Exploring the Apple Ecosystem
PingStalker: macOS tool for Wi-Fi/network diagnostics. Features include device discovery, continuous monitoring, deep Wi-Fi insights, everyday network tools, live ping monitoring, speed tests, subnet calculator, MAC address lookup, and Wi-Fi sniffing. Designed for professionals, it supports quick troubleshooting and logging. Free trial available.
Sky is an AI-powered automation app for Mac, developed by ex-Shortcuts creators, aiming to revolutionize user workflows through intelligent interaction with existing apps. Users can type natural language commands to perform various tasks across any macOS application, such as organizing files, sending messages, or creating calendar events, without needing complex scripts. Sky integrates seamlessly with macOS, providing built-in tools and allowing users to create custom prompts and scripts. Its design features a compact, attractive UI that blends with the OS. Skyshots serve as a unique mechanism for input, enhancing the user experience and making automation accessible to non-technical users. Overall, Sky aims to mix user-friendly LLM capabilities with powerful desktop automation for a more intuitive computing experience.
Radiccio: a new music player for Mac, aims to simplify music listening by providing personalized organization and features. Users can play music from local files, Apple Music, Plex, and Jellyfin. It includes tools like Librarian for organizing collections, pins, favorites, auto skip, and a journaling system. Radiccio offers a free version with one local source, while Radiccio Plus! is a paid subscription for additional sources. The app emphasizes user control and transparency. Radiccio works with macOS 15 and 26 and is designed for long-term development.
SmoothCSV is an advanced CSV editor with a user-friendly interface, fast performance, and powerful features, including text search, sorting, filtering, and SQL queries. It is cross-platform, available on macOS and Windows, with a Linux version coming soon.
Mac Source Ports: Run classic games on modern Macs. Offers native builds for Apple Silicon/Intel, with 167 games available. Key titles include DOOM 64, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, and The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Features installation guides and links to buy games on GOG. Each game requires original data files from the respective games for porting.
DEVONtechnologies released Neo Network Utility 2.0 for macOS Tahoe, enhancing its user interface and functionality. The update allows multiple window operations, real-time network status, and DNS lookup improvements. Available for free on newer Macs, it's designed for easy network management.
https://www.devontechnologies.com/blog/20251014-network-utility-20