Alfred 6 ?
Will be a Version 6 this year?
Submitted March 3, 2026 at 04:59PM by ugrandolini
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Will be a Version 6 this year?
Submitted March 3, 2026 at 04:59PM by ugrandolini
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Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR
Content: Apple today announced a new family of displays, Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, that takes pro workflows to the next level.
Source: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-stunning-studio-display-xdr/
Author: Apple Newsroom
Date: March 3, 2026 at 06:06PM
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Content: Apple today announced a new family of displays, Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, that takes pro workflows to the next level.
Source: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-stunning-studio-display-xdr/
Author: Apple Newsroom
Date: March 3, 2026 at 06:06PM
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A Deep Dive on Rocket Typist
Rocket TypistEvery text expansion app promises the same core trick: type a short trigger; get a longer block of text. What actually matters is reliability, friction, and whether the app helps you build real workflows instead of just automating ⌘V.Rocket Typist is a one-time purchase Mac text expander from Witt Software. It focuses on dynamic snippets built with simple macros, all managed from a centralized library that lets you preview exactly what will be inserted before you commit.It's normally $19.99 for the Pro version; it's currently on sale at BundleHunt for $3.50. It's also available through Setapp, although some users report bugs in the Setapp version that don't appear in the standalone release.The Mac text expansion space is crowded: TextExpander, Espanso, aText, PhraseExpress, and even Raycast Snippets all compete here. Rocket Typist positions itself as a middle ground: more capable than lightweight snippet tools; less complex and less enterprise-heavy than the big subscription platforms.What Rocket Typist Actually DoesI've used text expanders for years, and the real value shows up in boring, repetitive work:Standardized responses to common questions, including troubleshooting steps.Email templates for replies I send every week.Frequently used URLs, addresses, and signatures.Blog post scaffolding, AI prompt templates, and structured note headers.Custom autocorrect for words I still can't seem to type correctly.Rocket Typist treats snippets less like a warehouse of static text and more like reusable building blocks. That distinction matters once your library grows past a couple dozen entries.Macro LibraryMacros Are the Real FeatureRocket Typist's dynamic elements are called macros. These let snippets adapt at insertion time instead of being fixed text.From the developer:"Use macros to add dynamic elements to your snippets… The Labeled Macros Hub provides you a central location to edit and apply macros consistently across multiple snippets… preview your snippets, complete with all macros applied, before inserting them."Marketing language aside, three things matter in practice:Multiple macro types: date, time, text input fields, clipboard content, cursor placement, key functions, and more.A centralized Macro Hub for managing and reusing them.Live preview before insertion, so you see exactly what will be generated.That preview feature is underrated. When you're inserting variable content into a live email or ticketing system, being able to confirm the output before it hits the page prevents sloppy mistakes.How It Works in Real WorkflowsStatic snippets are useful. Macros turn snippets into a lightweight automation layer.Concrete examples:Consistent date formatting across tickets and reports.Templates that prompt you for name, ticket number, location, or device type.Standardized headers for blog posts or Obsidian notes.Support responses that insert today's date, your signature, and a preformatted checklist.Rocket Typist's macro library also supports batch editing. If you need to update a common element across multiple snippets, you don't have to touch each one manually.Compared to Espanso or PhraseExpress, Rocket Typist feels less like you're configuring a YAML-driven mini-programming environment and more like you're using a Mac app. For many users, that's a feature, not a limitation.Who It's Built ForRocket Typist makes the most sense for solo Mac users. It's not trying to be an enterprise collaboration platform.1) Writers and BloggersYou can create consistent document layouts with dynamic fields for titles, dates, categories, or boilerplate disclosures. It's especially useful if you publish frequently and want structural consistency without copying old files.2) Support Specialists and Repetition-Heavy RolesIn my tech support days, snippets handled:Self-service password change instructions.Campus Wi-Fi connection steps.Clarifying which ticket type users should submit.Equipment loan and purchase procedures.Macros let you personalize these…
Rocket TypistEvery text expansion app promises the same core trick: type a short trigger; get a longer block of text. What actually matters is reliability, friction, and whether the app helps you build real workflows instead of just automating ⌘V.Rocket Typist is a one-time purchase Mac text expander from Witt Software. It focuses on dynamic snippets built with simple macros, all managed from a centralized library that lets you preview exactly what will be inserted before you commit.It's normally $19.99 for the Pro version; it's currently on sale at BundleHunt for $3.50. It's also available through Setapp, although some users report bugs in the Setapp version that don't appear in the standalone release.The Mac text expansion space is crowded: TextExpander, Espanso, aText, PhraseExpress, and even Raycast Snippets all compete here. Rocket Typist positions itself as a middle ground: more capable than lightweight snippet tools; less complex and less enterprise-heavy than the big subscription platforms.What Rocket Typist Actually DoesI've used text expanders for years, and the real value shows up in boring, repetitive work:Standardized responses to common questions, including troubleshooting steps.Email templates for replies I send every week.Frequently used URLs, addresses, and signatures.Blog post scaffolding, AI prompt templates, and structured note headers.Custom autocorrect for words I still can't seem to type correctly.Rocket Typist treats snippets less like a warehouse of static text and more like reusable building blocks. That distinction matters once your library grows past a couple dozen entries.Macro LibraryMacros Are the Real FeatureRocket Typist's dynamic elements are called macros. These let snippets adapt at insertion time instead of being fixed text.From the developer:"Use macros to add dynamic elements to your snippets… The Labeled Macros Hub provides you a central location to edit and apply macros consistently across multiple snippets… preview your snippets, complete with all macros applied, before inserting them."Marketing language aside, three things matter in practice:Multiple macro types: date, time, text input fields, clipboard content, cursor placement, key functions, and more.A centralized Macro Hub for managing and reusing them.Live preview before insertion, so you see exactly what will be generated.That preview feature is underrated. When you're inserting variable content into a live email or ticketing system, being able to confirm the output before it hits the page prevents sloppy mistakes.How It Works in Real WorkflowsStatic snippets are useful. Macros turn snippets into a lightweight automation layer.Concrete examples:Consistent date formatting across tickets and reports.Templates that prompt you for name, ticket number, location, or device type.Standardized headers for blog posts or Obsidian notes.Support responses that insert today's date, your signature, and a preformatted checklist.Rocket Typist's macro library also supports batch editing. If you need to update a common element across multiple snippets, you don't have to touch each one manually.Compared to Espanso or PhraseExpress, Rocket Typist feels less like you're configuring a YAML-driven mini-programming environment and more like you're using a Mac app. For many users, that's a feature, not a limitation.Who It's Built ForRocket Typist makes the most sense for solo Mac users. It's not trying to be an enterprise collaboration platform.1) Writers and BloggersYou can create consistent document layouts with dynamic fields for titles, dates, categories, or boilerplate disclosures. It's especially useful if you publish frequently and want structural consistency without copying old files.2) Support Specialists and Repetition-Heavy RolesIn my tech support days, snippets handled:Self-service password change instructions.Campus Wi-Fi connection steps.Clarifying which ticket type users should submit.Equipment loan and purchase procedures.Macros let you personalize these…
Built a menu bar app that locks your keyboard, mouse, and trackpad — without locking your screen
https://www.getwarden.org/
Submitted March 3, 2026 at 08:03PM by ParthJadhav
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https://www.getwarden.org/
Submitted March 3, 2026 at 08:03PM by ParthJadhav
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A semi-philosophical question for this group...
Ok, I recognize this is NOT a typical MacApps post. With that said, I see a lot of comments/discussion on this sub around AI slop and vibe coding - some of which I've engaged with recently. At the same time, one thing I've found myself reacting to - perhaps, sometimes disagreeably - is the characterization of things as vibe coded or AI slop when I use AI for coding every day. Here's what i'm trying to square for myself:(1) Use of coding agents is becoming de rigeur...in software shops, among solo devs, and for me personally;(2) I've always found pride in being able to write code...more than twenty years ago in C++, then Perl, R, and Python as a biologist. I do worry that those skills are atrophying because of (1). And with that worry, I worry further that my ability to do those things may soon no longer matter; and(3) The distinction between what is meaningful creation (ie, I created this tool or app vs I had a basic idea and AI did the rest) seems undefined.Here are my questions for this group:(1) How have others navigated this moment? Reconciled coding agent use or nonuse?(2) How do you distinguish between slop, vibes, and real engineering that just uses the most modern tools?I'll respect anyone's perspective - I'm just really wondering because some of the negative perceptions on AI usage seem pervasive here and I wonder where others are at.
Submitted March 3, 2026 at 10:50PM by Famous_Lime6643
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Ok, I recognize this is NOT a typical MacApps post. With that said, I see a lot of comments/discussion on this sub around AI slop and vibe coding - some of which I've engaged with recently. At the same time, one thing I've found myself reacting to - perhaps, sometimes disagreeably - is the characterization of things as vibe coded or AI slop when I use AI for coding every day. Here's what i'm trying to square for myself:(1) Use of coding agents is becoming de rigeur...in software shops, among solo devs, and for me personally;(2) I've always found pride in being able to write code...more than twenty years ago in C++, then Perl, R, and Python as a biologist. I do worry that those skills are atrophying because of (1). And with that worry, I worry further that my ability to do those things may soon no longer matter; and(3) The distinction between what is meaningful creation (ie, I created this tool or app vs I had a basic idea and AI did the rest) seems undefined.Here are my questions for this group:(1) How have others navigated this moment? Reconciled coding agent use or nonuse?(2) How do you distinguish between slop, vibes, and real engineering that just uses the most modern tools?I'll respect anyone's perspective - I'm just really wondering because some of the negative perceptions on AI usage seem pervasive here and I wonder where others are at.
Submitted March 3, 2026 at 10:50PM by Famous_Lime6643
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What’s your favorite AI app that lets you BYOK? (Bonus points for OpenRouter support)
I’ll go first. Set up is a little clunky, but I like WardenApp.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 12:25AM by johnfromberkeley
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I’ll go first. Set up is a little clunky, but I like WardenApp.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 12:25AM by johnfromberkeley
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Best Things 3 alternatives for iOS and macOS?
Hi everyone. I’m looking for recommendations for task or project management apps for iOS and macOS that let me keep track of work deliverables (tasks, projects, revisions, etc.)Something similar to Things 3, but ideally without having to buy separate apps for each device. I’ve already tried TickTick and Todoist, but I didn’t really like them. I’m looking for simple, modern alternatives that are easy to use and sync between Mac and iPhone. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 05:06AM by Moshi2211
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Hi everyone. I’m looking for recommendations for task or project management apps for iOS and macOS that let me keep track of work deliverables (tasks, projects, revisions, etc.)Something similar to Things 3, but ideally without having to buy separate apps for each device. I’ve already tried TickTick and Todoist, but I didn’t really like them. I’m looking for simple, modern alternatives that are easy to use and sync between Mac and iPhone. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 05:06AM by Moshi2211
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Seashore: A Mac Replacement for Windows Paint!
That's it. That's the post. Simple image editing just for this Windows convert. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seashore/id1448648921?mt=12 Note: App is free and I am not affiliated with the developer. I just came across a cool tool and wanted to share it with the community.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 07:05AM by awesomeguy123123123
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That's it. That's the post. Simple image editing just for this Windows convert. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seashore/id1448648921?mt=12 Note: App is free and I am not affiliated with the developer. I just came across a cool tool and wanted to share it with the community.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 07:05AM by awesomeguy123123123
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[OS] Glyph - A Tiny Notes App for Mac for everyone - $15 (40% OFF)
https://i.redd.it/gueu934qkzmg1.jpeg
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 09:22AM by karatsidhus
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https://i.redd.it/gueu934qkzmg1.jpeg
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 09:22AM by karatsidhus
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Essence - free native log viewer for macOS
Essence - free native log viewer for macOSHello Reddit!I’d like to share Essence, a free log-viewing tool I built to help me analyze lots of different log formats quickly. It’s intentionally focused, but it has a few features that feel genuinely different from typical log viewers:Regex-based token highlightingMinimap + gutter: issue markers, content preview, and time-of-day visualizationLenses: smart tooltips that run JavaScript snippets to enrich tokens (can also call external services), e.g. convert UTC to local time, look up a vendor from an Ethernet/MAC address, get user name based on user ID, etc.Issues panel with filteringNative and lightweight (~3MB), notarizedPerformance-wise, I’ve tested it on files up to about 60 MB / 200k lines with acceptable results (M1 pro).If you try it and have ideas for improvements or additional features, please open an issue on GitHub—I’d love feedback.Download: https://github.com/robert-v/Essence-public (see the Releases section)
There’s also short documentation in the repo.— Robert
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 01:41PM by OneDevoper
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Essence - free native log viewer for macOSHello Reddit!I’d like to share Essence, a free log-viewing tool I built to help me analyze lots of different log formats quickly. It’s intentionally focused, but it has a few features that feel genuinely different from typical log viewers:Regex-based token highlightingMinimap + gutter: issue markers, content preview, and time-of-day visualizationLenses: smart tooltips that run JavaScript snippets to enrich tokens (can also call external services), e.g. convert UTC to local time, look up a vendor from an Ethernet/MAC address, get user name based on user ID, etc.Issues panel with filteringNative and lightweight (~3MB), notarizedPerformance-wise, I’ve tested it on files up to about 60 MB / 200k lines with acceptable results (M1 pro).If you try it and have ideas for improvements or additional features, please open an issue on GitHub—I’d love feedback.Download: https://github.com/robert-v/Essence-public (see the Releases section)
There’s also short documentation in the repo.— Robert
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 01:41PM by OneDevoper
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Cleaning up Contacts across devices
Seems there's a bit of ranting about Contacts going on but I'm finally biting the bullet and trying to clean up mine.I have decades of Contacts with various data gremlins in there across about 6 different Macs (3 in regular use) and an iPhone.Complicating this, I suspect is that my beloved Design iMac 27" is stuck at Ventura 13.7.x as the highest OS and some incompatibilities are creeping in.Any recommendations for an app or process to pull all my contacts off all my devices, unify, cleanup and nuke them?
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 02:16PM by AndyDentPerth
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Seems there's a bit of ranting about Contacts going on but I'm finally biting the bullet and trying to clean up mine.I have decades of Contacts with various data gremlins in there across about 6 different Macs (3 in regular use) and an iPhone.Complicating this, I suspect is that my beloved Design iMac 27" is stuck at Ventura 13.7.x as the highest OS and some incompatibilities are creeping in.Any recommendations for an app or process to pull all my contacts off all my devices, unify, cleanup and nuke them?
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 02:16PM by AndyDentPerth
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Glaze by Raycast. Desktop apps, reimagined by you.
https://www.glazeapp.com/
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 03:14PM by thatisagoodrock
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https://www.glazeapp.com/
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 03:14PM by thatisagoodrock
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Say hello to MacBook Neo
Content: Apple today unveiled MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price.
Source: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neo/
Author: Apple Newsroom
Date: March 4, 2026 at 03:15PM
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Content: Apple today unveiled MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price.
Source: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neo/
Author: Apple Newsroom
Date: March 4, 2026 at 03:15PM
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Raycast creating desktop apps
Just saw this on Hacker News: https://www.glazeapp.com/Looks like Raycast focus is going to be allowing people to create their own Desktop apps -similar to Lovable but for DesktopThis is my first ever post, and wanted to see what passionate users of Alfred think of thisI have been using Alfred (and have been a fan really) for the last 5 years, but with an itch to try Raycast - especially when reading accounts of folks who switched from Alfred to Raycast.
As a Developer myself, I like the release cycle of Raycast vs Alfred - which happens in a very opaque way
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 03:21PM by maheshwari-yash
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Just saw this on Hacker News: https://www.glazeapp.com/Looks like Raycast focus is going to be allowing people to create their own Desktop apps -similar to Lovable but for DesktopThis is my first ever post, and wanted to see what passionate users of Alfred think of thisI have been using Alfred (and have been a fan really) for the last 5 years, but with an itch to try Raycast - especially when reading accounts of folks who switched from Alfred to Raycast.
As a Developer myself, I like the release cycle of Raycast vs Alfred - which happens in a very opaque way
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 03:21PM by maheshwari-yash
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What (very) old(er), discontinued or long abandoned apps do you still use? Why?
I know this my not be the most "sexy" question about the newst app or feature, but I'd be... Curious which apps you still and will continue to use until it does not work anymore (i.e. discontinuation of Intel) and why. Be sure to include a link if the app still has a website.I'll start (since I raised the question) 😊, in no particular order:iThoughtsX (was paid) Mind mapping: While there are many alternatives out there, iThoughtsX is was probably the one mind mapping app that had the most customizabilty and import/export options. There's hardly any format is doesn't support. Is it the prettiest? No, but it's the not the ugliest either. You cannot buy it anymore. I've also had to save the iOS app locally as it's no longer available in the App StoreSyncSettings (was paid) Built by the dev. Has an easy-to-use interface to back up, sync, and restore settings from apps, executables more so much more.Taggy Tagger (asumme it was going to be paid 🤷♂️). Powerful and easy-to-use tag manager designed explicitly for Mac. It's still in "early access" )since 2021 🤣), no updates since. It's been abodaned (I assume) for a quite quite. f.lux: (free) Makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day. The OG and don' really need an updates.Stillcolor: (free) Disables temporal dithering on your Mac. Lightweight menu bar app for Apple M1/M2/M3.Peek (paid): Proably the most comprehensive Quick Look extension collection out there that supports 500+ file extensions.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 04:13PM by areyouredditenough
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I know this my not be the most "sexy" question about the newst app or feature, but I'd be... Curious which apps you still and will continue to use until it does not work anymore (i.e. discontinuation of Intel) and why. Be sure to include a link if the app still has a website.I'll start (since I raised the question) 😊, in no particular order:iThoughtsX (was paid) Mind mapping: While there are many alternatives out there, iThoughtsX is was probably the one mind mapping app that had the most customizabilty and import/export options. There's hardly any format is doesn't support. Is it the prettiest? No, but it's the not the ugliest either. You cannot buy it anymore. I've also had to save the iOS app locally as it's no longer available in the App StoreSyncSettings (was paid) Built by the dev. Has an easy-to-use interface to back up, sync, and restore settings from apps, executables more so much more.Taggy Tagger (asumme it was going to be paid 🤷♂️). Powerful and easy-to-use tag manager designed explicitly for Mac. It's still in "early access" )since 2021 🤣), no updates since. It's been abodaned (I assume) for a quite quite. f.lux: (free) Makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day. The OG and don' really need an updates.Stillcolor: (free) Disables temporal dithering on your Mac. Lightweight menu bar app for Apple M1/M2/M3.Peek (paid): Proably the most comprehensive Quick Look extension collection out there that supports 500+ file extensions.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 04:13PM by areyouredditenough
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Help setting up notarization for my mac app
So i'm trying to notarize my app, and I think i've got it setup. But the thing is... the github action has been going on for over 2 hours now.. and I'm not sure its that I need to have spent a minimum of 1 week after creating the certificate, or if its just my app being scanned for malware that thoroughly. The app is in rust, which is known to have more complex binaries, but I'm not sure if its my setup being wrong, or its because my app's certificate is relatively new.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 04:50PM by Beardy4906
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So i'm trying to notarize my app, and I think i've got it setup. But the thing is... the github action has been going on for over 2 hours now.. and I'm not sure its that I need to have spent a minimum of 1 week after creating the certificate, or if its just my app being scanned for malware that thoroughly. The app is in rust, which is known to have more complex binaries, but I'm not sure if its my setup being wrong, or its because my app's certificate is relatively new.
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 04:50PM by Beardy4906
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New features for CurrentKey, which lets you assign names, icons, and banners (just added) to specific Spaces [App Store - freemium]
https://v.redd.it/mcsgugsqp1ng1
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 04:54PM by MainProfession
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https://v.redd.it/mcsgugsqp1ng1
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 04:54PM by MainProfession
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NeoFinder solved a problem I’ve had for years: searching drives that aren’t mounted
ImagesI’ve been testing NeoFinder recently and it’s one of those Mac utilities that quietly solves a problem most people don’t think about until their storage gets out of control.NeoFinder catalogs your disks and builds a searchable database of everything on them. Internal drives, external drives, NAS volumes, USB sticks, even old CDs or DVDs.The interesting part is that the drives don’t have to be connected.Once NeoFinder scans a disk, it remembers the file names, folder structure, metadata, and even thumbnails for many media types. That means you can search a drive that’s sitting on a shelf and immediately know which disk actually contains the file you’re looking for.If you’ve accumulated a lot of storage over the years, that’s incredibly useful.Who this is actually forNeoFinder really shines in a few situations:• Large photo collections spread across multiple drives
My wife and I both shoot photos, and between phones, DSLRs, scanners, and old archive discs the library is enormous.• Cold storage setups
Stacks of USB drives, SD card binders, NAS devices that aren’t always powered on.• Huge media collections
Music libraries, ripped movies, TV shows, ebook archives, etc.• NAS-heavy setups
Especially when the built-in search tools on NAS systems aren’t great.If your entire life lives inside iCloud, Google Photos, or another always-online cloud system, you probably don’t need it.But if your storage looks like a pile of external drives accumulated over 15–20 years, NeoFinder starts to make a lot of sense.What it does wellA few things that stood out while using it:• Offline search
Search drives that aren’t mounted.• Very strong metadata support
Keywords, EXIF data, tagging, geolocation, etc.• Media awareness
Photos get thumbnails, videos can be analyzed via FFmpeg, and audio files show things like cover art and lyrics.• Mac integration
Finder context menus, AppleScript support, QuickLook integration, and connections to apps like FileMaker.MusicMy use caseMy personal archive is… ridiculous.A music collection that goes back to the Napster eraMovies and TV from multiple sourcesOver 18,000 ebooks in a dozen formatsPhoto archives from years of ultramarathon events and travelNeoFinder makes it much easier to answer questions like:“Which drive actually contains the photos from that race in Virginia in 2018?”or“Which videos still use old codecs that I should probably re-encode?”It can also help identify duplicates and normalize photo metadata, which becomes valuable once your archive reaches a certain size.Similar toolsIf you’re curious about alternatives:DiskCatalogMaker (Mac) - https://diskcatalogmaker.comWinCatalog (Windows) - https://www.wincatalog.comExtensis Portfolio - https://www.extensis.com/portfolioCanto Cumulus - https://www.canto.com/cumulus/iView MediaPro / Expression Media (older but historically important)NeoFinder sits somewhere between consumer utilities and full digital asset management systems.LinksDevelopers page
https://cdfinder.de/Pricing (Consumer Edition is $39.99)
https://cdfinder.de/store.htmlRelease notes (v.9.3 just released)
https://cdfinder.de/news.html
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 06:35PM by amerpie
on r/macapps via https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1rkru1x/neofinder_solved_a_problem_ive_had_for_years/?utm_source=iftttAn @AppleStyleOfficial project
ImagesI’ve been testing NeoFinder recently and it’s one of those Mac utilities that quietly solves a problem most people don’t think about until their storage gets out of control.NeoFinder catalogs your disks and builds a searchable database of everything on them. Internal drives, external drives, NAS volumes, USB sticks, even old CDs or DVDs.The interesting part is that the drives don’t have to be connected.Once NeoFinder scans a disk, it remembers the file names, folder structure, metadata, and even thumbnails for many media types. That means you can search a drive that’s sitting on a shelf and immediately know which disk actually contains the file you’re looking for.If you’ve accumulated a lot of storage over the years, that’s incredibly useful.Who this is actually forNeoFinder really shines in a few situations:• Large photo collections spread across multiple drives
My wife and I both shoot photos, and between phones, DSLRs, scanners, and old archive discs the library is enormous.• Cold storage setups
Stacks of USB drives, SD card binders, NAS devices that aren’t always powered on.• Huge media collections
Music libraries, ripped movies, TV shows, ebook archives, etc.• NAS-heavy setups
Especially when the built-in search tools on NAS systems aren’t great.If your entire life lives inside iCloud, Google Photos, or another always-online cloud system, you probably don’t need it.But if your storage looks like a pile of external drives accumulated over 15–20 years, NeoFinder starts to make a lot of sense.What it does wellA few things that stood out while using it:• Offline search
Search drives that aren’t mounted.• Very strong metadata support
Keywords, EXIF data, tagging, geolocation, etc.• Media awareness
Photos get thumbnails, videos can be analyzed via FFmpeg, and audio files show things like cover art and lyrics.• Mac integration
Finder context menus, AppleScript support, QuickLook integration, and connections to apps like FileMaker.MusicMy use caseMy personal archive is… ridiculous.A music collection that goes back to the Napster eraMovies and TV from multiple sourcesOver 18,000 ebooks in a dozen formatsPhoto archives from years of ultramarathon events and travelNeoFinder makes it much easier to answer questions like:“Which drive actually contains the photos from that race in Virginia in 2018?”or“Which videos still use old codecs that I should probably re-encode?”It can also help identify duplicates and normalize photo metadata, which becomes valuable once your archive reaches a certain size.Similar toolsIf you’re curious about alternatives:DiskCatalogMaker (Mac) - https://diskcatalogmaker.comWinCatalog (Windows) - https://www.wincatalog.comExtensis Portfolio - https://www.extensis.com/portfolioCanto Cumulus - https://www.canto.com/cumulus/iView MediaPro / Expression Media (older but historically important)NeoFinder sits somewhere between consumer utilities and full digital asset management systems.LinksDevelopers page
https://cdfinder.de/Pricing (Consumer Edition is $39.99)
https://cdfinder.de/store.htmlRelease notes (v.9.3 just released)
https://cdfinder.de/news.html
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 06:35PM by amerpie
on r/macapps via https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1rkru1x/neofinder_solved_a_problem_ive_had_for_years/?utm_source=iftttAn @AppleStyleOfficial project
[OS] seeking feedback for my meeting notepad app that shopify ceo uses
tldr: want you to use char and give me some really blunt feedback.in return, i'll give you a 1-month free coupon — excluding the 14-day trial.email me with a screenshot of this post and your email address to [john@char.com](mailto:john@char.com).what's char?char is basically a notetaking app that you use for taking meeting notes. when you are in a meeting, char listens together with you. after the meeting's over, char creates a meeting note based on your memos. you can also chat to ask questions or modify notes too.It's a notetaking app used to take meeting notesa bit of a background story:hey everyone. i'm john, one of the founders of char — an open source granola alternative.we were very fortunate enough to gain some traction from this community a year ago, and as a result we got into y combinator. thank you all for that.We couldn't be here without the initial support.but frankly, we started off char (formerly hyprnote) as a side project and didn't know where we wanted the product to head. so we were just going in every direction at the same time and fcked up big time. as a result, we spent the last whole year trying to figure out what is it that we're trying to build.ofc, during the journey there were some cool experiences. tobi at shopify started using our product. got some money to build products.Tobi (CEO, Shopify) uses Char (formerly Hyprnote) too :)our vision for char:char becomes the ai chief of staff for everyone.we start from a meeting notepad that captures conversations and turns them into structured context.it derives action items for everyone involved, building a shared picture of what actually needs to happen across the team.once it understands what needs to be done and who owns it, char begins orchestrating the work itself through tools like slack, github, and email — acting more like an ai chief of staff than another note-taking or project management tool.more here: https://char.com/company-handbook/about/where-were-heading/our roadmap for 2026:we're going to be focusing on making char really nice until march. after that we'll be pushing out a LOT of great stuff that our users and potential users have been craving for. (e.g., linux)We got some ambitious rollouts planned.the ask: we're trying to really polish up the user experience of our app to the last mile and we need some fresh perspectives. there are known issues that we're fixing at the moment, but we want to gain some more clarity on edge cases. for those of you who are willing to be the lab rat, please email me with a screenshot of this post and your email address to [john@char.com](mailto:john@char.com).if you use the app for the trial period and give us feedback along the way, i'll immediately apply a 1-month free coupon to your account.links:website: https://char.comgithub repo: https://github.com/fastrepl/char
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 07:05PM by beerbellyman4vr
on r/macapps via https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1rkso9g/os_seeking_feedback_for_my_meeting_notepad_app/?utm_source=iftttAn @AppleStyleOfficial project
tldr: want you to use char and give me some really blunt feedback.in return, i'll give you a 1-month free coupon — excluding the 14-day trial.email me with a screenshot of this post and your email address to [john@char.com](mailto:john@char.com).what's char?char is basically a notetaking app that you use for taking meeting notes. when you are in a meeting, char listens together with you. after the meeting's over, char creates a meeting note based on your memos. you can also chat to ask questions or modify notes too.It's a notetaking app used to take meeting notesa bit of a background story:hey everyone. i'm john, one of the founders of char — an open source granola alternative.we were very fortunate enough to gain some traction from this community a year ago, and as a result we got into y combinator. thank you all for that.We couldn't be here without the initial support.but frankly, we started off char (formerly hyprnote) as a side project and didn't know where we wanted the product to head. so we were just going in every direction at the same time and fcked up big time. as a result, we spent the last whole year trying to figure out what is it that we're trying to build.ofc, during the journey there were some cool experiences. tobi at shopify started using our product. got some money to build products.Tobi (CEO, Shopify) uses Char (formerly Hyprnote) too :)our vision for char:char becomes the ai chief of staff for everyone.we start from a meeting notepad that captures conversations and turns them into structured context.it derives action items for everyone involved, building a shared picture of what actually needs to happen across the team.once it understands what needs to be done and who owns it, char begins orchestrating the work itself through tools like slack, github, and email — acting more like an ai chief of staff than another note-taking or project management tool.more here: https://char.com/company-handbook/about/where-were-heading/our roadmap for 2026:we're going to be focusing on making char really nice until march. after that we'll be pushing out a LOT of great stuff that our users and potential users have been craving for. (e.g., linux)We got some ambitious rollouts planned.the ask: we're trying to really polish up the user experience of our app to the last mile and we need some fresh perspectives. there are known issues that we're fixing at the moment, but we want to gain some more clarity on edge cases. for those of you who are willing to be the lab rat, please email me with a screenshot of this post and your email address to [john@char.com](mailto:john@char.com).if you use the app for the trial period and give us feedback along the way, i'll immediately apply a 1-month free coupon to your account.links:website: https://char.comgithub repo: https://github.com/fastrepl/char
Submitted March 4, 2026 at 07:05PM by beerbellyman4vr
on r/macapps via https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1rkso9g/os_seeking_feedback_for_my_meeting_notepad_app/?utm_source=iftttAn @AppleStyleOfficial project