Category: Mac Utilities

  • Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Geekbench AI 1.8.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Geekbench AI from Primate Labs answers a newer question than the classic Geekbench. How fast is this machine at AI work? It runs a set of machine learning workloads on your device itself, using tasks like image classification and object detection. You get a clear picture of how your Mac handles the kind of processing that modern software leans on more every year.

    Key Features

    • Ten AI workloads based on real machine learning tasks and data
    • Separate scores for single precision, half precision and quantized data
    • Tests the CPU, the GPU and the neural engine in your Mac
    • Uses Core ML on macOS to run models the way real apps do
    • Results compare easily with other devices in the online results browser

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and choose the macOS version.
    2. Open the download and move Geekbench AI to your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app, pick a framework and device, then run the benchmark.

    System Requirements

    Geekbench AI runs on Macs with Intel or Apple Silicon chips and a recent macOS release, as listed on the official download page. Machines with a neural engine can show extra speed in supported workloads, which is part of what the test reveals.

    FAQs

    How is this different from regular Geekbench?

    Regular Geekbench measures general CPU and GPU performance. Geekbench AI focuses only on machine learning workloads, so it shows how a device handles AI tasks specifically.

    Why are there three different scores?

    AI models run at different precision levels. The three scores together give a fuller picture than a single number could.

    Does the benchmark need the internet?

    The tests run locally on your device. You only need a connection if you want to upload your result and compare it with the results other people have shared.

  • Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Shortcut Bar 2.9.74 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Shortcut Bar from FIPLAB lives in your Mac menu bar and keeps the things you open most within one click. Files, folders, apps, web links, text snippets and colour values all sit in tidy groups, so you stop digging through Finder windows and desktop piles to find the same items every day.

    Key Features

    • Stores files, folders, apps, web links, snippets and colour swatches
    • Organises shortcuts into custom groups you can reorder and collapse
    • Opens folders through cascading menus without launching Finder first
    • Pastes saved text snippets straight into the app you are using
    • Lets you pick which browser opens each saved web link

    How to Download

    1. Get the app from Download from the official site and save the file.
    2. Open the file and move Shortcut Bar into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch it, click its star icon in the menu bar, and add your first group.

    System Requirements

    FIPLAB lists macOS 14.6 or later for the current Shortcut Bar. The app is small, runs quietly in the menu bar, and follows your system appearance in both light and dark modes.

    FAQs

    How many shortcuts can I add?

    You can add as many as you like and sort them into groups. Most people group by project or by task, which keeps long lists easy to scan.

    Can Shortcut Bar store text as well as files?

    Yes. Snippets hold text you reuse often, such as signatures, addresses and standard replies, and supported snippets paste directly into the front app.

    Does it change my files in any way?

    No. It only holds shortcuts that point at your files and folders. Moving or deleting an item inside the app does not delete the original.

  • Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Looq 2.0.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Press the space bar on a file in Finder and Quick Look shows a preview. For images and PDFs it shines, but for the files developers and writers touch daily it often shows raw text or a blank panel. Looq is a Quick Look extension that renders those files properly: Markdown with real formatting, code with color, database tables you can sort, and archives you can browse.

    Key Features

    • Renders Markdown with formatting, diagrams and a table of contents
    • Highlights code in a wide range of programming languages
    • Shows SQLite databases as sortable tables with column types
    • Previews CSV sheets, diff files and archive contents in place
    • Live rendering refreshes the preview when the file changes on disk

    How to Download

    1. Use the download button on this page, or Download from the official site to open the official Looq listing.
    2. Install Looq and launch it once, so macOS registers the Quick Look extension.
    3. Select a Markdown file, a database or an archive in Finder and press the space bar.

    System Requirements

    Looq needs macOS 14 or later. It is a small extension that works inside Finder through Quick Look, so there is no separate library or account to manage.

    FAQs

    Which files does Looq help with?

    Markdown documents, source code, SQLite databases, CSV sheets, diff files, archives and folders are its home ground, along with metadata for app and package files.

    Does Looq open or edit my files?

    No. Looq only renders previews inside Quick Look. Your files are never opened for editing and never modified by the extension.

    A preview still looks plain after installing. What helps?

    Open Looq once after installing so the extension registers. If a preview still looks unchanged, check that Looq is enabled in the extensions settings.

  • Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mask Prompter 3.4.64 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Mask Prompter is a plugin for Adobe After Effects, sold through aescripts, that takes over one of the slowest jobs in motion design. Rotoscoping means drawing masks around an object frame after frame. With this plugin you type a short text prompt naming what you want to isolate, and the AI models find it and build the mask for you. The models run locally on your Mac.

    Key Features

    • Creates masks from plain text prompts inside After Effects
    • Tracks the selected object and keeps the mask following it over time
    • Segment Anything models run fully locally on your own machine
    • Handles more than one object so complex scenes stay manageable
    • Edge controls help refine the matte before you export or composite

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site and complete your purchase there.
    2. Install the plugin using the aescripts manager app or the supplied installer.
    3. Open After Effects, load a clip and find Mask Prompter in the effects panel.

    System Requirements

    You need a licensed copy of Adobe After Effects on a Mac with enough power for video work. AI processing takes time and memory, so a recent Apple Silicon machine with generous storage for models and cache files will serve you best.

    FAQs

    Do I still need to draw any masks by hand?

    Often not for clean shots. Busy scenes, motion blur or partly hidden objects may still need manual fixes.

    Does it send my footage to the cloud?

    No. The vendor states that the models run fully locally, so your footage stays on your own Mac while the masks are generated.

    Is Mask Prompter a stand alone app?

    No. It is a plugin that works inside Adobe After Effects, so you need that host app installed and licensed before the plugin can run.

  • ChatGPT for Mac

    ChatGPT for Mac

    ChatGPT for Mac

    ChatGPT for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    ChatGPT for Mac is the official desktop app from OpenAI. It puts the assistant in its own window on your Mac, a step away from the browser, with a quick shortcut to ask a question from inside any app. Your conversations sync with the same account you use on the web and on your phone.

    Key Features

    • Opens a compact chat window with a simple keyboard shortcut
    • Supports voice conversations when you would rather talk than type
    • Lets you attach files and screenshots to your conversations
    • Syncs your chat history across desktop, web and mobile apps
    • Includes Chat, Work and Codex views in the current desktop app

    How to Download

    1. Get the app from Download from the official site and save the installer.
    2. Open the downloaded file and move ChatGPT into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app and sign in with your OpenAI account to begin.

    System Requirements

    OpenAI publishes no version number for the desktop app, and the listing follows that lead. Recent builds need a current macOS release and an internet connection, since answers are generated online rather than on your Mac.

    FAQs

    Is the ChatGPT Mac app free?

    The app itself is free to download and works with a free account. Paid plans exist for higher limits and extra features, and they are entirely optional.

    Why are there two ChatGPT apps on some Macs?

    OpenAI moved users to a newer desktop app and renamed the earlier one ChatGPT Classic. Both can sit side by side, and your history stays with your account.

    Does the app work without an internet connection?

    No. ChatGPT runs on OpenAI servers, so the Mac app needs to be online to answer, even though the app itself lives on your computer.

  • Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Glow 3.5.0 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Glow is a menu bar manager for Mac that brings order to a crowded top bar. It lets you hide the icons you rarely use, sort the rest into sections, and open hidden items in a click from a floating bar. It also restyles the bar itself with a glass look you can shape, tint and shadow to suit your desktop, so the bar feels personal from the start.

    Key Features

    • Hide and sort menu bar icons in three sections so only the items you use daily stay visible
    • Floating Bar opens hidden items with their real menus, without expanding the whole bar
    • Glow Search finds any menu bar item by name when the bar gets crowded
    • Moods save the full look of the bar and can also switch your wallpaper, layout and Dock
    • Glass styling with your own shape, tint, border and shadow, plus rounded screen corners

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site to get the current build and try the full app free for a short trial period.
    2. Open the downloaded file and move Glow into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch Glow, arrange your sections, and save your first Mood once the bar looks right.

    System Requirements

    Glow needs macOS 26 or macOS 27 and runs on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It is built on the newest system styling, so it cannot run on older versions of macOS.

    FAQs

    Is Glow a subscription app?

    No. Glow is sold as a single purchase and you own it for good, with future updates included at no extra cost.

    Does Glow collect data about my Mac use?

    The maker says Glow does not collect usage data. It only goes online for trial and licence checks and to look for updates.

    Can I try Glow before I pay?

    Yes. The free trial unlocks the whole app with every feature included, so you can live with it for a few days before deciding.

  • Zipic 1.10.8 for Mac

    Zipic 1.10.8 for Mac

    Zipic 1.10.8 for Mac

    Zipic 1.10.8 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Zipic is a Mac app for shrinking image files without making them look worse. If you prepare pictures for a website, a store or email, file size matters every day. You drag a folder of images into Zipic, choose a preset, and it compresses them in one batch. It can also convert formats, resize dimensions and rename output files. Everything is processed locally on your Mac, so your images never leave your machine.

    Key Features

    • Batch compression for JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC and more formats
    • Format conversion while compressing, so output arrives ready to use
    • Presets save your favourite quality and resize settings for reuse
    • Folder watching compresses new images automatically as they arrive
    • Comparison preview lets you check quality before you keep the result

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site to get the Mac version.
    2. Open the downloaded file and drag Zipic into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app, drop in some images and run your first batch.

    System Requirements

    Zipic needs macOS 13 or later according to the developer, and it is a light app that runs comfortably on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs alike. Batch jobs on large photos will use more memory, but everyday image work is quick.

    FAQs

    Will compression ruin my image quality?

    You control the quality level, and the preview shows the result before you commit. Sensible settings shrink files a lot while keeping images looking clean on screen.

    Can Zipic handle a whole folder at once?

    Yes. Batch work is its main purpose. Drop in a folder, pick a preset, and it processes every supported image inside with the same settings.

    Are my images uploaded anywhere?

    No. Zipic processes everything locally on your Mac, which makes it a good fit for client work and private photo collections.

  • Echo 1.0.21 for Mac

    Echo 1.0.21 for Mac

    Echo 1.0.21 for Mac

    Echo 1.0.21 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Echo is a small menu bar app that remembers what you play on your Mac. Songs, podcasts and videos from your apps and your browser all land in one searchable history, each with the exact position where you stopped. When something comes back to mind days later, one shortcut brings it back.

    Key Features

    • Records playback from music, podcast and video apps in one history
    • Resumes any item at the exact second where you left off
    • Captures browser playback with a free companion extension
    • Lets you save Moments that mark standout parts of a track
    • Keeps your full listening history on your Mac, with no account needed

    How to Download

    1. Get the app from Download from the official site and save the file.
    2. Open the file and move Echo into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch it, play something in any app, and press its shortcut to test resume.

    System Requirements

    The vendor lists macOS 13 or later, on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Echo is a light background app, and a small browser extension is only needed if you want it to remember web playback.

    FAQs

    Which apps does Echo work with?

    It works with apps that publish to the macOS Now Playing system, such as Spotify, Apple Music and Apple Podcasts, plus browser sites through its companion extension.

    Is my listening history private?

    Yes. The vendor states that your history stays on your Mac. Echo has no account and no cloud copy, and it goes online only for tasks like updates and artwork.

    Does Echo record things I played before installing it?

    No. It can only remember playback that happens while it is running, so your history starts building from the day you install it.

  • Vibe Island 1.0.49 for Mac

    Vibe Island 1.0.49 for Mac

    Vibe Island 1.0.49 for Mac

    Vibe Island 1.0.49 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Vibe Island turns the MacBook notch into a control panel for AI coding agents. If you run several agent sessions at once, you normally have to keep switching back to each terminal to see who finished, who is waiting and who needs an answer. Vibe Island watches those sessions for you and shows their status in one small panel at the top of the screen. You can approve requests and reply from the panel, then jump straight back to the exact session that needs you.

    Key Features

    • Live status for many AI coding tools, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Gemini CLI
    • Approve permission requests and answer agent questions right from the notch panel
    • Precise jump back to the right terminal tab, split pane or editor window for each session
    • Sound alerts for key events, with custom sound packs and plan review in Markdown
    • Native Swift app built for Apple silicon that stays light on memory while it runs

    How to Download

    1. Download from the official site to get the free trial and the current Mac build.
    2. Open the downloaded file and move Vibe Island into your Applications folder.
    3. Launch the app and let it set up your coding tools on first run, with no keys to add by hand.

    System Requirements

    Vibe Island is a native Mac app built for Apple silicon and needs a recent version of macOS. It also works on Macs without a notch, where the panel floats at the top of the screen instead.

    FAQs

    Which agents does Vibe Island support?

    It supports a wide range of command line agents, including Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, OpenCode and Copilot, with more added over time.

    Can I try Vibe Island for free?

    Yes. A free trial download is available from the official site, and the full app is a single purchase rather than a subscription.

    Does it work with remote sessions?

    Yes. Vibe Island can watch sessions on remote servers over SSH as well as sessions running on your own Mac.

  • Wipr 2.45 for Mac

    Wipr 2.45 for Mac

    Wipr 2.45 for Mac

    Wipr 2.45 for Mac

    Mac Utilities
    Updated Aug 14, 2026
    Mac Utilities • Updated Aug 14, 2026

    Wipr is a content blocker made only for Safari. It removes ads, popups, trackers, cookie notices and other clutter that slows pages down. Once it is switched on it works quietly in the background. Pages look cleaner, they often load faster, and you spend less time closing banners or dismissing prompts.

    Key Features

    • Blocks ads and popups in Safari so articles and videos stay easy to view
    • Stops trackers and cookie notices that follow you from site to site
    • Updates its block list automatically twice each week with no effort from you
    • Works as a universal app across Mac iPhone iPad and Vision Pro
    • Keeps browsing private because it does not need access to your page data

    How to Download

    1. Visit Download from the official site and follow the link there to get Wipr for your Mac.
    2. Install the app, open it once, and follow the short activation steps it shows you.
    3. Open Safari settings, turn on the Wipr extensions, and start browsing as normal.

    System Requirements

    Wipr 2 needs a recent version of macOS, with macOS 14 or later listed for the current release. Check the official page for the exact requirement for your Mac before you buy.

    FAQs

    Does Wipr work in browsers other than Safari?

    No. Wipr is built for Safari and for apps that show web pages inside Safari. It will not block content inside Chrome or Firefox.

    Do I need to update the block list myself?

    No. The list updates on its own twice a week, so protection stays current while you simply carry on browsing.

    Is Wipr a subscription app?

    The developer presents Wipr as a paid app without a required subscription. Check the official page for the current buying options before you purchase.