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About macOS and Applications for Apple Mac computers.

macOS 26.5 Has a New Way to Turn on Your Mac

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macOS 26.5 introduces a new “Start up when power is connected” feature for desktop Macs like the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Studio, allowing them to automatically power on when connected to power. This update addresses the difficulty of accessing awkwardly placed power buttons, particularly on the Mac mini, and supports assistive accessories for improved accessibility.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3139918/macos-26-5-has-a-new-way-to-turn-on-your-mac.html

Klack

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Klack is a Mac app that provides satisfying mechanical keyboard sound effects with every keystroke, featuring high-fidelity and immersive spatial audio. It offers customizable switch sounds, randomized pitching, and instant typing feedback through a fast native menubar application.

https://tryklack.com/

This $6 macOS Sticker Is the Accessory You Didn’t Know You Needed

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The $6 Synerlogic macOS shortcuts sticker offers a convenient reference for essential keyboard shortcuts, covering basics like copy/paste, taking screenshots, locking the screen, and accessing the boot menu. Designed to fit MacBook Pro and Air models, this accessory helps both new and experienced users quickly recall commands, boasting over 15,000 five-star reviews and making it a surprisingly useful tool for everyday Mac use.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3136648/this-6-macos-sticker-is-the-accessory-you-didnt-know-you-needed.html

Choclift – the Sweeter Way to Open Mac Apps

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Choclift is a productivity app that transforms your iPhone into a third interface for your Mac, allowing you to launch and switch between Mac apps instantly with tap and gesture controls. It offers features like customizable app pages, a timeline for recent apps, and seamless drag-and-drop functionality, enhancing the way users interact with their Mac beyond the traditional keyboard and trackpad.

https://choclift.com/

How Claude Fixed My Messy Obsidian Vault in 5 Minutes (Prompts Included)

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Obsidian vaults, designed as personal knowledge bases, often become disorganized over time due to their flexible structure that prioritizes note capture over organization. The AI tool Claude can quickly scan and reorganize a messy Obsidian vault into a logical, well-structured framework using a collaborative, multi-phase process that includes backing up the vault, identifying duplicate filenames, proposing a folder structure, tagging notes, and creating new connections. This AI-driven approach enables users to maintain a tidy, highly functional second brain without manual effort, saving time and improving note retrieval.

https://www.howtogeek.com/how-claude-fixed-my-messy-obsidian-vault-in-5-minutes-prompts-included/

I Dumped Adobe for Apple and Got Everything I Need for Less

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Filipe Esposito shares his experience switching from Adobe Creative Cloud to Apple Creator Studio, highlighting significant cost savings and improved workflow for independent creators using Mac hardware. He replaced Photoshop with Pixelmator Pro, Lightroom with Photomator, and Adobe Premiere Pro with Final Cut Pro, finding Apple’s apps more affordable, better optimized for macOS, and simpler to use while still meeting all his creative needs.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3110398/i-dumped-adobe-for-apple-and-got-everything-i-need-for-less.html

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