Easy macOS and iOS Tips and Fixes
Inoreader's browser extension update removes the “Read and change all your data on all websites” permission, prioritizing user privacy. Users can now save or annotate content without needing extensive access. Inoreader emphasizes transparency and commitment to user privacy.
https://www.inoreader.com/blog/2025/04/browser-extension-privacy-update.html
Rogue Amoeba is recruiting testers for upcoming updates to Audio Hijack, Loopback, and SoundSource. Interested users running MacOS 15 can apply via a form, including their MacOS version and favorite bird. Selected testers will be contacted later this month.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/04/08/a-call-for-beta-testers/
MindNode 2025.3 Update: Introduces enhanced document import, support for FreeMind/Xmind, improved management of documents (with shared sections), and better search functionality. Updates also include workflow refinements: tag indicators, new context menus, consistent node styles, default themes, device syncs, improved link handling, and node behaviors. Join public beta for feedback on future improvements.
An app feels “right” on Mac when it adheres to Mac conventions and standards, such as proper menu structures, settings accessibility, and consistent text field behaviors, rather than solely relying on native UI toolkits. Effective design, aesthetics, and user experience play crucial roles. Apps like Obsidian, while not native, can still feel Mac-like, unlike some native apps that fail to meet these standards. Despite some effective web apps, users may prefer traditional Mac applications for document-based tasks.
MacOS 15.4 fixes audio cutouts, especially in Safari, benefiting users of audio capture tools like SoundSource. Update to improve app performance.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/04/02/macos-15-4-brings-a-key-audio-bug-fix/
