August 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM UTC
After retiring, I set up a self-hosted server using Unraid, focusing on privacy and control. I use services like Immich, Audiobookshelf, Calibre-Web, Plex, and Copyparty for media management.
August 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM UTC
After retiring, I set up a self-hosted server using Unraid, focusing on privacy and control. I use services like Immich, Audiobookshelf, Calibre-Web, Plex, and Copyparty for media management.
June 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM UTC
ProcessSpy provides detailed process info including command-line details and environment variables, aiding developers in troubleshooting software issues. It runs on macOS 14+ with free and paid versions.
June 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM UTC
ProcessSpy provides detailed process info including command-line details and environment variables, aiding developers in troubleshooting software issues. It runs on macOS 14+ with free and paid versions.
June 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM UTC
MountMate is a Mac app that simplifies mounting/unmounting external drives, saving users from using Disk Utility. It's user-friendly, dependency-free, requires no internet, and has additional features.
June 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM UTC
MountMate is a Mac app that simplifies mounting/unmounting external drives, saving users from using Disk Utility. It's user-friendly, dependency-free, requires no internet, and has additional features.
June 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM UTC
MacMenuBar.com shows apps with unique interfaces. Recent additions: Always on Top, Signal Shifter, QuickGif, Applockr, and Calendr. They offer various tools from window pinning to app protection.
June 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM UTC
MacMenuBar.com shows apps with unique interfaces. Recent additions: Always on Top, Signal Shifter, QuickGif, Applockr, and Calendr. They offer various tools from window pinning to app protection.
June 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM UTC
The author moved personal photos from Big Tech to a self-hosted server at home, automating management with Digikam and other tools, ensuring privacy and access similar to Big Tech services.
June 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM UTC
The author moved personal photos from Big Tech to a self-hosted server at home, automating management with Digikam and other tools, ensuring privacy and access similar to Big Tech services.
June 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM UTC
A user shares their experience of self-hosting by running Obsidian in a browser via Docker on a server, accessible over the Internet using CloudFlare Zero Trust.
June 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM UTC
A user shares their experience of self-hosting by running Obsidian in a browser via Docker on a server, accessible over the Internet using CloudFlare Zero Trust.
May 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM UTC
Macs can get viruses, but objective-see.org offers free security tools, BlockBlock and KnockKnock, to protect against malware. LuLu and ReiKey provide more protection.
May 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM UTC
Macs can get viruses, but objective-see.org offers free security tools, BlockBlock and KnockKnock, to protect against malware. LuLu and ReiKey provide more protection.
May 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM UTC
Using torrents for media is more ethical than supporting monopolistic tech giants. Tools like NordVPN, Radarr, and Plex help create a secure media server system.
May 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM UTC
Using torrents for media is more ethical than supporting monopolistic tech giants. Tools like NordVPN, Radarr, and Plex help create a secure media server system.
May 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM UTC
The article outlines steps to reduce dependency on Apple's web services for privacy reasons, suggesting alternatives and privacy practices while criticizing Apple for government cooperation.
May 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM UTC
The article outlines steps to reduce dependency on Apple's web services for privacy reasons, suggesting alternatives and privacy practices while criticizing Apple for government cooperation.
May 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM UTC
The writer found useful Safari extensions, especially Redirect Web, which redirects links, bypasses paywalls, and personalizes browsing like opening Google Maps in Apple Maps. It's ad-free and $3.99.
May 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM UTC
The writer found useful Safari extensions, especially Redirect Web, which redirects links, bypasses paywalls, and personalizes browsing like opening Google Maps in Apple Maps. It's ad-free and $3.99.
May 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM UTC
BarCuts streamlines Mac shortcuts by displaying only app-relevant options. Developed by Carlo Zottman, it offers scripting and integrations, with a 2-week trial and an affordable licensing model.
May 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM UTC
BarCuts streamlines Mac shortcuts by displaying only app-relevant options. Developed by Carlo Zottman, it offers scripting and integrations, with a 2-week trial and an affordable licensing model.
May 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM UTC
The text reviews several apps: iDrive as a cloud backup alternative; Command Keeper for organizing command line snippets; Readeck for managing read later content; Czkawka to clean Mac files; Legcord, a lightweight Discord client.
May 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM UTC
The text reviews several apps: iDrive as a cloud backup alternative; Command Keeper for organizing command line snippets; Readeck for managing read later content; Czkawka to clean Mac files; Legcord, a lightweight Discord client.
May 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM UTC
Homebrew simplifies app management on Mac with easy one-command installs and updates. A script checks for Homebrew equivalents of apps, aiding transition from manually installed software.
May 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM UTC
Homebrew simplifies app management on Mac with easy one-command installs and updates. A script checks for Homebrew equivalents of apps, aiding transition from manually installed software.
April 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM UTC
The Glide app helps people with ADHD and dyslexia read by isolating text and customizing page appearance. It enhances focus, is user-friendly, and costs $5.99 on the App Store.
April 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM UTC
The Glide app helps people with ADHD and dyslexia read by isolating text and customizing page appearance. It enhances focus, is user-friendly, and costs $5.99 on the App Store.
April 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM UTC
NameQuick, an AI-driven file naming app by Josef Moucachen, offers numerous automation options. It allows flexible file renaming based on set rules and content analysis, supporting various file types.
April 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM UTC
NameQuick, an AI-driven file naming app by Josef Moucachen, offers numerous automation options. It allows flexible file renaming based on set rules and content analysis, supporting various file types.
April 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM UTC
Backblaze offers Mac users cloud backup and storage services but faces criticism for financial issues. Users are advised to consider alternatives like Wasabi.
April 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM UTC
Backblaze offers Mac users cloud backup and storage services but faces criticism for financial issues. Users are advised to consider alternatives like Wasabi.
April 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM UTC
The text describes using various tools, like Gemini and dupeGuru, to find duplicate images across platforms. dupeGuru's safety features and customization are highlighted.
April 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM UTC
The text describes using various tools, like Gemini and dupeGuru, to find duplicate images across platforms. dupeGuru's safety features and customization are highlighted.
April 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM UTC
Phones are essential travel tools, providing apps for maps, historic sites, gas stations, bookmarks, and interstate services.
April 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM UTC
Phones are essential travel tools, providing apps for maps, historic sites, gas stations, bookmarks, and interstate services.
April 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM UTC
The text discusses using Command + Shift + Option + V for pasting plain text on Mac, limitations in some apps, and recommends Get Plain Text app and alternatives for removing text formatting.
April 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM UTC
The text discusses using Command + Shift + Option + V for pasting plain text on Mac, limitations in some apps, and recommends Get Plain Text app and alternatives for removing text formatting.
April 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM UTC
"Quick App Launcher - Pro" offers multiple methods to launch apps on Mac, customizable settings, and options like dark mode. At $5, it doesn't collect data and supports Family Sharing.
April 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM UTC
"Quick App Launcher - Pro" offers multiple methods to launch apps on Mac, customizable settings, and options like dark mode. At $5, it doesn't collect data and supports Family Sharing.
April 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM UTC
AppAddict's fourth review collection of free apps includes tools like Permissions Reset 2, Zotero, and Syncthing, highlighting their functionalities for enhancing workflows on a Mac.
April 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM UTC
AppAddict's fourth review collection of free apps includes tools like Permissions Reset 2, Zotero, and Syncthing, highlighting their functionalities for enhancing workflows on a Mac.
April 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM UTC
Opener is an app that lets you open links directly in over 240 apps, like YouTube and Twitter, and supports 40+ browsers. It costs $2 on the App Store.
April 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM UTC
Opener is an app that lets you open links directly in over 240 apps, like YouTube and Twitter, and supports 40+ browsers. It costs $2 on the App Store.
April 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM UTC
MyApplications is an app that catalogs and launches other apps, detailing app info like size and last update. It allows sorting by name or last launch. Costs 99 cents.
April 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM UTC
MyApplications is an app that catalogs and launches other apps, detailing app info like size and last update. It allows sorting by name or last launch. Costs 99 cents.
April 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM UTC
Pareto Security checks Mac settings, guiding users on security practices with tutorials. While useful for novices, even experienced users can benefit from its recommendations for optimized security.
April 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM UTC
Pareto Security checks Mac settings, guiding users on security practices with tutorials. While useful for novices, even experienced users can benefit from its recommendations for optimized security.
April 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM UTC
SmartBackup is praised for its user-friendly interface, speed, and efficient restore features, particularly for SSD backups, making it a preferred free solution over others tested.
April 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM UTC
SmartBackup is praised for its user-friendly interface, speed, and efficient restore features, particularly for SSD backups, making it a preferred free solution over others tested.