Archive for September, 2023

Default Folder X 6.0b5: T-minus two weeks and counting…

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

Apple announced yesterday that macOS 14 Sonoma will be released on September 26. That’s a little earlier than I’d anticipated, but version 6 of Default Folder X – which will be necessary on Sonoma – should be ready by then.

Today, the 6.0b5 public beta of Default Folder X is available and includes more improvements and fixes. The expanded filename edit field in Save dialogs now animates to its larger size, and the toolbar appearance settings include a more logical array of options to get the look you want.

Most importantly, the 6.0b5 build includes a number of bug fixes to address various problems, including making switching between folders in Open and Save dialogs faster and more reliable.

If you’re already running a beta version of Default Folder X, just choose “Check for Update” from its menu in your menu bar. Otherwise, you can read the full release notes and download the latest build on the Default Folder X Testing page.

Back to work!

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App Tamer 2.8.1 fixes audio stuttering on DisplayPort and HDMI devices

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

A minor update to App Tamer fixes a problem with the recently-released “wake for audio” feature that’s designed to prevent sound from stuttering when apps are slowed down. Version 2.8 failed to recognize when sound was playing through speakers connected via HDMI or DisplayPort – something that’s not uncommon when using an external monitor that has built-in speakers. Version 2.8.1 fixes that.

App Tamer 2.8.1 also adds a few under-the-hood changes that should make things less awkward when App Tamer is forced to quit. Any apps that have been slowed down will be returned to their normal operating speed within a few seconds.

Details and download links are available on the App Tamer release page. If you’re already running App Tamer to optimize CPU usage on your Mac (smart person, you are) just choose “Check for Update” from the menu in the lower right corner of its window.

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Default Folder X 6.0b4: More refinements in recently added features

Friday, September 1st, 2023

A new iteration in the Default Folder X 6 public beta brings improvements to several of the new features.

  • Drag and drop prompts at the top of Default Folder X’s menu give you context as you select a destination for the files and / or folders you’ve dropped on Default Folder X menu bar icon.
  • If you’ve set a keyboard shortcut to pop up one of Default Folder X’s toolbar menus, you’ll be reminded of the shortcut in the toolbar’s tooltips.
  • Icons in the Finder drawer and file dialog toolbar have been improved further.

In addition, several performance bottlenecks have been identified and fixed, making Default Folder X’s toolbar appear faster next to Open and Save dialogs. A number of other bugs have also been corrected in the Drag Zone, Finder drawer, and drag and drop code, making everything work more smoothly.

As always, full details and download links are available on the Default Folder X Testing page, or if you’re already running a beta of version 6, just select “Check for Update” to see the release notes and download the new build.

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