Return of the Utility Grab Bag

This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite utility apps, including Amphetamine, Text Lens, Gifski, Folder Peek, Mic Drop, Keka, and Marked.

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This episode is sponsored by:

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Links and Show Notes

Follow Up

• BarCuts issues fixed
• Zen Browser
  • Tab Groups Extension
  • MarkDownload
  • Reader

Our Favorite Utilities

• John
  • Amphetamine
  • Gifski
  • Mic Drop
  • Also mentioned: Week Number
• Federico
  • Text Lens
    • Also mentioned: Text Sniper and CleanShot X
  • Folder Peek
  • Keka
• Joint Pick
  • Marked 2
  • Marked 2 and Obsidian
  • The new, improved StyleStealer for Marked 2

Menu Bar Tangent

• Bartender
• Ice

Follow us on Mastodon

• AppStories
• Federico Viticci
• John Voorhees

Follow us on Bluesky

• AppStories
• MacStories
• Federico Viticci
• John Voorhees