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A Lament For Aperture, The App We’ll Never Get Over Losing

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Daniel Kennett reminisces about Apple's discontinued Aperture software, emphasizing its unique features that revolutionized photo editing by integrating controls smoothly into the workflow. Reflecting on past tech nostalgia, he contrasts Aperture's user-friendly design with modern apps like Photos, which interrupt the editing flow. Despite technological advancements, he laments the loss of Aperture's efficiency and expresses frustration with the inadequacies of current alternatives, underscoring its lasting significance to user experience.

https://ikennd.ac/blog/2026/01/old-man-yells-at-modern-software-design/

Tahoe Added a Finder Option to Resize Columns to Fit Filenames

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User prefers MacOS 15 Sequoia over 26 Tahoe due to severe UI regressions, distracting icons, and poor aesthetics. The only feature missed is the Journal app, but it's manageable via iPhone. Tahoe's new column resizing feature in Finder doesn't impress; it’s unpolished, complicates filename renaming, and lacks utility for long filenames. Overall, user believes Tahoe isn't worth upgrading for.

https://daringfireball.net/2026/01/resize_columns_to_fit_filenames

LosslessCut

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LosslessCut: Fast, lossless video/audio editing tool. Cuts without re-encoding, saving time and quality. Features trimming, merging, track editing, and more. Free on GitHub, with paid app store versions for convenience. User testimonials praise speed and usability, making it a go-to for efficient editing.

https://mifi.no/losslesscut/

Clawdbot — Personal AI Assistant

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Clawdbot: AI assistant managing inbox, emails, calendar, flights via chat apps. Users praise its open-source, proactive features, memory, and integration capabilities. Describe it as a future-ready tool revolutionizing personal and professional tasks. Users report exceptional experiences and functionalities, likening it to transformative tech moments.

https://clawd.bot/

Clawdbot Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like

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Clawdbot is an innovative open-source AI assistant running locally on your computer, allowing personalized interactions via messaging apps like Telegram. It utilizes powerful models, enabling it to execute commands, automate tasks, and adapt to user preferences, while maintaining data privacy. Clawdbot's self-improvement capabilities and community-driven plugins pave the way for a future where customized AI assistants can replace traditional app solutions, raising questions about the role of app developers as AI capabilities expand.

https://www.macstories.net/stories/clawdbot-showed-me-what-the-future-of-personal-ai-assistants-looks-like/

Notchie

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Notchie: invisible teleprompter for Mac users, reads script while maintaining eye contact. Supports voice-activated scrolling, pause on hover, and seamless screen sharing. Ideal for video calls, sales demos, tutorials, and interviews. Adjustable settings, local operation, one-time purchase with a 30-day guarantee. Transform presentations with confidence—no more fumbling or robotic delivery.

https://www.notchie.app/

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