Mac Power Users 579: 30 Mac Apps for Under $30
Mar 14, 2021
Dive into a treasure trove of budget-friendly Mac apps that enhance productivity! Discover innovative tools like the Solver app for seamless calculations and Good Links for efficient offline reading. The discussion also highlights unique photo and wallpaper apps, alongside essential utilities for managing tasks and contacts. Explore productivity boosts with Pomodoro timers and streamlined file management applications, all while enjoying insights on managing your menu bar effectively. It's a fun ride through the best Mac apps under $30!
01:42:50
Comforting Canine
- David Sparks' dog, not usually affectionate, comforted him during an allergy attack.
- The dog laid in his lap, showing empathy.
30 Apps Under $30
- Prepare for app recommendations by protecting your wallet.
- This episode discusses 30 Mac apps under $30.
Mac App Store Spotlight
- Stephen Hackett felt like David Sparks was watching him do his homework.
- This is because Sparks' Mac App Store feature prominently displayed him.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Mac Apps and Nostalgia
02:18 • 12min
Exploring the Versatility of the Solver App
13:49 • 2min
Exploring Good Links and RSS Management Apps
15:39 • 6min
Streamlining Reading and Secure Password Management
21:37 • 4min
Innovative Wallpaper and Photo Apps for Mac
25:42 • 9min
Streamlined Mac Applications
34:41 • 9min
Maximizing the Menu Bar with Essential Third-Party Apps
43:23 • 1min
Unlocking Productivity with Pomodoro Timers
44:43 • 4min
Exploring Essential Mac Utilities
48:25 • 17min
Enhancing Contact Management and Website Creation
01:04:59 • 4min
Enhancing Mac Productivity with Innovative Apps
01:08:32 • 12min
Enhancing User Experience and Tracking Deliveries
01:20:32 • 2min
Must-Have Mac Apps for Efficiency
01:22:59 • 16min
Exploring Budget-Friendly Mac Apps
01:38:57 • 4min
Moom
Ray Freed
No information available.
Mountains
HeartSupport
Benjamin Sledge
Jake Luhrs
Obsidian
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Obsidian is the first book in the Lux series, where the protagonist, Kat, moves to West Virginia and finds herself entangled in a world of aliens.
Daemon, her enigmatic neighbor, possesses powers that draw Kat into a dangerous and thrilling adventure.
The book combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and romance, with a focus on supernatural action and witty dialogue.
PCalc
PCalc
The Best Calculator
James Thompson
Drafts
Rachel Blau DuPlessis
Rachel Blau DuPlessis' 'Drafts' is a monumental and provisional poetic series that delves into themes of direness, ethical crises, awe, astonishment, skepticism, and pleasure.
It is a midrashic response to modernist long poems and modernity, characterized by its use of polysemy, negativity, and critique.
The work is dedicated to poetic and political communities, offering dedications as pledges to transformation out of social rage and grief-inflected hope.
Acorn
Gus Mueller
Gus Mueller is known for his work in software development, particularly with Flying Meat Software and the creation of Acorn, a bitmap image editor for Macs.
However, there is no record of him publishing a book titled 'Acorn'.
GoodLinks
A Bookmarking App
Ngoc Luu
GoodLinks is a powerful bookmarking app designed for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
It allows users to save links, read articles without ads, and organize content across devices using iCloud sync.
The app offers features like highlighting, note-taking, and customization options.
RetroBatch
No subtitle available
Gus Mueller
Retrobatch is a node-based batch image processor for macOS, developed by Flying Meat Inc. It allows users to create complex workflows for image processing, including features like machine learning and classification models.
There is no book by this title.
Reader
Silvio Rizzi
No information available about a book titled 'Reader' by Silvio Rizzi.
Discovery
Lily Ballard
Lily Ballard is known for developing the Discovery app, but no book titled 'Discovery' by this author was found.
The Complete Problem Solver
John R. Hayes
The Complete Problem Solver, Second Edition, by John R. Hayes, is a revised and updated volume that provides readers with essential skills to enhance their problem-solving abilities.
The book covers various aspects of human problem solving, including decision-making methods, creativity, and learning strategies, supported by the latest research in psychology.
It features numerous examples, diagrams, and illustrations to facilitate understanding and application of the concepts discussed.
Kubernetes Book
Not specified
Matthew Palmer
Matthew Palmer has written a book on Kubernetes, which is part of his contributions to the tech community.
However, specific details about the book's title or publisher are not available in the provided sources.
The ecosystem of Mac apps is small compared to what's available for iOS and iPadOS, but that doesn't mean there aren't some real gems out there to make working on macOS more productive.
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