Transform Your Mac with Creative Apps

Dynamic Island

• Feature: Turns MacBook's notch into a customizable shelf
• Usage: Quick access to folders/apps, e.g., project files for video editing or app launcher
• App: Photop (free on the App Store)

Only Switch

• Feature: Creates a customizable control center
• Functions:
  • Toggle dark mode, true tone, keyboard backlight
  • Eject all disks at once
  • Hide desktop files
  • Keep Mac awake
• Customization: Supports Siri shortcuts and scripts
• App: Free and open source

Quick Utilities

Hyperdog

• Purpose: Send websites from iPhone to Mac via iCloud
• Advantage: Works even if Mac is off
• App: Free on Mac and iPhone App Store

Speediness

• Feature: Native-looking Wi-Fi speed test
• Extras: History of all speed tests

PR Notes

• Feature: Adds formatting options and markdown to Apple Notes
• Extras: Inline formatting commands, commenting, exporting

AI-Powered Apps

Voices

• Feature: Text to natural-sounding voice
• Voices: 6 different voices
• Cost: Minimal cost per use (uses OpenAI API)
• App: $5 one-time purchase

ChatGPT Native App

• Features:
  • Option + Space to start new chat
  • Attach screenshots to queries
  • Keep ChatGPT on top
  • Upcoming: screen sharing, enhanced voice chat
• App: Free on OpenAI website

Media Player: Iina

• Advantages:
  • Thumbnail previews
  • Video cropping and rotation
  • Built-in equalizers
  • Screenshots from videos
  • Plays almost any media file, including YouTube videos
• App: Free and open source

Battery Manager: AlDente Alternative - Baty

• Features:
  • Stops charging at 80%
  • Run on battery while plugged in
  • One-click full charge
• App: Pay what you want

Summary

• All apps are intended to enhance Mac usability and productivity
• Most apps are free or low-cost
• Links to apps provided in video description