WhatCable: Know What Your USB-C Cable Can Really Do

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WhatCable is a macOS menu bar app that provides clear diagnostics on USB-C cables, revealing their actual data speeds, charging limits, and connected device details to eliminate guesswork. It decodes USB Power Delivery and e-marker data on Apple Silicon Macs, helping users identify bottlenecks, cable capabilities, and potential issues, with a free version for basic info and an optional Pro upgrade offering advanced live diagnostics and detailed metrics.

https://www.whatcable.uk/

Organize Your Ideas, Stay in Flow — MindNode 2026.3

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MindNode 2026.3 introduces nested folders for better library organization, widgets across all Apple devices including Vision Pro for quick map access, and Document History on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro to easily restore previous versions. The update also adds an Outline View on Vision Pro, integration with the Marked app for formatted text previews, and enhancements to the free editor, including new styling options and stickers, making MindNode more accessible and versatile for brainstorming and project management.

https://www.mindnode.com/blog/2026.3

Knock – Control Your Mac with Taps

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Knock is an app that allows users to control their Mac by tapping their MacBook, trackpad, or even their desk via iPhone, triggering shortcuts, apps, and actions instantly. It supports various tap patterns and can perform tasks like muting audio, launching apps, running shortcuts, and executing terminal commands, working on all Macs through trackpad or iPhone input, with native MacBook tapping available on select models.

https://www.tryknock.app/

Dynamic Island for Mac

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SuperIsland is a free, open-source app that brings iOS-style Dynamic Island live activities to macOS, integrating notifications, music playback, battery status, calendar events, weather, file transfers, and system controls into the Mac's notch area. It also offers a JavaScript SDK for users to create custom modules easily without requiring compilation or Xcode, enhancing functionality and interactivity on any Mac.

https://dynamicisland.app/

Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex

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Shortcuts Playground is a free, open-source plugin for Claude Code and Codex that enables users to create Apple Shortcuts using natural language prompts, producing ready-to-import shortcut files on Mac. Developed over six months by Federico Viticci, it uses extensive documentation, validation loops, and Apple's own command-line tools to generate mostly accurate shortcuts, allowing users to automate tasks without advanced Shortcuts knowledge. The project aims to democratize and simplify automation on Apple platforms while anticipating future native AI-based solutions from Apple itself.

https://www.macstories.net/stories/introducing-shortcuts-playground/

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