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![The application Clamshell is running in the menu bar. There's an option to launch the application at login and five options for what should happen when you close the display, which are outlined in the article.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J33KVADM2AB2DB1Q8H7Z0XJ7/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721330198.png)
![The application Clamshell is running in the menu bar. There's an option to launch the application at login and five options for what should happen when you close the display, which are outlined in the article.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J33KVADM2AB2DB1Q8H7Z0XJ7/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721330198.png)
Use This App to Change What Happens When You Close Your MacBook
To sleep, or not to sleep? This app lets you choose the answer.
![Two versions of a cluttered Mac menu bar—one with the default spacing, one with the tighter spacing this applications allows. The application window is below this—it's just a slider.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J31DQTMWK00E69A0NDBRY83J/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721256110.png)
![Two versions of a cluttered Mac menu bar—one with the default spacing, one with the tighter spacing this applications allows. The application window is below this—it's just a slider.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J31DQTMWK00E69A0NDBRY83J/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721256110.png)
This App Lets You Change the Spacing in Your Menu Bar
You don't necessarily need to hide menu bar icons. You can just cram more in there by reducing the spacing.
![Image showing an emoji appearing by using a text shortcut](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2Y9PEZZEB10PN46X8CHD96B/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721152990.png)
![Image showing an emoji appearing by using a text shortcut](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2Y9PEZZEB10PN46X8CHD96B/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1721152990.png)
Four of the Weirdest Mac Apps That Are Actually Kinda Useful
Add some quirk to your computer.
![Illustration of a person taking notes in front of a large grid of screens showing events from his life.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2M76QPEEBR7N0338N18J549/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720813792.jpg)
![Illustration of a person taking notes in front of a large grid of screens showing events from his life.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2M76QPEEBR7N0338N18J549/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720813792.jpg)
How to Break Your 'Loops' and Form Better Habits
You can disrupt routines you don't like—if you spot them.
![The Pearcleaner application is open to Day One, a journaling app I don't use. I can save 62 MB.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2HFTNFVMGM7F8Y7CBPHC7WG/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720721429.png)
![The Pearcleaner application is open to Day One, a journaling app I don't use. I can save 62 MB.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2HFTNFVMGM7F8Y7CBPHC7WG/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720721429.png)
'Pearcleaner' for Mac Offers a Streamlined Way to Uninstall Apps
See how much memory an app is taking up—and then delete it completely.
![A macOS terminal instance running spotify-player. At the top is the currently playing information; below it is the trackless for Black to Gold, a 2015 album from Vancouver BC based synth duo Dear Rouge](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2EY7KW889H8B6JT3SNJS86P/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720635870.png)
![A macOS terminal instance running spotify-player. At the top is the currently playing information; below it is the trackless for Black to Gold, a 2015 album from Vancouver BC based synth duo Dear Rouge](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2EY7KW889H8B6JT3SNJS86P/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720635870.png)
You Can Use Spotify Entirely From the Command Line
Spotify might be the least keyboard-friendly music player ever made—but not anymore.
![Screenshot of custom RSS feed made from newsletters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2CBA24588SFM5BZ14XA6MT0/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720551006.png)
![Screenshot of custom RSS feed made from newsletters](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2CBA24588SFM5BZ14XA6MT0/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720551006.png)
You Can Make Your Own RSS Feed for Newsletters
Newsletters are great—a clogged email inbox is not.
![Three iPhone screenshots of the app Strolly. The left one shows a loop over a map; the loop is red with arrows indicating where to go. The second shows the settings, which allow you to decide how long of walks you're interested in. The third shows you the ability to request new walks.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2240V2PEMNQSNP4HE76V04Z/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720205732.png)
![Three iPhone screenshots of the app Strolly. The left one shows a loop over a map; the loop is red with arrows indicating where to go. The second shows the settings, which allow you to decide how long of walks you're interested in. The third shows you the ability to request new walks.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J2240V2PEMNQSNP4HE76V04Z/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720205732.png)
This App Will Create Unique Daily Walking Loops for You
Strolly can make the experience of walking the dog (or just getting outside for a bit) a little less monotonous.
![screen time app on an iphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1X2TDB7XRKM21J3156R7R49/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720038810.png)
![screen time app on an iphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1X2TDB7XRKM21J3156R7R49/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1720038810.png)
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Your Screen Time
If screen time notifications actually got you to spend less time on your phone, they wouldn't exist.
![A screenshot of the right side of a Mac menu bar. The Online Check icon is clicked, showing that the device is online.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1TDYR9WPTJ1P69RCXR8K5QG/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719947714.png)
![A screenshot of the right side of a Mac menu bar. The Online Check icon is clicked, showing that the device is online.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1TDYR9WPTJ1P69RCXR8K5QG/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719947714.png)
This App Alerts You As Soon As Your Mac Loses Internet
Troubleshooting shoddy Wi-Fi is frustrating; Online Check can help.
![A screenshot of Hush, which is a Mac window explaining how the application works.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1ATYTC9X3E53GMRTNRZMGWQ/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719424477.png)
![A screenshot of Hush, which is a Mac window explaining how the application works.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1ATYTC9X3E53GMRTNRZMGWQ/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719424477.png)
'Hush' Blocks Cookie and Newsletter Popups on Safari
The web can be an annoying place—this app helps.
![A Mac screenshot. The mouse is hovered over the Safari icon in the dock—an overlay window shows a preview of an open window, which is open to the Lifehacker home page.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1AWS4WZ9DP5T5YDEJBGH50P/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719426388.png)
![A Mac screenshot. The mouse is hovered over the Safari icon in the dock—an overlay window shows a preview of an open window, which is open to the Lifehacker home page.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J1AWS4WZ9DP5T5YDEJBGH50P/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719426388.png)
'DockDoor' Lets You Preview Windows on the Mac Dock
This free app brings a longtime Windows feature to macOS.
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![A minimalistic version of a popular post on r/holdmycatnip](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J18B43RTQZ4NWTPNMDEP31JV/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1719340764.png)
This App Is the Best Way to Lurk on Reddit
It's the cleanest choice for when you just want to browse.
![An extremely simple screenshot of an app that asks you for a URL and lets you tap "Save".](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0S5R1DHTRKWW9Q53M0GKXY9/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718831809.png)
![An extremely simple screenshot of an app that asks you for a URL and lets you tap "Save".](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0S5R1DHTRKWW9Q53M0GKXY9/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718831809.png)
This App Lets You Set a Homepage for Safari on Your iPhone or iPad
See your favorite website every time you open a new tab.
![A screenshot of Habo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0RXP51Q8K04CSQ2AVVEVG5K/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718823359.png)
![A screenshot of Habo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0RXP51Q8K04CSQ2AVVEVG5K/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718823359.png)
Habo Is a Simple (and Free) Habit Tracking App
No ads, no upsells. Just a free app for tracking daily habits.
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![person typing on keyboard](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0RTCTXWGP6Q7CAP8CVA2GWS/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718887360.jpg)
You Should Try Airdash to Share Files Across Platforms
Quickly send videos between Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux, and Android.
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![A black overlay extending from the menu bar showing the currently playing track (Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division) and the current volume.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0PA2E490FYXS6RDFS2VX1CG/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718736556.png)
You Should Try 'MediaMate' to Control Audio and Video on Your Mac
See the current track every time you pause and switch out the ugly volume and brightness pop-ups.
![A Mac screenshot with a very clean menu bar. The Ice preferences window is also open, partially obscuring some wildflowers (my wallpaper)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0BJC058T3X73RQC6WTD6KXF/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718375284.png)
![A Mac screenshot with a very clean menu bar. The Ice preferences window is also open, partially obscuring some wildflowers (my wallpaper)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J0BJC058T3X73RQC6WTD6KXF/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718375284.png)
Use This Free App to Clean up Your Mac’s Menu Bar
You don't need to pay for Bartender to hide your menu bar icons.
![A screenshot of Setapp, which is like an app store full of apps you've already paid for.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J06ZQ67PQ41K8YMR0VZ5KQ4F/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718221510.png)
![A screenshot of Setapp, which is like an app store full of apps you've already paid for.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J06ZQ67PQ41K8YMR0VZ5KQ4F/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718221510.png)
Setapp Gives You Access to More Than 240 Useful Indie Mac Apps
It's $10 a month, but you're getting a lot for your money.
![A screenshot of my "Bluesky" profile, which is really a bridge of my Mastodon account.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J06V6G5TPEC77MJVHY9XX9Q2/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718216769.png)
![A screenshot of my "Bluesky" profile, which is really a bridge of my Mastodon account.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01J06V6G5TPEC77MJVHY9XX9Q2/hero-image.fill.size_245x138.v1718216769.png)
Use 'Bridgy Fed' to Connect Mastodon and Bluesky
The two social networks can come together thanks to this beta bridge that connects two protocols.