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🚨 How My Self-Hosted Server Fits My Mac Life
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.
How My Self-Hosted Server Fits My Mac Life
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August 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🚨 ProcessSpy
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.
ProcessSpy
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June 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🚨 MountMate - A Tool I Didn't Know I Needed
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.
MountMate - A Tool I Didn't Know I Needed
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June 19, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🚨 Five Recent Finds at MacMenuBar
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.
Five Recent Finds at MacMenuBar
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June 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🚨 A Photo Management Workflow Without Big Tech
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.
A Photo Management Workflow Without Big Tech
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June 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🚨 Use Obsidian in a Browser from Anywhere, Without Installation
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.
Use Obsidian in a Browser from Anywhere, Without Installation
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June 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
🚨 BlockBlock and KnockKnock from Objective-See
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.
BlockBlock and KnockKnock from Objective-See
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May 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🚨 Guilt Free Dital Media Pipline Automation
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.
Guilt Free Dital Media Pipline Automation
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May 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🚨 Mega Post: Protect Yourself Like Your Freedom Depends On It
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.
Mega Post: Protect Yourself Like Your Freedom Depends On It
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May 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🚨 Redirect Web for Safari
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.
Redirect Web for Safari
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May 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
🚨 BarCuts Brings Order to Your Shortcuts Menu
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.
BarCuts Brings Order to Your Shortcuts Menu
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May 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🚨 Five New to Me Apps for a New Week
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.
Five New to Me Apps for a New Week
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May 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
🚨 How to Check All Your Apps for Homebrew Availability
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.
How to Check All Your Apps for Homebrew Availability
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May 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
🚨 Glide — A Reading Aid for Those With Concentration and Perception Challenges
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.
Glide — A Reading Aid for Those With Concentration and Perception Challenges
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April 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🚨 NameQuick Comes in Handy
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.
NameQuick Comes in Handy
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April 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🚨 It Might Be Time to Get Rid of Backblaze
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.
It Might Be Time to Get Rid of Backblaze
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April 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🚨 Make dupeGuru Part of Your Maintenance Toolbox
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.
Make dupeGuru Part of Your Maintenance Toolbox
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April 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🚨 Apps For Travelers
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.
Apps For Travelers
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April 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🚨 Get Plain Text - Adds a Feature the Mac Lacks
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.
Get Plain Text - Adds a Feature the Mac Lacks
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April 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
🚨 Quick App Launcher - Pro, A Well Thought Alternative
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.
Quick App Launcher - Pro, A Well Thought Alternative
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April 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🚨 Free App List Number 4
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.
Free App List Number 4
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April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨 Opener Feels Like iOS
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.
Opener Feels Like iOS
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April 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🚨 MyApplications - An App for App Lovers
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.
MyApplications - An App for App Lovers
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April 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🚨 Pareto Security - Quick and Easy
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.
Pareto Security - Quick and Easy
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April 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🚨 SmartBackup - Free, Fast and Foolproof
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.
SmartBackup - Free, Fast and Foolproof
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April 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM