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Browse the latest news, guides and tutorials for Mac users, including in-depth articles for Apple developers.

  • How to Screen Record on Mac With Audio: Complete Tutorial
    macos
    Nov 8, 2025
    How to Screen Record on Mac With Audio: Complete Tutorial
    Learn every way to screen record on Mac with microphone or system audio. Includes QuickTime, Screenshot toolbar, audio routing, and performance optimization tips.
  • How to Take a Screenshot on Mac: Complete Guide to Every Method
    macos
    Nov 7, 2025
    How to Take a Screenshot on Mac: Complete Guide to Every Method
    Master every Mac screenshot method with keyboard shortcuts, the Screenshot toolbar, and pro tips for capturing exactly what you need—from full screens to specific windows.
  • How to Force Quit an Application on Mac: 5 Methods That Work
    macos
    Nov 6, 2025
    How to Force Quit an Application on Mac: 5 Methods That Work
    App frozen on your Mac? Learn 5 reliable ways to force quit on Mac—from keyboard shortcuts to Activity Monitor and Terminal commands.
  • Why Is My Mac So Slow? 12 Fixes That Actually Work
    macos
    Nov 5, 2025
    Why Is My Mac So Slow? 12 Fixes That Actually Work
    Why is my Mac so slow? Discover 12 proven fixes to speed up your Mac—from quick wins to deep diagnostics. Includes Activity Monitor tips and safe automation.
  • SwiftUI Metal Shaders: Creating Custom Visual Effects
    swiftui
    Nov 4, 2025
    SwiftUI Metal Shaders: Creating Custom Visual Effects
    Master Metal shaders in SwiftUI to create stunning custom visual effects. Learn shader fundamentals, build distortion effects, color filters, and performance-optimized GPU-accelerated visuals.
  • Building a Custom Video Player in SwiftUI with AVKit
    swiftui
    Nov 2, 2025
    Building a Custom Video Player in SwiftUI with AVKit
    Learn how to build a custom video player in SwiftUI using AVKit. This comprehensive guide covers video playback, custom controls, picture-in-picture, and performance optimization for macOS and iOS.
  • Maximize Mac Battery Life: Complete Optimization Guide 2025
    apps
    Nov 1, 2025
    Maximize Mac Battery Life: Complete Optimization Guide 2025
    Improve battery life on MacBook with this comprehensive optimization guide. Learn which settings drain battery, how to monitor power usage, and expert tips for all‑day runtime.
  • How To

    Latest in How To

    Step-by-step Mac guides for performance, storage, customization, and macOS.

  • Mac Desktop Customization: 10 Ways to Personalize Your Workspace in 2025
    wallpapers
    Oct 31, 2025
    Mac Desktop Customization: 10 Ways to Personalize Your Workspace in 2025
    Mac desktop customization made easy: 10 essential ways to personalize your workspace. From dynamic wallpapers to menu bar tweaks, build a setup that matches your style and boosts productivity.
  • How to Set Dynamic Wallpapers on Mac: Complete 2025 Guide
    wallpapers
    Oct 29, 2025
    How to Set Dynamic Wallpapers on Mac: Complete 2025 Guide
    Looking for dynamic wallpapers on Mac? Learn how to set up dynamic wallpapers in macOS, how they differ from live wallpapers, where to find great options, and how to optimize performance.
  • Battery Killer? The Truth About Live Wallpapers and Mac Performance
    wallpapers
    Aug 20, 2025
    Battery Killer? The Truth About Live Wallpapers and Mac Performance
    Worried about live wallpaper Mac battery impact? Discover the real performance picture and how Backdrop delivers stunning 4K visuals with minimal CPU on Apple Silicon and Intel.
  • 5 Best Live Wallpaper Apps for Mac in 2025
    wallpapers
    Aug 19, 2025
    5 Best Live Wallpaper Apps for Mac in 2025
    Looking for the best live wallpaper app for your Mac? We tested the top contenders on performance, features, 4K support, multi-monitor use, and energy optimization. See why Backdrop is the clear winner.
  • The Best Wallpaper Engine for Mac is Here: Introducing Backdrop
    wallpapers
    Aug 18, 2025
    The Best Wallpaper Engine for Mac is Here: Introducing Backdrop
    For years, Mac users have searched for a Wallpaper Engine alternative. That search ends now. Discover Backdrop, the native macOS live wallpaper app with 4K video support, lock screen animations, and unmatched performance.
  • News

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    Latest updates from Cindori and the Mac ecosystem.

  • Backdrop 2.0: Video Wallpapers for Your Mac Lock Screen
    announcements
    Sep 3, 2025
    Backdrop 2.0: Video Wallpapers for Your Mac Lock Screen
    Backdrop 2.0 introduces world-first Lock Screen video wallpapers for Mac, bringing custom video backgrounds to both your Mac desktop and Lock Screen – an exclusive feature available nowhere else.
  • Sensei 1.6 is now available
    announcements
    May 17, 2025
    Sensei 1.6 is now available
    Sensei 1.6 introduces a new LaunchDaemon, improved performance, and a unified app. The legacy helper tool is gone, making onboarding faster and more reliable.
  • Backdrop is Here – Elevate Your Mac Desktop
    announcements
    Dec 16, 2024
    Backdrop is Here – Elevate Your Mac Desktop
    Backdrop is here! Elevate your Mac desktop with stunning dynamic scenes and join a global creator community. Experience the next-gen Wallpaper Engine.
  • Black Friday 2024 Sale is live
    announcements
    Nov 25, 2024
    Black Friday 2024 Sale is live
    Our Black Friday 2024 sale is live! Get Sensei or Trim Enabler at 50% off in the best deal of the year for all of our Mac apps.
  • Sensei 1.5.8 is now available
    announcements
    Nov 27, 2023
    Sensei 1.5.8 is now available
    The latest update to Sensei brings full compatibility with macOS Sonoma and the new M3 Macs, as well as several bug fixes.
  • Black Friday 2023 Sale is live
    announcements
    Nov 20, 2023
    Black Friday 2023 Sale is live
    Our Black Friday 2023 sale is live! Get Sensei or Trim Enabler at 50% off in the best deal of the year for all of our Mac apps.
  • Announcing Backdrop, our Mac Wallpaper Engine
    announcements
    Nov 1, 2023
    Announcing Backdrop, our Mac Wallpaper Engine
    Announcing Backdrop, the Next-Gen Wallpaper Engine for macOS. Learn more about our new app release and get notified of the Early Access Beta.
  • Black Friday Deals are here
    announcements
    Nov 22, 2022
    Black Friday Deals are here
    Black Friday 2022 is here! Get Sensei or Trim Enabler at 50% off. We're offering the best deal of the year for all of our Mac apps.
  • Developer

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    Technical articles, tutorials, and code examples for Mac and iOS developers.

  • Automating Sparkle Updates for macOS Apps
    xcode
    Feb 6, 2025
    Automating Sparkle Updates for macOS Apps
    Streamline your macOS app updates with Sparkle: automate building, signing, notarizing, and publishing for efficient app management.
  • Shaders in SwiftUI: Randomness
    swiftui
    Dec 7, 2024
    Shaders in SwiftUI: Randomness
    Learn how you can use Metal shaders to render randomness.
  • Displaying SwiftUI content on an external screen in iOS
    swiftui
    Dec 1, 2024
    Displaying SwiftUI content on an external screen in iOS
    Learn how to use scene delegates to present content on an external display with iOS using SwiftUI.
  • Shaders in SwiftUI: Marquee
    swiftui
    Feb 27, 2024
    Shaders in SwiftUI: Marquee
    Learn how you can effortlessly create an efficient and reusable marquee effect with a custom Metal shader for SwiftUI Texts and other views.
  • Introduction to Shaders in SwiftUI: Wave Effect
    swiftui
    Oct 25, 2023
    Introduction to Shaders in SwiftUI: Wave Effect
    Breaking the ice: learn how to create an efficient and reusable wave effect with a custom Metal shader for SwiftUI views.
  • Controlling SwiftUI View updates with Observation
    swiftui
    Sep 20, 2023
    Controlling SwiftUI View updates with Observation
    Learn how to use the new Observation framework introduced at WWDC 2023 to ensure the best performance for your SwiftUI app.
  • Building a fluid gradient with CoreAnimation & SwiftUI: Part 2
    swiftui
    Dec 1, 2022
    Building a fluid gradient with CoreAnimation & SwiftUI: Part 2
    Discover how to animate fluid gradients in SwiftUI using CoreAnimation for high-performance and reusable views.
  • Building a fluid gradient with CoreAnimation & SwiftUI: Part 1
    swiftui
    Nov 3, 2022
    Building a fluid gradient with CoreAnimation & SwiftUI: Part 1
    Learn to create a fluid, high-performance gradient view in SwiftUI using CoreAnimation. Enhance your app design with dynamic, reusable gradients.
  • Reviews

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    In-depth reviews of Mac apps, macOS versions, and Apple devices.

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