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StopTheMadness Browser Extension

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StopTheMadness Pro is a web browser extension developed by Jeff Johnson of Underpass App Company that prevents common website annoyances and privacy violations, such as blocked copy-paste, disabled contextual menus, keyboard shortcuts, autoplaying videos, and URL tracking parameters. Compatible with Safari on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other major browsers, it enhances user control over browsing without functioning as an ad blocker or userscript manager. The extension has received praise from various tech reviewers for restoring typical browser functionalities that many websites try to restrict.

https://underpassapp.com/StopTheMadness/

RetinaDesk

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RetinaDesk is a comprehensive 2026 guide specializing in 5K and 6K monitors tailored specifically for Macs, highlighting that Macs require a precise 218 PPI Retina display density for optimal sharpness, which only 27″ 5K or 32″ 6K monitors provide. The site offers independent, macOS-focused reviews and rankings of top monitors like the Apple Studio Display XDR and ASUS ProArt PA32QCV, alongside buying guides and free tools to help Mac users select displays that maintain true Retina quality.

https://retinadesk.com/

A Bartender Pro Review

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Brett Terpstra reviews Bartender Pro, a macOS utility that organizes and manages crowded menu bars by moving icons to secondary bars and allowing quick access via search or hotkeys. The new Bartender Pro version introduces “Top Shelf,” a notch dock featuring widgets, clipboard management, and notifications, enhancing usability and stability. It is available via subscription or one-time purchase.

https://brettterpstra.com/2026/05/13/bartender-pro-review/

WhatCable: Know What Your USB-C Cable Can Really Do

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WhatCable is a macOS menu bar app that provides clear diagnostics on USB-C cables, revealing their actual data speeds, charging limits, and connected device details to eliminate guesswork. It decodes USB Power Delivery and e-marker data on Apple Silicon Macs, helping users identify bottlenecks, cable capabilities, and potential issues, with a free version for basic info and an optional Pro upgrade offering advanced live diagnostics and detailed metrics.

https://www.whatcable.uk/

Knock – Control Your Mac with Taps

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Knock is an app that allows users to control their Mac by tapping their MacBook, trackpad, or even their desk via iPhone, triggering shortcuts, apps, and actions instantly. It supports various tap patterns and can perform tasks like muting audio, launching apps, running shortcuts, and executing terminal commands, working on all Macs through trackpad or iPhone input, with native MacBook tapping available on select models.

https://www.tryknock.app/

Dynamic Island for Mac

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SuperIsland is a free, open-source app that brings iOS-style Dynamic Island live activities to macOS, integrating notifications, music playback, battery status, calendar events, weather, file transfers, and system controls into the Mac's notch area. It also offers a JavaScript SDK for users to create custom modules easily without requiring compilation or Xcode, enhancing functionality and interactivity on any Mac.

https://dynamicisland.app/

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