If you’ve ever wished for a text editor that just gets out of the way and lets you focus on what matters, WhyNote might be your new everyday tool. Built by a solo creator with clarity and speed in mind, this minimal macOS app transforms messy pasted text into clean, ready-to-use content, and gives you a focused space for snippets, edits, and write-ups without the bloat of mainstream editors.

Reef is an open source macOS productivity tool that reimagines window management by binding applications to number keys, allowing lightning-fast keyboard navigation between apps and windows. In this review, I take a look at how Reef works, why its profile system is so clever, and why it might just become an essential utility for Mac power users.

Apple at 50 is a story of bold ideas, iconic products and occasional missteps. From the iMac and iPhone to Apple Silicon and the Newton, here is what defines Apple’s legacy and future.

The KUXIU X40 Turbo is a Qi2.2 certified 25W 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand designed for serious Apple users. With fast charging for the latest iPhones, Apple Watch fast charge support and a compact CNC aluminium design, this might be one of the cleanest desk and travel charging solutions we’ve tested at The Apple Geek.

USB Connection Information is the kind of app you never knew you needed until you plug in a device and realise it is not running anywhere near the speed you expected.

Make your Magic Mouse and Trackpad work perfectly on Ubuntu with this simple driver fix.

Fixing a problem I didn’t know I had until the batteries went flat in my game controller.

If you miss macOS’s “shake to find the cursor” feature on Ubuntu, you’re not alone. Wiggle and Jiggle bring that same cursor-highlighting magic to GNOME, making it far easier to locate your pointer especially on multi-monitor setups. Here’s how to install and use it.

Old Tech Shouldn’t Die for 2026, I’m pledging to revive and reuse aging gadgets instead of replacing them. Starting with a 2011 iMac 27” and a 5th Gen iPod Video, it’s time to keep great tech alive and out of landfill.

Discover Brzzy Weather, the iOS app that turns everyday weather forecasts into an engaging, visual experience. From hyperlocal forecasts and animated GIFs to smart activity ratings, dynamic backgrounds, and privacy-first design, Brzzy Weather makes checking the weather fun, informative, and secure.

Trying to send files around the local network to none Apple devices - Airdrop isn’t an option but LocalSend is.

Need to give your MacBook keyboard a deep clean, CleanupBuddy has you covered.

Miss Quick Look from macOS? GNOME Sushi brings instant file previews to Linux. Highlight a file in Nautilus, press Space, and view images, videos, PDFs, and text—fast and lightweight.

Five years pass fast, especially with rapid tech changes. Apple’s advancements from new iPhones and iOS updates to Mac innovations have continually enhanced our daily tech. Here’s to the next five years of The Apple Geek.