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The application Almighty from Indie Goodies software simplifies how you use system shortcuts and settings on your Mac by combining them into a single app experience. It gives you access to over 50 different customisations that can be triggered using keyboard shortcuts or the menu bar. These include tasks like automatically converting rich text to plain when copied, creating spaces in your Dock to organise your apps, and displaying your keystrokes, to name just a few.

Join Darcy in this episode as he goes through many of these actions, demos them for you, and shows you how to organise your favourites into a workflow that allows you to run a sequence of actions and settings with a single click!

Almighty will run on macOS 13.0 or newer.

In this episode, Don goes on a deeper dive of the iPhone Mirroring app that was introduced with macOS Sequoia. You learn how you can control your compatible iPhone using your Mac's keyboard and input device (trackpad or mouse), and do things like copy and paste between a Mac app and your iPhone, right on your Mac. Don also goes through the system requirements in detail so you're ready to start using this useful addition to macOS.

Living in the menu bar, Dropzone from Aptonic creates a single space to store, reference and edit files of all different kinds. Start by taking files and folders you access most regularly and store universal aliases that can be accessed from anywhere. Join Darcy as he explores advanced actions, dragging files from anywhere on your computer to create an email from, convert to a different format, and much more. Dropzone offers a non-invasive space to collect your most used shortcuts and tasks, no matter the project.

Dropzone requires macOS 11.0 or later.

It is available with your Setapp subscription.

14-day Dropzone 4 Pro trial included (with free download)((httpss://aptonic.com/dropzone/latest)

Every now and then a utility comes around that you didn't know you needed. We use tabs in various applications, such as Preview and Safari and when it comes to opening one, it's normal practice to just switch to the application and then manually switch to the tab you need. With TabTab, you can simply key in a shortcut to invoke it, and then search for the tab name. As long as the application is supported, it takes you to it. TabTab can also act as an alternative application launcher from the macOS default, so there's no reason not to give this gem of a utility a try. The free version limits tracking to the last 5 applications or tabs, whereas a TabTab Pro lifetime license ($24 USD) removes that limitation. It runs on Intel and Apple silicon Macs, macOS 14.0 or newer.

Rocket Typist is an app designed for text expansion, which simplifies typing using much shorter abbreviations of longer bits of text. It will surely boost your productivity, and ensures accuracy by avoiding typos and other common errors. Rocket Typist is part of Setapp, so if you’re looking to move away from other text expansion apps for a lower overall cost, this utility may just be for you.

Join Don in this episode to learn all about Rocket Typist and how it can streamline what you do each day using your Mac's keyboard.

Rocket Typist requires macOS 13 and iOS 16 or newer.

Rocket Typist Pro for iOS: $9.99

Rocket Typist Pro for macOS: $19.99

Bezel has had a lot of plaudits from the Apple community since its release. We covered it ourselves in January 2024, however it's had so many updates in the last 6 months that Lee had to show them to you.

As well as mirror the display of your iPhone and iPad to your Mac, you can now capture screenshots from within the app, as well as create video recordings, and choose from a variety of options. You also have the ability to mirror your Apple TV and (for those of you who would like to see it) Lee wraps up this video by demoing how Bezel runs on Vision Pro.

Bezel runs on macOS 12.0 or newer. The connected iOS device needs to run iOS 8 or newer.

Ice is an open source app that helps you tame your menu bar. You can choose which menu bar items show at all times and which are hidden until you need them. You choose a secondary menu bar to display hidden items, or a unique method that actually hides the menu items of other apps running in the foreground. In this episode, Allison leaves no stone unturned as she shows you all the ins and outs of this useful and flexible utility. When you decide you like Ice, you get to choose how much it's worth to you. No subscription needed!

Ice runs on macOS 14 Sonoma or newer.

When you spend a lot of money on your Mac device, you want to be sure it's performing as it should. iStat Menus 7 is a great tool to help you monitor component performance, such as CPU and GPU, Memory, Disks and Battery. You can also set notifications to alert you when certain thresholds on your system are met, like when the battery on your laptop is getting low. You're not limited to the internals of your Mac, either. iStat Menus can give you access to Calendar, World Clocks and even the weather, all from its menu bar icon. Join Lee as he gives you an in-depth tour of this full-featured utility. iStat Menus requires macOS 11 and newer, and is available as part of your Setapp subscription.

With the advent of the new Passwords app from Apple, available on macOS Sequoia as well as iOS and iPadOS 18, is it time to switch from 1Password to this free app that is integrated in the operating system? In this episode, Don compares some of the functionally of Passwords versus 1Password, along with some security considerations for existing 1Password users. What you choose to do in the end really depends on where you are right now, and Don will help you decide.

System Requirements

The Passwords application is available on macOS 15 (Sequoia), iOS and iPadOS 18. If it was removed from your system, you can download it again from the App Store.

Moom has been a long-standing benchmark for stand-alone window management apps, and that standard has just risen substantially with the release of version 4.

In this episode Darcy goes over this upgrade, including a feature known as Palette which allows users to access near infinite window layout options simply by hovering their pointer over the macOS window management buttons. You can save custom app-specific layouts, trigger them with hotkeys, use chains to link your actions together, and much more.

Moom 4 requires macOS 10.13 High Sierra or newer.

• A single licensee costs $15 USD

• You can upgrade from a previous version for $8.

Most of us take screenshots on our iPhone, whether it's to capture information to send on to someone else, or for our own reference material. Some of us also produce screenshots for written materials to help with our work. Whilst the built-in screenshot functionality is basic enough, Shareshot is a utility that allows you to take those images to the next level, with custom backgrounds, automatic device frame detection, lighting effects, and more. Shareshot can also be used to add frames to screenshots taken on other devices, such as iPad, Macs, Apple TV and even Vision Pro.  Lee walks you through these and more in this screencast.

Shareshot will run on iOS 17 or higher ; iPadOS 17 or higher; visionOS 1.0 or higher.

A Pro subscription to Shareshot cost $1.99 per month or $14.99 per year.

MacWhisper is a gem of an application that has evolved greatly since its launch. In a recent update Jordi Bruin, the developer, has added the ability not just to dictate text directly into almost any macOS application, but also to use ChatGPT to automatically carry out prompt actions, such as translate it into another language or perform grammar checks. It's a wonderful addition to a great app and in this video, Lee shows you how to make the most of it.

Don has switched from Safari on the Mac to Arc for his day to day browsing needs. One missing feature that is present in Safari is the autofill two-factor authentication (2FA). Faktor comes to the rescue and adds this functionality to Arc via a Chrome Extension and a simple Mac app. In this episode, Don takes you through accessing the Chrome Web Store (which is compatible with Arc) and installing extensions. You also get a peek at Faktor in action.

The Factor Mac app demonstrated in this video is a one-time $9.99 and is available at getfaktor.com.

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The rise of videoconferencing over the last couple of years has placed increased importance on the quality of your video. The better your video looks, the more clearly you can communicate. But you don't need to spend thousands of dollars on fancy camera equipment. With Camo Studio, you can use the camera you already own to produce great video, whether you’re meeting, streaming, or recording.

In this screencast, Mike shows you how to pair your iPhone running the Camo app with your Mac in order to use it with Camo Studio. He then walks you through all of the available camera and image settings and enhancements to fine-tune the video quality. You also learn how to record and save a video directly from Camo Studio.

Pricing

Monthly subscription is $8.99 USD 

Annual subscription is $49.99 

You can buy a Lifetime license for $99.99 

Camo Studio requires macOS 10.15 or newer 

Camo Studio - Download the latest version 

Camo for iOS 

Camo support 

Camo FAQ 

With the upcoming Window Management improvements coming with macOS Sequoia this fall, Lee has been reviewing his third-party applications to see if they are still needed. Going through my list, he realised that one of the best, BetterSnapTool, had not yet been covered on ScreenCastsONLINE!

Join Lee for an overview of this wonderful utility, that not only allows you to resize windows using keyboard shortcuts with ease, but also brings an extensive feature set, including customising the top-left "traffic light" buttons present on all macOS windows, and much more.

BetterSnapTool requires macOS 10.12 or newer, and cost $2.99 on the [App Store]

(httpss://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bettersnaptool/id417375580?mt=12).

In today's show Darcy revisits a popular Spotlight replacement: Raycast. Since his last screencast covering this utility, many new features have been added. These include improved window layout and management tools, handy flight tracking and searchable screenshots and clipboard histories to name a few. The Pro version of Raycast adds AI integration with an inline chat bot that answers your questions and can also generate images from your text prompts, as well as other handy modules like inline translations. Join Darcy and learn how Raycast can enhance your Mac experience.

Raycast requires macOS 12 and newer.

Raycast Pro AI at your fingertips $8 per month or $96 annually

Team Pro AI for your whole team $12 per month per user

If you're connected via a hotspot or other wireless connection that has a limited data allowance, you want to avoid having background applications chew up all your available data. With TripMode, you can select certain applications to let through and make sure that you don't go over your data caps. Join Mike in this short video to see how TripMode can help.

TripMode requires macOS 11.0 or newer.

In-App Purchases:

Yearly Subscription: $14.99

Monthly Subscription: $4.99

Lifetime: $39.99

Also available with your Setapp subscription

When Lee is at a client's office and anyone watches him type on his Mac, there is one feature that is guaranteed to be greeted with "Wow! How did you do that?" and that's text expansion. Today's video covers the application Lee uses for this: Typinator from Ergonis software. Using this application, you can key in a few characters that expand into something much larger. This can be something small, like a URL, or perhaps an email template or blocks of text. You can print the current date and time, calculate future or historic dates, as well as use variables to make calculations.

In this video, Lee gives you a walk-through of how to make the most of Typinator and wow your friends, family and colleagues.

Typinator 9 requires macOS 10.15 or newer.

A license costs 29.99 USD for a single user with up to two computers. All minor updates within the current major version are included.

Download the latest version of Typinator

There are more options when customising your display than you might think. Resolutions, refresh rates, rotation, HDR, colour profiles, and brightness to name a few. BetterDisplay is here to condense all of those options into an easy-to-use menu bar interface.

Add individual customisation option for each connected display, virtual displays and picture in picture to the mix, and this seemingly innocuous app stands out as a powerful yet approachable way to manage your displays. Join Darcy as he walks you through BetterDisplay's configuration options and features in this short video.

BetterDisplay requires macOS 12 or newer.

You can buy a Pro license to unlock all features for a one-time price of $18 or 18 euros.

Ever felt limited by Finder on Mac and wished there was a better alternative? Enter ForkLift. This app by Binarynights is a robust alternative with considerably more features. Darcy takes you through the updated user interface in version 4, shows navigation between panes and tabs, using key commands, how to use the batch syncing and batch renaming features, how to connect local servers and many cloud services right in the app, and more.

ForkLift 4 requires macOS 12 or later.

Lifetime purchases with 1 year of free updates:

Single user: $19.95

Family: $29.95 (All Macs in your household)

Small Business: $69.95 (Up to 5 Macs)

See pricing which includes 2 years of free updates