Community Picks·2yTiny macOS utility apps I love - Part 1
This post marks the beginning of a series highlighting tiny macOS utility apps that enhance productivity. It covers three apps: PixelSnap, for precise on-screen measurements; CleanShot, a feature-rich screenshot utility; and Paletro, which consolidates keyboard shortcuts across apps into a single command palette. These apps streamline workflows and integrate seamlessly into various design and development tasks.
Lobsters·2yOne File Linux
OneFileLinux is a lightweight live Linux distribution packaged in a single ~20MB file that can be booted from the EFI system partition on both PC and Mac without installation. It eliminates the need for USB flash drives and additional boot managers, being compatible with various disk encryption methods. Ideal for scenarios requiring Linux on bare metal, it provides instructions for setup on Macs and PCs as well as a method to run from a USB flash drive.
Scott's Weblog·2yUsing a Git Commit Template
The post discusses the benefits and process of using a Git commit template, inspired by the Conventional Commits specification. A Git commit template helps to ensure consistency and build good habits in commit messages. The process involves creating a template file and configuring Git to use it, which can be done across various platforms like macOS, Linux, and Windows. This functionality is available directly from the terminal, although it can also be found in graphical Git clients like Tower.
Hacker News·2yStrflow — Note-Taking, Like Chatting
Strflow is an intuitive note-taking app designed to make jotting down notes feel like chatting. It allows users to build a chronological timeline of their notes, tag specific topics, and sync across devices. Privacy is a key focus, with all data staying on user devices and iCloud, encrypted with iCloud Keychain. The app offers a range of features for free, with a Strflow Plus plan available for more advanced functionalities.
Community Picks·2yTiny macOS utility apps I love - Part 2
Explore essential macOS utility apps like OpenIn, SideNotes, and Dropzone to streamline your workflow. OpenIn helps manage links across multiple browsers and profiles, SideNotes offers quick note-taking capabilities directly from your screen's side, and Dropzone refines drag-and-drop functionalities to boost productivity. Learn how these tools can enhance your daily tasks with ease.
DEV·2yHow I build simple Mac apps using Go
DarwinKit has released v0.5.0, the largest release to date, offering near-complete coverage of 33 Apple frameworks with automatic Go integration. This includes 2,353 classes, 23,822 methods, 9,519 constants, and 543 structs. It's now possible to build simple Mac apps using Go without XCode, thanks to features like automatic conversion of native Go types, block arguments support, and pre-made delegate implementations. The project aims to eventually cover Apple framework functions and minimize CGO usage to enhance build times and binary sizes.
Hacker News·2yvslavik/diff-pdf: A simple tool for visually comparing two PDF files
diff-pdf is a tool for visually comparing two PDF files. By default, it outputs a return code indicating whether the PDFs differ. With the `--output-diff` option, it generates a PDF highlighting the differences. Using the `--view` option, a simple GUI allows visual comparison. The tool can be installed on Windows using Chocolatey, on Mac with Homebrew or MacPorts, and on Unix systems using common package managers. Compilation from source requires dependencies like wxWidgets, Cairo, and Poppler.
Community Picks·2yTiny macOS utility apps I love – Part 3
Discover three lightweight and simple macOS note-taking and text companion apps that stand out for their ease of use and minimal interfaces. Tot offers a unique approach with its seven-note limit and rich text support, syncing across iOS and watchOS. Bike is a versatile outliner app with focus mode, breadcrumb navigation, and document-based storage. Focused is a markdown writing app designed to aid concentration with features like Zen Mode and typewriter mode. All three apps are free to try with premium features available for purchase.
Hacker News·2ySatyrn
Satyrn is a modern Jupyter client for Mac offering faster startup times than VS Code and JupyterLab, inline code generation, and a minimalist design. It includes features like Black code formatting, easy graph and table copying, kernel manager for virtual environments, and works seamlessly with existing ipynb files without setup.
Collections·2yIntroducing Ladybird: An Open-Source, Standards-Driven Web Browser
The Ladybird Browser Initiative, co-founded by GitHub's Chris Wanstrath and SerenityOS's Andreas Kling, aims to create an independent, standards-driven web browser by 2026. Emphasizing performance, stability, and privacy, Ladybird rejects corporate funding, opting for sponsorships and donations. Development is ongoing with community involvement encouraged, and the organization operates as a non-profit to maintain independence and focus on user experience.
Community Picks·2yKeystroke Pro · Visualize Your Keypresses (macOS)
Keystroke Pro is a macOS application designed to display keypresses on screen, making it ideal for app demos, how-to videos, and presentations. The app offers extensive customizability, stylish visuals, and smooth animations, enhancing the audience's experience. Version 2.11 is the latest update, costing $19.99 and it was last updated in June 2024.
freeCodeCamp·2yWhat's New in macOS? How to Install the Sequoia Beta
macOS Sequoia public beta is now available for users who want to try it ahead of its final release in late 2024. The beta is reported to be stable with minor issues. Key new features include a Password Manager app, Window Tiling, iPhone Mirroring, and seamless drag and drop between devices. Users can install the beta on a spare Mac, an external drive, or a separate volume. It is recommended to back up important files and check system requirements before installation.
Hacker News·2yTrayce
Trayce is a tool designed to intercept HTTP(S) requests to and from Docker containers within your local development environment. It uses eBPF probes to capture network traffic and display it in a GUI. The initial beta version supports HTTP and HTTPS for several languages, with more protocols like Websockets, GRPC, MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, and Kafka coming soon. Currently available for Mac and Linux, it targets backend developers, QA engineers, and testers.