Mozilla has added AI-enhanced tab groups in its new release. It's not a feature I need or want to use, having my tabs move during my workflow slows me down. Same for the AI chatbot sidebar feature.
In about:config
To stop smart tab grouping, set browser.tabs.groups.smart.enabled to false.
To disable AI chatbot , set browser.ml.chat.enabled to false.
It has been four years since my last post about MacOS. With the new MacOS 26 update on the horizon, I thought it was time for me to update my favorite applications.
Firefox - is a free and open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation using the Gecko rendering engine to display web pages.
Magnet - de-clutters your screen by snapping windows into organized tiles by either dragging windows with your mouse or using keyboard shortcuts. Worth every penny.
Middle - a simple app that adds middle click functionality to your trackpad or magic mouse.
Maccy - a Clipboard manager for macOS which does one job - keep your copy history at hand. Lightweight. Open source. No fluff.
OpenMTP - an Advanced Android File Transfer App for macOS. Open-Source and free.
AppCleaner
- a small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall apps,
their associated files, and hidden folders with a simple drag and drop
interface.
IINA - a beautiful modern media player for macOS. Version 1.20 includes native support for Apple Silicon.
Amphetamine
- a simple app that keeps your mac and displays from turning
off/locking. Great for when you when you need to do work without
interruptions.
Pixea - a small, fast and Apple silicon optimized image viewer.
Simple Comic - a CBR and CBZ comic book viewer. Light, fast, and with a plethora of options.
Brew
- a free and open-source software package management system that
simplifies the installation of software on Apple's operating system
macOS.
Blocking third party cookies in Firefox breaks your ability to download files on your Google Drive. By allowing the cookies https://googleusercontent.com/ and http://googleusercontent.com/ you can fix this annoying problem.
Firefox - is a free and open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation using the Gecko rendering engine to display web pages. Since version 84 Firefox has had native support for Apple Silicon Macs with the M1 chip.
Magnet - de-clutters your screen by snapping windows into organized tiles by either dragging windows with your mouse or using keyboard shortcuts. Worth every penny.
Middle - a simple app that adds middle click functionality to your trackpad or magic mouse.
Clipy - a free and open source clip board manager. Highly customizable and a super lightweight.
Android File Transfer - not having built in Android support in macOS is a real pain. This app will allow you to browse and transfer files between your Mac computer and your Android device.
AppCleaner - a small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall apps, their associated files, and hidden folders with a simple drag and drop interface.
IINA - a beautiful modern media player for macOS. Version 1.20 includes native support for Apple Silicon.
Amphetamine - a simple app that keeps your mac and displays from turning off/locking. Great for when you when you need to do work without interruptions.
Cog - a free and open source audio player. Plays every audio file you would want in a simple and well laid out interface. I miss foobar but this is the closet thing I've found on MacOS.
Pixea - a small, fast and Apple silicon optimized image viewer.
Pixelmator Pro - an image editor with an extensive collection
of tools for editing and retouching photos, creating graphic designs,
painting, drawing vector graphics, and adding effects. Supports Apple silicon and has excellent tutorials and manuals.
Simple Comic - a CBR and CBZ comic book viewer. Light, fast, and with a plethora of options.
Brew - a free and open-source software package management system that simplifies the installation of software on Apple's operating system macOS.
