The most valuable utilities for macOS users. Like any other operating system, macOS needs utilities to keep it running in top shape. Utilities can also extend or enhance the functionalities of the system. Countless utilities exist for Macs, but the ones on this list are the gems. I always install…

PrivateGPT is a better way to understand and query your own local data — ChatGPT has indeed changed the way we search for information. However, it is a cloud-based platform that does not have access to your private data. There are options (usually paid) available where you can upload your own data into the cloud and use a ChatGPT-like interface to understand and query…

Uncover the Hidden Gems of MacOS With These 8 Utilities — macOS has a lot of great utilities to help you get the most out of your Mac. I’ve reviewed a lot of them in my previous articles, and I’m always on the lookout for new and useful apps. Here are a few more that I think you’ll find helpful. See…

Discover why Microsoft Edge is the top choice for all your browsing needs! — As a MacBook user, Safari is the default web browser on the macOS operating system. Fortunately, Apple makes it easy to use other browsers with the same ease as Safari. …

From File Management to System Optimization: These macOS Utilities Have Got You Covered — QuitAll QuitAll — Amico Apps QuitAll is a really cool app for MacOS that can do a lot more than the built-in Activity Monitor. It lets you easily view all your open applications in the menu bar. You can also close programs quickly with just one click, which is much more…

Have you been struggling to send F11 function keystrokes to some apps on macOS? — While I was installing a new version of Rocky Linux on an HPE server via iLO, I had to press F11 at the BIOS screen in order to select the virtual cdrom boot device:

Unleash your team’s creativity with Freeform — Apple’s innovative whiteboard app for collaborative brainstorming. — With macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, and iPad OS 16.2, Apple released Freeform, a whiteboarding app. This new app is pre-installed on these OSs. Freeform is a digital canvas app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone that allows you to collaborate creatively with friends or colleagues. By adding drawings, text boxes…

Protect your sensitive data with Apple’s Advanced Data Protection — End-to-end encryption is already the default method of protection for sensitive data in iCloud, including passwords in iCloud Keychain and Health data. This is expanded by Advanced Data Protection to more categories of data, such as iCloud Backup, Notes, Photos, and more. Because there is no emergency recovery option if…

More super awesome macOS utilities. — If you’re a Mac user, you know that having a dependable set of applications is essential for getting things done quickly. While MacOS comes with a suite of default apps that are adequate for many users, there are numerous third-party apps that can improve your productivity, creativity, and entertainment. In…