Best of MacMay 2025

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    Avatar of dev_worldDev World·52w

    💻 Choosing an OS in 2025: A Scientific Flowchart

    A humorous flowchart breaks down how people actually choose their operating systems in 2025, suggesting that decisions are often based on personal preferences, lifestyle factors, and financial considerations rather than technical specifications or features.

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    Avatar of atomicobjectAtomic Spin·1y

    Smart Tools That Let Me Spend More Time Coding

    The post highlights four smart tools that enhance coding productivity by minimizing time spent on non-coding tasks. Tools like zoxide, Rectangle, Raycast, and Vim keybindings are featured for their ability to streamline navigation, window management, and text editing. These tools help developers maintain focus and improve efficiency by reducing friction and maximizing keyboard use.

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    Avatar of kantancodingKantan Coding·1y

    3 Command-line Hacks for BLAZINGLY FAST Dev (linux & mac)

    Discover essential command-line hacks to boost productivity on Linux and Mac using tools like FZF and Tmux. Learn how FZF can simplify command histories and directory navigation, Tmux can streamline multi-container setups, and Zsh auto-suggestions can facilitate easier command recall.

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    Avatar of phProduct Hunt·52w

    Aidy - Your all-in-one AI assistant for creative work on your Mac

    Aidy is a versatile AI assistant designed for Mac users, offering the ability to generate a variety of creative outputs such as slides, code, diagrams, invoices, and more. It supports manual editing and allows users to select from multiple AI models for various tasks.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·1y

    espanso/espanso: Cross-platform Text Expander written in Rust

    Espanso is a cross-platform text expander written in Rust, available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It helps users save typing time by recognizing keywords and expanding them into predefined text. Espanso offers a range of features such as emoji support, custom scripts, app-specific configurations, and more. It can be expanded with packages, has a built-in package manager for easy management, and offers file-based configuration. Users can find help in the community on Reddit or Discord.