Mac productivity just got a cloud-free upgrade. A tight cluster of apps lets you save and restore workspaces, manage browser profiles, and turn lectures into notes — all on-device. Here’s the latest from seven Mac/iOS tools.
Snaps Of Apps — Save and restore a complete workspace on macOS 10.15+. The 1.10 update introduces tighter screen-matching and coordinate conversion to keep windows on the right monitor [1].
ShiftPlus — A native macOS app to manage browser profiles, window layouts, and workspaces. It’s privacy-first, with data staying on your Mac, and pricing at $19.99 for a lifetime license (two-device option for $29.99) [2].
Menuist — Finder enhancements with context-menu extensions and menu-bar navigation. Version 4.1 adds "Common Scripts" and supports setting folders as website shortcuts [3].
Matrix Todo — Task tool built around the Eisenhower Matrix, featuring a four-quadrant view, recurring tasks, reminders, color filters, and drag-and-drop support [4].
JSON Assistant — Formats JSON, collapses/expands snippets, and saves them with names and dates for quick reference [5].
Chat Style Note taking App — A threaded, offline-ready note space with a timeline for self-messaging; an iOS version is live on the App Store [6].
LectoNote — Turns lectures into structured notes. Recordings are free up to 10 minutes, with a subscription unlocking longer captures [7].
Together, these form a clean, cloud-free Mac toolkit you can mix and match as you work.
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Snaps Of Apps — save & restore complete workspaces (free App Store version)
Mac app saves/restores workspace layouts; free App Store version; improvements; feedback sought on multi-display; one issue restoring windows.
View sourceShiftPlus - a native macOS app to manage browser profiles, window layouts, and workspaces - [Giveaway Lifetime Promo Codes]
ShiftPlus Mac app for profiles, windows, workspaces; no analytics; licensing; comments discuss dock layout, tests, codes, pricing, polished and informative.
View sourceMenuist v4.1 is out! A macOS Finder enhancement tool that integrates context menu extensions and menu bar navigation. The new version adds a "Common Scripts" feature and supports setting folders as website shortcuts.
Menuist v4.1 updates mac Finder menu with scripts, shortcuts; free features plus paid options; Paste Quick noted as alternative option.
View sourceGet clear priorities with Matrix Todo
Matrix Todo app highlights Eisenhower Matrix tasks with recurring reminders and color filters; promo code chatter, iOS App Store link.
View sourceJSON Assistant: Format, collapse/expand and save your JSON snippets.
Mac JSON Assistant formats, collapses, saves, and names JSON snippets; mentions comparisons with VS Code and jsonformatter.org.
View sourceChat Style Note taking App
Mac app concept; iOS release; updates and feedback; Strflow and tetrify invoked as chat-based reminders inspirations and alternatives for users.
View sourceTrying out a new app to turn lecture recordings into structured notes
Introductory LectoNote app; iOS lecture-recording to structured notes; free up to 10 min; subscription unlocks longer recording; asks for feedback.
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