Exploring the Apple Ecosystem
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.
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.
The update includes several improvements and bug fixes such as ensuring Apple's Screen Time web limits are now respected, reducing the number of captcha prompts when using Google Search, and fixing issues related to tab order rearrangement, crashes when deleting passwords, and proper handling of incognito tabs. Additionally, various functionality problems across different features and platforms, like JavaScript disabling, window listing, and sidebar actions on iPad, have been addressed.
https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-iOS-release-notes.html#ios-release-1-4-17
Black Ink 2.4.8 has been released on the Black Ink website and submitted for Mac App Store review, addressing bugs from version 2.4.7 including a crash for non-registered users and issues with the “Mark incorrect answers as they are entered” setting. Users are encouraged to review and rate the app on the Mac App Store or share it on social media.
https://redsweater.com/blog/4276/black-ink-2-4-8-quick-fixes-for-crash-on-launch-and-autocorrect
Black Ink 2.4.7 is now available for download on the Black Ink website and the Mac App Store, featuring fixes that improve clue list visibility, UTF-8 character saving, puzzle file loading, and premium feature notices. The update also addresses formatting of clues with newlines and visual alignment issues in the Startup settings pane. Users are encouraged to support the app by rating it and sharing with others.
https://redsweater.com/blog/4274/black-ink-2-4-7-clue-visibility-utf-8-preservation-and-other-fixes
The WebKit 625.1.8 update for macOS 14.0+ introduces new features like displaying active extensions in web apps and support for opt-in adblock user scripts synced with filter updates. It also includes numerous fixes for web extensions, such as resolving script errors, password manager issues, and tab handling bugs, alongside various improvements and security enhancements to improve stability, accessibility, and user experience.
https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-release-notes.html#macos-orion-1-0-7