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USB Connection Information
Linux, Mac, macOS Craig Pickerill 06/03/2026 Linux, Mac, macOS Craig Pickerill 06/03/2026

USB Connection Information

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.

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Controller Battery Monitor
macOS, MacApp, Built by Me Craig Pickerill 16/01/2026 macOS, MacApp, Built by Me Craig Pickerill 16/01/2026

Controller Battery Monitor

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

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Old Tech Shouldn’t Die
MacOS, iPod, Linux, OpenCore Craig Pickerill 29/12/2025 MacOS, iPod, Linux, OpenCore Craig Pickerill 29/12/2025

Old Tech Shouldn’t Die

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.

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LocalSend
MacApp, MacOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS Craig Pickerill 12/12/2025 MacApp, MacOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS Craig Pickerill 12/12/2025

LocalSend

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

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CleanupBuddy
MacApp, MacOS, AppReview Craig Pickerill 05/12/2025 MacApp, MacOS, AppReview Craig Pickerill 05/12/2025

CleanupBuddy

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

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Getting Started with Basic Terminal Commands on macOS and Linux
Terminal, CLI, Linux, MacOS Craig Pickerill 31/10/2025 Terminal, CLI, Linux, MacOS Craig Pickerill 31/10/2025

Getting Started with Basic Terminal Commands on macOS and Linux

Learn the essential Terminal commands for macOS and Linux. Step-by-step guide for beginners to navigate directories, create files, and manage your system safely.

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Getting Started with rsync: The Ultimate Guide for Mac and Linux Users
MacOS, Linux, rsync, remote sync Craig Pickerill 17/10/2025 MacOS, Linux, rsync, remote sync Craig Pickerill 17/10/2025

Getting Started with rsync: The Ultimate Guide for Mac and Linux Users

Learn how to use rsync on macOS and Linux for fast, reliable file syncing. Step-by-step guide, tips, and best practices for beginners and power users alike.

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Mactracker
MacApp, MacOS, iOS, iPadOS Craig Pickerill 26/03/2025 MacApp, MacOS, iOS, iPadOS Craig Pickerill 26/03/2025

Mactracker

Looking for a comprehensive Apple product database? Mactracker provides detailed specs, history, and support status for every Apple device. Download the free app today!

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Paparazzi!
MacApp, MacOS, Mac, Productivity Craig Pickerill 05/03/2025 MacApp, MacOS, Mac, Productivity Craig Pickerill 05/03/2025

Paparazzi!

Paparazzi! a lightweight website capture and export application thats petty powerful.

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One Menu
MacOS, MacApp, Mac Craig Pickerill 05/08/2023 MacOS, MacApp, Mac Craig Pickerill 05/08/2023

One Menu

A lightweight but powerful menu application, giving window management control and performance information.

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Weather in Terminal
Terminal, Linux, MacOS Craig Pickerill 24/11/2022 Terminal, Linux, MacOS Craig Pickerill 24/11/2022

Weather in Terminal

Using a quick command in Terminal you can display the current weather.

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Music MiniPlayer
MacApp, MacOS, Mac Craig Pickerill 29/05/2022 MacApp, MacOS, Mac Craig Pickerill 29/05/2022

Music MiniPlayer

Mario Guzman Music MiniPlayer for MacOS is the ultimate retro remote for Apple Music .

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Zip with Terminal
Terminal Craig Pickerill 21/02/2022 Terminal Craig Pickerill 21/02/2022

Zip with Terminal

How to zip a file or folder with Terminal, and for extra security add password protection.

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Rocket
MacApp, Mac, MacOS Craig Pickerill 13/02/2022 MacApp, Mac, MacOS Craig Pickerill 13/02/2022

Rocket

Fast emoji keyboard access from the Rocket app.

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iperf3 - Terminal
Linux, Terminal, MacOS Craig Pickerill 04/12/2021 Linux, Terminal, MacOS Craig Pickerill 04/12/2021

iperf3 - Terminal

iPerf3 is great for checking internal networks bandwidths and speed.

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