Best of Mac — April 2025

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   Hacker News·1y

   One line of code that did cost $8,000

   Screen Studio, a macOS screen recorder app, inadvertently generated 2 petabytes of network traffic on Google Cloud due to a bug in its auto-updater. The issue arose from a missing code line that failed to stop downloads after the update file was obtained, causing repeated downloads every 5 minutes. This led to significant financial costs and user consequences, highlighting the importance of setting cloud alerts and carefully managing auto-updater codes.

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   Community Picks·1y

   How I Setup New MacBooks

   Setting up a new MacBook can be tedious. Learn how to streamline the process using Brewfiles to install apps, command line utilities, and fonts in bulk, and macOS defaults to customize system settings. Enhance terminal productivity with favorite Zsh plugins and aliases.

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   The Register·1y

   Windows isn't an OS, it's a bad habit bordering on addiction

   This opinion piece argues that Windows has become more of a bad habit than a useful operating system, with Microsoft pushing unwanted updates and monetization strategies onto users. It suggests exploring alternatives like macOS and Linux, which offer varying degrees of freedom and user experience. The article encourages users to plan for a detox from Windows dependency and consider other platforms that align with future technological trends.

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   The New Stack·1y

   Prepare Your Mac for Go Development

   This guide helps get your Mac ready for Go development, covering system configurations, installation of necessary software, and recommended tools. It includes steps to install Go using Homebrew, setting up a virtual machine, and configuring a terminal. It also recommends IDEs for Go and discusses their features and benefits.

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   Flavio Copes·1y

   Freeing space on a Mac

   The author discusses using OmniDiskSweeper to free up space on a MacBook's hard drive. They highlight the importance of identifying and deleting unnecessary files such as old Homebrew packages, folders from uninstalled apps, and cache files from video editing tools. The author also mentions discovering forgotten apps that consume significant storage space.

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   The Dev Craft·1y

   Open Source Focus App for macOS

   An open-source app for macOS, built with Tauri 2.0 and React, offers enhancements over Raycast Focus, including screen time tracking and Spotify integration. The app features Rust crates for activity monitoring, custom shortcuts, a notification system, and integrations with Google Auth and Supabase.

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   Hacker News·1y

   Badgeify — Add Any App to Your Mac Menu Bar

   Learn how to add any app to your Mac menu bar for easy notification tracking and quick launching. This guide covers solutions for fixing icons disappearing behind the MacBook's notch, including built-in fixes and third-party tools to optimize menu bar layout.

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   Hacker News·1y

   Simple Web Server

   Create local web servers easily with a user-friendly interface. Configuration and running multiple servers is straightforward, even in the background. Includes support for single page applications with simple mod rewrite settings.

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