction
Collection of small BundleHunt apps that reduce workflow friction. Apps covered: Multiple small utilities (sale priced).
Some App Finding Resources for You
Roundup of websites and resources for discovering new Mac apps. Apps covered: Covers MacMenuBar, MacUpdater, Thriftmac, etc.
Some Cool Things You Can Do If You Have the Right App
Tips and tricks requiring specific apps to implement. Apps covered: Multiple apps for specific power-user use cases.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — specific app-enabled workflow tricks.
Some Useful Single Purpose Apps
Collection of focused single-purpose apps for specific tasks. Apps covered: Multiple focused utilities.
Spaces and Desktops and My Mental Health
Personal workflow post on using macOS Spaces and virtual desktops for mental health and focus. Apps covered: Window management and Spaces-related apps.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — personal Spaces workflow and mental health connection.
Subscription Update for the Year Ahead
Annual review of app subscriptions; cut spending while reducing total subscription count. Apps covered: All subscription apps the author uses.
The File-Sharing Tools I Trust
Multi-scenario file sharing guide covering local, cross-platform, and private options. Apps covered: Local Send (Free), Syncthing (Free), Blip (Free).
The Many Apps of Sindre Sorhus
Overview of the entire Sindre Sorhus app catalog. Apps covered: 15+ apps by Sindre Sorhus (mostly Free).
The New BundleHunt Mac Bundle Is Live
Analysis of the Black Friday 2025 BundleHunt bundle. Apps covered: Multiple power user tools (sale priced).
The Top 25 Most Downloaded Mac Apps
Commentary on the 25 most-downloaded Mac apps as tracked by MacUpdater. Apps covered: VLC (Free), Pages(Free), and 23 others.
Three Creative and Original New Apps
Three unconventional apps with fresh approaches. Apps covered: Xspeak (AI meeting companion), Drooid (news bias reader), Parall (multi-instance app runner).
Three Free Apps for Text and Writing
Three free text and writing tools. Apps covered: Three free writing/text utilities.
Three Free System Utilities
Three free macOS system utility apps. Apps covered: Deeper (Free), and two others (all Free).
Two Apps for Presentations, Screen Capture Videos
Two screen recording/presentation apps by the same developer. Apps covered: Two Martin Lexow apps (Paid).
Two Apps to Use if You Work in Markdown
Two Markdown workflow tools reviewed together. Apps covered: Two Markdown utilities.
Universal and Cross Platform Apps
Master list of universal and cross-platform apps with pricing. Apps covered: Large list of universal apps (Free and Paid).
Update on Options for Updating Apps
Comparison of app update tools managing 500+ installed apps. Apps covered: MacUpdater (Paid), Latest (Free), CleanMyMac (Paid), Topgrade (Free).
What's In Your Menu Bar
Community discussion post about menu bar apps after Brett Terpstra famously showed 42 items. Apps covered: Various menu bar apps.
Why I'm Ditching Third-Party File Managers
Opinion post on returning to Finder after years with PathFinder, QSpace, and Bloom. Apps covered: PathFinder(Paid), QSpace Pro (Paid), Bloom (Paid).
Writing Apps: Fluent vs. Rewrite Bar
Head-to-head comparison of two AI writing assistants. Apps covered: Fluent ($4.99), Rewrite Bar (Paid).
Yes, I Have 34 Startup Items
Annotated list of all 34 apps that launch at login, with explanations of why each is included.
- Workflow Tips: Yes — startup item justification for each app.