Great Apps I'm No Longer Using And What I Use Now
Top apps & tools I discovered this year. Recommendations for text transformations, clipboard management, bookmarks management, app launching, presentation tools, AI transcription and more.
Hey everyone!
I've spent the last few days putting together a video that covers some of my journey with apps and tools throughout 2024. It's fascinating to look back and realize just how many changes I've made to my workflow this year, even replacing some apps that I absolutely loved and have recommended in this newsletter.
What's particularly exciting is seeing how these changes have evolved alongside my growing interest in system customization. Each switch, while sometimes challenging, has led to faster workflows and more efficient systems. A few of these tools might seem advanced, but they've opened up incredible possibilities and I feel like I'm slowly starting to become a Mac wizard.
One more thing. I'm sharing my personal evolution towards different tools, but I want to emphasize that all the applications mentioned are excellent choices. These changes just reflect my personal growth in system customization and personal preferences rather than big issues or complaints with the apps I was using before.
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Here's all the apps & tools mentioned if you want to simply click around:
Text Transformation Tools
Clipboard Managers
Bookmark Management
App Switching & Launching
Previous: Contexts, RCMD, LaunchPalette
Current: Custom setup with Karabiner, Yabai, and Keyboard Maestro
Screen Recordings
Previous: CleanShot X
Current: Screen Studio
Screen Annotation
Previous: Presentify
Current: Bananotate
Keyboard Sound Effects
Mouse Control
Circular/Radial Menu
Previous: Charmstone
Current: Kando
AI Transcription
Previous: Aiko, Whisperscript
Current: MacWhisper
Any Recommendations?
I'm really curious! I'm been sharing these apps that have transformed how I use my computer, and I would love to hear some of your recommendations. Is there any Mac app that you found exceptionally useful or that changed your approach to any specific kind of task? I'm always open to suggestions and happy to test out apps that cover areas I hadn't considered before. If you have anything like that in mind, please feel free to reply to this email or comment below.
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Happy holidays!
Robert J. P. Oberg
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