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Document Versioning: Unused Power in macOS

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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

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Brett Terpstra shares useful Mac file search apps beyond Spotlight:

  1. HoudahSpot: Customizable, reliable searches with tag support.
  2. Find Any File: Searches network drives, zip files.
  3. GoToFile: Quick searches for modified files, supports fuzzy searches.
  4. Ammonite: Tag-based searches, compatible with DEVONthink.
  5. Leap: Tag management and cloud view for files.
  6. Trickster: Access recent files easily.
  7. Default Folder X: Enhances file dialog searches.
  8. Hookmark: Links related files and documents.

Terpstra relies on HoudahSpot and Find Any File for advanced searches.

https://brettterpstra.com/2025/05/02/mac-file-finding-gems/

Bauhaus Clock

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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.

https://bauhausclock.com/

What Makes an App Feel “right” on the Mac?

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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.

https://coyotetracks.org/blog/app-feel-on-mac/

Browse Your Mac’s Log With LogUI

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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/

macOS Tips & Tricks

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macOS Tips & Tricks for Sonoma:

  • General Shortcuts:
    • ⇧⌘/ for menu search, ⌃F2 for menu focus, Option for outline expansion, command shortcuts for buttons in dialogs.
  • Screenshots:
    • ⇧⌘4 for area capture, hold Control for clipboard copy, hold Option to remove shadow.
  • Open/Save Dialogs:
    • Drag files into dialogs, commands for layout switching and deletion.
  • Mission Control/Window Management:
    • Use Command without activation, shortcuts for window management and navigation.
  • Function Keys:
    • Shift/Option for finer volume/brightness adjustments.
  • Menu Bar/Notification Center:
    • Hold Option for extra options, manage menu items and notifications.
  • Finder:
    • Various shortcuts for file management and navigation.
  • Dock:
    • Hide/show, focus navigation, open files rapidly.
  • Spotlight:
    • Search shortcuts, filters to streamline results.
  • Safari:
    • Tab organization, quick searches, and browsing history management.
  • Mail:
    • Message navigation, mailbox management, and sending replies.
  • Preview:
    • PDF merging, page reordering, various shortcuts for image handling.
  • Calendar:
    • Event manipulation and Spotlight searches for events.
  • Messages:
    • Fast replies, timestamp viewing, and conversation navigation.
  • Photos:
    • Photo organization and quick export options.
  • TextEdit:
    • Text manipulation and selection shortcuts.
  • Terminal:
    • Command navigation, output selection, and path insertion.
  • Calculator:
    • History management and conversion tools.
  • QuickTime Player:
    • Frame capture.
  • Photo Booth:
    • Countdown skipping and effect manipulation.

For dozens of specific shortcuts to improve productivity across macOS applications.

https://saurabhs.org/macos-tips

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