5 Little macOS Apps that Make a Big Difference in 2024

a place of mind
3 min readDec 20, 2023

Boost your productivity using these tiny little apps for macOS!

1. DropOver

I just discovered this app through Reddit and I’m already hooked. This app makes Drag and Drop easier.You can stash, gather, or move draggable content without having to open side-by-side windows.

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2. LinearMouse

This app is a must for people who use their mouse a lot! LinearMouse allows you to customize several aspects of your mouse experience. On Mac, I run this app on startup to disable pointer acceleration and set the right pointer speed. While you can change the mouse speed in macOS settings, it is the acceleration that’s bothering. The following picture shows why:

Acceleration causes the mouse cursor to move further depending on how fast you move your mouse.
Acceleration causes the mouse cursor to move further depending on how fast you move your mouse.

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3. TextGrabber

This app allows you to take a temporary screenshot of your screen and extract the text in it! It then copies that text in your clipboard. Simple and…

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