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Permute – Media Converter for macOS

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Permute 4 is a macOS-native media converter by Charlie Monroe Software that supports over 100 formats, enabling users to convert, edit, and manage video, audio, images, PDFs, and text files with a simple drag-and-drop interface. It offers advanced features like trimming, cropping, subtitle addition, hardware-accelerated encoding, and smart tools such as OCR and text-to-audio narration, all without subscription via a one-time $14.99 license. Permute 4 emphasizes ease of use alongside professional capabilities and integrates tightly with the Mac ecosystem to streamline media workflows.

https://software.charliemonroe.net/permute/

macOS 27 Golden Gate Kills Time Capsule Support

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macOS 27 Golden Gate removes AFP support, ending Time Machine compatibility with all Time Capsule models that rely on AFP and SMBv1 protocols, which do not meet the new SMBv2/SMBv3 and TLS 1.2 network security requirements. A community project called TimeCapsuleSMB offers a workaround by installing modern Samba software on supported Time Capsule hardware, though this requires manual activation on older models and starts a new backup chain. Intel Mac users can continue using Time Capsule by staying on macOS 26, but Apple silicon Macs upgrading to macOS 27 will need alternative backup solutions.

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/17/macos-27-golden-gate-kills-time-capsule-support/

You Can Finally Power on a Mac Remotely

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With macOS 26.5, Apple has introduced the ability to power on certain newer Macs remotely by configuring them to always boot when power is applied, a feature previously unavailable despite decades of Wake on LAN support for waking from sleep. This functionality is currently supported on Mac mini (2024+), Mac Studio (2025+), and iMac (2024+), enabling better remote management in labs or portable setups, though it requires smart power control and has some caveats like needing an initial SSH login to unlock FileVault after boot. Notably, a bug prevents remote boot after shutting down from the login window without logging in first.

https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/power-on-your-mac-remotely/

WWDC26 — The Small Things

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The article highlights numerous subtle yet meaningful software and system improvements announced at WWDC26 across Apple's ecosystem, including enhancements to Photos, Messages, Mail, Safari, Health, and many other apps and services. These refinements focus on smoothing workflows, fixing longstanding issues, boosting performance, expanding language support, and improving accessibility, reflecting Apple's attention to detail and commitment to user experience. Many updates also target better integration and efficiency across macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS, underlining enhancements in productivity and ecosystem cohesion.

https://blog.oneberri.com/posts/wwdc26-the-small-things

Lingon

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Lingon is a Mac utility that simplifies scheduling and automating tasks like running apps, scripts, or shortcuts without using Terminal. It offers two versions: a free, user-friendly Lingon app and a more powerful Lingon Pro with advanced features like running tasks as root and editing all launchd tasks, both optimized for macOS 14 Sonoma and later. Lingon Pro is a one-time purchase app that supports deeper system integration and task monitoring, while Lingon provides an accessible introduction to task automation with no subscription required.

https://www.peterborgapps.com/lingon/

LosslessCut

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LosslessCut is a free, open-source tool for fast, lossless editing of video and audio files, enabling users to trim, cut, merge, and remux without re-encoding or quality loss. Designed for efficiency, it provides features such as track selection, snapshot capture, and metadata adjustment, making it ideal for tasks like removing commercials, extracting tracks, or fixing video orientation. The app is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with official versions available via app stores for easy installation and updates.

https://losslesscut.app/

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