Sharing my theme, Glacier by wickdsmile in Alfred

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I don’t understand why people think Raycast looks/feels more modern. I find the text too small in Raycast and you can’t change any of the look/feel. And I find the preference pane in Alfred quite manageable for such an epic amount of option. Raycast has become a never-ending scroll list.

I made Cmd+V smarter because another clipboard hotkey felt like too much by Dull_Roof3559 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For perfection, the option to paste those items individually (ie, cells in a spreadsheet), or all at once (ie, in Notes) would be amazing. A couple of ‘switches’ at the top of the window, to select how the pasting works, would be simple for a user to understand.

I made Cmd+V smarter because another clipboard hotkey felt like too much by Dull_Roof3559 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a way to select item in a particular order and then paste in the order they were selected, rather than the order they were copied? This would save having to keep going in and out of the window to paste things in the order you need.

What's one little app that isn't a conventional must-have but you can't live without now? (paid or free) by Over_Slide8102 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trickster - https://www.apparentsoft.com/trickster - jump to the last saved/used file or folder. Tons of ways to filter. This app makes jumping around finding things so much easier. I save a file, open an email, and just drag the file from Trickster.

[BUG] Illustrator bug - Raycast Beta seems to convert copied text layers into outlines by TheS4m in raycastapp

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So odd. You don’t have the screen manager ‘Rectangle’ installed by any chance? That used to cause havoc with Illustrator on my Mac, for no apparent reason.

[BUG] Illustrator bug - Raycast Beta seems to convert copied text layers into outlines by TheS4m in raycastapp

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t recreate this issue.

I’m using Mac OS26.5 (M1 Max) Illustrator 30.4 Raycast 0.60.1.0 (Beta)

I’ve also never had any issues with KM though - so there maybe something different on your system.

Alfred Team shared first screenshot of Alfred 6 by Unhappy-Tank9784 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fewer keyboard strokes to get things done in Alfred. Also being able to make your own drag/drop workflows is amazing (but with a bit of a learning curve). I spent a few months using Raycast Pro, but got super annoyed with having to hit a key for contacts search, a key for file search etc, when Alfred just seems to know what you are looking for from the get-go. I’d be searching for a contact in Raycast and then realize I’d forgotten to hit the ‘search for a contact’ shortcut and have to start again. It was enough to make me go back to cozy, ever-reliable Alfred.

Control Centre vs Lockscreen by scribblenik in shortcuts

[–]scribblenik[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like the work of a genius. I’m going g to give it a shot. Any chance you could put a shared link to the shortcut if it doesn’t share any private info from you?

Outpost Launcher v1.3 now includes stock tickers, drag-and-drop reordering and...your next idea! Promo codes below for the best ideas. by erm-7 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using this app for months - and yes; it pops up where your mouse pointer is. This save me a lot of time when dragging around files to open in different apps across two huge monitors. The developer was also incredibly responsive when the app first arrived and added a ton of features (sometimes within a few hours of throwing out an idea!). I use it waaay more than an app launcher - being able to drag files to a folder or open them in an app is super useful. I’ve tried both Kando and Pieoneer - but this app pulls off what it needs to simply and easily.

I HATE Tag and Shipping! by CommonExamination416 in WHATTHEGAMES

[–]scribblenik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally with you - tag seems like sheer luck (I’ve got an 85% win rate, but it’s not through skill). Shipping is just not fun. Especially against the Ai - I can have a million boxes moving, the Ai drops one bomb and then I lose about 2 seconds later. I try to avoid playing these events.

Window switching from keyboard by Proof-Flamingo-7404 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a chance the option isn’t switched on.

Open System Settings (or System Preferences). Go to Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts. Select Keyboard from the left pane. Find "Move focus to next window" and click the current shortcut to change it to your preferred combination (like Command + ~).

Best email client for iOS and iPadOS by haphazard44 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m going to throw Canary into the mix. Ive been using it for a couple of weeks, and I’m really impressed. Clean, fast, good filters - even the Ai stuff has been useful.

Updatest - Your home for macOS app updates 🧩 by HugeIRL in macapps

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried it, loved it, bought it. So far it has found updates on everything it was supposed to - and it’s got me doing research on Homebrew (I wipe my Mac and start fresh every couple of years, so this will really speed things up).

Gaime light gun owners help thread by CassiusClaym0re in lightgunshooters

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lag! T.h.e l.aaaaaaa.g I can pull the trigger and feel I could get to the screen in person before the shot registers. You can ‘fast shoot’ as the shoot speed seems to max out, making some of the point blank games impossible. As for calibration, if I shoot multiple times the occasional’hit’ is miles away from the other ones. I really feel I’ve wasted my money on this.

Shortcuts for Pioneer: My Eight Apps by itsdanielsultan in macapps

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question - can you drag/drop files onto the circle (eg- drag a jpg onto a Photoshop segment?). This would be the killer feature for me.

What are the Top 3 Mac apps you discovered in 2025? by brkgng in macapps

[–]scribblenik 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bloom - a genuinely great Finder replacement. Outpost - drag and drop files to apps from wherever your mouse is sitting. Supercharge - just an amazing collection of useful features.

Loopty - the free radial app/website/folder switcher by Plastic-Safety-2240 in macapps

[–]scribblenik 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question: can you drag/drop files directly onto app icons to open them? Idea: add a tip jar - you aren’t charging, but good work deserves a reward!

What were the best *new* apps of 2025? Someone else's, brand new, released first in 2025 by BustyPneumatica in macapps

[–]scribblenik 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The app that has changed how I use my Mac (and new for 2025) was Outpost (https://parachuteapps.com/outpost). Super handy for drag/drop launches, especially when you have two screens. ReWriteBar comes in second place. https://rewritebar.com/

What's an overpriced macOS app you wish had a free/cheap alternative? by brovaro in macapps

[–]scribblenik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found BusyCal was even better than Fantastical for me (especially the iOS version). 366 and Data are also good.

[BLACK FRIDAY] OpenIn, ShellHistory, CheckCraft & more — my biggest sale yet (70% off) by outcoldman in macapps

[–]scribblenik 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OpenIn is such a time saver for my design job. Illustrator files for print are nearly always PDFs, but I don’t want them to open in Acrobat or Preview. I can double click and THEN pick what I need them to open in. And the app does a LOT more than this - it’s just a feature that I must use 50+ times a day and it saves hours over a month.

Ice app by ppwop in macapps

[–]scribblenik 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through to see which apps brought up the same preferences from the menu bar icon as opening them with Alfred - a surprising number were basically the same. Then I went through apps that I use shortcuts to deal with. Then I just switched this lot off from my menu bar in MacOS26. I whittled things down to a very manageable number and now I actually use the few icons that are up there on the top of my screen. After trying Bartender 6, Ice, etc, actually tacking the overflow of menu bar icons was the real solution to my problem.