Parall 2.2.2: I made a Mac app to run multiple separate instances of other Mac apps, now with WhatsApp support

https://redd.it/1syyn2v
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File Deep Info 3.1.5: I made File Deep Info that helps you deeply inspect hidden & embedded file data: Checksum/Hex, EXIF, metadata, spoofed format detection & forensic privacy analysis

The Problem:

As a developer and data security engineer, I regularly handle files from unknown or untrusted sources. My old workflow was messy and fragmented: separate tools for checksums, hex viewing, EXIF lookup, and document metadata review.

It gets risky and time-consuming when you need to verify if a file extension is fake, inspect nested content inside Office/iWork/PDF files, uncover incomplete redactions, or audit private embedded data before sharing files.

Comparison:

Most existing tools either lack deep inspection or objects extractions capabilities or lock advanced features behind expensive bulky suite subscriptions, or just simply not maintained any more.

\- File Info Professional: outdated, and checksum/hex only
\- More Info: only checksums
\- FileMate: EXIF and metadata

The Solution:

File Deep Info works as an all-in-one native macOS forensic & privacy inspection utility, consolidating all file deep analysis into a single lightweight app — no more juggling multiple CLI or standalone tools.

https://preview.redd.it/v2zs273id5yg1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=cf7baa23eb1bd2ca4e88a042a7547895c3d513ac





Core Capabilities:

1. Hidden Data Discovery Uncover hidden rows/sheets, invisible white-on-white text in Office files, fake PDF redactions, hidden layers, and trailing/steganography data inside images.
2. True Format Identification Ignore misleading file extensions to detect spoofed formats, disguised executables, and extension-less suspicious files.
3. Metadata & Privacy Audit Extract full edit history, author info, EXIF/GPS data, and macOS extended attributes — including the original download source URL of a file.
4. Embedded Object Extraction Drill into internal document structure and extract nested assets: media inside PDFs, OLE objects in Office/iWork docs, and nested embedded content.
5. Hex & Checksum Tools Instant MD5/SHA hash calculation plus hex header preview for fast file signature validation.

Why use this?

Perfect for anyone inspecting sketchy files before opening, verifying whether PDF redactions actually remove sensitive content, or auditing personal/client documents for private metadata leakage — all in one, no subscription, no telemetry, no tracking, 100% offline!

Pricing:

Free Tier: Full fingerprint analysis, format detection, metadata extraction, and hidden content discovery — covers nearly all the daily use cases.
Pro Version: $12.99 for one-time purchase to unlock Shadow Data deep parsing, recursive multi-level analysis (Analyze in New Window), and unlimited embedded object extraction.

Transparency:

I'm Harvey, the maker of File Deep Info.
Official Site: https://filedeep.info
Privacy policy: https://filedeep.info/privacy
Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/file-deep-info-hidden-data/id6759220338

Would love for you guys to try it out and hear your feedback!

https://redd.it/1sz2150
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Where do you draw the line with app permissions?

I’m building an app and trying to figure out which features are worth the "permission hurdle."

Even as a dev, I still get hesitant when I see a request for something invasive like Full Disk Access or Accessibility APIs—sometimes I’ll just ditch the app entirely because of it. I'm curious where everyone else stands:

1. What permissions do you usually grant without thinking twice?

2. Which ones are an instant "no" or make you want to uninstall?

3. What makes you comfortable granting a "risky" permission? (e.g., Is it because the app is open source, a clear explanation in the UI, or just the dev’s reputation?)

https://redd.it/1sz4nkl
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Calendar 366 Update

No affiliation, just a happy customer. This major update rocks as far as I can tell with an hour exploring. Previously an excellent app, I switched when Fantastical went extreme greed mode a few years ago, and it has served me well. Smooth, clean interface and display options. The new update offers 3 tiers — free, subscription, lifetime. The free seems to provide what the previous version did with enhanced UI. The paid tiers have a bunch of new features (that I won’t try to enumerate). I use this app on three devices, including laptop, so the all inclusive $50 lifetime is my huckleberry ($20 iPhone, iPad, watch). I could probably get by with the free tier, but I want several of the new features, and I like that Vincent Miethe is making such a well designed app, and providing us several good options.

https://redd.it/1sz40pl
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DockPops: iPhone-style app folders for your Mac Dock. I added the two most requested features: icon previews and multiple Dock icons

https://redd.it/1sz8jyb
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Network App Gone?

So I just noticed Apple's Network app is gone from the Applications/Utilities folder. Anyone know why they removed it and what is a good free app to replace it with? I liked the way it was laid out and ease of use and don't want to use the Terminal for things that the Network app did very easily.

https://redd.it/1sz88av
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TranscribeX v6.0 — Live Transcription for Meetings & Recordings Is Finally Here. Fully local on-device.

https://redd.it/1szdycb
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I made a desktop sticky notes app because switching between apps was annoying

https://reddit.com/link/1szr2x5/video/e2cjof3qpayg1/player

I kept running into the same problem:



\- I just wanted to jot something down quickly

\- But I had to open a notes app every time

\- And switching between windows kept breaking my flow



So I built a small tool for myself: Enote



The idea is simple:



\- Notes stay directly on your desktop (like real sticky notes)

\- You can drag, resize, and place them anywhere

\- Supports Markdown

\- Always visible when you need it



Basically:



"Capture thoughts instantly, without breaking focus."





Download (Mac):

Appstore



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Still improving it — would love any feedback 🙏

https://redd.it/1szr2x5
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ChatGPT “always continue “

Hello,is there anyway to make chatgpt always continue its answer
Like to explain 100 mcq at once ,not like to explain 10 questions then tell chatgpt to ” continue “ to add 10 q and so on….

https://redd.it/1szsz3x
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I made a desktop sticky notes app because switching between apps was annoying

https://reddit.com/link/1szt3d4/video/2mbtf3hz9byg1/player

I kept running into the same problem:

\- I just wanted to jot something down quickly

\- But I had to open a notes app every time

\- And switching between windows kept breaking my flow

So I built a small tool for myself: Enote

The idea is simple:

\- Notes stay directly on your desktop (like real sticky notes)

\- You can drag, resize, and place them anywhere

\- Supports Markdown

\- Always visible when you need it

Basically:

"Capture thoughts instantly, without breaking focus."

Download (Mac):

Appstore

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Still improving it — would love any feedback 🙏

https://redd.it/1szt3d4
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ClickClack 3.6.3: Deep Accuracy Analytics, NGram Core Mastery, and Precision UI Tools ⌨️🚀

https://redd.it/1szvona
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[MacOS] R.A.D. Weather for Mac - Multi-source forecasts, model confidence, RAD Atlas, and widgets

https://redd.it/1szxm0r
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Random new Mac directory I found on Twitter, some notes
https://macfolio.com/

https://redd.it/1szy51q
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