I built a macOS app that shares only the window you hover during Zoom or Teams or Meet calls
Hi everyone,
I do a lot of screen sharing for demos, presentations, and teaching, and I kept running into the same problem.
Sharing the whole screen feels risky, especially on an ultrawide display, and manually switching windows during a call breaks the flow.
So I built a small macOS app called HoverFlow. It mirrors only the app window you hover over and works instantly with Zoom, Teams and Google Meet. This lets you present or demo without accidentally showing emails, files, or other private windows.
It has been especially useful for presentations, live demos, and teaching scenarios where focus and privacy matter.
The app is already live on the Mac App Store. I am still actively improving it and would genuinely appreciate feedback from Mac users who screen share a lot.
Happy to answer any questions.
Mac App Store link:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hoverflow/id6751885292
\- Kevin
https://redd.it/1po5wcq
@macappsbackup
Hi everyone,
I do a lot of screen sharing for demos, presentations, and teaching, and I kept running into the same problem.
Sharing the whole screen feels risky, especially on an ultrawide display, and manually switching windows during a call breaks the flow.
So I built a small macOS app called HoverFlow. It mirrors only the app window you hover over and works instantly with Zoom, Teams and Google Meet. This lets you present or demo without accidentally showing emails, files, or other private windows.
It has been especially useful for presentations, live demos, and teaching scenarios where focus and privacy matter.
The app is already live on the Mac App Store. I am still actively improving it and would genuinely appreciate feedback from Mac users who screen share a lot.
Happy to answer any questions.
Mac App Store link:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hoverflow/id6751885292
\- Kevin
https://redd.it/1po5wcq
@macappsbackup
App Store
HoverFlow App - App Store
Download HoverFlow by Kevin Gnanih on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips and more games like HoverFlow.
Z-Image-Turbo Local AI Image Gen on Mac App Store with xCreate
Took a while to get it through the App Store review team, but the first version is out and lets you run Z-Image-Turbo a super-quality AI image generation model on your Mac.
App: https://xcreate.com
Explainer video: https://youtu.be/RG5aSqRxAws
This is just a first version, will add improvements, any requests let me know.
It's free to use and download, all generations are local and private.
There is a small watermark which can easily be cropped out, subnoscription is there mainly to support further development.
https://redd.it/1po7m2m
@macappsbackup
Took a while to get it through the App Store review team, but the first version is out and lets you run Z-Image-Turbo a super-quality AI image generation model on your Mac.
App: https://xcreate.com
Explainer video: https://youtu.be/RG5aSqRxAws
This is just a first version, will add improvements, any requests let me know.
It's free to use and download, all generations are local and private.
There is a small watermark which can easily be cropped out, subnoscription is there mainly to support further development.
https://redd.it/1po7m2m
@macappsbackup
xCreate
xCreate | State-of-the-Art Local AI Image Generator
Run AI models locally with full control and privacy. Inspect token probabilities, serve models over network, stream large models with memory offloading and more.
My Markdown Rabbit Hole
I stumbled upon Markdown some years back when I discovered and began using Drafts. It was simple and easy for me to capture little ideas. Back in the old days I just carried index cards and a Sharpie. I was trying to move more and more of my tools to digital. On my Mac it kept my fingers on the keyboard, on my iPad and iPhone it was easy to flip back and forth.
I became interested in Markdown because it kept me from fiddling with formatting. Chasing perfect formatting and having pages "just so" was really distracting me. Markdown solved that problem by preventing me from fiddling with a bunch of things that weren't words on a screen. On most of these editors you can barely change the font, and yes that's hyperbole.
I used to write a bit, and I have been trying to get back into the habit regularly. Since moving from Windows, Android, and Chrome to iPhone macOS and iPad I have been on the hunt for apps that make my life easier. I saw Markdown as part of the solution, but I was fighting it.
Of course, I am all about changing apps and supporting new projects. Some might even say I have a problem. I donate or buy licenses for new software all the time. Either because I think the product is interesting or I like using them. Part of the issues is that I am addicted a little bit to software and different ways of doing things. I falsely believe that the next app will make everything better, but I digress.
Drafts allowed me to capture text ideas very quickly and move them to everything from text messages to separate files. I liked the flexibility of Markdown and I was starting to get the hang of it. In the past I had always struggled with coding parameters because they didn't make sense in my head. I do not code, and this is important to my story. Whether is is just that Markdown is designed for people like me, or the system just fits better in my brain I don't know. Markdown definitely works for me. Drafts is great in terms of features, but I dislike subnoscriptions. There is a "free" version, but it lacks some features that most users would demand on macOS. Aside from that, if you are just jotting down the occasional note and you want to always have a new note ready then this an option but not one I can recommend because I dislike subnoscriptions.
Typora is macOS only, which really frustrates me personally. Not having an iOS version is really difficult for me. In the last ten years since my visual impairment became permanent I have written as many words on my iPhone and iPad as I have on my MacBook Air. That being said, if you only use a computer, and want Windows and Ubuntu capability as well this is a great option. Especially for $15.
ByWord is great to look through, but the app hasn't been updated for a long time. The last update I am seeing on the web is late 2023. $12 for the macOS app and $6 for the iOS version. Not expensive by any means, but I would like a developer who at least updates the users and regularly adds additional features. Nothing, not even a dark icon, or hearty handshake.
My latest find is uFocus is what I am using to write this today. It's free and as they say on their website, no internet connection is required for use. It's fairly full featured. There is an iOS and macOS version, and they are stable and good.
Bear and Craft are often mentioned, and they aren't bad. It is just that the cost and capabilities doesn't seem to compete with UpNote which is my notes application for cross-platform use. Honestly, had I originally realized the Markdown capabilities of UpNote I might not have gone down this rabbit hole. Honestly I probably would have anyway but I degree.
There are also others, Joplin which is free, Standard Notes has a free version,
I stumbled upon Markdown some years back when I discovered and began using Drafts. It was simple and easy for me to capture little ideas. Back in the old days I just carried index cards and a Sharpie. I was trying to move more and more of my tools to digital. On my Mac it kept my fingers on the keyboard, on my iPad and iPhone it was easy to flip back and forth.
I became interested in Markdown because it kept me from fiddling with formatting. Chasing perfect formatting and having pages "just so" was really distracting me. Markdown solved that problem by preventing me from fiddling with a bunch of things that weren't words on a screen. On most of these editors you can barely change the font, and yes that's hyperbole.
I used to write a bit, and I have been trying to get back into the habit regularly. Since moving from Windows, Android, and Chrome to iPhone macOS and iPad I have been on the hunt for apps that make my life easier. I saw Markdown as part of the solution, but I was fighting it.
Of course, I am all about changing apps and supporting new projects. Some might even say I have a problem. I donate or buy licenses for new software all the time. Either because I think the product is interesting or I like using them. Part of the issues is that I am addicted a little bit to software and different ways of doing things. I falsely believe that the next app will make everything better, but I digress.
Drafts allowed me to capture text ideas very quickly and move them to everything from text messages to separate files. I liked the flexibility of Markdown and I was starting to get the hang of it. In the past I had always struggled with coding parameters because they didn't make sense in my head. I do not code, and this is important to my story. Whether is is just that Markdown is designed for people like me, or the system just fits better in my brain I don't know. Markdown definitely works for me. Drafts is great in terms of features, but I dislike subnoscriptions. There is a "free" version, but it lacks some features that most users would demand on macOS. Aside from that, if you are just jotting down the occasional note and you want to always have a new note ready then this an option but not one I can recommend because I dislike subnoscriptions.
Typora is macOS only, which really frustrates me personally. Not having an iOS version is really difficult for me. In the last ten years since my visual impairment became permanent I have written as many words on my iPhone and iPad as I have on my MacBook Air. That being said, if you only use a computer, and want Windows and Ubuntu capability as well this is a great option. Especially for $15.
ByWord is great to look through, but the app hasn't been updated for a long time. The last update I am seeing on the web is late 2023. $12 for the macOS app and $6 for the iOS version. Not expensive by any means, but I would like a developer who at least updates the users and regularly adds additional features. Nothing, not even a dark icon, or hearty handshake.
My latest find is uFocus is what I am using to write this today. It's free and as they say on their website, no internet connection is required for use. It's fairly full featured. There is an iOS and macOS version, and they are stable and good.
Bear and Craft are often mentioned, and they aren't bad. It is just that the cost and capabilities doesn't seem to compete with UpNote which is my notes application for cross-platform use. Honestly, had I originally realized the Markdown capabilities of UpNote I might not have gone down this rabbit hole. Honestly I probably would have anyway but I degree.
There are also others, Joplin which is free, Standard Notes has a free version,
Getdrafts
Drafts, Where Text Starts
Drafts quick-capture app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
MacDown is free. There are too many to list now.
The 800 pound gorilla in the room is Obsidian which I personally despise. I know some people are upset at that statement, but hear me out. It's too much, too configurable, too featured, and too extensible. It's like learning French just because you want a croissant. Sure it works, but it's entirely too much work for me.
We all have our favorites, and honestly mine is iA Writer. It is a one-time license, fully featured, actively supported with regular updates, iOS and macOS clients, and more. Great support and documentation as well.
So that's my rabbit hole, and I wrote 837 words today...
https://redd.it/1poca6d
@macappsbackup
The 800 pound gorilla in the room is Obsidian which I personally despise. I know some people are upset at that statement, but hear me out. It's too much, too configurable, too featured, and too extensible. It's like learning French just because you want a croissant. Sure it works, but it's entirely too much work for me.
We all have our favorites, and honestly mine is iA Writer. It is a one-time license, fully featured, actively supported with regular updates, iOS and macOS clients, and more. Great support and documentation as well.
So that's my rabbit hole, and I wrote 837 words today...
https://redd.it/1poca6d
@macappsbackup
Uranusjr
MacDown: The open source Markdown editor for macOS
MacDown is an open source Markdown editor for macOS, released under the MIT License.
Looking for an app that will see what a font looks like before I choose it.
A long time ago Apple had a widget or mini app that you could open on the side so you could see all of the letters of each font type.
Is there anything like that nowadays?
I hope i explained it well enough.
https://redd.it/1poi1ui
@macappsbackup
A long time ago Apple had a widget or mini app that you could open on the side so you could see all of the letters of each font type.
Is there anything like that nowadays?
I hope i explained it well enough.
https://redd.it/1poi1ui
@macappsbackup
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Drafts Wins App of the Year at Mac Stories
[Drafts](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1435957248?mt=12&at=11l4Cf&ct=site), an app by Agile Tortoise (AKA Greg Pierce), remarkably won [App of the Year for 2025 at Mac Stories](https://www.macstories.net/stories/macstories-selects-2025-recognizing-the-best-apps-of-the-year//#app-of-the-year), a full thirteen years after its release. Three years ago, Drafts was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the same crew. I think it's a real testament to the developer's commitment to continued development and support. The app is currently at version 49, with new features added regularly. Originally solely for iOS, today Drafts is a Universal App with multiple use cases on mobile and desktop/laptops. It's been in the dock of my iPhone for 11 years and on my Mac since its release. It's just about the only place I enter text on my phone because its huge automation catalog enables me to send what I type to other apps with ease.
Drafts has a robust and long-lived community with a lot of smart people generously helping newcomers on the regular. Every single time I have ever had a question about Drafts, either Greg himself or one of the other community regulars has given me the answer.
# My Favorite Features
* Drafts makes a good scratch pad for any temporary text or notes, and it's super useful to have it sync between my Macs and my iOS/iPadOS devices.
* While not a full-fledged notes app, it does have tags and workspaces for organizational purposes, making it a great repository for any frequently used boilerplate text or frequently pasted information such as API keys.
* The ability to copy text from a web page and paste it into drafts, where it's instantly formatted into Markdown, helps me write Reddit and blog posts with a lot less friction.
* My favorite notes app, Obsidian, has a well-deserved reputation for being slow on the draw on iOS. Drafts is the solution to that issue.
# Apps I use With Drafts
* Obsidian
* Things3
* Fantastical
* DayOne
* Shortcuts
* Dropbox
* Fastmail
* Apple Notes
* ChatGPT
* Ulysses
* Mastodon
* BlueSky
* Micro.Blog
In the past, I've also used it with OmniFocus, Bear, ToDoist, TickTick, Gmail, Google Docs, OneNote, Spark email, DevonThink, IAwriter, Notion, Roam Research, Evernote, Twitter, and Facebook.
There are [hundreds of free workflows](https://directory.getdrafts.com/) available in the Drafts actions directory for a long, long list of situations and apps.
# Specific Use Cases
***The Things 3, Fantastical, Day One Combo***
The [Quick Journaling Action Group](https://directory.getdrafts.com/g/1Sd) lets me keep one running note that I can process at day's end to send the individual lines as entries into [Fantastical,](https://flexibits.com/fantastical) [Things 3](https://culturedcode.com/things/) and [Day One](https://dayoneapp.com/). The appropriate parts of one draft get sent to three separate apps with one command.
* Lines starting with "-" are collected and sent to Day One as a journal entry.
* Lines starting with "⁎" are sent to Things inbox.
* Lines starting with "@" are sent to Fantastical.
***Things Parser***
Using [TaskPaper syntax](https://guide.taskpaper.com/getting-started/), I can create a note in Drafts complete with due dates, areas, projects, and tags that get correctly imported into the Things 3 task manager using the [Things Parser.](https://directory.getdrafts.com/a/1DV) I use this with a Drafts template to create daily and weekly checklists for recurring tasks. I also use the action group, Things for Things, which includes actions for:
* Inbox
* Today
* This Evening
* Tomorrow
* Pick date
* Work
* House
* Personal
* Pick a Project
* Make a Project
* Selection to Things
* Bunch of todos
* Process notes from
* Prompt for new task
***Copy to Obsidian Inbox***
I am all in on [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/), the massively popular notes app with a robust 2000+ plugin architecture. It does a lot of things amazingly well, but mobile quick capture is not one of them. To solve that, I use [this Drafts
[Drafts](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1435957248?mt=12&at=11l4Cf&ct=site), an app by Agile Tortoise (AKA Greg Pierce), remarkably won [App of the Year for 2025 at Mac Stories](https://www.macstories.net/stories/macstories-selects-2025-recognizing-the-best-apps-of-the-year//#app-of-the-year), a full thirteen years after its release. Three years ago, Drafts was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the same crew. I think it's a real testament to the developer's commitment to continued development and support. The app is currently at version 49, with new features added regularly. Originally solely for iOS, today Drafts is a Universal App with multiple use cases on mobile and desktop/laptops. It's been in the dock of my iPhone for 11 years and on my Mac since its release. It's just about the only place I enter text on my phone because its huge automation catalog enables me to send what I type to other apps with ease.
Drafts has a robust and long-lived community with a lot of smart people generously helping newcomers on the regular. Every single time I have ever had a question about Drafts, either Greg himself or one of the other community regulars has given me the answer.
# My Favorite Features
* Drafts makes a good scratch pad for any temporary text or notes, and it's super useful to have it sync between my Macs and my iOS/iPadOS devices.
* While not a full-fledged notes app, it does have tags and workspaces for organizational purposes, making it a great repository for any frequently used boilerplate text or frequently pasted information such as API keys.
* The ability to copy text from a web page and paste it into drafts, where it's instantly formatted into Markdown, helps me write Reddit and blog posts with a lot less friction.
* My favorite notes app, Obsidian, has a well-deserved reputation for being slow on the draw on iOS. Drafts is the solution to that issue.
# Apps I use With Drafts
* Obsidian
* Things3
* Fantastical
* DayOne
* Shortcuts
* Dropbox
* Fastmail
* Apple Notes
* ChatGPT
* Ulysses
* Mastodon
* BlueSky
* Micro.Blog
In the past, I've also used it with OmniFocus, Bear, ToDoist, TickTick, Gmail, Google Docs, OneNote, Spark email, DevonThink, IAwriter, Notion, Roam Research, Evernote, Twitter, and Facebook.
There are [hundreds of free workflows](https://directory.getdrafts.com/) available in the Drafts actions directory for a long, long list of situations and apps.
# Specific Use Cases
***The Things 3, Fantastical, Day One Combo***
The [Quick Journaling Action Group](https://directory.getdrafts.com/g/1Sd) lets me keep one running note that I can process at day's end to send the individual lines as entries into [Fantastical,](https://flexibits.com/fantastical) [Things 3](https://culturedcode.com/things/) and [Day One](https://dayoneapp.com/). The appropriate parts of one draft get sent to three separate apps with one command.
* Lines starting with "-" are collected and sent to Day One as a journal entry.
* Lines starting with "⁎" are sent to Things inbox.
* Lines starting with "@" are sent to Fantastical.
***Things Parser***
Using [TaskPaper syntax](https://guide.taskpaper.com/getting-started/), I can create a note in Drafts complete with due dates, areas, projects, and tags that get correctly imported into the Things 3 task manager using the [Things Parser.](https://directory.getdrafts.com/a/1DV) I use this with a Drafts template to create daily and weekly checklists for recurring tasks. I also use the action group, Things for Things, which includes actions for:
* Inbox
* Today
* This Evening
* Tomorrow
* Pick date
* Work
* House
* Personal
* Pick a Project
* Make a Project
* Selection to Things
* Bunch of todos
* Process notes from
* Prompt for new task
***Copy to Obsidian Inbox***
I am all in on [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/), the massively popular notes app with a robust 2000+ plugin architecture. It does a lot of things amazingly well, but mobile quick capture is not one of them. To solve that, I use [this Drafts
App Store
Drafts App - App Store
Download Drafts by Agile Tortoise on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Drafts.
action](https://directory.getdrafts.com/a/1qB) which saves the text to the default save location in my vault and uses the first line of the text as the note noscript/file name. I use a couple of other Drafts to Obsidian actions, including [Add to Obsidian Daily Note](https://directory.getdrafts.com/a/2EO) and [Add to Daily Note Plus](https://directory.getdrafts.com/a/2Fc), which add text to my daily note in different ways using a time stamp and a geolocation.
# The Bottom Line
Yes, Drafts Pro is a subnoscription app, and if you want to create custom actions, you are going to have to pony up 1.99M/19.99Y. I would sell plasma to pay for Drafts if I had to. Drafts is also a text-only app. There are no images or file embeds available. You don't have to be a tech writer or a blogger to use it, though. In my former life in IT support, I used it all the time for email, closing tickets, and documentation. You can do an amazing amount of work with Drafts, but you aren't going to master it in a day. There is a learning curve, but in my experience, it's always been fun to see what new things I can do with the app.
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# The Bottom Line
Yes, Drafts Pro is a subnoscription app, and if you want to create custom actions, you are going to have to pony up 1.99M/19.99Y. I would sell plasma to pay for Drafts if I had to. Drafts is also a text-only app. There are no images or file embeds available. You don't have to be a tech writer or a blogger to use it, though. In my former life in IT support, I used it all the time for email, closing tickets, and documentation. You can do an amazing amount of work with Drafts, but you aren't going to master it in a day. There is a learning curve, but in my experience, it's always been fun to see what new things I can do with the app.
https://redd.it/1polhj4
@macappsbackup
NotiSprite Got Its Travel Visa 🎉
I am happy to share that NotiSprite has officially been approved by Apple. Your beloved sprite can now travel from macOS to iPhone and iPad.
The same philosophy applies everywhere. No login, no ads, no data collection. It just works.
If you have already purchased sprites on macOS, they can travel freely to iOS and iPadOS. No extra steps are needed. Just tap Restore Purchases in Settings and all your sprites will appear on your mobile devices.
iOS development is very different from macOS. Apps can be suspended or killed by the OS, and there is no desktop space for a sprite to wander around. This made the implementation challenging. Instead of copying the macOS experience, I designed NotiSprite for iOS around what the platform does best, using Live Activities, Widgets, and Notifications to keep the sprite present and useful.
Pro Tip: If you are using the same Apple ID login into your Mac and iOS or iPadOS, you can add Widgets on your Mac.
Widget on Mac from iOS
With iOS and iPadOS now live, the NotiSprite suite is well underway. The next major piece is NotiSprite Creator, where artists and creators will be able to play with their own sprites on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. If creators choose to, they can also team up with us to distribute their sprites worldwide, reaching 174 countries and supporting 12 languages.
There is still a long way to go, but every dream starts with a first step.
Here is the App Store Link.
Enjoy your sprite on your mobile devices.
This release is a small gift to you all.
Merry Christmas 🎄
https://redd.it/1pota0h
@macappsbackup
I am happy to share that NotiSprite has officially been approved by Apple. Your beloved sprite can now travel from macOS to iPhone and iPad.
The same philosophy applies everywhere. No login, no ads, no data collection. It just works.
If you have already purchased sprites on macOS, they can travel freely to iOS and iPadOS. No extra steps are needed. Just tap Restore Purchases in Settings and all your sprites will appear on your mobile devices.
iOS development is very different from macOS. Apps can be suspended or killed by the OS, and there is no desktop space for a sprite to wander around. This made the implementation challenging. Instead of copying the macOS experience, I designed NotiSprite for iOS around what the platform does best, using Live Activities, Widgets, and Notifications to keep the sprite present and useful.
Pro Tip: If you are using the same Apple ID login into your Mac and iOS or iPadOS, you can add Widgets on your Mac.
Widget on Mac from iOS
With iOS and iPadOS now live, the NotiSprite suite is well underway. The next major piece is NotiSprite Creator, where artists and creators will be able to play with their own sprites on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. If creators choose to, they can also team up with us to distribute their sprites worldwide, reaching 174 countries and supporting 12 languages.
There is still a long way to go, but every dream starts with a first step.
Here is the App Store Link.
Enjoy your sprite on your mobile devices.
This release is a small gift to you all.
Merry Christmas 🎄
https://redd.it/1pota0h
@macappsbackup
Which calendar app are you using right now?
Hey guys,
It's the end of the year, and I'm reviewing the app I'm using.
Which calendar app are you using right now? I really like FantastiCal, but it's a little bit overkill for me...
I'd love to know about you!
https://redd.it/1pousrg
@macappsbackup
Hey guys,
It's the end of the year, and I'm reviewing the app I'm using.
Which calendar app are you using right now? I really like FantastiCal, but it's a little bit overkill for me...
I'd love to know about you!
https://redd.it/1pousrg
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In search of a rock solid workflow for Spaces/Virtual Desktops
All I want for Christmas is a way to have apps and Spaces consistently do what I want. I have two, 27 inch displays. On each display, I have enabled four spaces. Ideally, I'd like to be able to link the spaces as pairs so that what's on screen changes on both monitors simultaneously.
## Preferred Layout
Space 1 - Email / Space 5 - Mona, Things3, Messages Space 2 - Obsidian / Space 6 - Firefox, Drafts Space 3 - Calibre / Space 7 - Qspace, <App for downloading Linux ISOs> Space 4 - Vivaldi / Space 8 - Vivaldi, ChatGPT
I want to be able to launch the apps and have the windows open in the same location in the same space every time.
## What I've Tried
In System settings, I have Displays have separate spaces turned on. I also have Automatically arrange spaces turned off. I do not use Stage Manager.
I have tried [Moom\]( https://manytricks.com/moom/) because it has a feature to create layouts involving multiple displays, but it does not consistently open apps in the correct space or even move apps already opened to the correct space.
I have also tried [Spencer\](https://macspencer.app), which claims to open and move apps to the spaces you designate. It consistently gives me error messages.
I tried [Stay\]( https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stay/id435410196?mt=12 ) which is supposed to let you designate a location for specific apps. It is not dependably consistent.
I just found the FOSS app, [Flashspace,\](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/s/uOg1Bk5KBb) which promises to replace Spaces, but I have not tested it yet.
# Any Ideas or Tips?
I’m also looking for a way, any way, to stop random Finder windows from opening on Desktop clicks or space changes. I’ve tried Hammerspoon and BetterTouchTool with no luck.
https://redd.it/1powtlk
@macappsbackup
All I want for Christmas is a way to have apps and Spaces consistently do what I want. I have two, 27 inch displays. On each display, I have enabled four spaces. Ideally, I'd like to be able to link the spaces as pairs so that what's on screen changes on both monitors simultaneously.
## Preferred Layout
Space 1 - Email / Space 5 - Mona, Things3, Messages Space 2 - Obsidian / Space 6 - Firefox, Drafts Space 3 - Calibre / Space 7 - Qspace, <App for downloading Linux ISOs> Space 4 - Vivaldi / Space 8 - Vivaldi, ChatGPT
I want to be able to launch the apps and have the windows open in the same location in the same space every time.
## What I've Tried
In System settings, I have Displays have separate spaces turned on. I also have Automatically arrange spaces turned off. I do not use Stage Manager.
I have tried [Moom\]( https://manytricks.com/moom/) because it has a feature to create layouts involving multiple displays, but it does not consistently open apps in the correct space or even move apps already opened to the correct space.
I have also tried [Spencer\](https://macspencer.app), which claims to open and move apps to the spaces you designate. It consistently gives me error messages.
I tried [Stay\]( https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stay/id435410196?mt=12 ) which is supposed to let you designate a location for specific apps. It is not dependably consistent.
I just found the FOSS app, [Flashspace,\](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/s/uOg1Bk5KBb) which promises to replace Spaces, but I have not tested it yet.
# Any Ideas or Tips?
I’m also looking for a way, any way, to stop random Finder windows from opening on Desktop clicks or space changes. I’ve tried Hammerspoon and BetterTouchTool with no luck.
https://redd.it/1powtlk
@macappsbackup
Many Tricks
Moom
Move, zoom, and snap windows. Arrange windows in layouts. Auto-adjust to display setups.
Shout-Out: Amerpie - https://appaddict.app/
Self-promotion is can feel awkward. I just wanted to show some holiday appreciate to amerpie.
I've learned a ton from his posts and website. The amount of effort he puts in awesome for community. We all look forward to future posts.
His website: https://appaddict.app/
https://redd.it/1pozovd
@macappsbackup
Self-promotion is can feel awkward. I just wanted to show some holiday appreciate to amerpie.
I've learned a ton from his posts and website. The amount of effort he puts in awesome for community. We all look forward to future posts.
His website: https://appaddict.app/
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Release ahsk - Flow state study app that stops context switching (free for students)
Yo'all
Just released my first Mac app after spending 6 months building it for myself during college.
The problem I was trying to solve: I'd be studying, have a question, open ChatGPT in my browser, see a X notification, and 30 minutes later I'm watching YouTube. Every. Single. Time.
I realized the real issue wasn't discipline (maybe i have adhd) - it was that I kept having to LEAVE what I was doing to get help. Context switching was destroying my focus.
ahsk keeps you in flow state:
\- Select any text, hit Opt+Shift+A → instant AI explanation appears (no tab switching)
\- Focus mode that actually terminates distracting apps (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
\- Auto-generates flashcards from whatever you're reading using spaced repetition
Built with SwiftUI, runs on Apple Silicon + Intel. Notarized and sandboxed.
Free tier with 100 AI queries/month. Student tier is $8/mo for unlimited.
Download: ahsk
You can check all the features here
Genuinely would love feedback from this community - you all know Mac apps better than anyone. What am I missing? What would make this actually useful for you?
Happy to answer any questions!
https://reddit.com/link/1pozy8n/video/yn1ru0pucs7g1/player
https://redd.it/1pozy8n
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Yo'all
Just released my first Mac app after spending 6 months building it for myself during college.
The problem I was trying to solve: I'd be studying, have a question, open ChatGPT in my browser, see a X notification, and 30 minutes later I'm watching YouTube. Every. Single. Time.
I realized the real issue wasn't discipline (maybe i have adhd) - it was that I kept having to LEAVE what I was doing to get help. Context switching was destroying my focus.
ahsk keeps you in flow state:
\- Select any text, hit Opt+Shift+A → instant AI explanation appears (no tab switching)
\- Focus mode that actually terminates distracting apps (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
\- Auto-generates flashcards from whatever you're reading using spaced repetition
Built with SwiftUI, runs on Apple Silicon + Intel. Notarized and sandboxed.
Free tier with 100 AI queries/month. Student tier is $8/mo for unlimited.
Download: ahsk
You can check all the features here
Genuinely would love feedback from this community - you all know Mac apps better than anyone. What am I missing? What would make this actually useful for you?
Happy to answer any questions!
https://reddit.com/link/1pozy8n/video/yn1ru0pucs7g1/player
https://redd.it/1pozy8n
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Ahsk
Ahsk - AI Assistant for Mac | Get Instant Answers Anywhere
Ahsk is a powerful AI assistant for macOS that works in every app. Select text anywhere and get instant answers, rewrite content, and boost productivity. 10x better than Apple Intelligence.
Any easy to use photo editing app?
I switched to MacOS for about two years now. I have to take screenshots from time to time. It’s frustrating when have to quickly add some text, cover some personal info simply covering it by drawing a solid rectangle. These were easy to do when I was using windows paint. I’ve tried using Gimp. But it’s harder to use than the e Preview app.
Is there any app you’d recommend? I’m willing to pay if it’s easy to use and the price is reasonable.
Edit: sorry for using the wrong flair. But cannot edit it
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I switched to MacOS for about two years now. I have to take screenshots from time to time. It’s frustrating when have to quickly add some text, cover some personal info simply covering it by drawing a solid rectangle. These were easy to do when I was using windows paint. I’ve tried using Gimp. But it’s harder to use than the e Preview app.
Is there any app you’d recommend? I’m willing to pay if it’s easy to use and the price is reasonable.
Edit: sorry for using the wrong flair. But cannot edit it
https://redd.it/1pp62h1
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VaultSort: free file organization + storage insights for macOS
Hi r/MacApps,
I’m the developer of **VaultSort**, a macOS app I built to help clean up, organize, and secure files without subnoscriptions or cloud dependencies.
VaultSort includes a **free version** with genuinely useful features:
* Automatic file and folder organization
* Disk and folder analysis to see what’s taking up space
* Large file discovery
* Storage breakdown and directory browsing
If you want more advanced tools, there’s a one-time paid upgrade that unlocks:
* **Duplicate file detection and removal** (great for reclaiming space)
* **Secure file deletion and disk shredding** so files can’t be recovered
* **File encryption and decryption with AES-256**, including optional **YubiKey / hardware key support**
Everything runs locally on your Mac, no subnoscriptions, and no data leaves your machine.
For the holidays, I’m offering **30% off the paid version** with the code **XMAS** (normally $15.99). The discount is valid until **Christmas Day** and might be a solid upgrade for yourself or a practical gift for someone else.
[VaultSort has the free file organization + storage insights for MacOS](https://preview.redd.it/j28s5y62nu7g1.png?width=912&format=png&auto=webp&s=903984c96f7f5441695fe4af199d61ca54dea09d)
Free download here: [https://www.vaultsort.com/download](https://www.vaultsort.com/download?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Happy to answer questions or take feedback.
— Justin
https://redd.it/1ppbn10
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Hi r/MacApps,
I’m the developer of **VaultSort**, a macOS app I built to help clean up, organize, and secure files without subnoscriptions or cloud dependencies.
VaultSort includes a **free version** with genuinely useful features:
* Automatic file and folder organization
* Disk and folder analysis to see what’s taking up space
* Large file discovery
* Storage breakdown and directory browsing
If you want more advanced tools, there’s a one-time paid upgrade that unlocks:
* **Duplicate file detection and removal** (great for reclaiming space)
* **Secure file deletion and disk shredding** so files can’t be recovered
* **File encryption and decryption with AES-256**, including optional **YubiKey / hardware key support**
Everything runs locally on your Mac, no subnoscriptions, and no data leaves your machine.
For the holidays, I’m offering **30% off the paid version** with the code **XMAS** (normally $15.99). The discount is valid until **Christmas Day** and might be a solid upgrade for yourself or a practical gift for someone else.
[VaultSort has the free file organization + storage insights for MacOS](https://preview.redd.it/j28s5y62nu7g1.png?width=912&format=png&auto=webp&s=903984c96f7f5441695fe4af199d61ca54dea09d)
Free download here: [https://www.vaultsort.com/download](https://www.vaultsort.com/download?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Happy to answer questions or take feedback.
— Justin
https://redd.it/1ppbn10
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WIFI SCANNER
Hello, does anyone know an app that can identify the devices connected to my Wi-Fi? I prefer a one-time purchase.
https://redd.it/1ppe9h7
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Hello, does anyone know an app that can identify the devices connected to my Wi-Fi? I prefer a one-time purchase.
https://redd.it/1ppe9h7
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