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About macOS and Applications for Apple Mac computers.

The Creator Studio Bundle Has a Bundling Problem

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Apple’s Creator Studio bundle, priced at $130/year for Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, is valuable for creators but poorly integrates iWork apps, which are office tools not relevant to them. Knowledge workers won't pay for upgraded features in apps they already use for free. This bundling feels like filler instead of a focused offer for creators, diluting the appeal and complicating the value proposition. Apple should separate creator tools from iWork upgrades for clarity and better market fit.

https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/02/the-creator-studio-bundle-has-a-bundling-problem/

NetViews

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NetViews (formerly PingStalker) is a macOS network scanning app for IT and Wi-Fi professionals, offering host discovery, real-time monitoring, and network diagnostics. Features include live dashboards, device tracking, Wi-Fi analysis, and advanced tools, available in Standard and Pro versions, both with a 7-day free trial. No subscriptions; volume licensing is offered.

https://www.netviews.app/

System Time, Clocks and Their Syncing in macOS

Mac timekeeping relies on accurate system clocks. To ensure synchronization, Macs should connect to Apple's Time Server automatically via the Date & Time settings, allowing for auto timezone adjustments through Location Services. Issues can arise if Location Services are not enabled, especially in Virtual Machines. Accurate time is crucial for file timestamps and security; misalignment can cause problems, particularly when using VPNs. Since macOS 10.13, synchronization is managed by a service called timed, and users can also use the sntp command for manual adjustments. It's generally better for clocks to be slightly slow rather than backdating, which can disrupt time order and processing.

https://eclecticlight.co/2025/05/21/system-time-clocks-and-their-syncing-in-macos/

macOS: Share a Link That Jumps to a Specific Line on a Webpage

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Share specific webpage passages using Safari's “Copy Link with Highlight” feature, available in Safari 18 on macOS Sequoia+. Highlight text, right-click, and select the option to generate a link that directs others to that highlighted section. This feature, similar to Google's Scroll to Text Fragment, simplifies sharing targeted content, though it may be inconsistent on iOS.

https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/macos-share-weblink-jumps-to-specific-line/

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