Best of Mac — May 2023

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   OrbStack: Blazingly Fast Docker Desktop Alternative for MacOS

   OrbStack is a fast and lightweight Docker Desktop alternative for MacOS. It allows developers to run Docker containers and Linux machines on their Mac with minimal setup and maximum performance. OrbStack is a native macOS app written in Swift and offers features such as seamless Docker integration, running Linux machines, command-line integration, and network connectivity. It is beneficial for development, testing, and learning purposes. OrbStack is free during beta but will become a paid product in the future. It is faster, lighter, and easier to use compared to Docker Desktop and Colima.

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   How the Raycast API and extensions work

   The Raycast API and extensions work under the hood. Raycast is a fully native iOS app and we treat extensions as first-class citizens. We wanted to create a community with collective creativity, where people could build cool and useful things that we wouldn’t even think of.

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   Three Computer Games That Make Assembly Language Fun

   The first game is Human Resource Machine, originally released in 2015 by Tomorrow Corp. and now available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and the new Nintendo Switch. TIS-100 emulates an ’80s microcomputer interface, while Shenzhen I/O combines coding and wiring.

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   iPhones will be able to speak in your voice with 15 minutes of training

   Apple today previewed a bundle of new features designed for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility. Users can create a Personal Voice by reading a set of text prompts aloud for a total of 15 minutes of audio. Apple says the feature uses ‘on-device machine learning’ to keep users’ information private and secure.

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