PilotCut: I got mass-frustrated with CapCut, and FinalCut Pro. Built my own Mac video editor that lets any AI agent do the cutting. Basically a tool for ChatGPT Codex / Claude Code for your video editing

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RAD Weather is a real Mac app (free) that treats forecast disagreements as the feature, not a bug + a lifetime option for extras, rare in weather apps
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Is there a way to customize the Shortcuts app's Notifications?

I am using the Show Notification action within a Shortcut, the Shortcut/Notification works fine, it shows up on the screen and Notification Center, but I can't customize it in the System Settings --> Notifications --> Application Notifications section, because the Shortcuts app in not in the list of Applications, all the other apps that use Notifications are there, but Shortcuts is not, is there a way to reset Notifications so Shortcuts can show up and I can customize its Notifications? Thanks

Note: I have this issue on two MacBooks M1 and M2, running Sequoia 15.7.8 and Golden Gate Public Beta 2 respectively.

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I built Toplify to monitor App Store rankings across 175 countries (Mac + iOS)

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DedupX 1.6.0 - find exact and similar duplicates on Mac (incl. Photos Library)

I’m the developer of DedupX. Posting because 1.6.0 is out, and a lot of it came from the blunt feedback on my last thread. Grateful to all those who reached out with their experiences and feedback, and I hope you like the improvements.

**Problem:** Duplicate photos and files pile up across Downloads, external drives, and the Photos Library. Finder can’t sort that out. You need something that finds exact copies and near-duplicates, lets you review them quickly, and deletes safely (Trash / Recently Deleted), without a bloated workflow.

**Compare**

* Similar to **Gemini 2 by MacPaw** and **CCleaner**, DedupX uses perceptual hashing to find visually similar images across formats and resolutions, not just byte-identical files. DedupX also scans the System Photos Library (full access), matches exact and similar images against your folders, and the current version 1.6.0 adds a sentence-builder for bulk selection (AND/OR conditions) plus a redesigned two-pane results view with a thumbnail strip.
* **PhotoSweeper X**: PhotoSweeper is excellent for visual comparison. DedupX focuses on a simpler review loop, smarter keep suggestions (prefer originals over `copy` / numbered names), persisted scan settings, and lower pricing for people who want exact + similarity without paying PhotoSweeper money.

Not claiming to beat either at everything. If you already love one of those, keep it. DedupX is for people who want a lighter, modern Mac-native tool that covers folders and Photos together.

**Major Features in 1.6.0**

* **System Photos Library support**: full Photos access required; exact + similarity matching; deletions go to Recently Deleted
* **Redesigned results view**: two-pane layout with horizontal thumbnail strip
* **Sentence-builder selection** with composable AND/OR conditions
* Major scan performance work, including **Quick Scan**
* Visual polish and clearer deletion warnings
* Scan individual files and package libraries (e.g. Photo Booth) when detected

**Pricing**

* Free trial: 10 scans or 7 days (whichever first)
* Annual: $5.99/year
* Lifetime: $16.99 once
* A 30% discount coupon is available, valid on both subscription (1st year only, $5.99/yr. after that) and lifetime tiers: **DEDUPX30OFF**

**Product + purchase**: [https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/](https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/)

* Privacy Policy: [https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/privacy/](https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/privacy/)
* Terms of Service / EULA: [https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/terms/](https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/terms/)
* The app is notarized for peace of mind.

**Who I am**

* My name is Maheep Kumar. I work as a backend software dev full-time, been learning macOS and iOS development for a few months now.
* Site: [https://maheepk.net](https://maheepk.net/)
* Contact: [me@maheepk.net](mailto:me@maheepk.net)
* LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/technusm1](https://www.linkedin.com/in/technusm1)

**AI Disclaimer**: Code Completion + Generating Release notes from commits.

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[Megathread] The App Pile - August, 2026
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What would your dream YouTube browser extension do?

I’m doing some user research to understand what people actually want from a better YouTube experience.

Would your dream extension include:

Better or automatically generated chapters, with an easy-to-navigate player overlay
some creators don't enable them by default to users can't skip certain section.
Subscription folders and channel categories
A “cinema mode” where the player fills the browser window without fullscreen
Transcript search, summaries, notes, and timestamp bookmarks
Better playlists, queues, Watch Later, and viewing history
Options to hide Shorts, recommendations, comments, or other distractions
Playback preferences remembered for each channel

Which would you actually use? What’s missing that would make YouTube meaningfully better for you? Please share what would make your YouTube experience meaningfully better.

PS: We would try to handle the ad blocking by default if feasible/stable/reliable.

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