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This, https://www.warp.dev?
Does look pretty good; can you turn off the OpenAI implementation? Says it only sends data you specifically enter for the AI but it would be nice to disable to prevent accidents.
I can't find a way to disable Warp AI but it doesn't get in the way and you have to open a side window to use it to ask a question.
Those running Bartender 4 will need to upgrade to Bartender 5 to stop a message about it viewing your screen (it doesn't, it only views the menu bar). It's a free upgrade if you bought it within the last year I think, otherwise it's an £8 upgrade. Bit frustrating that you have to pay in some situations, it could have just been a software update.
Bartender 5 has been on the cards for a while, I emailed them about something else a while ago and they told me it was coming. I'll be buying that straight away (ie now). It does more than just remove that annoying blob.
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Bartender 5 removes 'Show for updates' and there's no work around. I'm not happy.
Yes. Hugely annoying. My toolbar is definitely getting out of hand.
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I don't mind a crowded menu on the Studio because of the huge screen but I do keep mine trimmed right back on the MBA with multiple apps only showing on updates.
I've been in contact with the support chap and he said that it's not possible to do it within macOS Sonoma. I think this is odd because Bartender 4 manages it perfectly, it's just that purple icon saying Bartender is capturing the screen. He did say that the show for updates stuff is retained in the configuration so I'm waiting for confirmation I can revert back to V4 and it'll go back to how it was.
What option is this? I just use MacUpdater so I don't think I would use this feature?
It's the option that only shows certain icons when they change. So for example, I have the creative cloud icon hidden unless it shows a red dot overlayed.
Ah, that might be quite useful for some stuff.
I used CheatSheet in the past to show me all of the shortcuts for an app in one window but that has been discountinued since it doesn't work on macOS 14. I found this as a replacement. Pretty good and completely free.
Edit: There is a paid version as well:
Edit: There is a paid version as well:
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Default Folder X V6 has been released with Sonoma compatibility.
It's a paid upgrade with two staggered tiers of upgrade cost depending on when you bought it.
I only use it for one thing really, for the ability to click on an open finder window when you're in a save/load dialogue box to quickly select that folder. I wonder if there's a cheaper/free way of doing that.
It's a paid upgrade with two staggered tiers of upgrade cost depending on when you bought it.
I only use it for one thing really, for the ability to click on an open finder window when you're in a save/load dialogue box to quickly select that folder. I wonder if there's a cheaper/free way of doing that.
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AltTab
Windows-esque alt-tab switcher (shows windows not just apps) with a shed load of options and customisations.
Price - FREE.
https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app
Latest release (Github) - https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/releases
Windows-esque alt-tab switcher (shows windows not just apps) with a shed load of options and customisations.
Price - FREE.
https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app
Latest release (Github) - https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/releases
I've been using that for about a year. It makes so much difference.AltTab
Windows-esque alt-tab switcher (shows windows not just apps) with a shed load of options and customisations.
Price - FREE.
https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app
Latest release (Github) - https://github.com/lwouis/alt-tab-macos/releases
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Only just discovered it but it does make life a lot easier if you have to switch around apps and windows; the standard switcher is pants.
* Someone is going to saying there's Mission Control but, it's not the same.
That’s what I use. Swipe up with three fingers (or is it four fingers, I have no idea, I just do it without thinking about it), tap. Job done. One handed, my hand is probably on the trackpad already.
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Unless i've missed something, you can't cycle through using keys/shortcut so you're having to use the mouse. Arguably, i find alt-tab a lot quicker than Mission Control.
Nope...
I use Alt-Tab too, but mostly I just hit F3.