A few months back, we covered all the features available in Mouse Shaker, the most complete jiggler on macOS. Well, today we're back with some exciting new additions. Let’s take a look: Scrolling Mouse Shaker can now scroll! Whether you’ve left your browser open on a Wikipedia page, some piece of code in Visual Studio, or your Gmail inbox, Mouse Shaker can automatically scroll the page for you. Th…

Working remotely can be amazing — you can travel, avoid traffic, and design your own routine. But you also need the right tools to stay organized, focused, and connected. Here’s a list of apps that make remote life way easier, whether you're in a coworking space in Bali or working from your kitchen table. 1. Presentify: Draw on your screen while presenting Presentify screenshot Presentify is a mus…

In Stretch It, you have 3 different time ranges: The default range: when you drag the menu bar icon, it goes from 1 minute to 1 hour 30 minutes. The seconds range: when pressing the Option (⌥) key while dragging, you can add more granularity and go from 1 second to 60 seconds. The extended range: when pressing the Shift (⇧) key instead, you can extend the range from 1 minute to 12 hours. To take a…

There are some apps that feel so natural and essential, it's weird Apple didn’t include them by default. If you use your Mac every day, you probably downloaded some of these already. If not, you're missing out. Here's a list of 10 apps that should honestly be part of macOS from day one. 1. MicAudioLevel: See if your mic is working MicAudioLevel screenshot MicAudioLevel adds a tiny mic meter to you…

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the Top 10 Essential macOS Apps to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow: 1. Mini Stopwatch Mini Stopwatch is a minimalist timer that resides in your macOS menu bar, offering a straightforward solution for tracking time without any distractions. With just a single click, you can start or stop the timer, and a double-click resets it, making it id…

In a world full of cluttered interfaces and feature bloat, finding apps that embrace minimalism can feel like discovering a breath of fresh air. These 10 macOS apps prove that simplicity doesn’t mean compromise. Whether you're looking to boost productivity, clean up your workspace, or streamline your daily habits, these tools get the job done with style and minimal fuss. 1. Mini Stopwatch Mini Sto…

As we previously covered in this post, hardware and software jigglers each have their pros and cons. Software jigglers tend to be more convenient, and some are becoming surprisingly clever—almost simulating human behavior. So here are the best software mouse jigglers for macOS you should try in 2025: Best Free: Mouse Jiggler - Mouse Mover Mouse Mover covers all the basics: scheduling it to run at…

Who hasn’t gone hunting for a simple stopwatch app to install on their Mac? And if you have, chances are you’ve asked yourself: which one is the BEST stopwatch app for me? That’s exactly what we’re breaking down today. Let's take a look at the 5 best stopwatch apps in 2025 for macOS. 1. Tempus: Stopwatch Tempus Screenshot Tempus has been around for a while and has solid ratings on the App Store.…

The Touch Bar on MacBooks has generated a lot of debates since its introduction. While some users love it, others find it less useful, even super annoying at times. But the true potential of the Touch Bar lies in the apps you use with it. And there are countless Touch Bar apps available, but, many are just for fun and don’t improve productivity. Today, we’re cutting through the noise to bring you…

Often, we need EC2 instances for brief daily tasks but find them sitting idle the rest of the time, consuming unnecessary resources. The issue is that you’re charged for the EC2 instance as long as it’s turned on, regardless of whether you’re actively using it or not. Today, I want to share a strategy I developed to automatically run an EC2 machine for the execution of a script and automatically s…

In a world where auto mouse movers have popped up left and right after COVID hit us, it’s not always easy to choose the right one. That’s why today, we’re focusing on what makes Mouse Shaker the best macOS jiggler available. If you are still debating whether to get a hardware jiggler or a software jiggler, be sure to read our detailed comparison. Natural Moves Mouse Shaker features a “Natural” opt…

Many users have encountered Touch Bar flickering or blinking issues over different macOS updates but also over time as the hardware might be less reliable. I know, super frustrating considering the price of these Macbooks! These issues can be due to software problems (often caused by upgrading to a new macOS version) or hardware failures. Apple suggests replacing your Mac when the Touch Bar is fli…

The short answer: a Hardware Mouse Jiggler that doesn’t plug into your computer if you work in finance; a software Mouse Jiggler otherwise. Before I explain why, I’ll first talk about the main differences between hardware mouse jigglers and software mouse jigglers. Then I’ll discuss the pros and cons of each and highlight situations where one is superior to the other. I will also touch on whether…

As a Mac user, having the right utilities can significantly enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow. Here are some must-have macOS utilities that every Mac user should consider, including Mouse Shaker, an essential tool for maintaining an “online” status on messaging apps. 1. Alfred Alfred is a powerful productivity application for macOS, combining a launcher and a search tool. It h…