Show HN: Hot Notes – Fuzzy Search for Apple Notes (macOS)
(hotmatcha.dev)
Hot Notes is a macOS app that opens your Apple Notes using fast fuzzy search
Hot Notes is a macOS app that opens your Apple Notes using fast fuzzy search
Apple Software Update dark pattern
(lapcatsoftware.com)
I just installed today's macOS 15.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates. Incidentally, before updating my Mac mini, I got an "Upgrade to macOS Sequoia" notification even though the Mac was already running Sequoia (15.3.2).
I just installed today's macOS 15.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates. Incidentally, before updating my Mac mini, I got an "Upgrade to macOS Sequoia" notification even though the Mac was already running Sequoia (15.3.2).
CVE-2025-24259: Leaking Bookmarks on macOS
(wts.dev)
Happy Monday! You should probably update your Macs now. macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, are out. They include a lot of patches, with 15.4 including patches for 131 CVE's. If you're curious and want to validate that, just open the security release notes for that update and search for the string CVE-202. You'll find 131 matches on that page as of writing.
Happy Monday! You should probably update your Macs now. macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, are out. They include a lot of patches, with 15.4 including patches for 131 CVE's. If you're curious and want to validate that, just open the security release notes for that update and search for the string CVE-202. You'll find 131 matches on that page as of writing.
Show HN: Job Application Bot by Ollama AI
(github.com/lookr-fyi)
JobHuntr.fyi is a native macOS desktop app that uses Ollama-powered AI to apply for jobs on LinkedIn—automatically, 24/7. No OpenAI API key required.
JobHuntr.fyi is a native macOS desktop app that uses Ollama-powered AI to apply for jobs on LinkedIn—automatically, 24/7. No OpenAI API key required.
Show HN: macOS app to reduce eye strain (open-source)
(github.com/oxremy)
BlinkMoreFree is an open source macOS menu bar application that helps reduce eye strain by fading your screen when you stare at it for too long without blinking. Using automated eye-tracking and customized settings to encourage you to blink more.
BlinkMoreFree is an open source macOS menu bar application that helps reduce eye strain by fading your screen when you stare at it for too long without blinking. Using automated eye-tracking and customized settings to encourage you to blink more.
Leaking Passwords and more on macOS
(wts.dev)
This article discusses a vulnerability, CVE-2024-54471, that was patched as part of the Apple security releases: macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, and macOS Ventura 13.7.1 (all released on October 28th, 2024). If you use a macOS device and are not on one of these updated versions: update now!
This article discusses a vulnerability, CVE-2024-54471, that was patched as part of the Apple security releases: macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, and macOS Ventura 13.7.1 (all released on October 28th, 2024). If you use a macOS device and are not on one of these updated versions: update now!
Scorpi – A Modern Hypervisor (For macOS)
(github.com/macos-fuse-t)
Scorpi is a modern, lightweight, general-purpose hypervisor designed to be an alternative to QEMU.
Scorpi is a modern, lightweight, general-purpose hypervisor designed to be an alternative to QEMU.
macOS 15.4 Beta 'Hides' Amount of Storage Used by Apple Intelligence
(macrumors.com)
When Apple released the second macOS 15.4 beta earlier this month, the company apparently made a change that means System Settings no longer shows how much local storage space Apple Intelligence features are taking up on a Mac.
When Apple released the second macOS 15.4 beta earlier this month, the company apparently made a change that means System Settings no longer shows how much local storage space Apple Intelligence features are taking up on a Mac.
Increasingly Insecure in Sequoia
(eclecticlight.co)
Over the last nine years, few of my articles here have been about XProtect, other than those announcing its updates. Until September 2024 and the release of macOS 15 Sequoia. This is now the tenth article I have written about the problems brought by XProtect updates in Sequoia over those six months, when there have been just 13 updates.
Over the last nine years, few of my articles here have been about XProtect, other than those announcing its updates. Until September 2024 and the release of macOS 15 Sequoia. This is now the tenth article I have written about the problems brought by XProtect updates in Sequoia over those six months, when there have been just 13 updates.
Show HN: Autodio – Auto Audio/Sound Device Switcher for macOS
(apple.com)
Autodio is an auto sound output input switcher app. It remembers your choices for output and input according to the attached devices. Just plug and unplug any sound devices that you set active output or input device before, and voilà... You don't even have to use Autodio window to set your devices!
Autodio is an auto sound output input switcher app. It remembers your choices for output and input according to the attached devices. Just plug and unplug any sound devices that you set active output or input device before, and voilà... You don't even have to use Autodio window to set your devices!
Show HN: iMCP – Connect Your macOS Messages, Calendar, and More to Claude
(github.com/loopwork-ai)
iMCP is a macOS app for connecting your digital life with AI.
iMCP is a macOS app for connecting your digital life with AI.
Typosquatted Go Packages Deliver Malware Loader Targeting Linux and macOS
(socket.dev)
Malicious Go packages are impersonating popular libraries to install hidden loader malware on Linux and macOS, targeting developers with obfuscated payloads.
Malicious Go packages are impersonating popular libraries to install hidden loader malware on Linux and macOS, targeting developers with obfuscated payloads.
How fast can you open 1000 files?
(lemire.me)
Jarred Sumner, the main author of the Bun JavaScript engine, commented a few days ago on X that opening many files on macOS could be slow due to thread contention: “your $5,000 computer is only capable of opening 1 file at a time”.
Jarred Sumner, the main author of the Bun JavaScript engine, commented a few days ago on X that opening many files on macOS could be slow due to thread contention: “your $5,000 computer is only capable of opening 1 file at a time”.
How fast can you open 1000 files?
(lemire.me)
Jarred Sumner, the main author of the Bun JavaScript engine, commented a few days ago on X that opening many files on macOS could be slow due to thread contention: “your $5,000 computer is only capable of opening 1 file at a time”.
Jarred Sumner, the main author of the Bun JavaScript engine, commented a few days ago on X that opening many files on macOS could be slow due to thread contention: “your $5,000 computer is only capable of opening 1 file at a time”.
macOS Tips and Tricks (2022)
(saurabhs.org)
Press ⇧⌘/ to search all of the current app's menu items. Then use the Up/Down arrow keys to navigate the results and press Return to execute that menu bar action.
Press ⇧⌘/ to search all of the current app's menu items. Then use the Up/Down arrow keys to navigate the results and press Return to execute that menu bar action.
Show HN: LookAway – a native macOS app for building healthy screen habits
(lookaway.app)
LookAway helps reduce eye strain, digital fatigue, and maintain better posture—so you can end your day feeling good, not drained.
LookAway helps reduce eye strain, digital fatigue, and maintain better posture—so you can end your day feeling good, not drained.
I Automated My Computer Life with macOS Folder Actions
(interfacecraft.online)
I’ve always believed that computers should handle repetitive tasks better than humans. It frustrates me when something can’t be automated the way I want or when simple actions require more effort than they should.
I’ve always believed that computers should handle repetitive tasks better than humans. It frustrates me when something can’t be automated the way I want or when simple actions require more effort than they should.
Show HN: yknotify – Notify when YubiKey needs touch on macOS
(github.com/noperator)
yknotify watches macOS logs (via log stream CLI command) for events that I've determined, through trial and error, are heuristically associated with the YubiKey waiting for touch.
yknotify watches macOS logs (via log stream CLI command) for events that I've determined, through trial and error, are heuristically associated with the YubiKey waiting for touch.
Automating the cleaning of macOS-specific ( ._ and .DS_Store) files on Eject
(gingerbeardman.com)
Dot underscore ._ and .DS_Store files are macOS-specific metadata cruft generated for foreign filesystems (like FAT32 or exFAT) that are not usually needed for disks that are mainly used on other platforms.
Dot underscore ._ and .DS_Store files are macOS-specific metadata cruft generated for foreign filesystems (like FAT32 or exFAT) that are not usually needed for disks that are mainly used on other platforms.
Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement
(github.com/wojciech-kulik)
FlashSpace is a blazingly-fast virtual workspace manager for macOS, designed to enhance and replace native macOS Spaces. No more waiting for macOS animations.
FlashSpace is a blazingly-fast virtual workspace manager for macOS, designed to enhance and replace native macOS Spaces. No more waiting for macOS animations.
Hotline for modern Apple systems
(github.com/mierau)
An attempt to resurrect Hotline for modern Apple systems (iOS, macOS, etc) by completely recreating it in Swift and SwiftUI.
An attempt to resurrect Hotline for modern Apple systems (iOS, macOS, etc) by completely recreating it in Swift and SwiftUI.
Prevent a Mac laptop from turning on when opening its lid or connecting to power
(apple.com)
A Mac laptop with Apple silicon automatically turns on and starts up when you open its lid or connect it to power. With macOS Sequoia 15 or later, you can change this behavior without affecting your ability to use your keyboard or trackpad to turn on your Mac.
A Mac laptop with Apple silicon automatically turns on and starts up when you open its lid or connect it to power. With macOS Sequoia 15 or later, you can change this behavior without affecting your ability to use your keyboard or trackpad to turn on your Mac.
Ice: Powerful open source menu bar manager for macOS
(icemenubar.app)
Ice is a powerful menu bar management tool.
Ice is a powerful menu bar management tool.
Stats – macOS system monitor in your menu bar
(github.com/exelban)
Stats is an application that allows you to monitor your macOS system.
Stats is an application that allows you to monitor your macOS system.
Airflow – Stream media files directly from macOS to AirPlay devices
(airflow.app)
Airflow is different We're not cutting any corners. This is not yet another FFmpeg wrapper like you might have seen elsewhere. Don't get us wrong, we love FFmpeg and use many of its parts under the hood, but our custom built video processing pipeline goes way beyond wrapping FFmpeg and calling it a day. We've been working on it for years it and it lets us do things that other similar software simply can't.
Airflow is different We're not cutting any corners. This is not yet another FFmpeg wrapper like you might have seen elsewhere. Don't get us wrong, we love FFmpeg and use many of its parts under the hood, but our custom built video processing pipeline goes way beyond wrapping FFmpeg and calling it a day. We've been working on it for years it and it lets us do things that other similar software simply can't.
macOS now identifies Docker as Malware
(github.com/docker)
Malware Blocked. “com.docker.socket” was not opened because it contains malware. this action did not harm your Mac.
Malware Blocked. “com.docker.socket” was not opened because it contains malware. this action did not harm your Mac.
Fake Homebrew site leverages Google ads to target macOS, Linux devices
(scworld.com)
Bad actors are using a fake Homebrew site on a Google ads page to distribute infostealer malware that’s targeting macOS and Linux devices.
Bad actors are using a fake Homebrew site on a Google ads page to distribute infostealer malware that’s targeting macOS and Linux devices.