#Mac Menu Bar Apps

[jjeremysstash]

Fixing Windows 11 - A Masterpost

Windows 11 is absolute crap for a good bunch of stuff so yeah, have a masterpost with most of the things I've found around to fix it haha (they're not all here because I did stuff around and I don't remember what)

I also have a ko-fi if ever you want to help.

Stopping W11 from making you create an account/setting up your computer without internet (with a way to create gpedit.msc if your version doesn't have it)

Fixing the Taskbar (in case you also don't like the grouped Battery/internet/sound or the way the windows look)(there's more to it, check the settings)

How to move the volume and luminosity pop ups (so you can finally see those sweet sweet subtitles)

In case ModernFlyouts doesn't automatically start up, possible solution

Fixing the Start Menu (ExplorerPatcher can do that too, btw)

How to show all options right away

A way to stop Outlook (new)'s forced install (great if you're using the calendar)

https://github.com/matej137/OutlookRemover

(Tumblr doesn't want to embed the link for some reason)

How to remove Copilot if you have it (I don't, but it might be because I'm in Europe??)

Apparently Copilot is being forced on people so hummm

Other stuff not specifically related to the shit W11 did

Changing the size of the scroll bars

How to fully remove Cortana

Website with tools to fix W10 and W11

[art-of-manliness]

5 Fast-Food Meals That Are High in Protein and Less Than 600 Calories

If you’re trying to lose weight, one of the challenges you’ll face is what to do about those times when you find yourself at a fast-food restaurant. The offerings at these establishments are typically incredibly high in calories. A Big Mac meal at McDonald’s can set you back 1,300 calories. Damn! If your calorie goal for the day is 2,400 calories, that’s more than half your daily calories in a single meal. The typical advice for people losing weight is to just avoid fast-food restaurants altogether. And with some preparing, thinking ahead, and good decision-making, you can accomplish that most of the time. But not 100% of the time. Sometimes, life throws a wrench in your plans. Maybe you’re on a road trip, and your friends decide to stop at Carl’s Jr. for lunch. Maybe your kid’s soccer team decided to go out to dinner to Chick-fil-A after the game. Maybe you’re just really pressed for time and need to grab something fast at a drive-thru on the way from work to another engagement. What to do? Well, what if I told you you don’t have to choose between convenience and your fitness goals? You can have your fast-food burger and eat it too—all while staying on track with your weight loss. When you want to lose weight, you want to choose foods that are lower in calories and higher in satiating, muscle-building protein. Thankfully, most fast-food restaurants now offer options that meet this criteria. With a bit of creativity, you can easily select meals at pretty much all the major fast-food restaurants that will give you 30+ grams of protein (which is a good minimum goal for a meal) and only clock in at around 600 calories. Below, we provide some suggestions for meals that meet these metrics that you can get at five popular fast-food restaurants. One thing to keep in mind is that while you can reduce the calories in your fast-food orders, it’s hard to reduce the amount of sodium. These are going to be sodium bombs. So they’re not great for everyday dining, but they’ll do in a pinch. Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds or maintain your hard-earned gains, this guide will show you how to navigate the pitfalls of fast-food menus and stay on track with your goals. General Guidelines to Keep Your Fast-Food Meals Lower in Calories Before we get into specific meals, here are some general guidelines to follow that will allow you to keep your meals lower in calories, regardless of the fast-food establishment you visit: * Food tracking apps like MyFtinessPal are your friends. I use the app all the time when I’m at fast-food restaurants. Quickly look up the calorie and macro count of foods and piece together your meal with that info. * Choose grilled over fried meats. * Choose lean proteins. While you can still enjoy a beef burger, protein sources like turkey or chicken breast generally have fewer calories. * Ask for extra protein. Adding extra protein, like extra meat, can help increase satiety while keeping calories low. * Skip the fries. If you’re looking for a side, get fruit or salad instead. Also, hot take: fries aren’t that good anyway! * Skip the high-fat sauces, dressings, and condiments. Ask for lower-calorie options instead. * Load up on veggies. Satiety is premised in part on volume; calorically dense foods won’t fill you up and will leave you feeling hungry. To increase volume and nutrition, add low-calorie veggies to your meals like extra lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. * Choose water or unsweetened drinks like diet sodas. Finally, don’t be afraid to enjoy yourself with a no-holds-barred high-calorie fast-food meal every now and then. I love getting a double cheeseburger on occasion. You can just adjust your macros and calories accordingly and eat less the rest of the day. Or just chalk it up to an anomalous indulgence, and get back to your diet the next day. You don’t have to eat perfectly 100% of the time to still lose weight and stay healthy. Fast-Food Meals That Are 600 Calories or Less With More than 30 Grams of Protein McDonald’s… http://dlvr.it/TBgWkR

[hellofeanor]

Quick guide to accented letters and special characters

Hey Tolkien fandom, I've seen a couple posts and questions about this, so here's a quick guide to adding accented letters and other special characters for all those tricksy elf names when using an English keyboard.

ON A PHONE: Super simple. Select upper or lower case and then just press and hold the letter you want to accent, and a lil menu should pop up with options for that letter. Press a for á, â, ä and so on. Press t for þ and d for ð.

This works on both Android and iPhone, but the special character selection will vary by what keyboard you have installed. Some keyboards give more options than others. (In the image above, I'm using a Swype keyboard, and it gives me a bunch of stuff.) If your keyboard doesn't have what you need, try a different one.

ON A WINDOWS COMPUTER: Special characters can be entered by holding down the ALT key and typing a numeric code using your keyboard's number pad. The codes are in (mostly) numerical/alphabetical order, starting with upper case before moving to lower. So this means Á will have a lower number code than û. It also means that if you can't remember the exact code for the letter you need, you can just type numbers in sequence until you get what you want. I've only memorized a few, but from there, I can make educated guesses about where approximately I should start guessing for others.

Some common letters that come up in Tolkien's writing are:

Á = ALT 0193 É = ALT 0201 Ë = ALT 0203 Í = ALT 0205 Ñ = ALT 0209 Ó = ALT 0211 Ú = ALT 0218 á = ALT 0225 é = ALT 0233 ë = ALT 0235 í = ALT 0237 ó = ALT 0243 ú = ALT 0250 ð = ALT 0240 þ = ALT 0254

The ones I have memorized are á, ë, í, ó, and ú. If I can remember these ones, then when I need an â I know it's going to be somewhere around 0225, and I can try adjacent codes until I find it. (It's 0226). If you can't find the letter you're looking for, the Character Map app (search "character map" in Windows Explorer to bring this up) has this info and will let you copy/paste special characters into any program. If you use Word, the Insert Symbol function also does this.

CRITICAL NOTE: the ALT codes only work with the right side number pad. They will not work with the top number bar. Sorry, friends. If you have a laptop with no number pad, you SHOULD have numbers somewhere on the alpha keyboard that are accessible by hitting FN or something. As seen on this photo of my wee netbook from 2011. On this guy, I'd have to hold both FN and ALT and then type in the numeric code, meaning ë essentially becomes FN ALT mkli.

A secondary option on windows, if memorizing and entering codes is too much of a pain and you'd rather just always select the character you need, is to hold down the windows key and press . to bring up a menu of emojis and symbols. From the symbols menu (top ribbon), go to the subset of special characters (bottom ribbon). Clicking on the one you want will insert it into whatever you're typing. The frequently used (clock) subset on the bottom ribbon will save the ones you use for easy future access.

ON A MAC COMPUTER: Listen. I'm gonna be real with y'all. I haven't used a Mac since I was a kid and used to go over to my cousin's house to play math-based educational video games. You don't want me providing information on this topic because I am about as knowledgeable as a newt here. This post belongs to the internet now and if God wills it, somebody will reblog with instructions for Mac users.

[mauricemuteti2015]

How To Make Google Chrome Default Browser

If you're an avid user of web browsers, then you're probably aware of Google Chrome's stellar reputation for speed, security, and reliability. In fact, it's one of the most widely used web browsers in the world. So, if you're thinking about making the switch to Chrome, we've got you covered. In this article, we'll guide you through the perplexing process of setting Google Chrome as your default browser on Windows, Mac, and Android.

Setting Google Chrome as your default browser on Windows can be a bit of a challenge. Fear not! Here's what you need to do: Launch Google Chrome on your Windows computer, and then click on the enigmatic three dots icon in the top right corner of the window to open the Chrome menu. From there, select "Settings" from the menu to open the mysterious Settings page. Once you're there, scroll down until you see "Default browser" under the enigmatic "Default browser" section. Then, click on the confounding "Make default" button to set Google Chrome as your default browser.

But what about Mac users? If you're using a Mac, don't worry, it's equally perplexing. Here's what you need to do: Launch Google Chrome on your Mac and then click on the inscrutable "Chrome" in the top menu bar. From there, select "Preferences." Once you're in the bewildering "General" tab, click on the cryptic "Make default" button under the "Default browser" section. Finally, confirm the change by clicking the unfathomable "Use Chrome" button.

Now, if you're using an Android device, you might be wondering how to set Google Chrome as your default browser. Here's what you need to do: Open the enigmatic Settings app on your Android device, scroll down until you see "Apps & notifications," and then tap on it. Once you're in there, find and tap on the mysterious "Chrome" app in the list of apps. After that, tap on the mystifying "Set as default" button and select either "Go to supported URLs" or "Set as default app" to make Chrome your default browser.

So, why would you want to make Google Chrome your default browser in the first place? Well, there are several perplexing reasons. For one, Google Chrome is known for its perplexing speed, which means you can browse the internet faster than ever before. Additionally, Google Chrome offers advanced security features such as phishing protection, automatic updates, and built-in malware protection. You can also customize your browsing experience by adding perplexing extensions and themes to the browser, and sync your bookmarks, history, and other settings across all your devices, which means you can pick up where you left off on any device.

In conclusion, setting Google Chrome as your default browser is a perplexing process that takes just a few confusing clicks. But once you've made the switch, you'll be able to take advantage of all the perplexing benefits that Google Chrome has to offer. So, don't hesitate any longer. Make the perplexing switch to Google Chrome today and start enjoying faster, safer, and more customizable browsing.

[fred-the-dinosaur]

it's great apart from how much of it interacts/operates like windows. If I could make it run a universal top bar, take all the top bar stuff out of the apps themselves and have it operate with a Finder rather than a start menu I'd be sold. Every one always says you can make it look like a Mac and... You can't. They mean like, colour schemes, not work flow and UI.

(apparently the thing I want is unity and it got killed off a while back.)

I don't think people realize how absolutely wild Linux is.

Here we have an Operating system that now has 100 different varieties, all of them with their own little features and markets that are also so customizable that you can literally choose what desktop environment you want. Alongside that it is the OS of choice for Supercomputers, most Web servers, and even tiny little toy computers that hackers and gadget makers use. It is the Operating System running on most of the world's smartphones. That's right. Android is a version of Linux.

It can run on literally anything up to and including a potato, and as of now desktop Linux Distros like Ubuntu and Mint are so easily to use and user friendly that technological novices can use them. This Operating system has had App stores since the 90s.

Oh, and what's more, this operating system was fuckin' built by volunteers and users alongside businesses and universities because they needed an all purpose operating system so they built one themselves and released it for free. If you know how to, you can add to this.

Oh, and it's founder wasn't some corporate hotshot. It's an introverted Swedish-speaking Finn who, while he was a student, started making his own Operating system after playing around with someone else's OS. He was going to call it Freax but the guy he got server space from named the folder of his project "Linux" (Linus Unix) and the name stuck. He operates this project from his Home office which is painted in a colour used in asylums. Man's so fucking introverted he developed the world's biggest code repo, Git, so he didn't have to deal with drama and email.

Steam adopted it meaning a LOT of games now natively run in Linux and what cannot be run natively can be adapted to run. It's now the OS used on their consoles (Steam Deck) and to this, a lot of people have found games run better on Linux than on Windows. More computers run Steam on Linux than MacOS.

On top of that the Arctic World Archive (basically the Svalbard Seed bank, but for Data) have this OS saved in their databanks so if the world ends the survivors are going to be using it.

On top of this? It's Free! No "Freemium" bullshit, no "pay to unlock" shit, no licenses, no tracking or data harvesting. If you have an old laptop that still works and a 16GB USB drive, you can go get it and install it and have a functioning computer because it uses less fucking resources than Windows. Got a shit PC? Linux Mint XFCE or Xubuntu is lightweight af. This shit is stopping eWaste.

What's more, it doesn't even scrimp on style. KDE, XFCE, Gnome, Cinnamon, all look pretty and are functional and there's even a load of people who try make their installs look pretty AF as a hobby called "ricing" with a subreddit (/r/unixporn) dedicated to it.

Linux is fucking wild.

[education30and40blog]

Presentify - Screen Annotation and Cursor Highlight for Mac

See on Scoop.it - Education 2.0 & 3.0

A macOS menu bar app that helps you give better presentations, online classes, or video tutorials by letting you annotate any screen, highlight your cursor, and more.

[getfast]

How to Crop a Screenshot on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

Taking screenshots on your Mac is a straightforward process, but sometimes you may want to crop those images to focus on specific details. Whether you’re capturing an important moment, sharing information, or simply cleaning up an image, knowing how to crop a screenshot on Mac is essential. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the various methods available for cropping screenshots on your Mac, ensuring you can edit your images efficiently.

Method 1: Using the Screenshot Toolbar

Starting with macOS Mojave (10.14), Apple introduced a handy Screenshot Toolbar that simplifies the process of taking and editing screenshots. Here’s how to use it:

Open the Screenshot Toolbar: Press Command (⌘) + Shift + 5 on your keyboard. This opens the screenshot toolbar at the bottom of your screen.

Take a Screenshot: Choose the desired screenshot option (capture the entire screen, a selected window, or a portion of the screen). If you choose to capture a portion, click and drag to select the area you want to screenshot.

Access the Markup Tools: After capturing the screenshot, a thumbnail appears in the corner of your screen. Click on this thumbnail to open it in the Markup interface.

Crop the Screenshot: In the Markup interface, select the crop tool from the toolbar (it looks like two overlapping right angles). Click and drag the corners of the crop box to adjust the area you want to keep, and then press Enter or click “Done” to save your changes.

Save Your Cropped Screenshot: Finally, you can save the cropped image to your desktop or any other location.

Using the Screenshot Toolbar is one of the easiest ways to learn how to crop a screenshot on Mac effectively.

Method 2: Using Preview

If you’ve already taken a screenshot and want to crop it later, you can use the Preview app, which comes pre-installed on all Macs. Here’s how to crop a screenshot using Preview:

Open the Screenshot in Preview: Locate your screenshot file (usually on the desktop) and double-click it to open it in Preview.

Select the Area to Crop: Click and drag your mouse to create a selection box around the area you want to keep. You can adjust the selection by dragging the corners.

Crop the Image: Once you have made your selection, go to the menu bar and click on Tools, then select Crop (or simply press Command (⌘) + K).

Save Your Cropped Image: After cropping, go to File > Save to overwrite the original file, or File > Save As to create a new file.

This method is great for those who want to know how to crop a screenshot on Mac after capturing it.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

For more advanced cropping features or additional editing capabilities, you might want to consider using third-party applications. Here are a few popular options:

Snagit: This powerful tool offers robust screenshot and editing features, including cropping, annotation, and more. It’s ideal for professionals who need to edit images frequently.

Skitch: A user-friendly application from Evernote that allows you to take screenshots and easily annotate and crop them.

Photoshop: For those who are already familiar with Adobe’s software, Photoshop provides extensive editing capabilities, including advanced cropping options.

These tools provide additional functionality if you need to enhance your screenshots further and can be a great investment if you frequently work with images.

Conclusion

Knowing how to crop a screenshot on Mac is a valuable skill that can help you present information more clearly and concisely. Whether you choose to use the built-in Screenshot Toolbar, the Preview app, or a third-party application, cropping your screenshots can enhance their effectiveness. With these methods at your disposal, you can easily take your screenshots to the next level! Read More 

[havnblog]

The Apps I Use From Setapp

And Why I Think It’s Great Value

A while ago, someone asked on the MPU Forums:

Setapp — which apps do you use? Many, us pay for SetApp yet don’t get all the value because we don’t know the full extent of all the shiny toys. This was last asked 4 yrs ago, so it feels relevant againWhat the hidden gems have I missed?

Here’s my answer to this question!

I also wanted to write this, as many of My App Defaults are from Setapp, and because I recently read about the Setapp iOS store in the EU (which Norway, sadly, isn’t a part of).

I hope this post can be useful if you’re considering the service, and wonder if it’s worth it, or if you’re new to the service and would like some tips to get started. If you want to give it a try, I’d appreciate you doing so through my affiliate link to Setapp 🖇️. 🫶🏻

I've paid for the service for a couple of years, and keep paying for it. This post is me explaining why, and giving some tips. But I get it if some might find the use of an affiliate link to make me biased -so here's a regular link, if you' rather use that.

I’ve sorted them into the following categories:

Always-running utilities,

new defaults,

useful tools,

and workflow staples.

I also have a couple of honorable mentions, that are (or seem like) good apps, but that I, personally, don’t use that much.

I’ve added the price outside Setapp as well.1 Setapp is €10-15/month, or €100-150/year. However, some things to keep in mind:

Many of the apps are one-time purchases (but often not with unlimited updates), so it’s difficult to compare with a single subscription.

Many of the apps I use, I wouldn’t pay for if it weren’t included in Setapp. I’d either use a free/cheaper alternative, or just not use something like that at all.

I still find it to be great value – and I like that I can use nice, paid apps like explained in the second point.

Always-running utilities

Bartender (€21)

The grandad of menu bar organisation. Ice is an interesting free alternative, but I’m still pleased with Bartender – especially as I can have it automatically change layout when I connect my Studio Display.

BetterTouchTool (€22)

I mostly use this to set up trackpad shortcuts – which it does amazingly. But it can do much more as well.

Cleanshot X (€26)

Terrific tool for screenshots, annotations, and screen recordings. An alternative for the latter, called IShowU (€80 or €22/year) also just dropped on Setapp.

Default Folder X (€47)

This app powers up the open and save dialogues on your Mac – with things like recent folders and the ability to click on folders you have open in the background to save there.

Hookmark (€63)

This is an app for creating deep links between different documents and parts of apps (like specific emails).

iStat Menus (€13)

Recently updated, with a beautiful coat of paint, this highly customisable app lets you place what you want in the menu bar. I have RAM and CPU usage, and a weather widget.

My laptop mode menu bar, dictated by Bartender. If I hit the weather widget, iStat gives me a detailed forecast. And hitting the memory and CPU bars, gives me more details about those things.

Mission Control Plus (€10)

I only use this to allow me to close windows from Exposé. Worth it!

Paste (€27/year)

My favourite clipboard manager. Both pretty and powerful.

PixelSnap (€35)

Used for measuring things or your screen. I think xScope might be a more powerful version of this.

PopClip (€23)

App that mimics the menu you get when you select text on iOS – but you fill it with what you want. I’ve turned off mine coming up automatically, but I get this with a hotkey:

From the left:

The left one is a specific one for working with subtitles. It splits the selected line into two, down the middle.

This wraps text in <figcaption>, and is used for blog posts.

This wraps the text in a “callout div”, that I use to create callouts like the one about the affiliate link up top.

If I want to format text in image captions or callouts, I have to use HTML. This creates an HTML hyperlink,

this is italics, <em>

and this is bold. <strong>

The pen is some custom stuff for my band’s website.

The Last One Will Title Case the Selected Text.

New defaults

Archiver (€20)

Just a nice zip/unzip tool. The Unarchiver (free) is more or less just as nice!

Elmedia Player (€25)

And this is just a nice video player. But here Iina (free) is also just as nice.

BusyCal (€45)

It lacks some of the most powerful Fantastical features – but I also prefer some things about BusyCal. And seeing as it’s so much cheaper, this is a great alternative if you want something more powerful than Calendar.app, but don’t want to pay €60/year. It also has a nice menu bar widget (as seen in the screenshot above).

Nitro PDF Pro (€200 or €17/month)

I’ve no idea why this is so expensive! I guess it offers features some businesses just got to have. 🤷🏻‍♂️ But for me, it’s just a nice PDF reader/editor.

Useful tools

ChronoSync Express (€27)

Neat little tool to sync different folders.

ClearVPN (€40/year)

Pretty VPN that seems to do the job – on Mac and iOS. But I’m a very light VPN user.

Downie (€18)

Great app and browser extension for downloading anything from the web. (For instance, YouTube videos.)

Expressions (€7)

Together with an LLM, this app makes it possible for me to make useful regex patterns.

Folx (€18)

Torrent and general download manager, with browser extensions as well. Not the most used on my Mac, but I like it.

Image2Icon (€11)

Simple tool to turn any image into good-looking app icons.

Keep It Shot (€17 w/bring you own API or €7/month)

I’ve aimed this at my screenshot folder (for Cleanshot X), and it will automatically rename the screenshots into something searchable and rememberable.

OpenIn (€12)

Let’s say you normally want to open .md files in App 1, but if it’s in Folder X, you want it to open in App 2 instead – then OpenIn is for you. You can also use it to open links in different browsers depending on which app you click it, and more.

PDF Squeezer (€19)

Some PDFs have an ungodly size, and this app fixes that.

Permute (€13)

An app from the same developer as Downie, and an excellent converter tool. Works on images, videos and sound, and has Shortcut actions.

Timemator (€35)

Great time-tracker, with some automatic Mac features. (But I only use it for billable stuff.)

Sip (€18)

Gives you a colour picker everywhere, and some useful palette tools, like a floating colour dock for easy copying.

Image from the app's website.

Soulver (€13 + €35)

Now, this app got sherlocked pretty hard by the new Math Notes feature in this year’s OSs – but it’s still a great app for the combination of natural language notes and a calculator.

I wrote more about it here, in the post The Case for Soulver, and an App Between a Calculator and a Spreadsheet.

Squash (€46/year)

Sleek app for batch image actions.

Unite (€45)

An app for creating “desktop apps” from websites/web apps. Just like you can do from Safari or Chrome, but with more customisability.

Workflow staples

Bike Outliner (€34)

This is probably the app I like to use the most, of any app of any type. However, as it’s files-based and doesn’t have an iOS app (yet), it’s a bit challenging to integrate into my Markdown-focused workflow. But I highly recommend it nonetheless.

NotePlan (€90/year)

This app has a lot in common with Obsidian. But it gives you a much more native feel, and tasks and calendar notes are first-class citizens. This app can be the backbone of your digital life, for notes, tasks, time-blocking and more.

Ulysses (€36/year)

While I prefer the writing experience in Paper, Ulysses is still a great place to write, and I use its publishing features for Micro.blog all the time. If you’re writing long-form, like a novel or thesis, Ulysses is terrific.

Honorable mentions

BusyContacts (€45)

BusyCal’s sister-app. But I don’t use contacts much. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Calendars (€21/year)

This came to Setapp after I had used BusyCal for a while, so I don’t know how it compares. (I didn’t feel the need to try it out.) But it looks like a great calendar app, from a good developer.

Canary Mail (€19/year)

Decent email client if you like AI tools.

Craft (€86/year)

Powerful and flexible note-taking app, with sharing and co-operation features.

Diarly (€24/year)

I currently use Everlog for journaling, but this also looks really solid!

DisplayBuddy (€17)

If you use several external displays, and especially if they’re not made by Apple, this app (and BetterDisplay Pro) will be your best friend.

Dropzone (€31)

Drag and drop enhancer. From the website:

Dropzone makes it faster and easier to:

Move Files

Copy Files

Install Apps

Launch Apps

AirDrop

Run Shortcuts

Imgur

Amazon S3

SFTP Server

FTP Server

Rename & Move Files

Shorten URLs

Resize Images

Compress images

Download YouTube Videos

GoodTask (€42)

App built on top of the Reminders.app database, which gives it more powerful features (while keeping the database, for sharing, Siri features, etc.).

HoudahSpot (€38)

More powerful file search for Mac.

Keysmith (€48)

With this, you can record specific actions (with mouse and keyboard), and then give them keyboard shortcuts. For those things that don’t have a proper hotkey!

Marked (€13)

App, by the great Brett Terpstra, for showing Markdown previews from everywhere.

MarsEdit (€54)

App for writing blog posts, and publishing them to things like WordPress, Micro.blog or Mastodon.

MindNode (€22/year)

A mind-mapping tool I’ve heard good things about.

Path Finder (€27/year)

A decent Finder replacement, with some more powerful features.

Secrets (€85 or €34/year)

As mentioned in this post, I think it’s a good idea to use a third-party password manager. And Secrets is one of them.

Spark (€54/year)

Probably my favourite email client (which, admittedly, is a pretty low bar), as I can’t use Mimestream before it supports JMAP. However, as I share my Power User Setapp account with my wife, only one of us can use Spark – so I let her have it.

TaskPaper (€27)

Ultra-fast plain-text task manager, from the same developer as Bike.

TextSoap (€45)

Classic tool for cleaning up your text.

Typeface (€43)

A more powerful version of the built-in Font Book.

Unclutter (€22)

A place for storing temporary files, text, and more.

Yoink (€9)

Like Dropzone and Unclutter, an enhancer for drag-and-drop.

Especially if you haven’t bought many of these apps already (or enough of them are due for a paid upgrade), I’d say Setapp is absolutely worth it. And I do like it as a place to go look for something when I discover a need! That’s how I found many of these tools.

I get that many people prefer to purchase apps, instead of having a subscription. In that case, paying for a couple of months of Setapp can be a great way to test/discover plenty of apps and learn about what you might want to buy.

Some prices I only found in another currency, so I changed it to Euros. Some apps might have slightly different functionality, but I chose the closest option. ↩︎

[animeengineer]

Windows folks acting like 95 was the origin of proper UI (to be fair, the whole point of Windows 95 was Microsoft “inventing” a bunch of features Macs and others had for years) (there still isn’t a good justification for the registry) and completely ignoring Apple Computer’s Human Interface Guidelines from the decade before:

It even covered the Apple IIgs, which tried to be a bridge between the Apple II of the 1970s and the Mac. It covered a lot of the same ground that the Windows guidelines did, and even went farther in ways we’d appreciate today.

They patiently explained why you shouldn’t color buttons like green for OK and red for Cancel, because sometimes Cancel was the less dangerous option and you didn’t want to train the user to reflexively click green buttons and wipe their disk.

And, contradictory to Microsoft, they explained that icons should represent nouns, maybe adjectives, but never verbs. (Verbs should be commands, which are menu items.) Which helped Macs resist the urge to turn all commands into toolbar buttons and clutter the screen. And which would have avoided the modern silliness of having a “save” icon that is an object which has been out of use for decades. And avoids internationalization problems like “arrow left is undo, arrow right is redo” which is counterintuitive for cultures which read right to left, or top to bottom.

(And the reason we have the menu bar at the top of the screen instead of in the window is to keep you from needing to figure out which window’s the active one, not waste the menu bar’s worth of space in every window, let the menus use the full screen width and not just the window’s, remove the need for at least one window to exist for the program to run, and remove the need for (document) windows within (program) windows, which makes it much harder to interact with different programs simultaneously.)

As for resizing windows, the Mac originally only let you do that with the 16x16pixel resize widget in the bottom-right corner of the window, nestled between the ends of the vertical and horizontal scroll bars. Moving the window was only via dragging the title bar. The resize-from-any-edge concept showed up in Windows before it moved to Mac; the idea was to let you resize the window if the bottom right corner happened to be off screen. Up until then the window edges did nothing.

Anyway, the main motivation to making the UI hide all its elements as much as possible? “Cleanliness,” or the idea that you didn’t watch TV or look at photos with a bunch of widgets all over the place, so you shouldn’t have scroll bars visible when you’re watching a movie on your computer. Then the idea migrated to other apps and the OS itself. They’re all at least partly responsible for the current mess.

One small but extremely annoying effect of Tech Modernization or w/e is how UI contrast is garbage anymore, especially just, like, application windows in general.

"Ooh our scrollbar expands when you mouse over it! Or does it? Only you can know by sitting there like an idiot for 3 seconds waiting for it to expand, only to move your cursor away just as it does so!" or Discord's even more excellent "scrollbar is 2 shades off of the background color and is one (1) pixel wide" fuck OFF

I tried to move a system window around yesterday and had to click 3 times before I got the half of the upper bar that let me drag it. Why are there two separate bars with absolutely nothing to visually differentiate them on that.

"Well if you look closely-" I should not!! have to squint!!! at the screen for a minute straight to detect basic UI elements!! Not mention how ableist this shit is, and for what? ~✨Aesthetic✨~?

and then every website and app imitates this but in different ways so everything is consistently dogshit to try to use but not always in ways you can immediately grok it's!!!! terrible!!!! just put lines on things again I'm begging you!!!!

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Cricut Machine Setup: A Full Guide for Beginners

Are you wondering how to setup your brand-new Cricut machine? Worry not! You have come to the right place. All you need to setup this amazing machine are the items that come in the box: a power cord, blade, cutting mat, USB cable, etc.

Some find the Cricut machine setup process tricky and troublesome, especially to beginners. Although it may feel difficult in the beginning, you don’t have to panic. In this blog, I will guide you through every step in a detailed manner to help you setup your crafting machine. Without any further delay, let’s start the machine setup procedure right away.

Cricut Machine Setup on Computer Using a USB Cable

You can setup your machine on both a computer and a phone. In this section, we will look at the computer setup instructions for your machine. To start setting up your machine, follow the steps in the section below:

To Cricut setup your machine, you must have the exclusive Design Space app installed on your computer. Also, you must have your Cricut ID. If you do not have either, you should create one.

First of all, ensure your crafting machine is plugged in properly, and then turn it on.

Now, connect your Mac to the back of your machine with the help of a USB cable. Insert one end into the USB port of your Mac and another cable end into the back of your machine.

After that, head to the cricut.com/setup website on your computer.

Next, you will need to download the Design Space software.

On the following screen, complete the steps on your screen and then log in to your account.

Also, setup your machine, and you will be all set to start crafting your projects.

If the app redirects you to do a test cut, know that your setup is complete. If not, rest assured that you have either not followed the above instructions carefully or your Cricut details are wrong. Another reason for this failure could be that your machine is not compatible with the version of your Mac.

Following the above steps carefully, you can easily setup your machine and enjoy designing DIY projects and giving them life on various materials.

NOTE: When setting up your machine for the first time and activating it at the same time, you should set it up very carefully. If you do not meet this requirement, you will have to reconnect the machine by navigating to design.cricut.com/setup again. You can also do this by selecting New Machine Setup, which is accessible through the Design Space menu.

Cricut Machine Setup on Your Mobile with Bluetooth

You can setup your brand-new crafting machine in the same way as in the above section. Ensure you have the Design Space app installed on your mobile phone and your Bluetooth is on. Also, you must know your Cricut details beforehand; if you do not have one, you must create a new one. To do the setup for your machine, follow these steps:

To start, ensure your machine is on and connected to a power source.

The next thing to do is to pair your mobile device to your machine via Bluetooth. To do this, go to the Settings tab and turn the Bluetooth on.

After that, open the app and then sign in with your Cricut credentials.

From the menu on the home screen of the app, move to the Machine Setup option and choose the correct machine model.

Lastly, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the full setup.

If the app takes you to the page to do a test cut, know that your Cricut machine setup is finally complete, and you can start making your designs and projects.

How to Setup Cricut Machine on Computer via Bluetooth?

You can also use your machine on your windows computer with the help of Bluetooth. These days, almost all computers and mobile devices have Bluetooth features built into them. If not, you can use a Bluetooth adapter as an external tool. Now, let’s start the process:

For Windows

To connect your machine, be it Explore, Maker, or Joy, you must perform these steps:

In the beginning,click the Start button from the search bar on the dock.

Now, open the Settings panel and then to Bluetooth and other devices.

After that, click on Add Bluetooth or another device and tap on Bluetooth toggle to turn it on.

Next, you will have to wait for a few seconds to let your machine be discoverable.

Once you find the name of your machine in the list, click on it. The password for any machine is 0000. If it still does not work, look at the bottom of your machine; you will find the password close to the serial number.

For Mac

Follow the below steps to connect your machine to your Mac via Bluetooth. Also, remember that your Mac must be supported by Bluetooth.

In order to connect and setup your machine (Joy, Maker, or Explore), you must tap on the Apple icon, which is visible on the dock page.

Now, tap on the System Preferences option.

Next, look for the Bluetooth and turn it on.

Lastly, look for the name of your machine from the list of devices. And click on your machine’s Bluetooth name. If a password is asked, type in 0000. Otherwise, you can find it at the bottom of your machine, next to the serial number.

Your setup is finally complete. Open the Design Space app, log in, and start your crafting journey. It was simple. Wasn’t it?

NOTE: Also, you must know that Cricut Joy cannot be setup with a USB cable because it is not equipped with a USB port.

Wrapping Up

Congratulations! Count yourself lucky now that you know how to do a Cricut machine setup. I hope that any confusion regarding your setup has already been removed, reading this blog. You also know how to connect your machine through USB and Bluetooth. Enjoy giving your crafts a new life. Happy designing!

[ai54dev]

How to Force Quit Applications on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck with an unresponsive application on your Mac, knowing how to force quit mac can save you from frustration and potentially prevent data loss. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of force quitting applications on a Mac, ensuring you can regain control of your system efficiently.

Understanding Force Quit

When an application becomes unresponsive, it might be due to various reasons such as software glitches, heavy memory usage, or conflicts with other programs. In such cases, a force quit is often necessary to close the application and restore normal functionality. Unlike a regular quit, which allows an application to close gracefully, a force quit forcibly terminates the application.

How to Force Quit Applications Using the Apple Menu

Click on the Apple Menu: Located in the top-left corner of your screen, the Apple logo opens the system menu.

Select “Force Quit”: From the drop-down menu, choose “Force Quit.” This action opens the Force Quit Applications window, which lists all currently running applications.

Choose the Unresponsive Application: In the Force Quit Applications window, find and select the application that is not responding.

Click “Force Quit”: After selecting the problematic application, click the “Force Quit” button. This will immediately close the application.

Confirm if Necessary: Sometimes, you may be prompted to confirm that you want to force quit the application. Confirm your choice to complete the process.

Using the Activity Monitor to Force Quit

For more control and to handle more complex scenarios, you can use the Activity Monitor:

Open Activity Monitor: Navigate to the “Applications” folder, then to “Utilities,” and open the “Activity Monitor.” You can also use Spotlight by pressing Command (⌘) + Space and typing “Activity Monitor.”

Find the Application: In Activity Monitor, locate the unresponsive application in the list. You can search for it using the search bar at the top right.

Select the Application: Click on the application to highlight it.

Click the “X” Button: At the top-left corner of the Activity Monitor window, click the “X” button (Force Quit icon).

Choose “Force Quit” or “Quit”: You’ll be given the option to “Quit” or “Force Quit.” Choose “Force Quit” to terminate the application immediately.

Keyboard Shortcut for Quick Access

For a faster approach, use the keyboard shortcut Command (⌘) + Option + Esc. This shortcut opens the Force Quit Applications window directly, allowing you to select and force quit unresponsive applications quickly.

When to Use Force Quit

While force quitting is a useful tool, it should be used sparingly. Regular use of force quit might indicate underlying issues with the application or your Mac’s performance. If you frequently experience unresponsive applications, consider checking for software updates, running system diagnostics, or contacting Apple Support for further assistance.

Preventing Application Freezes

To minimize the need for force quitting, ensure that your Mac’s software is up to date, avoid running too many applications simultaneously, and regularly clean up system resources. Keeping your Mac optimized can help prevent applications from freezing and improve overall performance.

Conclusion

Knowing how to force quit applications on a Mac is a valuable skill for maintaining a smooth and efficient computing experience. By using the Apple menu, Activity Monitor, or keyboard shortcuts, you can handle unresponsive applications with ease. Remember to use force quit as a last resort and address any recurring issues to keep your Mac running smoothly.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage unresponsive applications and keep your Mac running at its best.

Source:- How to Force Quit an App on Mac: 5 Tricks You Wish You Knew Sooner!

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How to Set Up Cricut Explore Air 2 on Laptop: Get Started Now!

Are you here to learn how to set up Cricut Explore Air 2 on laptop? If so, you are in the right place! In this blog, I will teach you the simplest method to set up your Cricut machine. By learning with my method, you can master setting up a Cricut cutting machine.

Do you know a secret? By learning this method, you can set up any Cricut machine, no matter which model you are using, as the steps for setting up the machine are the same for each model.

Through this post, you will first learn how to check system compatibility and then set up the Cricut machine on a Mac laptop. Yes, this write-up is mainly for Mac users who want to set up their Cricut on their MacBook. Let’s get started.

Step 1: Check MacBook Compatibility

Before you know how to set up Cricut Explore Air 2 on laptop, you must know your system requirements for your Mac. It will help you run the Cricut software smoothly without any hassle. Let’s see and check the system requirements for Mac given below:

macOS 11 or later

CPU 1.83 GHz

2 GB free disk space

USB port in laptop or Bluetooth built-in

Display resolutions should be 1024px x 768px

Step 2: Download Cricut Design Space App

Once you have checked the system requirements, you have to download the Cricut Design Space. Here’s how you can download the app on your Mac laptop or computer:

Open the internet browser on your MacBook and go to design.cricut.com.

Then, mark the checkbox to accept Cricut’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

After that, you have to select the Download button and wait until it completes the download.

Next, you have to install the Cricut Design Space now.

To install it, you need to open the Downloads folder where your Cricut was downloaded. The file has been saved as a .dmg file.

Double-click on the .dmg file to open it and install it on Mac.

Also, you have to drag the Cricut logo icon to the Applications folder icon to finish the installation.

Once you have installed, you will need to sign up or sign in using your Cricut ID.

Step 3: Setup Your Cricut Product

Below, I will guide you on how to set up Cricut Explore Air 2 on laptop. Go through each step carefully and get started with your machine as soon as possible. Let’s get into it:

Navigate to the search bar on your taskbar and hit on the Windows logo icon.

Then, enter Cricut Design Space and hit Enter to open the app.

Once you have opened the Cricut app, you will want to select the option Product Setup.

Afterward, you will have to create a Cricut ID or log in if you have already done so.

Next, you will find the next screen where you should choose a Smart Cutting Machine.

Now, choose the Cricut machine model.

Finally, you need to follow the remaining steps.

Step 4: Connect Cricut to Your Laptop via Bluetooth

Wait, although the third step discusses how to set up Cricut Explore Air 2 on laptop, the set up will not be done yet. After finishing the above steps, you have to set up Cricut Explore Air 2 Bluetooth on Mac by following the steps in the section below:

Power on your Mac and also turn on your Cricut product.

Then, you need to go to your Mac’s Apple menu.

Afterward, proceed ahead to select System Settings.

After that, you need to look into the Bluetooth option.

Now, turn on the Bluetooth.

Afterward, you need to wait until you find a Cricut machine in the available list.

Once your Mac’s Bluetooth detects the machine, you have to click on it and hit Pair.

FAQs

Question 1: Why is my Cricut Explore Air 2 not connecting to my laptop?

Answer: There could be several possible reasons for this issue. However, if this occurs again and again, then check the following points:

Check your Bluetooth, see if your Cricut is switched on, and keep your laptop and Cricut nearby each other.

Confirm if there is a physical barrier. If the device is already connected to your Bluetooth, you need to disconnect it.

Unpair and re-pair: You have to unpair the Cricut machine and then pair it again to resolve the issue.

Question 2: How to connect my Cricut Explore Air 2 to Mac via USB?

Answer: In order to connect, you have to connect your Cricut to your Mac using a USB cord. Take a cord and insert it right into your Cricut’s USB port and then insert the other end to your Mac’s USB port. Once connected, you have to follow the rest of the steps on your Mac to set up your Cricut Explore machine easily and quickly.

Question 3: Is Cricut machine setup same for all devices?

Answer: Setting up a Cricut machine can vary from device to device. For example, connecting Cricut to different devices using Bluetooth is very different for each device. Similarly, when you download the Cricut Design Space on these devices, the steps are quite different from each other. So, make sure you follow the steps for the mentioned device.

Final Words

In this blog, you have understood how to set up Cricut Explore Air 2 on laptop such as a Mac computer. The steps can be daunting for beginners, but I would suggest there is nothing to worry about, as all the steps are easy to understand and follow. With this guide, you will be able to complete the Cricut Explore setup in no time. All you need is the right guide or tutorial, and this one is the best for you!

Source: how to set up Cricut Explore Air 2 on laptop?

Visit here to know More: Cricut.com/setup

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How to Install Cricut Design Space: All Devices Covered!

Are you wondering how to install Cricut Design Space on your device? Well, getting the Cricut software on your compatible device is no longer a daunting task, as I have simplified the process of downloading and installing the app much easier.

Believe it or not, I’ve performed these installation tasks multiple times. Because I’ve been switching my laptops and other mobile devices quite frequently, I have been repeating the procedure. But this repetition has its benefits. That’s why I know the best and easiest way to download the Cricut app, and I’m here to share it with you.

By the end of this blog, you’ll have the knowledge to download and install the Cricut software app on various devices. I’ve got you covered whether you’re using a Windows, MacBook, Android, or iOS device. So, let’s get started without any further delay!

How to Install Cricut Design Space on a Computer?

Ready to install the Cricut Design app? Great!!😍 Now, you must know something before installation. I mean, you need to check whether your device is capable of running this software or not. Thus, ensure your Windows or Mac has 4GB of RAM and a 2GB free disk. Apart from these, use the latest operating systems, such as Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later. Once your device meets these criteria, you can follow the steps below.

FOR WINDOWS

Here’s how to download Cricut Design Space on Microsoft Windows:

On your Windows computer, go to the Start menu in your taskbar.

Then, search the browser name you are using.

Now, enter the URL design.cricut.com on the browser search bar.

After that, you will need to press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Next, go to a page where you need to navigate to a checkbox and click on it.

Also, select the Download tab and download the Cricut app immediately.

Once you downloaded the app, you have to go to the Downloads folder.

In order to install it, you have to double-click on it to install it.

Wait until your installation is done. Once done, sign in with your Cricut ID and password.

FOR MAC

Here’s how to download Cricut Design Space on Mac:

Open the browser on your MacBook and visit cricut.com/setup on the browser’s search bar.

Once you get to Cricut’s page, you should select the checkbox.

Hit the checkbox, and it will activate the Download button.

Next, you click on the Download.

Once downloaded, you have to move to the Downloads folder.

Now, find the .dmg file and double-click on the .dmg file to install the program.

For installation, drag the Cricut icon to the Applications folder icon.

How to Install Cricut Design Space on a Phone?

Thanks to Cricut, you can now use your Cricut software on your mobile device, too. So, whether you are an iOS user or Android, I’ve got you covered! Before you proceed, let me tell you your mobile phone must meet some criteria. For example, if you are an iOS user, you should have an iOS 15 or later version. Besides, use Android 10.0 or higher if you use an Android device. Now, let’s delve into the steps below:

FOR ANDROID

You need to launch the Google Play Store on your Android to download the Cricut program.

Next, under the search bar, you should type “Cricut Design Space”.

Then, you will need to seek the apps presented in the given result below.

Now, press right on the Install button to get the app on your device.

FOR IOS

Launch the App Store on your iOS phone and search for Cricut Design Space using the search bar located at the top.

Now, you will find the relevant result in the suggestions below; you have to select the Design Space app.

Here, you should click on the Get tab to install the app.

If prompted, you will have to confirm the download using an iTunes password.

Now, I have explained the steps on “how to install Cricut Design Space” on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS in a stepwise manner. I hope you found them simple and quick.

FAQs

WHAT APP DO I NEED TO USE MY CRICUT?

In order to use the Cricut machine, you will need its companion software, i.e., Cricut Design Space. This app is free to download and supports four devices: MacBook, Windows computer, Android, or iOS. However, the software is incompatible with Chromebooks or Unix/Linux computers. The software is a must for Cricut users. Otherwise, you can’t work on your machine.

WHAT COMES WITH CRICUT DESIGN SPACE?

The Cricut app is a platform where users are supposed to create, edit, and modify their designs. However, the software provides 1000+ free access to fonts, images, and ready-made projects. Also, it comes with a Cricut Access subscription, which is not free. Users can buy this subscription to avail themselves of the more advanced projects and other stuff to use in their projects to create masterpieces.

WHAT DO I NEED TO INSTALL CRICUT DESIGN SPACE?

If you want to download and install a Cricut Design app on your computer and mobile device, then you should have a compatible device. In order to check the compatibility, make sure your computer has 4GB of RAM and 2 GB free disk. In addition, you need the latest operating system running on your system, such as Windows 10 and MacOS 11. Besides, if you are using it on iOS and Android, then you should have iOS 15 and Android 10.0 later.

Final Words

To conclude, I suppose you have understood how to install Cricut Design Space in a couple of minutes. I think it was quite easy to download the software and then install it on the computer. Similarly, the installation steps for phones were also too simple and quick. But always make sure that your device meets the basic requirements for running this software. I have already mentioned them above in the blog; go and check them out.

Source: How to Install Cricut Design Space

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Mimestream, a Mac Gmail client, exits beta. For power users, it's worth paying for

Mimestream is a native Mac app for accessing Gmail. It gives you Gmail’s advanced capabilities, including Priority Inbox, categories, and labels, in an app that looks and works like a native Mac app. 

The alternatives to Mimestream are Gmail’s web interface, which I find cluttered, or native Mac mail apps, which look and work like Mac apps should but don’t give you all of Gmail’s capabilities. 

Mimestream has been in beta and free to use for years. I’ve been using Mimestream for most of that time. Now, Mimestream exits beta and gets a few juicy new features for organizing multiple accounts, muting some accounts at scheduled times (for example, if you’d like to mute your work account during personal time), configuring filters and more. Templates with variables will be useful for people who repeatedly send versions of the same email, such as customer support. And a menu bar extra lets you check to see what’s new without opening the app.

Other features of Mimestream: Support for Markdown formatting, Google calendar responses, Google Contacts integration, mentioning colleagues to bring them into the conversation, and syncing with Gmail signatures. More here.

Mimestream is a fast app. With it, I can fly through my email quickly, with minimal hassle. I’ve been using Gmail for more than 15 years, and there are still aspects of that interface I find confusing. That’s not a problem with Mimestream.

I’ve liked using Mimestream and will gladly pay for it. Pricing is US$49.99/year or $4.99/mo. Beta users, like me get 50% off for the first year. $25 is a reasonable price for a year of an app I use all day, every workday.

People who are only occasional Gmail users looking for an alternative to the Gmail Web interface might be happy just sticking with built-in Apple Mail, which is free with your (expensive) Mac. In the past, Apple Mail was unreliable with Gmail, but that doesn’t seem to be a problem lately.

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How to Install Cricut Design Space: All Devices Covered!   

Are you wondering how to install Cricut Design Space on your device? Well, getting the Cricut software on your compatible device is no longer a daunting task, as I have simplified the process of downloading and installing the app much easier.

Believe it or not, I’ve performed these installation tasks multiple times. Because I’ve been switching my laptops and other mobile devices quite frequently, I have been repeating the procedure. But this repetition has its benefits. That’s why I know the best and easiest way to download the Cricut app, and I’m here to share it with you.

By the end of this blog, you’ll have the knowledge to download and install the Cricut software on various devices. I’ve got you covered whether you’re using a Windows, MacBook, Android, or iOS device. So, let’s get started without any further delay!

How to Install Cricut Design Space on a Computer?

Ready to install the Cricut Design app? Great!!😍 Now, you must know something before installation. I mean, you need to check whether your device is capable of running this software or not. Thus, ensure your Windows or Mac has 4GB of RAM and a 2GB free disk. Apart from these, use the latest operating systems, such as Windows 10 or later and macOS 11 or later. Once your device meets these criteria, you can follow the steps below.

For Windows

Here’s how to download Cricut Design Space on Microsoft Windows:

On your Windows computer, go to the Start menu in your taskbar.

Then, search the browser name you are using.

Now, enter the URL design.cricut.com on the browser search bar.

After that, you will need to press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Next, go to a page where you need to navigate to a checkbox and click on it.

Also, select the Download tab and download the Cricut app immediately. 

Once you downloaded the app, you have to go to the Downloads folder.

In order to install it, you have to double-click on it to install it.

Wait until your installation is done. Once done, sign in with your Cricut ID and password.

For Mac

Here’s how to download Cricut Design Space on Mac:

Open the browser on your MacBook and visit cricut.com/setup on the browser’s search bar.

Once you get to Cricut’s page, you should select the checkbox.

Hit the checkbox, and it will activate the Download button.

Next, you click on the Download.

Once downloaded, you have to move to the Downloads folder.

Now, find the .dmg file and double-click on the .dmg file to install the program.

For installation, drag the Cricut icon to the Applications folder icon.

How to Install Cricut Design Space on a Phone?

Thanks to Cricut, you can now use your Cricut software on your mobile device, too. So, whether you are an iOS user or Android, I’ve got you covered! Before you proceed, let me tell you your mobile phone must meet some criteria. For example, if you are an iOS user, you should have an iOS 15 or later version. Besides, use Android 10.0 or higher if you use an Android device. Now, let’s delve into the steps below:

For Android

You need to launch the Google Play Store on your Android to download the Cricut program.

Next, under the search bar, you should type “Cricut Design Space.” 

Then, you will need to seek the apps presented in the given result below.

Now, press right on the Install button to get the app on your device.

For iOS

Launch the App Store on your iOS phone and search for Cricut Design Space using the search bar located at the top.

Now, you will find the relevant result in the suggestions below; you have to select the Design Space app.

Here, you should click on the Get tab to install the app.

If prompted, you will have to confirm the download using an iTunes password.

Now, I have explained the steps on “how to install Cricut Design Space” on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS in a stepwise manner. I hope you found them simple and quick.

FAQs

Question 1: What app do I need to use my Cricut?

Answer: In order to use the Cricut machine, you will need its companion software, i.e., Cricut Design Space. This app is free to download and supports four devices: MacBook, Windows computer, Android, or iOS. However, the software is incompatible with Chromebooks or Unix/Linux computers. The software is a must for Cricut users. Otherwise, you can’t work on your machine.

Question 2: What comes with Cricut Design Space?

Answer: The Cricut app is a platform where users are supposed to create, edit, and modify their designs. However, the software provides 1000+ free access to fonts, images, and ready-made projects. Also, it comes with a Cricut Access subscription, which is not free. Users can buy this subscription to avail themselves of the more advanced projects and other stuff to use in their projects to create masterpieces. 

Question 3: What do I need to install Cricut Design Space?

Answer: If you want to download and install a Cricut Design app on your computer and mobile device, then you should have a compatible device. In order to check the compatibility, make sure your computer has 4GB of RAM and 2 GB free disk. In addition, you need the latest operating system running on your system, such as Windows 10 and MacOS 11. Besides, if you are using it on iOS and Android, then you should have iOS 15 and Android 10.0 later.

Final Words

To conclude, I suppose you have understood how to install Cricut Design Space in a couple of minutes. I think it was quite easy to download the software and then install it on the computer. Similarly, the installation steps for phones were also too simple and quick. But always make sure that your device meets the basic requirements for running this software. I have already mentioned them above in the blog; go and check them out.

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A sports score Mac menu bar app inspired by teletext. I haven’t used it, but I love the look.