A guide to building a real-time CPU monitor for macOS using xbar, with a focus on identifying problematic VS Code extensions.
Explains how to embed Info.plist, sign with entitlements, and use undocumented APIs to make AppleScript work in macOS CLI tools without permission dialogs.
A developer's deep dive into the challenges of opening settings windows from macOS menu bar apps, covering SwiftUI limitations and workarounds.
A satirical guide to setting Microsoft Outlook as the default email client on a Mac, highlighting the process and criticizing Apple's ecosystem.
Xcode 26 introduces AI integration, allowing developers to use ChatGPT, other APIs, or local models for coding assistance within the IDE.
SwiftUI is finally getting a native WebView component in iOS/macOS/visionOS 26, simplifying web content embedding for developers.
A guide to installing and using conda-forge to manage Python environments on macOS, especially for AI projects with specific version requirements.
Introduces Peekaboo MCP, a macOS tool that enables AI agents to capture screenshots and perform visual question answering using local or cloud vision models.
A developer's guide to solving code signing, notarization, and Sparkle auto-update challenges for sandboxed macOS apps.
A developer builds Vibe Meter, a macOS menu bar app to monitor AI API spending, detailing Swift 6, SwiftUI, and technical challenges.
Learn how to automate macOS app installation using the 'mas' CLI tool with Homebrew to streamline your development environment setup.
A guide to building a native Apache Kafka binary on macOS using GraalVM for faster startup times, based on the official KIP-974 configuration.
A guide to building a native Apache Kafka binary on macOS using GraalVM for faster startup times, based on the KIP-974 configuration.
Guide to fixing PowerShell script formatting in VSCode on macOS by configuring the PowerShell executable path and managing settings sync.
The author announces the return of the Swift by Sundell blog after a two-year hiatus, citing family changes and a renewed passion for Swift programming.
Text Lens is a privacy-focused macOS app that extracts editable text from any on-screen content, including images, videos, and PDFs, working entirely offline.
A playful macOS app that adds animated, cursor-following eyes to your menu bar for a touch of whimsy.
Guide to changing the default cartridge storage location for the PICO-8 fantasy console on macOS by editing its config.txt file.
Shortcutie is a macOS app that adds 70+ powerful system-level actions to Apple's Shortcuts app, enabling advanced automation beyond App Store restrictions.
