--- title: Best Mac posts of 2023 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Mac posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/mac/best-of/2023 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/mac/best-of/2023 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Mac posts of 2023 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Mac posts of 2023, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Mac — 2023 1. 1 [](/posts/advanced-vs-code-shortcuts-to-code-like-a-wizard-87to9z3ba "Advanced VS Code Shortcuts to Code Like a Wizard") Article ITNEXT · 4y Advanced VS Code Shortcuts to Code Like a Wizard Advanced VS Code Shortcuts to Code Like a Wizard Your keyboard is officially your new best friend. If you find yourself spending an eternity trying to find a file or reaching for your mouse every 2 seconds, these shortcuts are for you. 262 32 2. 2 [](/posts/what-is-glassmorphism-qz9giftbs "What is Glassmorphism") Article UX Planet · 3y What is Glassmorphism The goal of glassmorphism design is to create an interface that looks like an assortment of glassy panels hovering in the background space. All elements in this design style have a translucent/transparent look. When these elements are placed on colorful backgrounds, the glass effect is accentuated. It can also be used to design windows or widgets. 147 6 3. 3 [](/posts/orbstack---fast-light-simple-docker-linux-on-macos-utgm2takt "OrbStack - Fast, light, simple Docker & Linux on macOS") Article Product Hunt · 3y OrbStack - Fast, light, simple Docker & Linux on macOS OrbStack is a fast, light, simple Docker & Linux on macOS. It's a supercharged alternative to Docker Desktop and WSL, all in one easy-to-use app. OrbStack was hunted by Cenk SOYKAN in Mac. 144 10 4. 4 [](/posts/gitbrain---ai-powered-git-client-for-mac-apl5ps76a "GitBrain - AI-powered Git Client for Mac") Article Product Hunt · 3y GitBrain - AI-powered Git Client for Mac GitBrain is an AI-powered Git client for Mac that is seeking feedback from developers on its features and future direction. 77 7 5. 5 [](/posts/raycast-pro-06tt8nx0d "Raycast Pro") Article Community Picks · 4y Raycast Pro Harness the power of AI with Raycast Pro. Customize your Mac with themes, access ChatGPT for coding assistance, and simplify tasks with AI commands. Stay organized, keep your desktop clean, and unlock a new level of productivity. Pro Plan subscribers get exclusive features. 55 6 6. 6 [](/posts/valve-says-counter-strike-2-for-macos-not-happening-because-there-aren-t-enough-players-on-mac-to-ju-4xhf6mgjx "Valve Says Counter-Strike 2 for macOS Not Happening Because There Aren't Enough Players on Mac to Justify It") Article Hacker News · 3y Valve Says Counter-Strike 2 for macOS Not Happening Because There Aren't Enough Players on Mac to Justify It Valve has announced that there will be no macOS version of Counter-Strike 2 due to the lack of players on Mac. Mac users can still access a legacy version of CS:GO, but certain functionality may degrade after January 1, 2024. 50 18 7. 7 [](/posts/lencx-chatgpt-chatgpt-desktop-application-mac-windows-and-linux--jurle-rzb "lencx/ChatGPT: 🔮 ChatGPT Desktop Application (Mac, Windows and Linux)") Article Community Picks · 4y lencx/ChatGPT: 🔮 ChatGPT Desktop Application (Mac, Windows and Linux) ChatGPT Desktop Application (Mac, Windows and Linux) ChatGPT desktop application is available on AUR with the package name. It works like a and helps you quickly populate custom models to make chatgpt work the way you want it to. The application is built using Tauri, and due to its security restrictions. 51 1 8. 8 [](/posts/docker-on-macos-is-slow-and-how-to-fix-it-z6prg2-be "Docker on MacOS is slow and how to fix it") Article Changelog · 4y Docker on MacOS is slow and how to fix it Docker on MacOS is slow and how to fix it. The only viable option to have a decent performance and a good DX are: VirtioFS. If you are VI/Emacs user, all you need is your editor and tools in a container, or if you want a minimal Linux GUI env, take some inspiration. 45 10 9. 9 [](/posts/macos-sonoma-is-available-today-avr4zaboc "macOS Sonoma is available today") Article Community Picks · 3y macOS Sonoma is available today macOS Sonoma is now available as a free software update, bringing a rich set of new features to the Mac that make work and play even more powerful. With macOS Sonoma, desktop widgets unlock a new way to personalize the Mac, enhanced video conferencing features improve collaboration, and Safari gets updates for better browsing experience. 40 4 10. 10 [](/posts/the-excellent-arc-browser-is-now-available-for-anyone-to-download-is4w5a73e "The excellent Arc browser is now available for anyone to download") Article The Verge · 3y The excellent Arc browser is now available for anyone to download The Verge Arc, the Mac and iOS browser from The Browser Company, is now available for all iOS and Mac users to download. Arc’s version number just jumped to 1.0, and anyone who wants to use Arc can go to arc.net and get the browser. 39 18 11. 11 [](/posts/orbstack-blazingly-fast-docker-desktop-alternative-for-macos-xwyg6pfi3 "OrbStack: Blazingly Fast Docker Desktop Alternative for MacOS") Article Community Picks · 3y OrbStack: Blazingly Fast Docker Desktop Alternative for MacOS OrbStack is a fast and lightweight Docker Desktop alternative for MacOS. It allows developers to run Docker containers and Linux machines on their Mac with minimal setup and maximum performance. OrbStack is a native macOS app written in Swift and offers features such as seamless Docker integration, running Linux machines, command-line integration, and network connectivity. It is beneficial for development, testing, and learning purposes. OrbStack is free during beta but will become a paid product in the future. It is faster, lighter, and easier to use compared to Docker Desktop and Colima. 39 8 12. 12 [](/posts/advanced-macos-commands-2ltx9g3kl "Advanced macOS Commands") Article Hacker News · 3y Advanced macOS Commands There are a good number of command-line utilities that provide unique functionality. To view the full documentation for any of these commands, run. Running with no flags or arguments prevents your Mac from going to sleep as long as the command continues to run. Add the flag to take the screenshot after the given delay in seconds. 33 2 13. 13 [](/posts/essential-macos-only-apps-for-2023-michael-matloka-xgjpgb6ur "Essential macOS-only apps for 2023 – Michael Matloka") Article Community Picks · 4y Essential macOS-only apps for 2023 – Michael Matloka Discover the top macOS-only apps for 2023, including the best video player, window snapping tool, screen recording tool, and more. 33 1 14. 14 [](/posts/arc-is-a-radical-new-take-on-the-web-browser-bsbutfcg4 "Arc is a radical new take on the web browser") Article The Register · 3y Arc is a radical new take on the web browser Arc is a radical new take on the web browser. It is based on the Chromium engine, and comes from a startup which modestly calls itself the Browser Company of New York. Arc's sidebar contains at least three different functions, all integrated into one, and it also attempts to automatically manage your tabs for you. 32 14 15. 15 [](/posts/jkfran-killport-a-command-line-tool-to-easily-kill-processes-running-on-a-specified-port--rqwrxshlo "jkfran/killport: A command-line tool to easily kill processes running on a specified port.") Article Pointer · 3y jkfran/killport: A command-line tool to easily kill processes running on a specified port. killport is a command-line tool built with Rust that allows users to easily kill processes running on specified ports. It supports multiple port numbers, has verbosity control, and works on Linux, macOS, and Windows. 32 9 16. 16 [](/posts/nativephp-tutorial-building-a-mac-menubar-application-sdyek5thm "NativePHP Tutorial: Building a Mac MenuBar application") Article Laravel News · 3y NativePHP Tutorial: Building a Mac MenuBar application NativePHP allows us Laravel Devs to leverage all the working knowledge we already have with Laravel to build native Mac, Windows, and Linux applications. This is kinda like sorcery if you think about it - web technologies to build out a 'native' application. 30 17. 17 [](/posts/whisky---a-modern-wine-wrapper-for-macos-built-with-swiftui-7tbsg97oe "Whisky - A modern Wine wrapper for macOS built with SwiftUI") Article Hacker News · 3y Whisky - A modern Wine wrapper for macOS built with SwiftUI Whisky is a gaming tool for Mac that allows effortless gaming with a native UI, pre-built tools, and easy setup. It supports a growing list of games and offers macOS integration features. 29 18. 18 [](/posts/clockworklabs-spacetimedb-multiplayer-at-the-speed-of-light-s6gmctwio "clockworklabs/SpacetimeDB: Multiplayer at the speed of light") Article Pointer · 3y clockworklabs/SpacetimeDB: Multiplayer at the speed of light SpacetimeDB is a relational database system that lets you upload your application logic directly into the database. You can write your entire application in a single language, Rust, and deploy it as a single binary. It is designed to be used for real-time applications like games, chat, and collaboration tools. 29 19. 19 [](/posts/coffee-app-ui-using-react-native-5fwqu4nr1 "Coffee App UI using React Native") Article React Native Example · 3y Coffee App UI using React Native Open it in the Expo app on your phone to view it. It will reload if you save edits to your files, and you will see build errors and logs in the terminal. Also attempts to open your app in the iOS Simulator if you're on a Mac and have it installed. 29 1 20. 20 [](/posts/the-best-mechanical-keyboards-to-buy-right-now-ou5jr7hdr "The best mechanical keyboards to buy right now") Article The Verge · 4y The best mechanical keyboards to buy right now The Verge lists the best mechanical keyboards of 2023 - The Verge. It’s hard to beat the tactility, durability, or good looks of a mechanical keyboard, but if you’re looking for one, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are our top picks, including both wired and wireless models. 28 6 21. 21 [](/posts/setting-up-a-new-ish-macbook-10emgt6iw "Setting Up a New(ish) MacBook") Article CSS {IRL} · 4y Setting Up a New(ish) MacBook If you’re a developer, naturally there’s a bunch of stuff you need to install to get your environment perfectly right for coding. The following is the process I went through to install the things I need for my setup. The best way to install this is using the zsh-nvm plugin for Oh My Zsh. 27 2 22. 22 [](/posts/what-s-new-in-flutter-3-13-qe0vqvehz "What’s new in Flutter 3.13") Article Flutter · 3y What’s new in Flutter 3.13 In just the three months since our last release, we have had 724 pull requests merged and 55 community members authoring their first commit to Flutter. 2D scrolling, faster graphics, Material 3 updates and more Welcome back to our quarterly Flutter stable release, this time for Flutter 3.13. 26 1 23. 23 [](/posts/commitai---let-ai-handle-your-commit-messages-lda7t9qnf "CommitAi - Let AI Handle Your Commit Messages") Article Product Hunt · 4y CommitAi - Let AI Handle Your Commit Messages CommitAi - Let AI Handle Your Commit Messages. Ask questions, find support and connect Stories Tech news, interviews and tips from Makers Changelog Release notes from the Product Hunt team Office hours. Most loved launches by the community Newsletter The best of Product Hunt, everyday Popular products in... 26 5 24. 24 [](/posts/auto-localize---localize-your-projects-automatically-with-the-power-of-ai-pmaylscf5 "Auto Localize - Localize your projects automatically with the power of AI") Article Product Hunt · 3y Auto Localize - Localize your projects automatically with the power of AI Auto Localize - Localize your projects automatically with the power of AI. Auto Localize is the most capable editor for localization files enabling automatic localization of projects developed in various programming tools like XCode, Java, Android Studio,.NET, Unity, and Flutter. 24 25. 25 [](/posts/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computer-towsvvbhy "Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer") Article Hacker News · 3y Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer Apple has unveiled the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, which are the most advanced chips for a personal computer. These chips feature groundbreaking technologies, such as a next-generation GPU architecture, faster CPU and Neural Engine, and support for more unified memory. They deliver dramatic performance improvements and unleash new capabilities for Mac devices. The M3 family of chips represents a significant advancement in Apple silicon, with features like Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading. The CPU in the M3 family is faster and more efficient than the previous generation, and it supports up to 128GB of unified memory. The chips also have custom engines for AI and video processing, making them ideal for intensive tasks. 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