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π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ Glide β 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ 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.
π¨ Change the Location of Notifications With PingPlace
April 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM UTC
Justin Pot reviews "PingPlace," a free app for MacOS 14 that allows users to customize notification pop-up locations on their display. Download it on GitHub or HomeBrew.
π¨ Some App Finding Resources for You
April 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM UTC
The Mac Life thrives on community-driven app discovery, offering numerous sites like MacUpdate and Tool Finder to explore new, updated, and free Mac apps.
π¨ PhotoSync to take Control Over Your Images
April 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM UTC
PhotoSync offers a privacy-focused solution for backing up iPhone photos outside iCloud, supporting various storage options, formats, and connected services, with a premium version enhancing features.
π¨ Stop the Madness Pro Extension for Safari, Chrome and Firefox
April 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM UTC
StopTheMadness Pro extension helps combat unwanted website behaviors in browsers by disabling annoying scripts and tracking. Various features and positive reviews highlight its benefits.
π¨ One For the Techies - SwiftDefaultApps
April 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM UTC
To open paywalled sites via the Internet Archive, I used a Shortcut but encountered a URL issue. SwiftDefaultApps app solved it by creating an URL scheme, successfully running the Shortcut.
