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StopTheMadness review
This deceptively simple extension that overrides websites’ attempts to lock out browser features works with Safari and other browsers in macOS. It also blocks embedded link tracking.
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Mac gems: Keka review
Keka is the one-stop shop for all formats designed to hold one or more files, encrypted or otherwise, whole or in pieces.
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iNet Network Scanner review: Get at-a-glance details on your local network
iNet Network Scanner provides insight into local internet and Bonjour traffic and access to network-based services.
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Mac gems: PeakHour
This menu bar utility taps router statistics and monitors Internet lag in addition to reporting Mac-based network activity.
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Front and Center review
A tiny utility cuts through the constant friction some users experience with window layering in the modern macOS Finder.
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MacUpdater review
The simple app rests on top of a constantly updated database that lets it inform you of the newest versions of everything you use.
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Kaleidoscope review
A professionally priced utility for finding differences between plain text, rich text, and images.
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LaunchBar review
LaunchBar puts apps, music, calculations, search, Google results, clipboards, and much of the Finder into a single versatile bar.
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Mac Gems: PCalc
It’s somewhere between nostalgia, a simulation, a vital tool for calculation, and tomfoolery.
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Keyboard Maestro review
If you find yourself doing the same things over and over on your Mac's keyboard, you owe it to yourself to try Keyboard Maestro.
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FastScripts review
FastScripts provides quick access to AppleScripts, enhancing their use and availability.
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Cursor Pro review: Enhance your Mac's cursor with a halo
The lowly cursor often goes unnoticed. Cursor Pro helps it stand out in presentations and videoconferences and keeps you from hunting and squinting.
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USB Overdrive review: A quick fix for your Mac's mouse troubles
For over two decades, USB Overdrive has filled in the gaps for input devices on a Mac.
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BetterTouchTool review
Your mouse, trackpad, Touch Bar, keyboard, and more can be enhanced with actions far beyond those Apple included.
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Airfoil review
Solo or to multiples, Airfoil lets you point your Mac’s audio output where you want to nearly any connected or networked device.
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Amphetamine review
From simple choices to complex triggers, you can ensure your Mac is awake for important tasks.
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SpamSieve 2.9 review
Spam will never go away and the decades-old SpamSieve remains an important line of defense.
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Default Folder X review
No Mac utility will save you more time and frustration in overcoming major macOS navigation omissions.
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CoconutBattery review: Be informed on the health of your Mac, iPhone, and iPad batteries
Mac utility provides battery information that may let you anticipate a fading battery while still under warranty.
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Bartender 4 review: It's like adding a second macOS menu bar
Reduce the clutter on your menu bar—no virtual screwdriver required—with Bartender, which lets you organize and hide menu icons.
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iStat Menus review
Monitor your Mac’s health, performance, network transfers, and even the weather with click and drop with iStat Menus.
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Mactracker review: One stop for all your Apple tech spec needs
An oldie and a still goodie, Ian Page’s free MacTracker app delivers the details for every Apple thing you own.
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Lifecraft review: Retooled Mac journal app embraces cloud sync, iOS support
A digital journal that allows Mac and iOS device owners to capture lifeu2019s events with a simple, gorgeous user interface using iCloud sync, emotion tracking, rich text formatting, tags, and location data.Mac Gems
TripMode 2 review: Utility manages, blocks, and caps macOS Internet use
Monitor and cap your Macu2019s Internet data transfer on Wi-Fi networks or while tethering with a well-made management tool.Mac Gems
Timing 2.0 review: Mac software for professionals to track billable time
Timing can track both billable time and activity on your Mac so you can know how much to bill a client.Mac Gems
Photosweeper 3 review: Sorts out the image duplicates in your Mac’s media libraries and folders
If you have many identical or similar copies of photos, wasting space or making it hard to find the best version, Photosweeper can sort that mess.Mac Gems
Bumpr 1.1.6 review: Quickly open web links with the browser of your choice
When you want to open a web link in a different browser, Bumpr makes it easy to do.Mac Gems
iFlicks 2.4 review: A valuable tool for adding valuable metadata to digital video files
Use iFlicks to add metadata, convert video files, and add videos to your iTunes library.Mac Gems
SoundSource 3 review: Easy-to-access macOS audio controls
This simple menu and palette provide nearly all sound settings in one place.
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Squash review
Squash is an easy to use, drag-and-drop Mac utility that cuts JPEG, PNG, and GIF files down to size with no noticeable loss of quality while saving valuable storage space.Mac Gems
Grids 4.0 for Instagram review: Post photos from Mac, but sharing is limited
Grids for Instagram brings your favorite social media images to the Mac in a beautiful way, now with the ability to upload and repost photos.rnMac Gems
Pastebot 2 review: Mac utility combines a deep clipboard with clever conversions
A new utility has features for managing copied items found elsewhere combined with unique additions that help in a world of text.Mac Gems
Radio Silence 2 review: Set it and forget it Mac firewall for outgoing connections
Monitors behind-the-scenes network activity and allows users to selectively block outgoing connections.
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Disk Drill 3 review: Mac utility now recovers data from iOS devices, too
This disk utility gets a welcomed facelift to go along with some awesome recovery tools.Mac Gems
Shredo review: Securely erase files from your Mac with drag-and-drop ease
Permanently erase files and folders with drag-and-drop ease.Mac Gems
Folx 5 review: How I learned to stop worrying and love this Mac download manager
If you frequently download from the internet, this app can help you manage the download tasks and the data your receive.Mac Gems
Art Text 3 review: Bend 3D text to your will with this slick Mac design app
An affordable alternative to Adobe Illustrator for manipulating text.Mac Gems
Capto review: A bigger, better Mac screen capture utility
Mac utility expands on the abilities of the former Voila with a more robust set of tools for capturing screen or websites and recording Mac or iOS screens.rnMac Gems
Pixelmator 3.5 Canyon review: Better selective editing and a new Apple Photos extension
The improvements cement Pixelmator's position as the top affordable alternative to Photoshop.Mac Gems
VideoTweet review: Sharing Mac videos on Twitter just got a whole lot easier
Takes the drudgery out of sharing QuickTime videos on Twitter.Mac Gems
MailButler review: The supercharged personal assistant for Apple Mail
MailButler delivers the features you want in the software you already use.Mac Gems
External Editors for Photos review: Every image editor is now an extension
An OS X Photos extension that allows pictures to be edited using any image editor on your Mac.Mac Gems
Priime Styles review: Pro photo presets jump from iPhone to Mac, minus editing
Delivers 101 professional-looking photo filters via a standalone app or extension support for Photos and Lightroom.rn
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Gemini 2 review: First line of defense against duplicate files on your Mac
Identifies duplicate folders, pictures, applications, music files, documents, and videos on your Mac and helps free up space by eliminating them safely.rnMac Gems
Vivaldi 1.0 review: Browser offers innovative ideas, some more polished than others
New browser adds clever new design elements but might take a toll on your CPU.Mac Gems
Speedster review: Fast, pretty, and native way to test your Internet speeds
A handy tool for checking your Internet connection.Mac Gems
Pro Player 2 review: Roll out the red carpet for this pro QuickTime player
As a companion app for content creators, Pro Player 2 is well worth the asking price, but the lack of external display hardware support keeps it from being as u201cprou201d as it could be.Mac Gems
Airfoil 5 review: Audio utility pumps up the volume with Bluetooth support, Airfoil Satellite, and more
This synchronized multi-speaker app adds speaker groups, remote control, a sleeker interface, and Bluetooth support.Mac Gems