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Roadie stops macOS switching your mic and speaker to the wrong device (developer post)
Hi all, I'm the developer of Roadie, a small menu bar app for macOS. The moment that pushed me to build it: I was on a call with my USB interface mic selected, my AirPods reconnected in my pocket, and macOS silently moved both input and output to them. Nobody could hear me and I couldn't hear...- unhingedpanda
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- audio bluetooth macos utilities
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- Forum: Mac Apps
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JunkSweep – customizable, direct file cleanup. Free & now live on the Mac App Store!
JunkSweep started as an experimental internal tool built to solve a personal itch. After refining the feature set, tweaking the UI, and focusing heavily on granular control and transparency, it felt polished enough to share with the community. Today, JunkSweep is officially available for FREE... -
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Floodtide – a new MacUpdater alternative, looking for beta testers
I’ve been working on a Mac app updater called Floodtide after MacUpdater announced it was shutting down, and I’m looking for some MacRumors users who’d be willing to test it. It scans your Applications folder, checks which apps have newer versions available, and lets you update them from one... -
Keymap — A simpler way to discover Mac keyboard shortcuts
Hi everyone, I've shared a few of my Mac apps here before, and I've always appreciated the feedback from the MacRumors community. This time I'd like to share another small app I've been working on: Keymap. Keymap is built around a simple idea: make keyboard shortcuts easier to discover... -
UTIdefaults – Fast, modern alternative to RCDefaultApp & SwiftDefaultApps
Hi everyone! I wanted to share a new utility I built to solve a long-standing pet peeve on macOS: changing file associations quickly and effortlessly. If you've ever tried setting default apps natively on macOS, you know the drill. You basically have to go through: Right click → Get Info →... -
[Self-Promotion] Tidy — my menu bar app that names files by reading what's inside them (on-device OCR)
Hi everyone. I'm a solo developer from Chile and I make Tidy, a $9 one-time menu bar app for keeping Downloads and the Desktop organized. The part that's different from other organizers: it reads the content of your files. A screenshot of an invoice stops being "Screenshot 2026-08-02 at...- sdiazthomas
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- files ocr organization utilities
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Mainspring: every hidden macOS setting, with an undo button
Developer here. I make Mainspring (Caretopia Network Private Limited, https://trymainspring.com), so flagging that up front. I got tired of the usual routine with macOS settings. You find a defaults write command on a blog from 2014, paste it into Terminal, and then have no idea what it...- mainspring1101
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- macapp utilities
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- Forum: Mac Apps
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App Trust Preview - Check Apps before opening
I made App Trust Preview, a Mac app that helps you understand Mac software before you open or install it. It performs static analysis of Mac apps, installer packages, disk images, executable files, and readable scripts. Instead of showing raw developer output, it explains in plain language what... -
Universal I made QuicKard (Never panic at the checkout again!)
Hi everyone! I don't know if you're familiar with the meme about Aldi cashiers scanning your groceries at superhuman speed, but after living in Germany for 10 years, the pressure of standing at the checkout fumbling through your wallet for the right loyalty card is very, very real. That's...- motou
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- Forum: iOS Apps and Apple Arcade
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LaunchMe new features in next updates. The best alternative to Launchpad
LaunchMe huge update. New features unpacking. With the latest update LaunchMe became not just an app launcher as Launchpad was but the next generation workspace manager which makes it easier to work with your apps, files and work scenarios. A modern and best alternative to Launchpad designed...- sergeynewton
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- app launcher customization launchpad mac app store macos 26 tahoe utilities
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Looking for macOS Download Manager That Auto-Sorts Files by Website & File Type
Hi everyone, I'm trying to find a Mac app or method to automatically sort downloaded files into specific folders based on file typeand/or source website. Examples of what I'd like to do: Downloads from abc.com → ~/Downloads/abc Any PDF file → ~/Downloads/PDFs PDF files from def.com →... -
Universal Mouse Jiggler App – Keep Your Computer Awake Without Installing Anything!
Hey everyone! 👋 I’m excited to share the iOS version of Mouse Jiggler – the companion to the macOS app that many of you already know and use! Now you can keep your computer awake without installing anything at all – just place your mouse on your iPhone or iPad and press Play. Whether you're in...- bohdanb
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- ios app ipad app iphone app life hacks mouse movement utilities work from home work hucks
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- Forum: iOS Apps and Apple Arcade
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Guys I need to find an old utility
Back in the day, I used to create a hotspot using my wifi connection through an external wifi card, the program made it so easy, all I had to do was: select the source select the output And boom like magic, connected to a wifi, I could then share my mac connection to other devices I really need... -
How to Convert: an app to convert almost any file to any other file locally
Hey everyone, I made How to Convert (available at https://howtoconvert.co) It's a universal file converter app that does conversions locally on your device. There are plenty of file conversion sites, but when you use them, you’re sending your files and data to their servers. I didn’t like...- jakemanger
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- apps audio convert document file converter image editing software for mac utilities video conversion
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Universal House Manager & Planner
Hi everyone! Wanted to share House Manager, which is a brand-new app designed to simplify homeownership. Managing a home is no small feat—House Manager is here to make it easier. Launching Today (December 18th), this new iOS and iPadOS app transforms your home into a well-organized, efficient...- schayes04
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- app house utilities
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- Forum: iOS Apps and Apple Arcade
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Fake Flash Drive Detector for Mac?
Stores are full of flash drives that report a certain capacity but are actually lower I was looking for an application to help detect this but I could find dozens for Windows and only one for Mac (F3) but it’s a command line utility Are there any GUI apps that can detect a fake flash drive?- maxoakland
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- counterfeit drive utilities
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- Forum: Mac Apps
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Universal Site Records - Construction Reporting made easy
Dear All, I am excited to announce that Site Records V1.0 is on App store! Download on App store! Enhance your project management and reporting capabilities with Site Records, the must-have app designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity. With its comprehensive set of...- ifakos
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- construction. daily data diary log project record report site utilities
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- Forum: iOS Apps and Apple Arcade
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Any generally well regarded recommended software?
Hey Gang, So I haven't had a Mac for well over a decade and a half now. I'll be getting my new M2 Air shortly (though sadly its going under the tree before I can get to it). Are there any software products I should be considering with it? Maintenance software (I see a lot of YouTubers have... -
Hard drive utilities needed?
In the old days, I used apps like DiskWarrior and TechTool Pro for regular hard drive maintenance. With the latest versions of Mac OS, are these apps still needed? If so, what is the preferred app that people are using these days? Also, what's the best data recovery app right now? Thanks, Kelly -
Using Terminal to access utilites and boot manager
I am hoping some one knows how to access the repair/restore and boot manager using Mac Terminal rather than using the standard keyboard commands.- Jamesconnery
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- boot manager terminal utilities
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- Forum: Mac Pro
