These are my top 8 favorite macOS utilities that I can’t live without. 1. Mac Mouse Fix This app is the best app to make your non-Apple mouse behave like one. I use it with my Logitech MX Master 3s instead of Logitech’s own software, and it is amazing! This app let’s you assign any kind of trackpad gesture to your extra mouse buttons. I have a button navigate Spaces and Mission Control when dragging, just like the three finger drag on a trackpad....
Have you ever considered trying out Safari, but soon discovered that it lacks your preferred Chrome or Firefox extensions? I had this same issue. Apple has introduced a user-friendly tool called Safari Web Extension Converter. This tool simplifies the process of converting Chrome or Firefox extensions to Safari. Let’s explore how we can convert a Chrome or Firefox extension to work with Safari! Downloading the Source Code of the Extension The first step to convert your extension is to download its source code first....
What is Nix and NixOS? You may have heard of Nix before. The name can be a bit confusing at first, as Nix is: A programming language A package manager A Linux distribution (Known as NixOS) This guide will focus on Nix as the package manager, and how it can make your life easier. The Problem On macOS, the intended way to download new programs is to open the developer’s website and execute an installer (or disk image) that installs the program....
Google is progressively getting worse, YouTube has more and more ADs, and most websites are very hard to use, as the screen is constantly filled with “cookie” pop-ups, ADs, videos and large paragraphs of keywords that contain nothing of real value. I’ve been bothered by the “modern” web quite a lot, as I used to get my news from YouTube, but seeing the internet get progressively worse made me wonder if there is a better way…...
TL;DR: This is a guide for anyone new to Linux, or that have never used Linux before. After reading the guide, you should be able to switch from Windows, macOS or ChromeOS to Linux, or at least know more about it and why many people prefer it. What is Linux? You can think of Linux as an alternative to Windows and macOS; An operating system for your computer. An OS is responsible for managing the computer’s physical components (hardware) and programs (software)....
The current state of smartphones Most people own a smartphone. They are extremely useful tools, but they are also a nightmare for security and privacy. This guide will attempt to help you improve your security and privacy while using a smartphone, without losing useful functionality. There are, mainly, three types of smartphone: Android Devices iOS Devices (the iPhone) Dumb phones / brick phones / feature phones (KaiOS or custom) Android Android by default is the most customizable of the bunch....
Why am I doing this (again)? I’ve been using Linux for many years, and recently tried FreeBSD on a spare laptop. I didn’t see many differences initially, but it got me wondering: What really are the differences between Linux and *BSDs? Which OS should I use? Of course, the short answer is always the same: It depends. So, I had to decide what is most important to me. Before continuing, I recommend that you do the same....
A bit of context What is a display server? If you use Linux or any BSD variant, you have likely heard of, and used, a display server. A display server is the component required to load any graphics or graphical user interfaces (GUIs - most browsers, games, …) and display any video content. The display server also handles input, manages the physical display, listens for requests to draw graphics, and supports hardware acceleration....
TL;DR Although I’ve heard of BSD before and have experience with Linux, I have never attempted to run a “true” BSD system (excluding macOS) as a daily driver. I likely made mistakes along the way, and not everything went as planned. If you are an experienced FreeBSD user, feel free to correct me or send some tips my way. I’ll read any emails I receive. I will definitely revisit FreeBSD in the future....
Why run AI locally? AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini can be very useful, however, they have a few issues: Price (Some tiers can be expensive and require a monthly subscription) Freedom (You may be limited by the moral beliefs of the company behind it) Internet Access Privacy (All your requests are sent to the company’s servers and can be seen and used by them for any purpose.) Ease of access (Sometimes you may encounter shortages or be unable to use AI efficiently with the tools you already have) Local AI solves most of these issues: Your requests never leave your computer, and so they are private and can be done offline....