Exploring the Apple Ecosystem
Photos Backup Anywhere: Backup and restore entire photo libraries to various storage locations (NAS, external drives). Supports all media types (videos, live photos) while preserving metadata (edits, albums). Seamless iCloud integration ensures automatic backups of new media. Restorations maintain all original metadata.
Rogue Amoeba's 2025 recap: major release of SoundSource 6 with new features like Quick Configs and AirPlay support; 49 free updates across products; critical bug fixes in MacOS 15 and 26; celebrated employee milestones; introduced a new Customer Dashboard. Looking forward to audio effects in Loopback and SoundSource 6.1. Enhanced beta support with no wait for OS updates. Stay updated via mailing list, blog, and social media. Happy New Year from Rogue Amoeba!
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/01/15/rogue-amoebas-2026-status-report/
The author discusses using multiple screenshot utilities: ScreenFloat (for floating shots and a shot browser) and CleanShot X (notable for combining screenshots). ScreenFloat's unique features include easy image management and border export options, while CleanShot X excels in combining images. The built-in macOS screenshot utility serves specific needs like compositing images. Ultimately, third-party tools add valuable capabilities beyond Apple's offerings, enhancing productivity for screenshot-heavy users.
https://tidbits.com/2026/01/05/why-i-use-multiple-screenshot-utilities-on-the-mac/
Apple launches Apple Creator Studio subscription for $12.99/month, offering apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac/iPad. College students can subscribe for $2.99/month. New features include AI enhancements for all apps, and Pixelmator Pro optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil support. Keynote, Pages, and Numbers introduce a content hub and new image tools, while free versions remain available with updates. Subscription includes a one-month free trial.
https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/13/apple-debuts-apple-creator-studio-subscription-heres-what-you-get/
MacOS 26 Tahoe complicates window resizing due to a poorly designed hit target area, primarily outside the window due to large corner radii, making resizing harder. The absence of a visible resize indicator, removed since Mac OS X 10.7, led to confusion about window resizability. Apple prioritized aesthetics over usability, resulting in a frustrating experience. The recommendation is to avoid upgrading to Tahoe or downgrade if already upgraded.
https://daringfireball.net/2026/01/resizing_windows_macos_26
MarsEdit 5.3.12 is now available, fixing font panel issues and other bugs. Updates include resolution of Rich Text editor font issues, removal of a blank overlay window, and a crash fix.
https://redsweater.com/blog/4247/marsedit-5-3-12-font-panel-and-other-fixes