productivity

LaunchOS for Mac — Best Launchpad Alternative for macOS 26 Tahoe

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LaunchOS is a native, high-performance Launchpad alternative designed for macOS 26 (Tahoe) and macOS 27, restoring the classic app launcher experience with smooth animations and added customization features. Offering both a free Basic version and a Pro upgrade, it supports features like import of native layouts, customizable grids, hot corners, and trackpad gestures, aiming to improve productivity by bringing back a familiar yet enhanced interface on the latest macOS versions.

https://launchosapp.com/

SHRTCTS

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The content is a comprehensive compilation of keyboard shortcuts for various software applications and tools, including design programs like Figma and Affinity, video editing suites such as Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve, development environments like VS Code and Xcode, and AI chat tools like Claude.ai and Cursor AI. It organizes shortcuts into categories by application and function, aiming to enhance productivity and workflow efficiency for users working across these digital tools.

https://shrtcts.click/

Second Brain – Your AI Shouldn’t Start From Zero

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Second Brain is a self-hosted, persistent memory layer for AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor that maintains shared context across sessions by storing, synthesizing, and recalling user data on Cloudflare’s free-tier infrastructure. Unlike built-in AI memories that reset or lack transparency, Second Brain offers searchable, exportable, and conflict-resolving storage accessible through any Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatible client, enabling consistent, cross-tool continuity without repeated explanations. Its extensible ecosystem includes CLI tools, Obsidian integration, and iOS shortcuts, providing practical workflow enhancements for developers and knowledge workers.

https://www.thesecondbrain.dev/

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/

Mouseless

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Mouseless is a cross-platform app that enables fast, precise mouse control entirely via the keyboard, supporting comprehensive mouse actions like clicking, dragging, and scrolling without needing a physical mouse. Designed to boost productivity and reduce ergonomic strain, it provides a modern alternative to traditional mouse keys and offers accessibility benefits for users unable to use a mouse. The app runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux and aims to keep users in their workflow by minimizing the time needed to perform mouse actions.

https://mouseless.click/

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/

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