TextoPal - A macOS menu bar utility to transform selected text (grammar, translation, custom actions) powered by Gemini 3 Flash
TextoPal UII built TextoPal, a Mac menu bar utility that transforms any selected text instantly. It's designed for writers, students, developers and anyone who works with text regularly.Features
Select text anywhere, click the TextoPal icon (or use a keyboard shortcut) and send it directly to the app. No switching between applications or copy pasting between tools.Built-in ActionsFix grammar, spelling, and punctuationTranslate into any languageRephrase, summarize, expand or change tone (professional, casual, etc.)Creative transformations (like making text sound like it's from Lord of the Rings)Custom Actions
Define your own AI prompts to automate repetitive writing tasks.Technology
Powered by Google's Gemini 3 Flash for fast, accurate results.Pricing3-day free trial (no payment info required)€30/year for all features and future updatesUse code TRYOFF20 for 20% offDownload at [https://textopal.ricu.it]()I'd love to hear your thoughts, answer questions or feature suggestions!
Submitted December 28, 2025 at 09:55PM by tapeo
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TextoPal UII built TextoPal, a Mac menu bar utility that transforms any selected text instantly. It's designed for writers, students, developers and anyone who works with text regularly.Features
Select text anywhere, click the TextoPal icon (or use a keyboard shortcut) and send it directly to the app. No switching between applications or copy pasting between tools.Built-in ActionsFix grammar, spelling, and punctuationTranslate into any languageRephrase, summarize, expand or change tone (professional, casual, etc.)Creative transformations (like making text sound like it's from Lord of the Rings)Custom Actions
Define your own AI prompts to automate repetitive writing tasks.Technology
Powered by Google's Gemini 3 Flash for fast, accurate results.Pricing3-day free trial (no payment info required)€30/year for all features and future updatesUse code TRYOFF20 for 20% offDownload at [https://textopal.ricu.it]()I'd love to hear your thoughts, answer questions or feature suggestions!
Submitted December 28, 2025 at 09:55PM by tapeo
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🖥️ PortalBox: share part of your screen in Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and more
https://v.redd.it/osr37172k0ag1
Submitted December 28, 2025 at 10:42PM by E_Michaels
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https://v.redd.it/osr37172k0ag1
Submitted December 28, 2025 at 10:42PM by E_Michaels
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Looking for a video speed controller app for Safari
Is there an app that has these features:custom speedkeyboard shortcut support like Accelerate apppreserve pitch(Was using Accelerate for a while— but now it is behaving abnormally— notification cutoff to the left of the screen in fullscreen mode, keyboard shortcut stops working)
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 12:06AM by Spiritual_Show
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Is there an app that has these features:custom speedkeyboard shortcut support like Accelerate apppreserve pitch(Was using Accelerate for a while— but now it is behaving abnormally— notification cutoff to the left of the screen in fullscreen mode, keyboard shortcut stops working)
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 12:06AM by Spiritual_Show
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Are someone using DynamicLake lately? Is the battery management worth it?
Im doing my research about apps using MacBook notch tool, but I have too many information about DynamicLake I just want to be sure that this one is good or not about battery drain.
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 01:05AM by DeLorean_86
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Im doing my research about apps using MacBook notch tool, but I have too many information about DynamicLake I just want to be sure that this one is good or not about battery drain.
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 01:05AM by DeLorean_86
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I’ve just bought Bloom. How can I share feedback?
I bought Bloom after finishing the 7-day free trial because I found it useful!One piece of feedback I’d like to share is about the scrollable column view. This issue only happens when I use “Reveal in Finder” from other apps, like VS Code. In column view, both Finder and Bloom show the full path from the root. However, Finder allows the column view to scroll horizontally, so I can move from the revealed folder back to its parent folders. In Bloom, when I use “Reveal in Finder” from another app, the column view appears but is not scrollable. I understand that I can see the full path in the top bar, but it doesn’t feel the same as being able to scroll through the columns like in Finder.Would it be possible to make Bloom’s column view behave more like Finder in this case?Thanks :)
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 02:52AM by _Reid_
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I bought Bloom after finishing the 7-day free trial because I found it useful!One piece of feedback I’d like to share is about the scrollable column view. This issue only happens when I use “Reveal in Finder” from other apps, like VS Code. In column view, both Finder and Bloom show the full path from the root. However, Finder allows the column view to scroll horizontally, so I can move from the revealed folder back to its parent folders. In Bloom, when I use “Reveal in Finder” from another app, the column view appears but is not scrollable. I understand that I can see the full path in the top bar, but it doesn’t feel the same as being able to scroll through the columns like in Finder.Would it be possible to make Bloom’s column view behave more like Finder in this case?Thanks :)
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 02:52AM by _Reid_
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Word Processor
Is there a good document app to replace Pages?I need a document editor but need to see the pages - what is going on which page. Most doc editors these days are endless scroll.I do not want to buy a whole office bundle or pay exorbitant subnoscription fees - just looking for a one-off purchase of a document app.
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 02:51AM by catsi29
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Is there a good document app to replace Pages?I need a document editor but need to see the pages - what is going on which page. Most doc editors these days are endless scroll.I do not want to buy a whole office bundle or pay exorbitant subnoscription fees - just looking for a one-off purchase of a document app.
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 02:51AM by catsi29
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Ripple v2.0.0 is Out now
https://v.redd.it/flahvuiv32ag1
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 03:45AM by Mac-M2-Pokemon
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https://v.redd.it/flahvuiv32ag1
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 03:45AM by Mac-M2-Pokemon
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Zero Loss Compress: Reduce Photo Library Size Without Data Loss!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zero-loss-compress/id6738362427
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 04:02AM by perecastor
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zero-loss-compress/id6738362427
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 04:02AM by perecastor
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Looking for the best RSS reader
Hello everyone! 👋I’m currently setting up a workflow for a new side project and I need a solid way to track multiple sources and updates via RSS.I’ve been doing some research and names like NetNewsWire, Reeder, News Explorer, and ReadKit keep coming up. However, I haven’t tried any of them yet. I’m hoping to get some solid recommendations here before I spend time setting everything up and importing feeds, as I want to get it right from the start.Since this is for a project, I’m looking for:A native macOS experience (I really value clean, fast, and well-designed UIs).Preferably a one-time purchase or free (trying to avoid more monthly subs if possible).What’s the "gold standard" right now?Looking forward to your suggestions!
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 09:46AM by hazelthrows
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Hello everyone! 👋I’m currently setting up a workflow for a new side project and I need a solid way to track multiple sources and updates via RSS.I’ve been doing some research and names like NetNewsWire, Reeder, News Explorer, and ReadKit keep coming up. However, I haven’t tried any of them yet. I’m hoping to get some solid recommendations here before I spend time setting everything up and importing feeds, as I want to get it right from the start.Since this is for a project, I’m looking for:A native macOS experience (I really value clean, fast, and well-designed UIs).Preferably a one-time purchase or free (trying to avoid more monthly subs if possible).What’s the "gold standard" right now?Looking forward to your suggestions!
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 09:46AM by hazelthrows
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[Giveaway] Time - Time zones and calendar events in your menu bar (10 licenses)
https://preview.redd.it/38isq5al54ag1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=0e419782ed848ca78088ec703ade289512dc2c8eHey, I created a menubar app for displaying timezones in your menubar. I know that there are several apps that exist and already do this but this is my take on this. For years I used clocker but recently someone reached out to me asking if I wanted to update the project or create a new one from scratch because the original owner had basically abondend his open source project. I really loved his app, but with macOS 26 it felt like it really needed an update. There was also one particular bug that didn't sit right with me in clocker, I even created a Pull Request for it on github, but no luck. I was hesitant to start developing this app because although it seems like a very simple app, I know there are a lot of minute details that make an app like this difficult and time consuming to implement. I gave in. I was curious if I could make something, I have previously already created a menubar app (SpotMenu) which was quite successful, but I also knew from experience how much effort even a seemingly simple app needs. At first, I added the basic functionality, but still used clocker simultaneously, then I kept adding more features, like the time scroller, ability to rename timezones and the ability to hide some from the menubar. I kept adding more features because it was exciting to see my app come to life. As I added more features I noticed myself slowly stop using Clocker and only using Time. There was still one thing missing, the ability to join meetings, so I added that too. Now, I only use my own app. I'm curious to see your thoughts about this. I will be giving 10 licenses away for free just drop a comment or dm. I will randomly select 10 users on January the 5th.App url:
https://menubartime.com
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 10:30AM by xymiklos
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https://preview.redd.it/38isq5al54ag1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=0e419782ed848ca78088ec703ade289512dc2c8eHey, I created a menubar app for displaying timezones in your menubar. I know that there are several apps that exist and already do this but this is my take on this. For years I used clocker but recently someone reached out to me asking if I wanted to update the project or create a new one from scratch because the original owner had basically abondend his open source project. I really loved his app, but with macOS 26 it felt like it really needed an update. There was also one particular bug that didn't sit right with me in clocker, I even created a Pull Request for it on github, but no luck. I was hesitant to start developing this app because although it seems like a very simple app, I know there are a lot of minute details that make an app like this difficult and time consuming to implement. I gave in. I was curious if I could make something, I have previously already created a menubar app (SpotMenu) which was quite successful, but I also knew from experience how much effort even a seemingly simple app needs. At first, I added the basic functionality, but still used clocker simultaneously, then I kept adding more features, like the time scroller, ability to rename timezones and the ability to hide some from the menubar. I kept adding more features because it was exciting to see my app come to life. As I added more features I noticed myself slowly stop using Clocker and only using Time. There was still one thing missing, the ability to join meetings, so I added that too. Now, I only use my own app. I'm curious to see your thoughts about this. I will be giving 10 licenses away for free just drop a comment or dm. I will randomly select 10 users on January the 5th.App url:
https://menubartime.com
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 10:30AM by xymiklos
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I built a native Android <-> macOS app for file transfer, mirroring, remote control, photo sync, clipboard sharing, notifications
Hi everyone,I’m a macOS user who’s also been on Android for years, and I always felt that the experience between Android and macOS was fragmented.For basic things like transferring files, mirroring the screen, or interacting with the phone, I had to rely on multiple separate apps. Many depended on cloud services, weren’t privacy-first, or simply didn’t feel very “Mac-like”.So I decided to build the app I always wanted.LinkMyMac / LinkMyDroid is a native Android ↔ macOS connection tool that works entirely over your local WiFi.Current features:File transfer between Android and macOSScreen mirroringRemote control of the Android device from macOSPhoto & video browsing and transferContact syncClipboard sharingEverything runs locally between your devices.No accounts, no cloud services, no tracking.The macOS app is written in native Swift, and the Android app is fully native as well.This is a focused, production-ready foundation, and I’m actively building on it with many more features planned. My goal is to create a clean, privacy-first Android–macOS experience that feels native on both sides.If anyone here uses Android with a Mac and has thoughts, questions, or feedback, I’d love to hear them.Google Play Store:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kdg.beam_android&pcampaignid=web_shareMac App Store:https://apps.apple.com/app/linkmydroid/id6755784154– Kevin
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 10:56AM by Disastrous_Creme3341
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Hi everyone,I’m a macOS user who’s also been on Android for years, and I always felt that the experience between Android and macOS was fragmented.For basic things like transferring files, mirroring the screen, or interacting with the phone, I had to rely on multiple separate apps. Many depended on cloud services, weren’t privacy-first, or simply didn’t feel very “Mac-like”.So I decided to build the app I always wanted.LinkMyMac / LinkMyDroid is a native Android ↔ macOS connection tool that works entirely over your local WiFi.Current features:File transfer between Android and macOSScreen mirroringRemote control of the Android device from macOSPhoto & video browsing and transferContact syncClipboard sharingEverything runs locally between your devices.No accounts, no cloud services, no tracking.The macOS app is written in native Swift, and the Android app is fully native as well.This is a focused, production-ready foundation, and I’m actively building on it with many more features planned. My goal is to create a clean, privacy-first Android–macOS experience that feels native on both sides.If anyone here uses Android with a Mac and has thoughts, questions, or feedback, I’d love to hear them.Google Play Store:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kdg.beam_android&pcampaignid=web_shareMac App Store:https://apps.apple.com/app/linkmydroid/id6755784154– Kevin
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 10:56AM by Disastrous_Creme3341
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How to Run Windows Apps on macOS for Free? | Using UTM (Easy Setup - No Learning Curve)
/r/software/comments/1pygdnq/how_to_run_windows_apps_on_macos_for_free_using/
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 10:52AM by archadigi
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/r/software/comments/1pygdnq/how_to_run_windows_apps_on_macos_for_free_using/
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 10:52AM by archadigi
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1+1 Offer: Get Crates Supporter version and send a gift to one of your friends! 🎁
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1pyjdbu
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 11:53AM by stol9
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https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1pyjdbu
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 11:53AM by stol9
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I built an app that lets AI assistants control native Mac apps
A few months ago, I launched Macuse, an app that connects AI assistants to your native Mac apps. After months of feedback, bug fixes, and new features, we just shipped v1.0.If you missed the original post: Macuse lets Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI read and control your Mac's built-in apps.The video below shows Raycast connecting to Macuse to summarize emails in Mail.https://reddit.com/link/1pynalk/video/imm0bfm3i5ag1/playerWhat can it do?You talk to Claude (or Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI), and it can:Read and search your emails: "Show me unread emails from the past week and summarize anything urgent"Manage your calendar: "What's on my schedule tomorrow? Block 2 hours for deep work"Handle reminders and notes: "Add a reminder to call mom on Sunday"Check messages and contacts: "What did John message me about last week?"Get directions and travel times: "How long will it take to drive to the airport?"Control any app: Through UI automation, your AI can click buttons, fill forms, navigate menusThe magic is when you combine these: "Check my calendar for tomorrow, find any related emails, and draft a summary note", all in one request.AuthorizationThis was a big focus for v1.0. Most tools in this space give connected AI clients full access to everything, no questions asked. That felt wrong to me.Macuse implements OAuth 2.1 following the official MCP authorization spec. When an AI client connects, you'll see a consent screen showing exactly what it wants to access. You approve, deny, or revoke access anytime.It might sound like overkill for a local app, but as we connect more AI tools to our personal data, proper permission control matters.PrivacyEverything stays on your Mac. Your emails, calendar, messages never leave your computer. When Claude asks to read your emails, Macuse fetches that data locally and sends it directly to your AI client. We never see, store, or upload your personal content.PricingFree: 100 tool calls/day, all featuresLifetime: $29 one-time (Earlybird), unlimited everything, foreverNo subnoscriptions. I hate them too.GiveawayAs a thank you to this community, I'm giving away 10 free lifetime licenses to r/macapps members.Just head to macuse.app/pricing and enter the code MACAPPS at checkout. First 10 to use it get a free license key.Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or feature requests. What would make this more useful for you?
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 03:13PM by ahonn
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A few months ago, I launched Macuse, an app that connects AI assistants to your native Mac apps. After months of feedback, bug fixes, and new features, we just shipped v1.0.If you missed the original post: Macuse lets Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI read and control your Mac's built-in apps.The video below shows Raycast connecting to Macuse to summarize emails in Mail.https://reddit.com/link/1pynalk/video/imm0bfm3i5ag1/playerWhat can it do?You talk to Claude (or Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI), and it can:Read and search your emails: "Show me unread emails from the past week and summarize anything urgent"Manage your calendar: "What's on my schedule tomorrow? Block 2 hours for deep work"Handle reminders and notes: "Add a reminder to call mom on Sunday"Check messages and contacts: "What did John message me about last week?"Get directions and travel times: "How long will it take to drive to the airport?"Control any app: Through UI automation, your AI can click buttons, fill forms, navigate menusThe magic is when you combine these: "Check my calendar for tomorrow, find any related emails, and draft a summary note", all in one request.AuthorizationThis was a big focus for v1.0. Most tools in this space give connected AI clients full access to everything, no questions asked. That felt wrong to me.Macuse implements OAuth 2.1 following the official MCP authorization spec. When an AI client connects, you'll see a consent screen showing exactly what it wants to access. You approve, deny, or revoke access anytime.It might sound like overkill for a local app, but as we connect more AI tools to our personal data, proper permission control matters.PrivacyEverything stays on your Mac. Your emails, calendar, messages never leave your computer. When Claude asks to read your emails, Macuse fetches that data locally and sends it directly to your AI client. We never see, store, or upload your personal content.PricingFree: 100 tool calls/day, all featuresLifetime: $29 one-time (Earlybird), unlimited everything, foreverNo subnoscriptions. I hate them too.GiveawayAs a thank you to this community, I'm giving away 10 free lifetime licenses to r/macapps members.Just head to macuse.app/pricing and enter the code MACAPPS at checkout. First 10 to use it get a free license key.Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or feature requests. What would make this more useful for you?
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 03:13PM by ahonn
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Mac/iCloud Users: Make 'Backing up Apple photos library' your first New Year's resolution.
If you diligently follow the 3-2-1 backup rule for your Photos library, you’re good. If not, a reminder that your digital memories are at risk. iCloud Photos is not a backup. You need an offline copy of your photos. Make it a New Year’s resolution to do this.Here's a quick primer to make it easy:Choose external storage: Either an external hard drive (Mac OS Extended / Journaled) or an SSD (APFS). The Apple Photos library must not be stored on a NAS, but it's OK to export photos into regular folders and store those on a NAS. Ensure the drive has free storage at least 1.5x your current Photos library size.For originals stored locally: If you don’t use iCloud Photos, or use it with “Download Originals to this Mac”, you can use Time Machine, or periodically copy your Photos Library file to an external drive (drag and drop). No sweat.When using Optimize Mac Storage: Since this stores your full-resolution originals in iCloud, Time Machine and direct copy methods can’t be used. Three options: Apple’s native method: Create a new Photos library on external drive > Set it as the system photo library > Turn on iCloud Photos and select Download Originals. This downloads your entire library to (can take hours or days). Afterwards, switch back to your original library and re-sync everything. Tedious but doable.Apple Privacy portal method: Log in to privacy.apple.com > select "Get a copy of your data" > select iCloud Photos. After a few days, Apple will send you download links to several zip files containing your photos. Download, merge and organize.Photos Takeout method (Disclosure: Our macOS app): Exports your Photos library to EHD, SSD or NAS as folders by year, month, or album. Preserves image resolution, formats and metadata. Supports incremental exports, making repeat backups very fast. Website. Mac App Store (One-month: $8.99, One-time: $49.99)Whichever method you choose, do back up. It's a very worthwhile (and very achievable) New Year Resolution.Happy New Year! 🥳
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 03:00PM by AppInitio
on r/macapps via https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1pymzx3/macicloud_users_make_backing_up_apple_photos/?utm_source=iftttAn @AppleStyleOfficial project
If you diligently follow the 3-2-1 backup rule for your Photos library, you’re good. If not, a reminder that your digital memories are at risk. iCloud Photos is not a backup. You need an offline copy of your photos. Make it a New Year’s resolution to do this.Here's a quick primer to make it easy:Choose external storage: Either an external hard drive (Mac OS Extended / Journaled) or an SSD (APFS). The Apple Photos library must not be stored on a NAS, but it's OK to export photos into regular folders and store those on a NAS. Ensure the drive has free storage at least 1.5x your current Photos library size.For originals stored locally: If you don’t use iCloud Photos, or use it with “Download Originals to this Mac”, you can use Time Machine, or periodically copy your Photos Library file to an external drive (drag and drop). No sweat.When using Optimize Mac Storage: Since this stores your full-resolution originals in iCloud, Time Machine and direct copy methods can’t be used. Three options: Apple’s native method: Create a new Photos library on external drive > Set it as the system photo library > Turn on iCloud Photos and select Download Originals. This downloads your entire library to (can take hours or days). Afterwards, switch back to your original library and re-sync everything. Tedious but doable.Apple Privacy portal method: Log in to privacy.apple.com > select "Get a copy of your data" > select iCloud Photos. After a few days, Apple will send you download links to several zip files containing your photos. Download, merge and organize.Photos Takeout method (Disclosure: Our macOS app): Exports your Photos library to EHD, SSD or NAS as folders by year, month, or album. Preserves image resolution, formats and metadata. Supports incremental exports, making repeat backups very fast. Website. Mac App Store (One-month: $8.99, One-time: $49.99)Whichever method you choose, do back up. It's a very worthwhile (and very achievable) New Year Resolution.Happy New Year! 🥳
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 03:00PM by AppInitio
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(I need some feedback) Slowly crafting this minimalistic luxury experience (Focus app )
https://reddit.com/link/1pyl0ny/video/q4q5ymqyy4ag1/playerwould love your first impression of this feature and how I executed .its from my upcoming focus app , the clock shows after you click Escape from the main window , there is a subtle loader on the background sort of a sand building up . I'm open to any suggestions .
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 01:25PM by Beneficial-Exam1447
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https://reddit.com/link/1pyl0ny/video/q4q5ymqyy4ag1/playerwould love your first impression of this feature and how I executed .its from my upcoming focus app , the clock shows after you click Escape from the main window , there is a subtle loader on the background sort of a sand building up . I'm open to any suggestions .
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 01:25PM by Beneficial-Exam1447
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Is anyone else getting constant ads when they start Parallels?
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Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:15PM by roboboobs
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Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:15PM by roboboobs
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SupaSidebar - Arc-like sidebar for all browsers (New Year giveaway)
https://i.redd.it/uhrgc3ay06ag1.png
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 04:59PM by DogZealousideal5717
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Submitted December 29, 2025 at 04:59PM by DogZealousideal5717
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Can’t find trashcan for Notes App
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Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:57PM by AdRevolutionary3992
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Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:57PM by AdRevolutionary3992
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Beta testers wanted: a macOS Markdown → HTML app with full CSS control
https://v.redd.it/koinkjxwa6ag1
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:55PM by mad_poet_navarth
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Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:55PM by mad_poet_navarth
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Three best Apps
You can recommend three apps, and only three apps. Difficulty: they must be regularly updated.[UpNote](getupnote.com) cross platform notes with great markdown support and community.iA Writer the gold standard markdown word processing tool.Things personal task management. The best option for reminders. What are your best three?
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:52PM by Jebus-Xmas
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You can recommend three apps, and only three apps. Difficulty: they must be regularly updated.[UpNote](getupnote.com) cross platform notes with great markdown support and community.iA Writer the gold standard markdown word processing tool.Things personal task management. The best option for reminders. What are your best three?
Submitted December 29, 2025 at 05:52PM by Jebus-Xmas
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