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It’s also available through the popular Setapp service, which includes a wide-array of Mac apps for a single monthly subscription. Not surprisingly, however, the best features. Every CleanShot feature makes it worth the price of admission. You can purchase a basic version of CleanShot for a one-time payment of 29.

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You can download the app from the CleanShot website for a one-time purchase of $29. CleanShot X for Mac review Plans and pricing. If you want to see the new CleanShot X features in action, the company has a detailed video showcasing everything you need to know. This feature is completely performed on-device only so it’s privacy-friendly. Since it recognises text, you can just select the area with the text and it will be copied to your clipboard. easier so manually retyping is no longer needed.

Changed close button location on Quick Access Overlay CleanShot X makes capturing non-selectable text from images, videos, scanned documents, etc.

Improved compatibility with Desktop stacks and displaying file extension.

Added “Save” and “OCR” options to Pinned screenshot context menu (right click).

Added option to bypass “Save as” dialog when holding ⌥ (Alt/Option) in Annotate window.

Added option to disable screen dimming while recording.

Added “Move to trash” to Quick Access Overlay context menu (right click).

Added keyboard shortcuts to Quick Access Overlay.

Markup Hero is a powerful, free alternative to take & share screenshots as well as annotate. Other new features in CleanShot X version 4.1 include: Compare plans, features & pricing for Markup Hero & CleanShot X. This makes it easier to record screen captures at a specific aspect ratio, such as 16:9 for uploads to YouTube.

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There’s also a new “secure blur” option that randomizes the blur pattern so everything is even more illegible.Īnother enhancement with today’s update to CleanShot is the ability to lock the aspect ratio when you select the recording area. While you could always pixelate sensitive information in CleanShot images, you can also now blur that information. With today’s update to CleanShot 4.1, the app is adding a new feature that helps make sure sensitive information isn’t visible in your screenshots. There are powerful tools for annotation, saving images to the cloud, full-page screenshots, and much more. Following a major update to the app in December, CleanShot X has been updated to version 4.1, with improved recording features, a new blur option for private information, and more.įor those unfamiliar, CleanShot X replaces the built-in macOS screenshot tool with a more powerful and versatile set of features. CleanShot X is one of our favorite Mac utilities, adding an array of powerful features for screen capture and recording on Mac.

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havnblog · 3 days

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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. ↩︎

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arjunkumaruv · 1 month

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Topaz Labs Cracked Mac Crack 3.3.10 Latest Version

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oeffentlicheversicherung · 3 months

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Das Fediverse verändert sich derzeit nachhaltiger, als es vielleicht zu vermuten ist.

Mit Ghost und NodeBB kommen zwei Player zum Zug, die dabei sind das ActivitiyPub Protokolle zu integrieren. NodeBB scheint mit diesem Anliegen schon recht weit gekommen zu sein. Immerhin kann man deren Boards inzwischen folgen und mit ihnen Interagieren, so als wären sie Gruppen im vorhandenen Fediverse Ökosystem. Ghost arbeitet hart daran technische Herausforderungen zu lösen, die unabdingbar sind, um Teil des Netzwerks zu werden. Die Fortschritte über die Zeit sind bemerkenswert

https://activitypub.ghost.org/content/media/2024/05/CleanShot-2024-05-23-at-19.39.16.mp4

Vor wenigen Tagen waren hier nur die Grundgerüste zu sehen. Inzwischen scheinen sie Fortschritte zu machen.

Was aber viel wichtiger ist. Mit Ghost und NodeBB kommen wieder mehr Macroblog Beiträge und thematische Gruppen zu tragen, in denen eine inhaltlich tiefe Auseinandersetzung zu allerlei Fragenstellungen ermöglicht wird.

Die bisher dominierenden kurzen Beiträge werden damit vermutlich stark zurück gedrängt werden. Strukturierte Inhalte und längeren Ausführungen werden zunehmen. Diskussionen werden sich stärker in kleinere Gruppen verteilen und sind über threadartige Strukturen gut nachvollziehbar.

Spannend wird für mich die Frage sein, wie Micro- und Macroblog in dieser heterogenen Welt miteinander harmonisieren werden. Anders als bei WordPress, werden die beiden neuen Projekte als eigenständige Dienste auftreten und als solche Akzeptiert werden. Dadurch entfallen hoffentlich die eher peinlichen Beiträge nach dem Muster: "Ich habe dazu mal was auf WordPress verfasst. Hier der Links".

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Mit der Einführung dieser Dienste wird es zu Konflikten kommen. Noch immer ist die Meinung vorherrschend, dass ActivityPub ein bloßer Ersatz für einen Twitter ähnlichen Dienst ist (vergleichbar mit ATP, auf dem Bluesky aufsetzt). Das ist nicht der Fall und es war auch nie die Absicht, als das Protokoll konzipiert wurde. Die Macher haben immer schon die Koexistenz von Micro- und Makroblog Diensten vorgesehen. Es sollte keinen Unterschied machen, welche Blog Art man persönlich vorzieht. Beide sind zulässig, sinnvoll und sollten nebeneinander bestehen können. Jeder so, wie es ihm genehm ist.

Es bleibt also spannend im Fedi-Land.

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24rows · 5 months

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The CleanShot X Review

#application #mac os #picture

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egelwan · 1 year

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Potential threat in Palin's words: "What's the use in being a good guy?" /Users/eliot/Pictures/Screenshots/CleanShot 2023-09-07 at 10.58.58.jpg

‘Sarah Palin has a gift for uttering semi-coherent statements that make her out to be a victim of nefarious agents of the deep state. Whenever she or any of her MAGA compatriots stumble into mishaps or display questionable judgment and subsequently face repercussions, Palin is quick to weave a narrative of misunderstood heroes facing unjust punishment. In a recent appearance on Newsmax, hosted by…

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decorworks · 1 year

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7 of the Best Carpet Cleaners for a Spotless Home

Carpets are an essential decor in many of our homes, adding warmth and comfort to our living spaces. Without regular and deep cleaning, carpets can become a breeding ground for dirt, stains, and allergens. Regular maintenance is essential to keep your carpets looking their best. That's where carpet cleaners come into play. With a plethora of options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for your needs.

Here are seven of the best carpet cleaners that made our shortlist: 1. Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Max Clean Pet Pro Full-Size Carpet Cleaner This powerful carpet cleaner is designed to tackle tough pet stains and odors. With its CleanShot Pretreater, it can target and loosen even the most stubborn stains. The dual DirtLifter PowerBrushes ensure a deep clean, while the Heatwave Technology maintains a consistent water temperature for effective cleaning. 2. Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Upright Carpet Cleaner Ideal for homes with furry friends, the Hoover Power Scrub Elite uses SpinScrub Brush Technology to gently scrub the fibers from all angles. Its Clean Surge Control allows you to apply extra detergent to stains, and the Quick Clean Mode ensures a faster drying time. 3. Rug Doctor Deep Oxy Pack Carpet Cleaner For a professional-grade clean, the Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner is a top choice. With its 75% more suction power, it extracts dirt, allergens, and stubborn stains effectively. The wide cleaning path covers more ground in less time, making it suitable for larger carpeted areas. 4. Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E This versatile cleaner isn't limited to carpets; it's a 2-in-1 device that can handle both carpets and hard floors. Its powerful suction and HEPA filter make it an excellent choice for households with allergies. The Lift-Away feature allows you to detach the canister for easy above-floor cleaning. 5. Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless Vacuum While not a traditional carpet cleaner, the Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless Vacuum offers exceptional performance on carpets. Its high torque cleaner head and powerful suction can pull out embedded dirt and pet hair. The cordless design and various attachments make it convenient for cleaning various surfaces. 6. McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner If you prefer a chemical-free approach, steam cleaning is a fantastic option. The McCulloch MC1385 uses the power of steam to sanitize and refresh carpets. It comes with multiple attachments for different surfaces and can also be used to clean upholstery and grout. 7. Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Taking the guesswork out of carpet cleaning, the Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner automatically mixes the right amount of water and detergent for optimal cleaning. Its Auto Dry feature extracts water while you clean, leaving your carpets almost dry when you're done. When choosing a carpet cleaner, consider factors such as the size of your home, the types of stains you commonly encounter, and any specific features you require. Regular cleaning not only prolongs the carpets’ appearance and their lifespan, but also contributes to a healthier indoor environment. Whether you choose a traditional carpet cleaner or a modern cordless vacuum, these top choices will help you maintain a spotless and inviting home. Read the full article

#cleaning #cleaningtips #vacuumcleaners

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anderslorentsen · 1 year

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En fantastisk app til Mac jeg bruger hver dag. CleanShot X. Sætter screenshots og Screen videoer i en ny liga! 👍🏼

En fantastisk app til Mac jeg bruger hver dag: CleanShot X. Sætter screenshots og Screen-videoer i en ny liga! 👍🏼 #DagensMacTip

Jeg bruger denne app hver eneste dag, både til mit job og selvfølgelig også, når jeg laver disse blogindlæg. Se foreksempel ovenstående screenshot taget af overskriften til dette indlæg. Lidt pænere end bare et hvidt et, ikke? Kan også kopiere tekst fra PDF dokumenter, hjemmesider, fotos m.m. Mit dagjob kræver ikke skærmbilleder ret meget men, der er én funktion i CleanShot X, der gør det…

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adamsappletech · 2 years

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Liked: The Best Screen Recording Apps for Your Mac

The Best Screen Recording Apps for Your Mac In this category, you’ve got several possibilities. Some are free, some are paid apps. Some require you to install software on your Mac while others will just run from a browser. This is a great list of apps for recording your screen. Several were new to me, including EaseUS RecExpert, Icecream, and TinyTake. My favorites are ScreenFlow and CleanShot X.

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dirtybarn · 2 years

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25 Best Mac Apps for Designers in 2023

As a designer, having the right set of tools can make all the difference when it comes to efficiency and productivity. Apple ecosystem and macOS environment offers a wide variety of apps and tools that can ease anyones workflow, but especially designers can enhance their toolkit with many useful apps. In this post, we'll introduce some of the best Mac apps for designers that we use daily to enhance our productivity. Some of these tools may already be on your computer. In the list we will be covering many design focused apps but also there are extra productivity tools listed as well. Because being a designer or artist is not limited the creative process itself. There are always extra steps and responsibilities when sharing the work or communicating with clients. That's why you will find various tools such as open source alternatives to design softwares, file compressors and managers, menu bar apps, clipboard manager and more! We've grouped our selection of apps by category and they are mostly free or freemium. We aimed to provide best value for minimum extra cost to your wallets. Let's start with design focused apps and move on to the productivity tools.

Table of Contents: Best Mac Apps for Designers

- Clipboard Managers With Many Features - Maccy - PastePal - CopyClip - All Around Color Pickers on Your Mac - ColorSlurp - Sip - System Color Picker - File Archiver Tools - Keka - The Unarchiver - File Shelf for Temporary File Management - Dropover - Dropzone - World Clock on Menu Bar and Local Time Converter - Hoverly - Quickly Open Apps or Folders with Two Keyboard Combo - HotKey App - Say Goodbye to Bloated Data in Your Images - ImageOptim - Expose the Keyboard Shortcuts - CheatSheet - Floating Browser Sits on Your Menu Bar - MenubarX - Open Source InDesign Alternative - Scribus - Open Source Adobe Illustrator Alternatives - Inkscape - Affinity Designer - Open Source Photo Editor Alternatives - GIMP - Affinity Photo - Screenshot Management - CleanShot X - Shottr - Temporary Email Service at Your Disposal - Tempbox - 3D Modelling - Blender - Cheetah3D

Clipboard Managers With Many Features

A clipboard manager is a necessary tool for many professionals. It's useful for tasks such as copying color palettes, taking screenshots, and more. Each clipboard manager has its own unique features and user interface. We didn't include Spotlight Search alternatives like Raycast or Alfred because they are in a whole different vertical. Maccy Maccy is an open source free clipboard manager. Maccy opens with a pop up with keyboard shortcut and it remembers 80+ recent copied images and texts.

Pricing: Free Website - Download PastePal PastePal is a universal clipboard manager for Apple ecosystem with bigger menu and UI and more flexible customization options.

Pricing: Free Website - Download CopyClip CopyClip is one of the most simple and functional Mac apps. It only caches the text format and it sits in the menu bar.

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All Around Color Pickers on Your Mac

Color Picker tools are essential for designers and are often among the top 5 tools used. Regardless its an in-app feature or stand alone software, Color Picker tools are essential. There are many Color Picker alternatives available, each with their own unique features and experiences. Color Picker tools typically include features such as color palettes, conversions between color formats, contrast checking, and multi-platform support. We picked the best 3 free alternatives in the vertical, we are sure that you will find one of these are very handy. ColorSlurp ColorSlurp claims to be the best Mac color picker and includes features such as a magnifier, editor, color formats, palettes, contrast checker, iOS support, and iCloud sync.

Pricing: Offer Free and Pro versions. Most of the features are behind the Pro version. Website - Download Sip Sip is another popular color picker tool that boasts being "a better Color Picker for your Mac". Sip sits in your menu bar and it's ready to pop up whenever you need it with editor, palettes, smart formats, custom formats, contrast checker, color deck features.

Pricing: Free Trial for 15 days, after that time it needs a license. Website - Download System Color Picker System Color Picker is a simple and neat alternative with only works as eyedropper tool and color palette.

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File Archiver Tools

In business, we often encounter clients who share files in the RAR format, which can be a hassle to open. File archiving is a simple way to share bulk files, but dealing with RAR files on macOS can be a stressful process. But there some apps to ease this. Keka Keka is a simple, supportive, and user-friendly file archiver that supports many formats. It is free to download from their website, but users can also purchase it from the App Store to support the developer.

Pricing: Free Website - Download The Unarchiver The Unarchiver claims that it's the only app you need to open RAR on Mac. It has a very clean UI and it supports countless file formats.

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File Shelf for Temporary File Management

Let's say you have a bulk of images or project files you need organize. But the files you want to move are scattered around different folder but they should moved into a one folder. Usually moving them folder by folder is the natural solution. But putting everything into a file shelf as a temporary popup screen could save so much time. These types of tools are particularly useful when working with large volumes of files. Dropzone and Dropover are popular solutions in this category. Dropover Dropover have a floating popup right above your cursor. The files can be stashed, gathered or moved with this popup without needing a separate window side by side.

Pricing: Free Website - Download Dropzone Dropzone works in the menu bar and it comes with extra features. Dropzone's menu pops up when you drag an item and shows the shelf. Additionally, it can also upload it to Imgur or create a shortened link. Dropzone also have an Pro plan which grants access to extra features. Without these, Dropzone is free to use.

Pricing: Free on App Store, Pro plan $40 one time purchase or $1.99/month Website - Download

World Clock on Menu Bar and Local Time Converter

Hovrly Managing time and time zones can be difficult when working with people in different locations. Honestly, finding the right time windows for each party can be frustrating. I've used many apps for managing time zones, but Hovrly has the best user interface. It's customizable and allows you to add multiple time zones and locations to the same menu.

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Quickly Open Apps or Folders with Two Keyboard Combo

HotKey App HotKey App is a simple and effective Mac app developed by Peter Vorwieger. It can be customized to suit anyone's needs. HotKey App is useful for people who regularly opens specific folders and app but doesn't want to put them on Dock or favorites menu on Finder.

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Say Goodbye to Bloated Data in Your Images

ImageOptim ImageOptim is one of the softwares I have used for the longest time in this list. It has a purpose for designers, developers, writers and anyone who upload images to the web. It removes unnecessary metadata and compresses images to save disk space and bandwidth without compromising on quality.

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Expose the Keyboard Shortcuts

CheatSheet Keyboard shortcuts are always a time saver. I couldn't imagine using a software or navigating on web without using shortcuts. They help the designers and creative to save time and work efficiently. But it's not always easy to know or guess the right shortcut combination. Sometimes we have to open preferences or make a quick Google search to learn it. CheatSheet just solve this hassle by long pressing the Command key (⌘). It's free and works on every software.

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Floating Browser Sits on Your Menu Bar

MenubarX MenubarX is a small, versatile web browser that lives in your menu bar. It has many useful bookmarks and is easily accessible for listening to music, videos, or using other web tools. Also, it can be opened quickly from a keyboard shortcut.

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Open Source InDesign Alternative

Scribus Scribus is an open source alternative to Adobe's publishing software InDesign. It offers most of the features InDesign provides including layout, typography, and design tools. Scribus may not always be the most convenient option, but it can be a useful alternative when necessary.

Pricing: Free Website - Download

Open Source Adobe Illustrator Alternatives

Inkscape There are two popular alternatives for Adobe Illustrator. The first open-source alternative to Adobe Illustrator is Inkscape. It is free and offers many of the same features as Adobe Illustrator.

Pricing: Free Website - Download Affinity Designer Affinity is an another company that creates comprehensive image, publishing and design tools softwares. Affinity Designer is the design focused tool that capable as Adobe's illustrator. Affinity Designer is not a free software but the company sells the Affinity Designer with full ownership in one time purchase. The biggest advantage is that it is sold as a one-time purchase, rather than a subscription-based model.

Pricing: €84.99 or $69.99 Website - Download

Open Source Photo Editor Alternatives

Gimp Gimp is one of the OG open source softwares. Gimp's initial release date is November 21, 1995 and you can see it's been here for a long time. Gimp is a reliable and efficient option for quick editing needs.

Pricing: Free Website - Download Affinity Photo Just like Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo is a direct competitor of Adobe Photoshop. It can handle editing and retouching images, creating multi-layered compositions. Affinity Photo works on macOS, Windows and iPad and it has great reviews and awards across organizations.

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CleanShot X Mac App 2022 REVIEW

CleanShot X Mac App #REVIEW @CleanShot X provides a smarter way to capture screenshots. #macapp #utility

CleanShot X provides a smarter way to capture screenshots. If someone was to ask me what function I use on my computer the most, I think it would have to be the screenshot function. While some people might just take a screenshot as a way to save an image for a later time, I will often take them to enhance note-taking or as a way to demonstrate how to complete a certain task. No matter what the…

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It’s like Mac’s own clipboard but turbo-charged. Paste is a clipboard manager for Mac that allows you to copy multiple items to its inboard, categorize them, and recall them from the clipboard whenever you need. Send your screenshots to the Paste clipboard If you are not sure about using Terminal, there are a few other options for saving screenshots in iCloud or any other cloud storage service where you have an account. You’ll see its path displayed after the command.įrom now on, every time you take a screenshot, it will be saved in that folder in iCloud Drive. Drag the “Screenshots” folder you’ve just created in iCloud Drive onto the Terminal window.Keep iCloud Drive open in the Finder so you can see the folder.Create a folder called ”Screenshots” (or anything else you like).Click on the iCloud Drive icon in the Finder window.Follow steps 1–3 above to activate iCloud Drive.If you don’t want to turn on Desktop and Documents in iCloud, you can use Terminal to change the default location for screenshots: Change your Mac's default screenshot directory using Terminal

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Again, a great option for those who use their Mac for business and personal uses, and have cloud storage lockers for each use-case. You can drag and drop screenshots onto the Dropshare icon in your Mac menu bar, and select where they should be shared. If automation doesn’t suit you, Dropshare doesn’t require it.

Optionally, change the default file format to JPG by choosing it from the menu next to “Capture all screenshots in”.

Repeat step 6 for Capture & Upload Selection as well as Capture & Annotate, if you want to use those features.

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Type in your email address and password to create your account.

You can even record keyboard shortcuts for Dropshare to capture and send your screenshots to any cloud service provider you like. This is fine, but the workflow can get messy, and if you would rather save your screenshots to a cloud service provider that isn’t iCloud, Dropshare makes it really easy. Most of us will simply snap screenshots, let them pile up on our Desktop, then curate them later on. Instead of wondering where are screenshots saved Mac computers can share your captured content to cloud providers using Dropshare. This is especially true if you use your Mac for both personal and business. We don’t all want that – many of us have other cloud services we prefer, like Dropbox, Google Drive, or others. This Mac app has an incredible amount of features for capturing, editing, marking up, and saving screenshots, videos, and even GIFs of your Mac screen! We especially like it for capturing conversations CleanShot X has a unique ‘scrolling’ capture feature, which is like a panorama mode for screenshotting conversations. Terminal is root level on your Mac, and you can really mess things up if you’re not careful.įor capturing, editing, and saving screenshots, we prefer CleanShot X. First, there are several shortcuts for taking screenshots, and only the Shift-Command-5 option brings up a unique save menu. There are a few issues with Apple’s default screenshot tooling. To change this again, you’ll have to go through the same process in Terminal. Remember this is a ‘forever’ option and changes your screenshot location Mac folder for good. You’ll see its path displayed after the command.

Drag the “Screenshots” folder you’ve just created onto the Terminal window.

Type this command: defaults write location.

Go to Applications > Utilities and double-click on Terminal.

On your Mac, create a folder called ”Screenshots” (or anything else you like).

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