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February 25, 2024

App updates for week 8

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Paste - Never lose anything you copy

Version: 4.2.0 released on February 20

- Advanced Pause Paste for more control over your clipboard history.
- Added a Status Bar with useful statuses to keep you informed.
- Introduced some useful tips for onboarding to get you started smoothly.
- Fixed an issue with resetting keyboard shortcuts for activating Paste and Paste Stack.
- Improved rendering previews for tables copied from web browsers for clearer visuals.
- Ensured subscription detection works seamlessly, even when offline.
- Made overall improvements and enhancements for a smoother operation.

If you're enjoying Paste, please take a moment to rate us and leave a review. Your feedback makes a world of difference!

Got questions or need help? Reach out to us at pasteapp.io/contact.

For updates and fun tidbits, follow @paste_app on X.



Dropshare - Save space with file sharing

Version: 5.47 released on February 19

- AI Screen Shots: Adding option to add OpenAI-generated screen shot description to file metadata (improves searchability of screen shots in Finder and Dropshare history). AI descriptions also synchronize to iOS.
- IDrive e2: Fixing path issue with landing pages
- WebDAV/Nextcloud: Updated supported SSL ciphers



BusyCal - Sync your tasks with calendar

Version: 2024.1.2 released on February 25

🆕 Directly sync with Apple Calendar in read-only mode. Ideal for users with restricted third-party access to work accounts. New account option under Settings > Accounts > New Account > Apple Calendar
🆕 Dates in the Menu app have been redesigned for clearer visibility, making it easier to read the dates
🆕 Task list improvements. Task priorities can now be changed directly from the task list by clicking on the new priority drop-down button. Dates / times now display below the title so that more of your titles can show in a single line.
🆕 When sorting Task list by date, hovering your mouse over the date sections will display the number of days remaining until that date
🆕 Task list now shows indicators for embedded contacts, tags, locations, URLs and attachments. These can be optionally turned off from under Settings > Tasks
🆕 Task list can now display both a location name and a preview of notes, directly beneath the task title, for easier access and reference
🆕 New accessibility option to disable auto-enabling of calendars after a drag and drop
🆕 New option under Todoist Account Settings to hide tasks assigned to others
🆕 Now, when you drag and move multiple events, they'll shift based on their original dates. To move them all to the same date instead, hold down the shift key
🆕 Quickly respond to multiple meeting invites using the option+click context menu
✨ All duplicated events are now automatically selected in the calendar
✨ Improved handling of non-standard characters in parsed ics files
🔨 Fixed bug where the "Darken text" appearance setting stopped working
🔨 Fixed bug where the availability viewer would turn blank after switching to a date that wasn't visible on the main calendar
🔨 Fixed a sync issue with Todoist where bogus carriage return \r characters in notes copied from Microsoft To Do would trip the server
Ongoing stability improvements



CloudMounter - Connect cloud storage to Finder

Version: 4.4 released on February 22

Added: ability to work with folders offline (available when using native mount type).
Added: support for new European regions in Amazon S3: eu-south-2, eu-central-2.
Added: support for new Middle East regions in Amazon S3: me-central-1, il-central-1.
Added: support for new Asia regions in Amazon S3: ap-southeast-3, ap-south-2, ap-southeast-4.
Added: support for new Canada region in Amazon S3: ca-west-1.
Improved: the process of uploading files to OneDrive.
Improved: performance when working with large files on certain connections: Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, WebDAV, and SFTP.
Improved: performance when handling connections with a large number of files.
Fixed: issues with the display of modification dates on some FTP servers.
Fixed: issues with the file list refreshing.
Fixed: crashes on macOS 11 and earlier.
Fixed: issues with automatic disk mounting at application startup.
Lots of other fixes and improvements.



MindNode - Mind map and brainstorm ideas

Version: 2023.3.2 released on February 21

• Copy/paste support from macOS to visionOS
• Fixed a bug where the level 2 node order in MindManager imports would be wrong
• Fixed a crash when entering the tutorial



SnippetsLab - Create a library of code snippets

Version: 2.4.1 released on February 21

New Features

- Added autocompletions for Markdown lists and code blocks.

Improvements

- When searching, snippets list now displays contents matching the search keyword. Opening a search result automatically selects and highlights the matching area as well.
- Added an option to toggle line numbers.
- The "Add Link" dialog is now pre-populated with selected text or link.
- Improved editor autocompletion behaviors.
- In macOS 14, the insertion point color now matches the theme accent color. It can also be customized in advanced theme settings.
- Added a new selectable toolbar button to toggle invisible characters.
- Added support for filtering locked snippets in smart groups.
- Various performance improvements.

Resolved Issues

- Fixed a possible crash when saving the library or creating backups.
- Fixed a possible crash when editing tags.
- Fixed an issue where undoing edits could result in incorrect text selection.
- Fixed an issue where the tab width may be inaccurate when typing.



Gitfox - Commit faster with superior diffs

Version: 3.8.9 released on February 25

- Fixed an issue where the app would hang when running for a long time

Version: 3.8.8 released on February 22

- Fixed an issue causing heavy CPU utilization when expanding tree nodes



App Tamer - Reduce CPU usage

Version: 2.8.3 released on February 24

- Corrected issues with process control not working correctly during and after system sleep.
- You can now create a sample report (like in Apple's Activity Monitor) using the contextual menu in App Tamer's process list.
- Fixed the "Show usage of performance and efficiency cores" setting so it works in the Setapp version of App Tamer.
- vdhcoapp, the helper app for the Video DownloadHelper browser extension, is treated as a distinct application so CPU limits can be set for it separately from the web browser that hosts it.
- Fixed the appearance of buttons in the process lists on older versions of macOS.
- Changed several status messages so they are more informative.
- Added support for Chromium web apps.



Speeko - Get better at public speaking

Version: 4.02.02 released on February 22

Welcome to a brand new era of Speeko. Stay tuned for more big exciting updates coming soon!

New:
- Elevate your interview practice with a personal touch! We've added the ability to write your own interview prompts. Now practice that interview, and go get your dream job!

Fixed:
- A bug was causing the app to crash before you could open it. Our apologies to anyone who ran into that issue!



AlDente Pro - Set battery charging limits

Version: 1.25.2 released on February 19

# AlDente 1.25.2 Tagliatelle


### Pro

- Fixed a visual glitch in Power Flow for macOS 11 users.

### All

- Fixed a bug that caused the charge limit to not remain when the App was closed on Intel MacBooks with MagSafe 2.

- Fixed a bug that caused the percentage to change under some circumstances when enabling Intel Mode.

- Fixed a bug that caused the app to incorrectly determine whether a charging cable was attached (MacBook Pro Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015).

- Debug File Improvements.

With peace & love from Vienna,
AppHouseKitchen

Premium Support Mail: [email protected]



Almighty - Unlock 50+ Mac shortcuts

Version: 2.6.6 released on February 24

- Add Middle Click tweak
- Other improvements



MonsterWriter - Write complex texts easily

Version: 2.0.13 released on February 20

- Fix UTF characters in exports for thesis and article template



Daily - Track time easily

Version: 1.22.16 released on February 21

- Improved performance when dealing with a large number of activities.
- Improved French translations.
- Fixed an issue causing Daily to crash randomly.
- Fixed an issue causing the combo box not to disappear automatically.
- Fixed an issue causing Daily to, in rare cases, track time while the user is absent.



Expenses - Track your spending

Version: 3.4.10 released on February 21

・Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Recent:
・Improved Trends.
・[Pro] Added Trends for years.
・Added support for Shortcuts on macOS 14.



WidgetWall - Add widgets to Mac desktop

Version: 3.1.1 released on February 25

This is a quick followup to fix a rare crash identified in our last release, helping us lift our 99.81% crash-free rate closer to 100%. Thanks for sticking with us! Stay tuned for a fun new widget next week.

Version: 3.1.0 released on February 24

Thank you everyone for your continued support and feedback! We are working on the app every day and making it the best we can. Here are the latest fixes and additions:

- New Timer widget!
- Resolved some widgets disappearing after connecting and disconnecting monitors.
- Widgets on external monitors will remember their placements after disconnecting monitors, instead of all moving to the primary monitor in a stack.
- Widgets can be dragged across multiple monitors.
- Browser and TikTok widgets will display properly when “Mirror on all monitors” is enabled.
- Shortcuts should now drag correctly in all sizes of the App Shortcuts widget.
- Checkmarks in Notes will stay checked even after you restart the app.
- Fixed two edge case crashes. In the latest version we have 99.98% crash-free sessions! This is very good and hopefully these fixes will stabilize things even more.
- macOS 12 users can now select photos for their widget backgrounds too.

We appreciate everyone’s help very much and want you to know we’re hard at work fixing every bug we can find and adding new features.

Next week we will complete an exciting new widget so keep an eye out for that! It’s my personal favorite so far, and we hope you’ll love it too.

Cheers!

Version: 3.0.2 released on February 21

Thanks to helpful feedback from you and our new QA specialist, we've identified and fixed a few issues:

- Fixed a bug where switching from multiple monitors would sometimes make sticky notes disappear. Very sorry about that.
- The Photo widget consistently saves source updates.
- Transition animations are smoother.
- Added the option to set a background image in the Stats widget.

Please continue to share any issues you find, and we will fix them as quickly as possible.

Let us know what features you would like to see next! We are always looking for ways to improve. Thank you!



Craft - Create and structure documents

Version: 2.7.4 released on February 24

Your Voice, Our Action

A heartfelt thank you for sharing your valuable insights and feedback on our last major update. Fueled by your suggestions, we've embarked on refining Craft together, bringing a suite of enhancements and tweaks in this latest release - and yes, it still includes a couple of delightful surprises!

Effortless Navigation: Dive into a more intuitive experience with the ability to effortlessly swap the left sidebar with a simple swipe when you are in a document. It’s all about making your navigation smoother and more natural than ever before.

Revamped Window and Tab Mastery: We’ve tackled several quirks around window and tab management, alongside state restoration, ensuring a seamless transition between your creative flows. No more distractions, just a streamlined pathway to your brilliance.

Performance Power-Up: Experience the difference with key performance improvements that might seem modest but pack a significant punch. We're talking smoother operations, faster loading times, and an overall boost that makes everything feel snappier.

Whiteboard Beta & Sensory Enhancements: Get ready to unleash your creativity with the beta version of our simple yet powerful Whiteboard, complemented by the first set of sounds and haptics updates. It's a multi-sensory experience designed to bring your ideas to life in the most vibrant way possible.

This update is our way of saying thank you for being part of our journey. Dive in, explore, and let your creativity soar. The future is bright, and together, we’re just getting started.



VidCap - Generate captions for video

Version: 1.0.142 released on February 22

- Fixes HDR related rendering issue.



Structured - Structure your day

Version: 3.4.0 released on February 22

Hello, Structured users! As we move through February, we're pleased to announce the latest update to your planning tool. This release includes a special feature developed with expert input, as well as several other enhancements aimed at improving your experience with Structured.

What's New in Structured 3.4

1. Energy Monitor:

In partnership with the Dutch institute Breinstraat and with contributions from scientists and medical professionals, we're introducing the Energy Monitor. This new feature is designed to help individuals with brain injuries track and manage their energy levels throughout the day. Recognizing its potential utility for a wider audience, we've made the Energy Monitor available to all users as an experimental feature. It can be enabled in Advanced Settings, allowing you to assign energy levels to tasks and monitor your daily energy usage. We welcome your feedback on this feature.

To learn more about this feature, check out our blog post at structured.app/blog.

2. New Icons and Animations:

We've added a set of new icons and animations across the app to provide a refreshed look and add some playful touches here and there.

3. Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements:

This update includes fixes for known issues and improvements to app stability.

Compatibility Notice:

Starting with Structured 3.4, the app requires iOS 16, watchOS 9, and macOS 13 to ensure access to the latest features and optimal performance. If upgrading is not an option for you, the previous version of Structured remains available without further updates.

We hope you find the new features and improvements useful. Your feedback is important to us as we continue to develop Structured to better meet your needs.

Best,

The Structured Team



Plus - Work with text using AI

Version: 1.09 released on February 21

🔁 Latest AI model



In Your Face - Get full-screen meeting alerts

Version: 3.7.0 released on February 23

HIGHLIGHTS


Participant Status
The participant list now shows the status of each participant. The list can also be filtered by status.

Run a Shortcut when joining a video conference
Supercharge your productivity by setting up a shortcut that is run whenever you join a call. For example, you can use it to activate Do-not-Disturb mode, run a certain app or anything else you need during your call!

Countdown Widget
Do you have enough time to get a quick coffee before you next call? The new countdown widget will tell you!


OTHER CHANGES
- Fix visual glitches in menu
- Various UI improvements


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