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macOS 26.5 Has a New Way to Turn on Your Mac

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macOS 26.5 introduces a new “Start up when power is connected” feature for desktop Macs like the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Studio, allowing them to automatically power on when connected to power. This update addresses the difficulty of accessing awkwardly placed power buttons, particularly on the Mac mini, and supports assistive accessories for improved accessibility.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3139918/macos-26-5-has-a-new-way-to-turn-on-your-mac.html

Klack

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Klack is a Mac app that provides satisfying mechanical keyboard sound effects with every keystroke, featuring high-fidelity and immersive spatial audio. It offers customizable switch sounds, randomized pitching, and instant typing feedback through a fast native menubar application.

https://tryklack.com/

This $6 macOS Sticker Is the Accessory You Didn’t Know You Needed

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The $6 Synerlogic macOS shortcuts sticker offers a convenient reference for essential keyboard shortcuts, covering basics like copy/paste, taking screenshots, locking the screen, and accessing the boot menu. Designed to fit MacBook Pro and Air models, this accessory helps both new and experienced users quickly recall commands, boasting over 15,000 five-star reviews and making it a surprisingly useful tool for everyday Mac use.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3136648/this-6-macos-sticker-is-the-accessory-you-didnt-know-you-needed.html

Choclift – the Sweeter Way to Open Mac Apps

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Choclift is a productivity app that transforms your iPhone into a third interface for your Mac, allowing you to launch and switch between Mac apps instantly with tap and gesture controls. It offers features like customizable app pages, a timeline for recent apps, and seamless drag-and-drop functionality, enhancing the way users interact with their Mac beyond the traditional keyboard and trackpad.

https://choclift.com/

I Kind of Fixed My iCloud Photos Problem and All I Got Was Two Blog Posts and Probably Years Off My Life

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Nick Heer shares his experience resolving issues with iCloud Photos, highlighting two main problems: difficulty extracting images from iCloud and the necessity of long-term third-party storage commitments. He found relief using two Mac applications, Parachute Backup for creating local copies of his iCloud library and PowerPhotos for managing and archiving photos, which together provide better control over his photo collection despite ongoing challenges with iCloud’s transparency and data verification.

https://pxlnv.com/blog/icloud-photos-followup/

Darrylmorley/whatcable: macOS Menu Bar App That Tells You, in Plain English, What Each USB-C Cable Plugged Into Your Mac Can Actually Do

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WhatCable is a macOS menu bar app for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Sonoma or later that provides detailed, plain-English information about the capabilities of each USB-C cable connected to your Mac, including charging speed diagnostics and cable specifications. It leverages public IOKit services to reveal the cable's actual data and power ratings, connected devices, and negotiated power profiles, helping users understand why their Mac might be charging slowly or what each cable can do. The app also includes a command-line interface and is available for manual download or via Homebrew.

https://github.com/darrylmorley/whatcable

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