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Tidbits for 2025 Week 09
What a couple of weeks. Had a business trip, so I had a chance to start watching Star Trek Lower Decks (it’s great), catched-up with Invincible (still good), finished Silo season 2 (slower, but still like it), and looking forward to each Severance (hope they don’t mess it up). I’m also ready to buy my first Linux device/laptop since the Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 PDA and continuously being blown away by AI apps. Happy weekend!
Startup Folder: macOS, run programs at startup by placing them in a special folder; Free. ♮ Not sure the benefits versus login items, but implementation looks very elegant.
LocalSend: Share files to nearby devices: LocalSend is a free, cross-platform file sharing tool available for all platforms, offering secure peer-to-peer file transfers. ♮ My buddy Federico says I never post anything for Android, this is an olive branch.
Slow Roads: Slow Roads is a free, web-based casual driving game offering an endless scenic journey with no ads, now also coming to Steam for more advanced features. ♮ Great for relaxing.
Longplay for Mac (Early Access): macOS app for album playback, available in Early Access for A$25. ♮ The iOS version is great. Almost ready to rediscover my iPod library with the macoS version.
stats: FLOSS macOS system monitoring app with menu bar integration. ♮ Lots of iStats vibes on this one. But can’t argue with free.
Moves for macOS: macOS app for precise window positioning using modifier keys and the mouse , free. ♮ Moom has this, but it’s overkill. I’ve been using Swift Shift, but it had a memory leak. This works just right.
Shadow: bot-free AI autopilot service that automates recording and transcribing meetings. Free while in beta. ♮ I’ve tried LOTs for transcription summary apps. This is by far the best.
Shortcutie: macOS app that enhances the Shortcuts app with advanced system-level features. $6 launch price. ♮ If Sindre releases it, I’ll buy it.
Art of Fauna: Nature Puzzles: iOS and iPadOS puzzle game featuring vintage wildlife illustrations and educational content; free with in-app purchases.♮ Beautifully designed puzzle game.
Daily Wallpaper: Free, supports iPhone and iPad, offers automatic daily wallpaper updates from various stunning image sources. ♮ I’m too OCD with my wallpapers o the iPhone, but may consider it for my iPad mini.