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A Decade With the Apple Watch

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Apple Watch celebrates 10 years, generating over $100 billion in revenue. It’s popular among younger, wealthier users, with significant usability, helping track health metrics and contributing to perceived happiness and satisfaction. However, its growth has plateaued, utilization remains high, but many users upgrade infrequently. The Watch's shortcomings include Siri's limited capabilities. Overall, while it enhances the Apple ecosystem, it hasn’t revolutionized tech as initially hoped.

https://newconsumer.com/2025/05/a-decade-with-the-apple-watch/

Document Versioning: Unused Power in macOS

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TLDR: macOS document versioning, although underused, effectively tracks changes and offers recovery options. It saves versions with every document edit and can be accessed via the File menu, but versions don't transfer between different volumes. Users often overlook its benefits in comparison to Time Machine backups, which don’t preserve version history. For optimal use, consider third-party apps like Revisionist and Versatility to manage versions more effectively.

https://eclecticlight.co/2025/04/29/document-versioning-unused-power-in-macos/

Mac File-Finding Gems

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Brett Terpstra shares useful Mac file search apps beyond Spotlight:

  1. HoudahSpot: Customizable, reliable searches with tag support.
  2. Find Any File: Searches network drives, zip files.
  3. GoToFile: Quick searches for modified files, supports fuzzy searches.
  4. Ammonite: Tag-based searches, compatible with DEVONthink.
  5. Leap: Tag management and cloud view for files.
  6. Trickster: Access recent files easily.
  7. Default Folder X: Enhances file dialog searches.
  8. Hookmark: Links related files and documents.

Terpstra relies on HoudahSpot and Find Any File for advanced searches.

https://brettterpstra.com/2025/05/02/mac-file-finding-gems/

My Super Boring (and Super Useful) iPhone Home Screen

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User's iPhone home screen is intentionally boring yet functional, prioritizing minimal distractions. It features customized widgets and shortcuts for quick actions, avoiding notification badges. The design focuses on utility, blending elements for a cohesive look, promoting intentional use without sacrificing iPhone's capabilities.

https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/04/my-super-boring-and-super-useful-iphone-home-screen/

Bauhaus Clock

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Bauhaus Clock: Elegant macOS screensaver for $19. Designed for aesthetic appeal and precision, features customizable luminescent colors and effortless installation. One-time purchase includes lifetime updates. Inspired by Max Bill watch design, not affiliated with Junghans.

https://bauhausclock.com/

What Makes an App Feel “right” on the Mac?

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An app feels “right” on Mac when it adheres to Mac conventions and standards, such as proper menu structures, settings accessibility, and consistent text field behaviors, rather than solely relying on native UI toolkits. Effective design, aesthetics, and user experience play crucial roles. Apps like Obsidian, while not native, can still feel Mac-like, unlike some native apps that fail to meet these standards. Despite some effective web apps, users may prefer traditional Mac applications for document-based tasks.

https://coyotetracks.org/blog/app-feel-on-mac/

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