Productivity

Commander One: a powerful, dual-pane Mac file manager that puts Apple’s Finder to shame [sponsored]

Sponsored Post ∙ Updated January 6, 2019

Managing your files in macOS, browsing network volumes, using Dropbox without downloading data to your Mac, sharing items between iOS devices and your computer and performing other file operations in the Finder—all those everyday tasks leave a lot to be desired. Enter Commander One, a free, productivity-focused Mac file manager from US-based developer Eltima that's everything Apple's annoying Finder wishes it could be, and then some more.

How to access the Notes app from the Lock Screen on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 6, 2025

Learn how to create a new note or resume working on the last note from your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen, so you never miss jotting down a passing thought or an important address.

How to create a Gmail alias to protect your main email address

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated June 12, 2025

Learn how to create an alias for your Gmail account to keep your main email address private when signing up for online services or replying to messages.

The best teleprompter apps for iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated January 31, 2020

If you’re ready to move away from physical notes and index cards for your presentations or videos, then it’s probably time for a teleprompter app. With a convenient app, you can always have your notes with you, adjust the settings to fit your needs, and never lose your notes for those repeat presentations.

To lend you a hand in finding the tool that works for you, we’ve created this roundup of the best teleprompter apps for iPhone and iPad.

Outlook for iOS is gaining blue header design, sensory navigation feedback & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 5, 2018

Microsoft's mobile Outlook client for iPhone and iPad is getting a refresh on App Store later today to bring the app visually on par with its Android counterpart, which has a blue header.

How to add a bookmark to Chrome directly from Safari on iOS

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 17, 2025

Find out how to add a bookmark to Google Chrome right from Safari on your iPhone or iPad if you use both browsers and want to save links efficiently.

How to add the weather forecast to your Mac menu bar

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 23, 2025

Learn how to put the forecast and current conditions in your Mac menu bar to view them at a glance and save yourself from opening a separate app each time you want to check the weather.

How to add and use time zone support for Calendar events on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 28, 2022

If you work with people in different time zones, scheduling remote meetings can get difficult. You may be in the eastern time zone, with others in the Pacific, European, or Asian time zones. To make this a bit easier, the Calendar app gives you a way to plan for various locations. Here’s how to add and use time zone support for Calendar events.

10 cool things you can do with Automator on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated October 30, 2023

The Automator tool on Mac might be intimidating to some users, but it can be a very handy app. You can create automated workflows, actions, or applications that help you perform tedious tasks. Along with that, there are some tasks you can do with it that are just plain neat.

Here are 10 cool things you can do with Mac Automator.

Dockey review: a simple app to customize your Mac’s Dock

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ November 20, 2018

The Dock is an important part of your Mac. It holds the applications you use most often so that you can open them with a click. It can also contain those you currently have open, display badge icons for app notifications, and let you move things to the Trash easily.

So, configuring the Dock to your preference is a key piece to its effectiveness.

You can make some adjustments to the Dock in your System Preferences like location of the Dock, animations for minimizing windows, and changing the size of the icons.

But, if you would like to do just a little bit more with your Dock without having to toy with Terminal, then take a look at Dockey. Dockey is an application that lets you customize your Dock quickly and here’s what it has to offer.

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How to have the Mail app on Mac play a sound when receiving an email with specific text

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 8, 2025

Learn how to make the Mac's Mail app play a custom sound notification for emails containing specific phrases, or keywords like “Urgent,” “Notice,” or any custom text.