Keyviz
Keyviz: free open-source tool for real-time visualization of keystrokes/mouse actions. Customize visuals, track mouse movements, ensure privacy, and filter inputs. Transparent, community-driven, available on GitHub.
Mac
About macOS and Applications for Apple Mac computers.
Music Mouse
Music Mouse by Eventide is an intelligent musical instrument that translates mouse movements into melodies and counterpoints. It allows for real-time music creation and can drive external instruments via MIDI. Priced at $29, it features various modes for playing, including standalone, effects, and as a MIDI source, catering to different musical styles and improvisation needs. It is compatible with Windows 11 and macOS 10.14+. Users can explore a demo before purchasing.
Force Restart iPhone
- Press and quickly release the volume up button.
- Press and quickly release the volume down button.
- Press and hold the side button.
- When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios
Resizing Windows on macOS Tahoe
macOS 26.3 RC initially fixed window-resizing issues, aligning hit areas with corner curves. However, final release reverted changes, reverting to square regions and marking the issue as “Known”.
https://noheger.at/blog/2026/02/12/resizing-windows-on-macos-tahoe-the-saga-continues/
Is Apple Phasing Out the iWork Brand?
Apple may phase out the iWork brand, used since 2005 for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, following the removal of the iWork section from its website. It now redirects to a generic apps page that focuses on the new Apple Creator Studio. While the iWork branding still appears in some documents, the shift indicates a focus on positioning these applications under the Creator Studio umbrella. Historically, iWork has evolved from its inception in 2005, and the apps remain free, with premium features available via subscription.
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/13/apple-iwork-website-removed/
The Creator Studio Bundle Has a Bundling Problem
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/