10 miniature macOS utilities that save time

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Free tools, the benefits of which are out of proportion to their size.

1. Thor

Thanks to this utility, you do not need to search for it in Launchpad and the Dock to launch and navigate to an application - just press the pre-assigned shortcut. Add shortcuts for your favorite programs and save time every time you launch them.

2. HiddenMe

A real lifesaver for everyone who is sinning a mess on the desktop. With the help of HiddenMe, you can clear it in one click, hiding all folders and files. At the same time, all content will remain in its place and by pressing the same button in the menu bar it will reappear on the desktop.

3. NightOwl

There are separate toggle switches for the Do Not Disturb and Night Shift modes in the notification shade, but you have to turn on the night theme of the interface while digging through the settings.

With the NightOwl utility, this can be done in one click, and, if desired, even set up automatic switching depending on the time of day or even applications.

4. CornerCal

The clock drop-down menu does not show the calendar, and you have to launch iCal or another application to view it.

With CornerCal, you can easily add missing functionality and view your calendar by clicking on the clock in the menu bar. Various display settings are available in the utility, and the standard clock can be completely removed.

5. Overkill

iTunes is annoying even when you're not using it. The application now and then strives to automatically start after an update, when you connect your iPhone or when you click on links. Don't waste time closing it, but install Overkill. And iTunes won't bother you anymore.

6. Easy Move + Resize

This free utility saves time when interacting with windows by allowing you to resize and drag them without aiming at the borders and caption. Hold down Control + Command and use the right mouse button to resize the window, and use the left mouse button to move it anywhere on the screen.

7. Amphetamine

You don't have to open the power saving preferences every time to prevent it from going to sleep when you need to leave your Mac on. Instead, it's better to install Amphetamine and control the transition right from the menu bar.

The utility allows you not only to prohibit sleep for a specified time, but also to configure various triggers for this.

8. Mos

Anyone who connects a mouse to their Mac but continues to use the trackpad knows how annoying the changing direction of scrolling can be. By default, when you select the normal option, when the content follows the finger, with the use of the mouse, everything works exactly the opposite.

In order not to constantly rush through the settings, install Mos and forget about the problem once and for all - the utility will automatically turn on the same scrolling direction that is selected for the trackpad.

9. Semulov

There are several different ways to extract mounted disks and images in macOS, but all of them require more steps than using the Semulov utility. With it, you can eject discs with just a couple of clicks from the menu bar. And both alone and all at once.

10. WeatherBug

Do you think the fastest way to find out the weather is to add a widget to the notification shade and open it with a swipe on the trackpad? But no! It is much more convenient to install the WeatherBug utility and see the current forecast next to the clock in the menu bar. And by clicking on the icon, you can view the detailed summary and select other cities.