Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out
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This week’s Mac Geek Gab is a goldmine of cool stuff found, perfect for every Mac user and tech enthusiast. Dive into tools like the Mac Media Key Forwarder to keep your play/pause controls in check, MacWhisper’s latest updates, and iStat Menus 7 for ultimate system monitoring. Whether you’re compressing PDFs with Lightweight PDF, substituting TextExpander with TypeItForMe, or managing your VPN with Public IP, these tips will keep your Mac running smoothly. Plus, for the speed readers out there, OutRead is your new go-to app, and Scroll Reverser will help you fine-tune your mouse and trackpad experience.

For podcasting pros, this episode is packed with essentials. Auphonic ensures your audio levels are perfectly balanced, while apps like Overcast and Pocket Casts keep you connected to your favorite shows. The Apple Maps web beta and PurePort USB-C cleaning tools also make an appearance, rounding out the list of must-haves.

And for the true geeks, LocalSend offers cross-platform sharing, TailDrive integrates TailScale into your Files app, and AltStore.io opens up new possibilities with easy iPhone sideloading. Don’t forget Pete’s PopPic for 3D photos and Dave’s CellHelmet MagSafe squishy grip—these are the tools that’ll keep you ahead of the tech curve.

Remember, don’t get caught without these essentials!

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Cool Stuff Found for Your Mac

00:00:01 Ben-CSF-1048)–Mac Media Key Forwarder) to ensure play/pause always controls Music.

00:02:15 August 26th: National Webmistress Day)

00:03:25 rnDoug-CSF-Session), a Private Messaging App

00:06:46 Lee-CSF-MacWhisper) has had some killer updates lately

00:10:02 Steven-CSF-TypeItForMe) as a Subscription-less TextExpander Substitute

Documents by Readdle)

00:14:23 GadgetComa-CSF-iStat Menus 7) Is Out! (also in Setapp))

Stats for Mac (free))

00:20:43 Ben-CSF-1033)–Lightweight PDF) to compress PDFs in place

00:23:07 JanLandy-CSF-Public IP) to keep your IP in the menubar (helpful for VPN users)

00:26:53 Rod L-CSF-Scroll Reverser) and MOS) to manage scroll direction for Mouse and Trackpad

00:29:28 Pascal-CSF-plistWatch) to Monitor Plist changes in Real-Time

00:30:46 CSF-OutRead) – Mac, iOS Speed Reading App – up your reading productivity

Cool Stuff Found for Podcasting

00:35:05 And also Apple Podcasts on the Web) now, too

00:36:22 Bob-What’s everyone using for a Podcast Player app?

Overcast)

Pocket Casts)

Downcast)

Fountain.fm)

00:43:45 Auphonic for Podcast Loudness Normalization and More)

00:55:34 Randy-CSF-VMWare Fusion Pro 13 free for Personal Use)

00:46:44 RandyWalker-CSF-Apple Maps on Web) (beta)

Report Corrections to Apple Maps)

Show Business

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Fountain.fm)

Cool Stuff Found for Charging Your Devices

00:56:46 Ben-CSF-1050)–PurePort USB-C) for Cleaning Your USB-C Ports

00:58:06 Kirit-CSF-1050)–Cleaning Kit for USB-C Ports and More)

01:01:09 Chris-CSF-Magnilink 360 PRO Charging Cables) to Ward Off Lightning Bunnies

Cool Stuff Found for Geeky Folks

01:04:35 Bruce-CSF-LocalSend Cross Platform Sharing) – App Store Free!

01:06:30 Grumpy-CSF-TailDrive): TailScale Integration within the Files App

01:07:47 MackiePie-CSF-AltStore.io) allows Sideloading on iPhone for all

Cool Stuff Found — Hosts’ Choice

01:10:14 Pete’s Choice: CSF PopPic 3d Photo) creator with camera OR Portrait shot photos

01:12:09 Adam’s Choice: Mark-CSF-iPhone Photog Awards) – I didn’t know!

01:14:04 Dave’s Choice: CSF-CellHelmet) MagSafe squishy grip

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