How I Replaced 10 Apps with One — Digital Minimalism for Mac

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Clark
Mac O’Clock

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Image Credits Author. Icons from App Developers. Background Image from Raycast Wallpapers.

Apps take a big place in my heart. They constitute a set of features by utilising the tech and making that tech a fantastic tool!

I have plenty of valuable and unique apps on my Mac that allow me to take off and reach the stars. However, the number of apps can become overwhelming as I often discover similar apps with complex designs.

Ultimately, my experience becomes digital clutter, and I’m overwhelmed by the abundance of apps and icons.

As a tech blogger fascinated by apps and new gadgets, certain behaviours resemble cognitive dissonance, where I value digital minimalism but also become a utilitarian maximalist.

To alleviate this frustration where conflicting emotions occupy my mind, I have come up with a solution:

What if I use RayCast to replace apps with extensions?

As a long-time Raycast user, I find it a fantastic utility to replace MacOS Spotlight. I’m fascinated by its sheer volume of extensions.

There’s an extension for almost anything, and RayCast provides a minimal interface with fantastic performance.

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Clark
Mac O’Clock

I write stories of a beautiful future where technology enriches our lives.