ToolBox is an iOS toolkit (or, if you prefer, toolbox) that includes over 20 useful features that are often offered as individual apps
Bemfica de Oliva
Pronouns: she/her & they/them | Bemfica worked over a decade as a support technician before becoming a journalist specialized in Tech and Science. In 2009, she won a MacBook White Unibody in an online sweepstakes, and has owned over a dozen Cupertino devices since then. Bemfica has a passion for fixing stuff, giving new life to old electronics and tinkering with gadgets. Currently, she owns a 2012 MacBook Pro, but her main Mac is a Hackintoshed Acer Nitro 5. Bemfica loves how Apple's white brick chargers don't look old even though they were introduced over 20 years ago, and hates how its cables break so damn easily.
Articles by Bemfica de Oliva
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Monday App Finder: EyeBuddy, a 20-20-20 macOS Eye Protector
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6 Best Dark Mode Wallpapers for iPhone and Mac
Looking for the best wallpapers to pair with dark mode on your iPhone or Mac? Look no more! Check our selection of great background pictures!
The Hidden Truth About Privacy-Oriented Browsers for macOS
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Apple Really Needs To Get Its Product Color Confusion Sorted Out
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If rumors are true, Apple’s next laptop workstations will see a huge upgrade. Should you wait for the M5 MacBook Pro or buy an M4 Model?
Wednesday App Finder: SpyCam, a Security Camera for Your Mac
If you are looking for a security camera app for your Mac, check out SpyCam. If you never thought why you would need such an app, think again.
Monday App Finder: Journelly, a Twitter-Like Journal for iOS
Journals require recalling your whole day, and writing on-the-go in notepads is unpractical. Journelly, an iOS journal app, replaces both.
Wednesday App Finder: CharmBar Adds Some Flair to Your macOS Dock
If you are tired of boring, static app icons on your macOS Dock, CharmBar fixes that in a few clicks. Why not give it a try?
Daily App Finder: Atten, Anti-ADHD macOS and iOS App Blocker
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