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#Unshaky app driver
#Unshaky app full

I use it for most of the libraries and open source packages that I need on macOS. Also if you have advanced audio use-cases, take a look at macOS's builtin utility "Audio MIDI Setup". A famous and older alternative is Soundflower.

#Unshaky app driver

I have defined an alias for it (see my zsh config below)Ī virtual audio driver to forward audio between apps. This is a command-line download utility with support for HTTP/FTP/BitTorrent and multiple-connection downloads. I have to admit, I don’t use all the features of this app, and it’s something I have to dedicate some time to learn. Take a look at its website to get to know all its features. You launch it by a shortcut and it appears as a search bar in the screen: Think of it as a more-powerful Spotlight search bar, with the power of other tools (like Automator) combined, plus more configuration and extensions. Alfred is an application launcher which provides the user with a one-stop-shop for launching apps, searching the computer and Internet, automate repetitive tasks, run commands, control the computer, etc. This one probably does not need an introduction. Browser plug-ins (well, this one is not macOS specific).

Performance optimizations and troubleshooting: collection of apps and tips to help you pinpoint problems in your macOS, reduce battery usage, and improve performance.

Shortcuts: some of my most frequently used shortcuts.

Note that I don't list common apps like text editors, browsers and mail clients, etc.

Apps: apps that I find useful, and that can enhance the user experience.

I just wanted to prepare the initial list and share my own setup and learnings. I don't go into details, as I believe the curious readers will click on the items that they find interesting and will do their own homework. So I decided to write a blog post and compile a list of the apps and tips and tweaks I find useful and use on my machines to boost productivity, improve performance, debug issues, and reduce battery usage. Recently I answered questions from some friends Questions varied, from people not knowing some of the important shortcuts in macOS, to more advanced performance troubleshooting and debugging cases.

#Unshaky app full

During the past few years, I have observed that many friends and colleagues (even more technical ones) are not using the full potential of their MacBooks (and iMacs). I switched from Windows/Linux to macOS in 2012 and have been using it as my main OS ever since (it was called "OS X" back then).