Safari alternative to "Global Speed" Chrome extension?

Hey everyone,  

I’ve been using the Global Speed extension on Brave browser and it’s been super handy. I am trying to switch to Safari and I’m looking for an alternative that offers the same two main features:

1. Custom Keyboard shortcuts for forward/backward skipping (e.g., jump ahead or back by a set number of seconds). I set Z and X keys for 5 secs skip
2. Universal functionality across all sites (not just limited to YouTube or a few platforms).

Does anyone know of a Safari extension or workaround that replicates this? I’d love to keep the same smooth video control experience without having to switch browsers.

Thanks in advance!


P.S. A good adblock also, Ublock lite is not effective on Many sites

https://redd.it/1pvsmlb
@macappsbackup

Is there an app that lets users set their own videos as screensavers but then pauses it as wallpaper?

Exactly like native wallpapers work on macOS already.

https://redd.it/1pvz91a
@macappsbackup

Any tips to make Ice work on macOS Tahoe (26) ?

Or, are there any other menu bar managers that work on the latest version of macOS?

https://redd.it/1pvzxjg
@macappsbackup

IRC client with file transfer

Hi,

I just changed back to a Mac after years. I need a good irc client with file transfer. I used Colloquy but it’s no longer free and has mixed reviews. What else is out there?

https://redd.it/1pw1s0o
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Looking for early adopters: A native Mac utility for backups, compression, and PDF

I’m building a native app to handle those small daily tasks that usually force you to switch between multiple tools or browser tabs.

Key features:


\- Direct file backups to Gmail, Drive
\- Native video compression and PDF conversion
\- Optional AI analysis for files and text


I’m mainly looking for some real world feedback to see if the workflow actually makes sense for power users. I have a few free copies for the first few folks who want to help test it out - you can hit 'Get Early Access' at quikey.app (and feel free to DM me or reply here if you have any questions or just want to chat).

https://redd.it/1pw3ze2
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Vibe-coded a lightweight macOS menu bar app for switching display resolutions, with Shortcuts integration

TL;DR: Made a no frills menu bar utility mainly so that I can easily switch my external monitors for my Mac to different resolution using Shortcuts. Links: source code, compiled release.

My use-case is to disconnect my secondary display and switch resolution for the main display to 1080p to game CrossOver with less display/resolution issues. Then easily switch both back on and restore the 1440p resolution on all displays. Initially used Lunar but the resolution mode change support does not work well and it always breaks.

So now with this utility I made, my shortcut is a lot more stable. I still use Lunar but only for disconnecting/reconnecting displays.

Code is open-sourced: https://github.com/peaz/displaymodemenu I recommend checking the code and compiling it yourself (extra benefit: self-signing with your own free Apple dev account avoids Gatekeeper warnings entirely)

Otherwise, a pre-compiled release can be found here but you will need to remove quarantine for the app.

Full details how it use it in the readme in the repo. Happy for any feedback and thought I share this free app.

Edit: Formating and link correction.
Edit: Added better clarity on self-signing app to avoid Gatekeeper quarantine issue.

https://redd.it/1pw4zh8
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A Mega-Collection of Free Apps I've Installed and Tested

[Free Apps](https://preview.redd.it/ihdziscnmk9g1.png?width=260&format=png&auto=webp&s=cd4aec4e8cbbda8ed4cda6d44be334aa5b6c28b7)



If you're running short on cash after Christmas, but you still want to try out some new software, you can try a few of these apps. I've installed and tested them all at some point. The links will take you to a short review with download information. If you find a broken link or an app is no longer free, let me know and I';ll make a quick edit. If you're a developer with a free app, drop me a DM and I will be glad to check out your work and possibly feature you on AppAddict if it has some unique features the community would appreciate.

* [Permissions Reset 2 - Free Troubleshooting Tool](https://appaddict.app/post/permissions-reset-2-free-troubleshooting-tool)
* [Zotero as a Free PDF Library Manager](https://appaddict.app/post/zotero-as-a-free-pdf-library-manager)
* [UTM for Virtualization](https://appaddict.app/post/2025-03-23)
* [rclone - An Easy to Use and Powerful CLI](https://appaddict.app/post/rclone-an-easy-to-use-and-powerful-cli)
* [Syncthing - Free and Open-Source Cross Platform File Sharing](https://appaddict.app/post/syncthing-free-and-open-source-cross-platform-file-sharing)
* [Convert CSV Files to Markdown](https://appaddict.app/post/convert-csv-files-to-markdown)
* [Hop to Desk, a Free and Open-Source Encrypted Remote Access Solution](https://appaddict.app/post/hop-to-desk-desk-a-free-and-open-source-encrypted-remote-access-solution)
* [One For the Techies - SwiftDefaultApps](https://appaddict.app/post/one-for-the-techies-swiftdefaultapps)
* [Digikam is Replacing Apple Photos, Google Photos and Amazon Photos For Me](https://appaddict.app/post/digikam-is-replacing-apple-photos-google-photos-and-amazon-photos-for-me)
* [Change the Location of Notifications With PingPlace](https://appaddict.app/post/change-the-location-of-notifications-with-pingplace)
* [SmartBackup - Free, Fast and Foolproof](https://appaddict.app/post/smartbackup-free-fast-and-foolproof)
* [Pareto Security - Quick and Easy](https://appaddict.app/post/pareto-security-quick-and-easy)
* [Local Send - Easy to Set Up and Easy to Use](https://appaddict.app/post/local-send-easy-to-set-up-and-easy-to-use)
* [Using Joplin as a Reference Tool](https://appaddict.app/post/using-joplin-as-a-reference-tool)
* [Fmail2 for Fastmail](https://appaddict.app/post/fmail2-for-fastmail)
* [Stickier - Free Notes App with Power User Features](https://appaddict.app/post/stickier-free-notes-app-with-power-user-features)
* [Cog - Free and Open-Source Local Only Music Player](https://appaddict.app/post/cog-free-and-open-source-local-only-music-player)
* [Privileges - Operate Your Mac Safely](https://appaddict.app/post/privileges-operate-your-mac-safely)
* [Use KIWIX to Access Wikipedia and Other Resources Offline](https://appaddict.app/post/use-kiwix-to-access-wikipedia-and-other-resources-offline)
* [Librewolf for Security and Privacy](https://appaddict.app/post/librewolf-for-security-and-privacy)
* [Metadata Lab - Exif Editor](https://appaddict.app/post/metadata-lab-exif-editor)
* [Battery Monitor Health, Info](https://appaddict.app/post/battery-monitor-health-info)
* [Sandkorn - Comprehensive Information on Your Apps](https://appaddict.app/post/sandkorn-comprehensive-information-on-your-apps)
* [Privacy Badger Extension from the Electronic Freedom Foundation](https://appaddict.app/post/privacy-badger-extension-from-the-electronic-freedom-foundation)
* [Libation - Audiobook Downloader and Converter](https://appaddict.app/post/libation-audiobook-downloader-and-converter)
* [Captin Solves a Major Mac Annoyance](https://appaddict.app/post/captin-solves-a-major-mac-annoyance)
* [Shareful - A Free App I Use Every Day](https://appaddict.app/post/shareful-a-free-app-i-use-every-day)
* [Two Free Apps for Mac OS Installation Eas](https://appaddict.app/post/two-free-apps-for-mac-os-installation-ease)
* [Recents App for Mac - A Free Intelligent File

Launcher](https://appaddict.app/post/recents-app-for-mac-a-free-intelligent-file-launcher)
* [MarkEdit - A Pure Markdown Editor for Free](https://appaddict.app/post/markedit-a-pure-markdown-editor-for-free)
* [Royal TSX for Remote Management](https://appaddict.app/post/royal-tsx-for-remote-management)
* [Simplenote - Free, Rock Solid and Dependable for Over a Decade](https://appaddict.app/post/simplenote-free-rock-solid-and-dependable-for-over-a-decade)
* [SingleFile - For Safari and Other Mac Browsers](https://appaddict.app/post/singlefile-for-safari-and-other-mac-browsers)
* [Ente Auth - The Free Authy Replacement for Your Mac and iPhone](https://appaddict.app/post/ente-auth-the-free-authy-replacement-for-your-mac-and-iphone)
* [Sloth - Activity Monitor on Steroids](https://appaddict.app/post/sloth-activity-monitor-on-steroids)
* [Cronica - A Free, Privacy Focused Media Tracker for Mac and iOS](https://appaddict.app/post/cronica-a-free-privacy-focused-media-tracker-for-mac-and-ios)
* [Free Security Apps for Mac](https://appaddict.app/post/free-security-apps-for-mac)
* [MacTracker - Can You Call Yourself a Fanboy If You Don't Have This Installed?](https://appaddict.app/post/mactracker-can-you-call-yourself-a-fanboy-if-you-don-t-have-this-installed)
* [Orange Card - Get Info Easily for Free](https://appaddict.app/post/orange-card-get-info-easily-for-free)
* [Glympse Location Sharing - Free and Secure](https://appaddict.app/post/glympse-location-sharing-free-and-secure)
* [Zero Duplicates Free Duplicate File Finder](https://appaddict.app/post/zero-duplicates-free-duplicate-file-finder)
* [OpenVibe - Free Social Thread Aggregator](https://appaddict.app/post/openvibe-free-social-thread-aggregator)
* [Resilio Sync - Secure, Private Peer-to-Peer File Sharing](https://appaddict.app/post/2025-01-06)
* [Lossless Cut - Save Time When Editing Videos](https://appaddict.app/post/lossless-cut-save-time-when-editing-videos)
* [Background Music - Per App Volume Control and More](https://appaddict.app/post/background-music-per-app-volume-control-and-more)
* [Unsplash Wallpaper App - Free Unlimited Wallpapers at Your Fingertips](https://appaddict.app/post/unsplash-wallpaper-app-free-unlimited-wallpapers-at-your-fingertips)
* [FSNotes - A Free and Open-Source Successor to NValt](https://appaddict.app/post/fsnotes-a-free-and-open-source-successor-to-nvalt)
* [Picocrypt - Free and Open-Source File Encryption with Simple but Powerful Features](https://appaddict.app/post/picocrypt-free-and-open-source-file-encryption-with-simple-but-powerful-features)
* [Session - Free and Open-Source E2E Decentralized Cross Platform Messaging](https://appaddict.app/post/session-free-and-open-source-e2e-decentralized-cross-platform-messaging)
* [DEVONagent Lite - Free Tool to Increase Search Productivity](https://appaddict.app/post/devonagent-lite-free-tool-to-increase-search-productivity)
* [Integrity - Free Link Checker](https://appaddict.app/post/integrity-free-link-checker)
* [Raycast Quicklinks - Power Searching from the Keyboard](https://appaddict.app/post/raycast-quicklinks-power-searching-from-the-keyboard)
* [RsyncUI - a GUI for the powerful CLI Utility](https://appaddict.app/post/rsyncui-a-gui-for-the-powerful-cli-utility)
* [Apparency - The Apps That Opens Apps](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/apparency-the-app-that-open-apps)
* [ToyViewer - A Preview Replacment](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/toyviewer-a-preview-replacment)
* [Chrome Remote Desktop - Free Remote Control](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/chrome-remote-desktop-free-remote-control)
* [BBEdit - It Doesn't Suck](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/bbedit-it-doesn-t-suck)
* [Blip - Free Cross Platform File Transfers](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/blip-free-cross-platform-file-transfers)
* [FreeTube - Maybe the Most Underrated App](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/freetube-maybe-the-most-underrated-app)
* [Bean - A Free, Lightweight Word Processor](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/bean-a-free-lightweight-word-processor)
* [Maestral, an Open-Source Dropbox

Client](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/maestral-an-open-source-dropbox-client)
* [Zavala - Free, Open-Source Outliner for Mac, iPhone, iPad](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/zavala-free-open-source-outliner-for-mac-iphone-ipad)
* [Velja Browser Picker by Sindre Sorhus](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/velja-browser-picker-by-sindre-sorhus)
* [Omnivore, a Free Open-Source Read It Later App](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/omnivore-a-free-open-source-read-it-later-app)
* [Why Haven't You Installed Keka Yet?](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/why-haven-t-you-installed-keka-yet)
* [BlockBlock and KnockKnock from Objective-See](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/blockblock-and-knockknock-from-objective-see)
* [Things You Can Do with Obsidian](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/things-you-can-do-with-obsidian)
* [Applite - An App Store for Homebrew](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/applite-an-app-store-for-homebrew)
* [Open Core Legacy Patcher](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/open-core-legacy-patcher)
* [Angry IP Scanner](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/angry-ip-scanner)
* [Upscayl - A Free and Open-Source Image Enlarger](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/upscayl-a-free-and-open-source-image-enlarger)
* [Amphetamine - Ultimate Sleep Prevention for Your Mac](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/amphetamine-ultimate-sleep-prevention-for-your-mac)
* [Stats Is a Free Alternative to iStat Menus](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/stats-is-a-free-alternative-to-istat-menus)
* [OnlySwitch - Free App for System Controls & More](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/onlyswitch-free-app-for-system-controls-more)
* [App Cleaner vs. Pear Cleaner](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/app-cleaner-vs-pear-cleaner)
* [Disk Drill Has Six Free Tools](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/disk-drill-has-six-free-tools)
* [Network Utility is Back!](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/network-utility-is-back)
* [Cryptomator Free and Open Source Cloud Encryption](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/cryptomator-free-and-open-source-cloud-encryption)
* [DockDoor Adds Functionality to macOS](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/dockdoor-adds-functionality-to-macos)
* [TRANSNOMINO - Free File Renaming Utility with Pro Capabilities](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/transnomino-free-file-renaming-utility-with-pro-capabilities)
* [ReiKey and Task Explorer from Objective-See](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/reikey-and-task-explorer-from-objective-see)
* [Rocket - Free, Slack-Style Emoji Picker](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/rocket-free-slack-style-emoji-picker)
* [WordService - Another Free Utility from Devon Technologies](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/wordservice-another-free-utility-from-devon-technologies)
* [Karabiner Elements to the Rescue](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/karabiner-elements-to-the-rescue)
* [Swift Shift - A Free Tool to Move and Resize Windows](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/swift-shift-a-free-tool-to-move-and-resize-windows)
* [Onyx for Mac](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/onyx-for-mac)
* [Meteorologist - Free and Open-Source Menu Bar Weather](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/meteorologist-free-and-open-source-menu-bar-weather)
* [SilentKnight - Free Security Checks for Your Mac](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/silentknight-free-security-checks-for-your-mac)
* [Folder Peek FTW](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/folder-peek-ftw)
* [FlowVision - Image Viewer](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/2024-08-16)
* [ImageOptim - Free and Open-Source Utility to Reduce File Sizes](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/imageoptim-free-and-open-source-utility-to-reduce-file-sizes)
* [XMenu - Free Menu Bar App Launcher](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/xmenu-free-menu-bar-app-launcher)
* [ClipGrab, a free alternative to Downie](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/clipgrab-a-free-alternative-to-downie)
* [Air Battery - A Free App to Monitor Battery Levels](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/air-battery-a-free-app-to-monitor-battery-levels)
* [Keyboard Cowboy - Free and Open-Source Automation

Software](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/keyboard-cowboy-free-and-open-source-automation-software)
* [Try PDF Gear, It's Good, It's Free](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/try-pdf-gear-it-s-good-it-s-free)
* [Topgrade - Upgrade All the Things](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/topgrade-upgrade-all-the-things)
* [Activity Watch - Free No Effort Time Tracker](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/activity-watch-free-no-effort-time-tracker)
* [XnConvert - Free Batch Image Converter and Editor](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/xnconvert-free-batch-image-converter-and-editor)
* [Noizio - A Background Sound App for Mac](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/2024-09-13)
* [Five Free Single Purpose Apps ](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/five-free-single-purpose-apps)(Dockey, Hyperkey, Hyperduck, Unclack, Cleanup Buddy)
* [iTerm - You Don't Have to Be a Developer to Use It](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/iterm-you-don-t-have-to-be-a-developer-to-use-it)
* [The Time Machine Mechanic](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/the-time-machine-mechanic)
* [Neat Download Manager](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/neat-download-manager)
* [Quitter - A Free Utility That Works](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/quitter-a-free-utility-that-works)
* [Reminders Menu Bar](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/two-apps-for-apple-reminders-users)
* [Opening Batches of Apps, Documents, Folders and Web Pages](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/opening-batches-of-apps-documents-folders-and-web-pages)
* [A Folder Plugin for Quicklook](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/a-folder-plugin-for-quicklook)
* [Notenik - A Well Designed Plain Text Notes Plus App](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/notenik-a-well-designed-plain-text-notes-plus-app)
* [Sherlock - Find Usernames from 400 Different Social Networks](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/find-usernames-from-400-different-social-networks)
* [Daily - A Dead Simple Free Task Manager](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/daily-a-dead-simple-free-task-manager)
* [The Zen Browser](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/the-zen-browser)
* [Licensed - A Nice Single Purpose App for Keeping Track of Your Software](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/licensed-a-nice-single-purpose-app-for-keeping-track-of-your-software)
* [Gladys - Free Shelf Utility that Syncs With iOS](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/gladys-free-shelf-utility-that-syncs-with-ios)
* [Marta - A Free Dual Pane File Manager](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/marta-a-free-dual-pane-file-manager)
* [Five Free Single Purpose Apps ](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/five-free-single-purpose-apps-1)(Trash Sweep, Speediness, Justatext, Quick Recorder,KeyCastr)
* [Deskpad - A Virtual Monitor for Screen Sharing](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/deskpad-a-virtual-monitor-for-screen-sharing)
* [Kiano - A Unique Image Sorter and Viewer for Apple Photos](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/kiano-a-unique-image-sorter-and-viewer-for-apple-photos)
* [Duplicati - Free Encrypted Offsite Backup for Your Mac](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/2024-10-21)
* [Encrypto - Free File Encryption App](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/2024-10-22)
* [Good Old Time Machine Editor - A Useful Free Utility](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/2024-10-23)
* [Virtual Buddy - Run Mac and Linux VMs with Ease on Apple Silicon for Free](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/virtual-buddy-run-mac-and-linux-vms-with-ease-on-apple-silicon)
* [Free Startup Manager with Many Options](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/free-startup-manager-with-many-options)
* [A Different App for Managing Background Items](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/a-different-app-for-managing-background-items)
* [FASA - An App to Copy an Image and Paste It as a File](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/an-app-to-copy-an-image-and-paste-it-as-a-file)
* [Task Til Dawn - A Free Mac Automation App](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/task-til-dawn-a-free-mac-automation-app)
* [Three Free Apps for Text and Writing ](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/three-free-apps-for-text-and-writing)(Nissus Thesaurus, Megawords, Esse)
* [Scheduler for Mac - Free Automation

Utility](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/scheduler-for-mac-free-automation-utility)
* [A Day With Vivaldi Browser](https://apps.louplummer.lol/post/a-day-with-vivaldi-browser)

https://redd.it/1pw7lrg
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Notchnoook Welcome Screen Wont Go Away

https://preview.redd.it/ooayzwotai9g1.png?width=336&format=png&auto=webp&s=d1023ac9570ab5b5f007a4b267d963f1455934d5

I recntly downloeded notchnook and this hello welcome to notchnoook thing wont go away so I cant even use it right. Someone please help me solve this :)

https://redd.it/1pvz64p
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Caveat emptor

There are so many applications out there, and I was wondering what do you do for security when downloading and trying them? It scares me and reminds me of the windows ecosystem of yore when everyone had tons of shareware apps on their machine that were rarely used.

I am also wondering why so many people seem to use so many apps? What do you do for a living that requires so many different apps? I am a windows software developer on windows. I don't have anything installed on my machine (corporate policy). I get around a 100 emails a day and I can't do a blank or automated reply. I don't have to move source files around, they are in a repository. The only 3rd party things I have are a diff tool and some special vendor products for software. Can some of you explain your use cases and how much savings you really get from all these apps?

https://redd.it/1pwafut
@macappsbackup

Raycast & Alfred: the eternal struggle

For decades we have had many near religious arguments in tech. Mac vs PC is of course the most famous, but there are others.

Within the macOS community there is a similar struggle between Raycast and Alfred. Frankly it’s exhausting.

Personally, and I know that this is shocking, I just prefer Spotlight. Although every time either is mentioned there seems to be an immediate reaction and “discussion” about which is better. It’s exhausting.

Which one is better isn’t really the question. The real question seems to be which has the most capability for each Individual user and workflow.

https://redd.it/1pwc3y7
@macappsbackup

I built a macOS app that takes automated screenshots (25% OFF SALE)

Hey guys,
I made a Mac app that helps you capture anything on your screen. Even content that can’t be copied, exported, or printed and turn it into a clean, searchable PDF.

https://reddit.com/link/1pwgj39/video/a9stb4rlgm9g1/player

All you do is set where you want it to capture, and how you want it to switch pages (click a key or left-click somewhere) and how many pages you have and Quilt takes care of the rest!

What Quilt lets you do:

Capture a specific window or draw a custom area
Set countdowns, delays, and how many screenshots to take
Automate key presses or mouse clicks between captures
Review and clean up screenshots before export
Export as a searchable PDF, GIF, image set, or ZIP
Works completely offline, and is built natively for macOS

Get started for free 👉 quiltformac.com

Quilt Pro is also 25% off for boxing day, holidays & the new years for lifetime! Would love to hear what you think! Happy to answer questions or take feature requests.

https://redd.it/1pwgj39
@macappsbackup

How the hell do you add new cities to the Weather app on MacOS 15.5 Sequoia?

https://preview.redd.it/1hn7bnpgxm9g1.jpg?width=1722&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e3d3ad0e67c26f402a1df3d966fce638950651f

There is no "+" or favorite button that I can see.

https://redd.it/1pwiofo
@macappsbackup

Backdrop App

Hoping someone can help, I pinged the dev, no response.

I have 3 monitors, I want only one monitor to have a moving wallpaper, and the other two just static. I cannot figure it out in the app. Setting the wallpaper in the Mac settings gets overridden when you start the backdrop app again.

Anyone with hints or can tell me where I’m missing the way to do it, would make me very happy! Thanks.

https://redd.it/1pwm7bc
@macappsbackup

I built an app to update old/compromised passwords automatically - The Password App Free

Hey r/macapps! I've been building The Password App - an AI-powered tool that automates changing passwords across websites.

What it does:

Import your passwords from any manager (CSV)
AI navigates sites and changes passwords for you
Watch it work in a visible browser window through a companion chrome extension
Import updated passwords back into your password manager

Why I built it: After a breach notification, I had to change 50+ passwords manually. Took 6 hours. I was thinking there has to be a better way to do it automatically and securely with data privacy top of mind.

Tech stack:

Electron + Python
browser-use library
Runs with a local-first approach meaning your passwords never leave your Mac

Link: [https://thepassword.app](https://thepassword.app)

Would love feedback from fellow Mac users. I'm envisioning this app to transform into a digital guardian app. Some other features I'm considering are:

Reset password automatically for incorrect credentials
Automatically email websites to request your data to be deleted
Scan and alert about security risks in other chrome extensions

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Looking for the Modern Day Equivalent of PhotoPresenter

Looking for the Modern Day Equivalent of PhotoPresenter, does anyone know of any photo / slideshow software that will allow you to present different images and movies in a tiled fashion per monitor that can change at random?

Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20070112191946/https://arizona-software.ch/applications/photopresenter/en/

Discover why PhotoPresenter will change the way you present your photos and movies!

Animated Slideshows
Present your photos with style

PhotoPresenter provides several great looking slideshow themes you can choose from to present you photos either efficiently and soberly, or with amazing transition effects.

Navigation
Navigate quickly and easily

You want to switch to another slide without abandoning the slideshow? Just hit the command key (⌘) and select the slide you want to jump to! You can use either the mouse or the keyboard to scroll, quickly navigate and select the desired image.

Panorama
Scroll panoramic pictures

Isn't it frustrating to see a beautiful panorama shrunk to fit the screen? During standard slideshows, PhotoPresenter enlarges panoramic pictures and scrolls them either horizontally or vertically. Experience afresh your wonderful panoramas with this breathtaking effect! And naturally, if you want to scroll back and forth, just pause the slideshow with the spacebar and use the arrow keys to move the picture as you want.

Movies
Play movies in your slideshow

View both pictures and movies within the same slideshow. No need to switch back and forth between different programs to play your movies. They will just play as they appear on the screen during the slideshow. To pause or rewind, simply use the spacebar and the left arrow key.

CD, Folders, etc.
Pictures and movies from anywhere

With PhotoPresenter, you can not only view your iPhoto library, but also display the content of any other location, such as folders on your local drive, CD, etc. Removable media (CD or DVD) will be automatically detected as you insert them in your computer. To add a specific folder, just drag the icon from the Finder and drop it where you want into the source list of PhotoPresenter.

Exclude elements
Exclude elements from your slideshow

You want to exclude some pictures from your slideshow without having each time to carefully select the desired elements? Simply select the unwanted elements and hit the backspace key: those elements won't appear anymore in any slideshows. To include elements back is as easy as to exclude them: simply hit the Backspace key again. And of course, PhotoPresenter will remember excluded elements from any location, even from read-only media such as CD or DVD.

Multiple displays
Presentation on multiple displays

Make breathtaking presentations using several displays: not only can PhotoPresenter display its animated slideshows on each attached monitor, it can also treat all monitors as a single large display!

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I had an idea for an app but I'm not that competent at coding, so I asked AI if it could help me. These are the examples it came up with for apps it could easily create:
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Another homebrew GUI? Why?

Hello and merry christmas r/macapps,

i am a developer that started in the 90s, i had a few years break lately working into the management in a big multinational company and recently came back. This is my first venture with Swift and decided to build a homebrew GUI. A lot of good and awesome apps already out there but i wanted to consolidate some of the features i liked into one.

So I built Taphouse - a fully native macOS app in SwiftUI. Here's what makes it different:



Actually native

\- Pure SwiftUI, no Electron, no web views

\- \~15MB vs 150MB+ for Electron apps

\- Instant launch, uses minimal resources

\- Follows Apple HIG, supports Dark Mode, feels like a real Mac app



Complete feature set in one app

\- Package management (browse, search, install, uninstall, upgrade)

\- Services management with auto-refresh (monitor and control all your brew services)

\- Taps management (add/remove repositories)

\- Brewfile import/export (migrate your setup to a new Mac)

\- Quarantine management (fix "app is damaged" issues)

\- Diagnostics (brew doctor, disk usage, cache cleanup)

\- Dependency tree visualization

\- Mac App Store integration (via `mas` CLI) - first Homebrew GUI with this!



Quality of life features

\- Menu bar icon with update badge

\- Background update checks with notifications

\- Bulk operations (select multiple packages)

\- Favorites and notes on packages

\- Installation history



Services dashboard

If you run things like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, or nginx through Homebrew, you'll love the Services view. See all your services at a glance with running/stopped/error counts, start/stop/restart with one click, and enable auto-refresh to monitor status changes in real-time (configurable from 10 seconds to 5 minutes). No more typing `brew services list` constantly.



Mac App Store integration

Something I haven't seen in any other Homebrew GUI - if you have [mas\](https://github.com/mas-cli/mas) installed (`brew install mas`), Taphouse can manage your App Store apps too. Browse installed apps, check for updates, search and install new ones, upgrade all with one click. Your Brewfile exports can even include MAS apps, so you can restore your entire setup (Homebrew + App Store) on a new Mac. It's the unified package manager experience I always wanted.



Business model

Free version does the basics (install, uninstall, upgrade, services). Pro is $4.99 one-time (not a subnoscription) for power user features. 14-day trial included.



I know "developer builds app" posts can be hit or miss here, but I genuinely use this daily and built it because I wanted it to exist. Happy to answer any questions or take feedback. Would love to hear your thoughts!



Website: https://taphouse.multimodalsolutions.gr



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