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Total Commander has never shipped a macOS version, and Wine is a poor substitute. Here are the seven file managers Mac users actually replace it with in 2026 — including the closest free clone.
Generic 'best Mac apps' lists are everywhere. This one is curated for one criterion: each app saves 10+ minutes per day. No filler.
From unboxed Mac to first Claude Code session in 90 minutes. Every step, every command, every config — the complete walkthrough.
Paid productivity apps get all the attention; some of the best Mac dev tools are free. Here are the ones I install before reaching for my credit card.
After setting up dozens of new Macs over the years, the same 10 apps go on every one before I do anything else. Here's the list and why.
Running 3+ AI sessions, 5 projects, dozens of artifact files? Here are the essential Mac apps that turn the chaos into a workflow.
Just unboxed a new Mac and going to do AI dev work? The 15 apps I install before doing anything else — with one-liner brew installs.
Dual-pane is still the right shape for most copy/move workflows. Here's the 2026 round-up of the four serious contenders, plus when to outgrow them.
Local LLMs got dramatically better in 2025-2026. They're competitive with frontier APIs for some workflows; not all. Here's the honest picture.
AI dev workflows put unusual demands on file management — parallel agents, generated artifacts, fast iteration. Here are the seven file managers worth your attention in 2026, ranked by fit.
Finder hasn't changed in a decade and AI workflows didn't exist when it was designed. A practical comparison of seven Finder alternatives — including who they're for, what they cost, and where each one breaks down.
A battle-tested directory layout, naming convention, and 4-pane workflow for running 3–10 Claude Code sessions in parallel without losing artifacts, prompts, or your place. Copy the structure, ship today.
When the user picks a folder, you get permission. When they relaunch your app, you don't — unless you used a security-scoped bookmark. Here's everything that breaks if you didn't.