Gio's Gear Guide

These are free macOS apps I’ve found that make my daily workflow smoother, faster, and way more enjoyable.

🔧 System:

• DockDoor: Preview and manage app windows directly from your Dock, like Windows’ taskbar, but for macOS
• Command X: Adds a “Command + X” cut and paste function to Finder so you can move files the way you expect to
• Shareful: Upgrades the macOS Share Menu, adding essential prompts like “Save to Downloads”
• FineTune: Per app volume control, boost quiet sources, route audio to different outputs, EQ, and headphone correction

🎥 Media:

• AutoPiP: Automatically pops videos into Picture-in-Picture mode when you switch apps—perfect for YouTube, tutorials, and multitasking
• Stacher: Open-source video downloader for saving online videos for offline viewing.

🗂 File Management:

• Keka: Free and powerful file archiver for opening and creating ZIP, 7Z, RAR, and tons of other formats
• Pearcleaner: A lightweight uninstaller that fully removes apps and their leftover files so your Mac stays clean and fast

🖥 Display & Hardware:

• Monitor Control: Lets you control external monitor brightness and volume directly from macOS like it’s built-in. Absolute lifesaver for desk setups

🔊 Audio:

• Spokenly: Speech-to-text tool that features real-time transcription, 100+ language support, and AI-powered text processing

📡 File Sharing:

• LocalSend: Cross-platform AirDrop alternative for fast, secure file sharing without internet or cloud reliance.