Ice
Ice: Menu bar management tool for hiding/showing items, customizable arrangement, appearance, spacing, and more. Download available on the website.
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Document Versioning: Unused Power in macOS
TLDR: macOS document versioning, although underused, effectively tracks changes and offers recovery options. It saves versions with every document edit and can be accessed via the File menu, but versions don't transfer between different volumes. Users often overlook its benefits in comparison to Time Machine backups, which don’t preserve version history. For optimal use, consider third-party apps like Revisionist and Versatility to manage versions more effectively.
https://eclecticlight.co/2025/04/29/document-versioning-unused-power-in-macos/
Mac File-Finding Gems
Brett Terpstra shares useful Mac file search apps beyond Spotlight:
- HoudahSpot: Customizable, reliable searches with tag support.
- Find Any File: Searches network drives, zip files.
- GoToFile: Quick searches for modified files, supports fuzzy searches.
- Ammonite: Tag-based searches, compatible with DEVONthink.
- Leap: Tag management and cloud view for files.
- Trickster: Access recent files easily.
- Default Folder X: Enhances file dialog searches.
- Hookmark: Links related files and documents.
Terpstra relies on HoudahSpot and Find Any File for advanced searches.
Bauhaus Clock
Bauhaus Clock: Elegant macOS screensaver for $19. Designed for aesthetic appeal and precision, features customizable luminescent colors and effortless installation. One-time purchase includes lifetime updates. Inspired by Max Bill watch design, not affiliated with Junghans.
What Makes an App Feel “right” on the Mac?
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.
Browse Your Mac’s Log With LogUI
LogUI Overview: LogUI is a lightweight Mac log browser for analyzing system logs, ideal for troubleshooting bugs and events. It simplifies log access compared to Console, allowing focused extracts. Users can set parameters like event time, duration, max entries, and filter by subsystem. Logs can be copied or saved for later reference. The tool is still in early release with limited features but is user-friendly for beginners.
https://eclecticlight.co/2025/03/14/browse-your-macs-log-with-logui/