Exploring the Apple Ecosystem
Updated AppleScript for copying a link to the selected Apple Mail message includes error handling, sound alerts, and improved link generation.
https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2025/12/updated-apple-mail-link-applescript/
Whisper Memos lets you record voice memos, converting them into structured articles sent via email. Ideal for capturing ideas anytime using Apple Watch. AI transforms recordings into easy-to-read formats with emojis for quick recognition. Privacy-focused, it offers a private mode and utilizes OpenAI for processing without retaining data. Try it for free on the App Store.
Rogue Amoeba celebrates Neale Van Fleet's 10th anniversary as a designer, highlighting his contributions to major app updates, creative ideas, and engaging content. Recent projects include Audio Hijack 4 and Farrago 2, showcasing his design prowess. Neale also created whimsical content, like a Historic Screenshot Archive. As a recognition, he received a handcrafted silver token. The team appreciates his outstanding work and looks forward to more years together.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/12/12/a-great-looking-decade/
Mac Cleaner CLI: A free, open-source tool for cleaning junk files on macOS from the terminal. It scans, allows selection of items to clean, and safely deletes them. Key features include safe deletion categories, interactive mode, minimal dependencies, and offline operation. Usage examples cover interactive cleaning, app uninstallation, and DNS cache flushing. Available via npx or global npm install. Supports contributions and is MIT licensed.
User shares methods to block online ads comprehensively, detailing tools like browser extensions (e.g., uBlock Origin), DNS filtering (e.g., Pi-hole), and a cloud VPN for additional ad resistance. The user emphasizes the importance of balancing ad blocking with supporting content creators. Personal experience notes significant ad reduction using these methods across various platforms.
macOS apps use a bundled structure instead of a single file, containing executable code and resources. This structure, inherited from NeXTSTEP, allows easier installation and updates, enhances security with code signatures, and supports both Intel and Arm architectures in one executable. Over time, the app bundle has grown to include various directories and files, promoting self-containment and organization.
https://eclecticlight.co/2025/12/04/the-anatomy-of-a-macos-app/