utility

Recommending the open-source project WindowsCleaner, a C drive cleanup tool for Windows 10/11. It can clean temporary files, system cache, update leftovers, and app junk with one click, supports deep cleaning and log viewing, and is completely free and open source.

MacDupl is a new tool that lets users clone any Mac app into a fully isolated instance, enabling multiple separate copies of the same application to run independently.

Snapdown is a Mac tool that converts anything on your screen into clean Markdown.

Announces SuperDuper! 4, a complete top-to-bottom rewrite of the Mac backup and disk-cloning utility, modernizing its interface and architecture while retaining core features.

Zen Whisper is a Mac app offering on-device dictation that can type into any application.

Mectrics is a free and open-source app that displays your Mac's vitals in the menu bar.

Claude Auto-Resume is a cross-platform shell utility that detects and resumes Claude Code tasks interrupted by usage limits, showing countdowns and supporting session control.

Cursor Crane is a tool that lets you control your Mac entirely from the keyboard, allowing for faster, hands-free navigation.

BlackFlare is a Mac utility that prevents sleep and notifies you when Claude or Codex finishes its task.

FindDiskKiller helps Mac users identify which applications are consuming disk resources.

A coalition of companies launches a pilot program in Massachusetts to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, allowing EV batteries to supply power back to the grid during peak demand and compensate drivers, aiming to improve grid reliability and lower electricity costs.

Pulse Island is a tool that adds a living island to the notch area on Mac computers.

Elon Musk advises focusing on being useful, evaluating the utility delta of projects, and notes that changing the world isn't necessary to do good.

Chimlo is a macOS tool that lets you track Codex and Claude Code interactions and respond directly from your MacBook's notch.

Islet brings the iPhone's Dynamic Island functionality to the Mac's notch, allowing users to interact with system notifications and controls from the menu bar area.

A developer created a MacOS utility for local text-to-speech and dictation using advanced AI models, emphasizing speed and privacy.

Capsomnia is a utility that keeps your Mac awake when the lid is closed by using the Caps Lock key.

A macOS menu bar app that automatically switches between AI models like Claude, Codex, Grok, and OpenRouter when one hits usage limits.

Ombrelle is a modern window dimming tool for macOS, designed to help users focus by reducing distractions.

BrickSolvr is a tool that converts any 3D model into a buildable brick model, enabling users to create physical brick constructions from digital designs.