macOS Software Recommendation

🚀 My macOS Hidden Gems(mostly Swift-written, free/open-source, installable via brew/mas, and actively maintained)Hey folks,I’ve been collecting some neat little macOS apps lately — most of them are written in Swift, many are free & open-source, and the best part: you can install them easily with brew or mas. Sharing the list in case it helps someone discover new tools: 🍺 brew casks & formulaeAirBattery [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install lihaoyun6/tap/airbattery🔋 Menu bar app that shows battery levels of all your devices. Applite [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask applite🖥 GUI for Homebrew Cask, written in Swift. VSCodium [OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask vscodium💻 Open-source alternative to VSCode. Battery-Toolkit [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew tap mhaeuser/mhaeuser && brew install battery-toolkit🔧 Power management tool, lets you keep your Mac battery at custom levels. Radiola [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask radiola📻 Simple radio app. KeyboardCleanTool [Free]brew install --cask keyboardcleantool🧼 Disable keyboard input while cleaning your keyboard. StartupFolder [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask startupfolder⚡ Add startup support for apps that don’t have it. Mac Mouse Fix [Swift][OpenSource][Paid but cheap]brew install mac-mouse-fix🖱 Makes any mouse feel smooth like butter. Stats [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install stats📊 Menu bar system monitor. Easydict [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask easydict🌍 Translation aggregator, quick and powerful. Music MiniPlayer [Swift][Free]brew install music-miniplayer🎶 Retro floating mini-player for Apple Music. Find Any File [Swift][Free]brew install --cask find-any-file🔎 Like “Everything” for macOS, find any file super fast. FlowVision [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask flowvision🖼 Picture browser. NetNewsWire [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask netnewswire📰 Free/open-source RSS reader. Pearcleaner [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask pearcleaner🧹 App cleaner/uninstaller. Boring Notch [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask TheBoredTeam/boring-notch/boring-notch --no-quarantine🍏 Turns your MacBook notch into a “Dynamic Island”. BLEUnlock [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask bleunlock🔓 Auto-lock/unlock Mac via iPhone, Watch, or any BLE device. Snipaste [OpenSource][Free]brew install --cask snipaste📸 Feature-rich screenshot tool. Orbstack [Swift][Free]brew install --cask orbstackThis is the fast, light, and easy way to run Docker containers and Linux machines. Swift UI. mas [Swift][OpenSource][Free]brew install mas📦 CLI for managing Mac App Store apps. sing-box [OpenSource][Free]brew install sing-box🌐 Powerful proxy/tunnel software. 🍎 Mac App Store (via mas)(install mas first with brew install mas)Poolsuite FM [Free]mas install 1514817810🌴 Retro music radio station. Unsplash Wallpapers [OpenSource][Free]mas install 1284863847🖼 Wallpaper menubar app, high-res and auto-switching. Command X [Swift][Free]mas install 6448461551✂️ Brings proper “cut” shortcut (cmd + x) to Finder. Blankie [Swift][OpenSource][Free]mas install 6740096581🎧 Configurable ambient sounds. Pause [Swift][Free]mas install 1599313358⏸ Break reminder app, super clean. wblock [Swift][OpenSource][Free]need testflightAdblocker for safari with custom block list, better than the ublock original lite.🎮 Others (.dmg)ball [Swift][OpenSource][Free]🏀 A little Swift-written desktop game. Add it to your dock for fun.---🌟 Recommended List for everyoneThese apps provide essential functionality, are easy to acquire, and lightweight yet efficient:Snipaste — Feature-rich screenshot tool.Battery-Toolkit — Power management tool, lets you keep your Mac battery at custom levels.Mac Mouse Fix — Makes any mouse feel smooth like butter.Pearcleaner — App cleaner/uninstaller.Command X — Brings proper “cut” shortcut (cmd + x) to Finder.Pause — Break reminder app, super clean.🔄 How can I upgrade all installed apps?bashbrew upgrade --greedy && mas upgradeYou can use a scheduled task to run this update command. If the software packages you have installed are completely from brew or mas, this command line can solve all software updates :)🛠️ Usage habits (recommendations)Prefer managing apps via package managers (mas first, brew as fallback). Avoid installing apps directly through .dmg whenever possible.Turn off built-in auto-update features of apps. Use brew upgrade --greedy && mas upgrade regularly to keep everything up to date.Block outgoing traffic of apps that can work fully offline (e.g., via Little Snitch or sing-box).Do not install Rosetta 2 unless absolutely necessary.Be cautious when adding apps to run in the background or at startup in system settings, in order to preserve long-term performance.Grant system permissions (e.g., Accessibility, Full Disk Access) carefully and only when absolutely required.

Submitted September 9, 2025 at 12:48AM by Vstar37 https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1nc9wjo/macos_software_recommendation/?utm_source=ifttt

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MacOS Features They Don't Tell You About

EDIT 4:The final part of the guide is now published as well - https://medium.com/p/e673b1a2591f.EDIT 3:Part 2 is also out, you are welcome to check it out here: https://medium.com/p/d5de239dee69.Let me know if I missed any credit and I'll gladly add it.EDIT 2:Following the incredible response to this post, I've officially published the first part of the series.I took many of the pure gold comments you all shared, added a few new ones I found along the way, and organized them into a guide on essential Finder, navigation, and system features.If your tip was included, you've been credited.Let me know if I missed your credit and I'll edit the article.A huge thank you to everyone who contributed!You can read the full article here: https://medium.com/p/d18ca10e9436The next parts will cover Text manipulation and Terminal tricks 💻 as well as Mac app features and iPhone/iPad integration 📱.EDIT:OMG these comments are GOLD! I'm working on an article that gathers all of the best comments to one single place so we can always go back to it when we want to find Apple tips and tricks. I'll add credits to the commentors, of course.----------Apple is known for implementing cool features then hiding them deep inside the settings.As a software engineer at Wix for nearly 5 years, I've see many juniors getting a Mac for the first time in their lives, after spending most of their years using Windows.I'd like to create a list for our new hires (that can also serve this community, of course) with useful MacOS features that they probably wouldn't find on their own.My examples are:* Three-finger drag - allows you to drag windows and select text using 3 fingers on the trackpad. The alternative is to click and drag in the same time, which is a horrible experience.You can enable it in System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Trackpad Options.* Disable letter accents - Ever wanted to send "lollllllllll" to a friend, but noticed that upon long-pressing a letter you get the letter accents popup? For people who don't use accents this is pretty useless. It can be turned off by running a simple script in the terminal:defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool falseOf course you can always revert it by running it again with the value true at the end:defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool true(source)* Universal Clipboard - Copy on iPhone, paste on Mac (and vice versa). Really useful feature, I use it daily, and I'm a little ashamed to say I only discovered this feature after a few months of using the mac.Note that you must be logged in to the same Apple ID in both your Mac and your iPhone for it to work.* Text replacements (syncs with iOS) - allows you to expand text from keywords.For example - I configured:"@@p" to expand to my personal email"@@w" to expand to my work email"::p" to expand to my phone number"::a" to my addressand some other ones for small scripts I use daily.Really handy as it's syncs with iOS and allows me to fill forms or answer on our slack support channel quickly* Path and status bars in Finder - You can add a status bar (View -> Show Status Bar, or cmd+/) and a path bar (View -> Show Path Bar, or cmd+option+P) to Finder. Really useful if you miss the path bar in Windows and can't find it on Mac.Why these aren't shown by default is beyond me.Got a useful macOS feature? Drop it here.Even if you think a feature is well-known, remember that this list is for juniors who have never seen a Mac before.I'm going to create an article about this on Medium, and hopefully it will get published on the Wix Engineering publication. Of course, you'll be mentioned and given credit either way.By the way, this is by no means sponsored by Wix or anything, I'm just a developer who works at Wix and loves productivity

Submitted September 4, 2025 at 11:18AM by poopikninja https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1n8d1jo/macos_features_they_dont_tell_you_about/?utm_source=ifttt

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Excited to start seeding Anna’s Archive torrents, am I doing this right? How can I improve?

I just finished setting up qBittorrent specifically to help seed Anna’s Archive torrents, and I want to make sure I’m contributing in the most effective way possible.Here’s what I’ve done so far:Set up a dedicated drive for Anna’s Archive torrents (E:\Annas Archive)Created a separate incomplete folder so finished files don’t move aroundEnabled pre-allocate disk space for all filesConfigured qBittorrent to seed indefinitely (no ratio or time limits)Added a large list of public trackers to improve peer connectivityStarted downloading one of the DuXiu data torrents (~283 GB)Confirmed that the torrent shows as downloading and seedingRunning everything through Malwarebytes Premium VPN while seedingMy questions for the community are:Am I set up correctly to actually help, or is there something I may have missed?Is it better to focus on metadata torrents first, or should I go straight into the larger data torrents?Are there recommended settings or practices to make my seeding more useful to the overall project (for example, specific collections that need more help right now)?Does running a VPN (Malwarebytes Premium) affect how well I can seed or connect to peers, and should I consider adjusting anything there?I’m ready to commit bandwidth and disk space long-term. I’d just like to double-check with experienced seeders that I’m on the right track and see if there’s anything else I can do to maximize my contribution.Thanks in advance for any advice.https://preview.redd.it/zjc2gt5ktomf1.png?width=1375&format=png&auto=webp&s=90625a7c428a8e181d020a22c252aaad2920b93b

Submitted September 2, 2025 at 01:29AM by jonathanjosue https://www.reddit.com/r/Annas_Archive/comments/1n6b7ou/excited_to_start_seeding_annas_archive_torrents/?utm_source=ifttt

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🚀 Unraid Zero to Hero #01 – Fresh Install We’re starting from scratch with a brand new Unraid server

https://youtu.be/4B8J7VERBJY

Submitted August 29, 2025 at 07:34AM by sycotix https://www.reddit.com/r/Ibracorp/comments/1n34yo8/unraid_zero_to_hero_01_fresh_install_were/?utm_source=ifttt

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Best add ons for plex

Hi all , I've got my plex setup pretty stable these days and was curious what else people add to their setups. Here's what I have so far :PlexOverseer - for user requeatsTautulli - stats and weekly newsletterNzb360 - on mobile for monitoring, calendar , see all my servers, WoL etcUptime Kuma - ping me if anything goes down Sonarr, radarr Prowler - Indexer organizationAnything else you guys recommend?Thanks!

Submitted August 26, 2025 at 12:49PM by MeetingPrestigious https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/1n0r3jl/best_add_ons_for_plex/?utm_source=ifttt

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IBRACORP is Back Thanks to This Community!

Hey everyone,I wasn’t sure if people still found the IBRACORP tutorials useful after I stepped away for a while… but then I came across this post here on Reddit where people were saying they genuinely missed the content:🔗 https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1mvzcvh/i_miss_spaceinvaderone_and_ibracorp_youtube_videos/That thread gave me the push I needed to come back. 🙌So we’re back, and here’s what’s next:✅ Updated Unraid tutorials (what’s new & what’s changed)✅ Security for self-hosting (easy wins + best practices)✅ Exploring AI integrations where it makes senseHere’s the comeback video:📺 The Community Brought Us Back — Here’s What’s NextI’d love to hear from you. What tutorials or guides do you want to see first? Drop your suggestions here or in the YouTube comments.Thanks again to everyone who kept supporting IBRACORP during the break. Let’s make this next chapter even better. 🚀

Submitted August 21, 2025 at 09:41PM by sycotix https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1mwtm9k/ibracorp_is_back_thanks_to_this_community/?utm_source=ifttt

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Review of Every Tracker I'm On

Mainly just doing this to help out any newbies and give my two cents on the trackers I'm in. I've been doing this for about a year(ish) and have managed to work my way into around 14 different trackers :)If I give a short review it's because I haven't used it that much.TV/Movie Trackers:Anthelion: 9.5/10I personally LOVE Anthelion. They've got a very good selection of content and it's incredibly easy to build ratio - just wait for a freeleech event and grab as much content as possible. I have never had a single issue with retention and it's overall a great site. If you're looking for a mid-tier movie site, this is the best one.Aither: 9/10Probably one of my favourite mid-tier trackers. The site has a monthly FL for three days which is a great opportunity to build up ratio with other torrents being marked freeleech as well. I hate their download slot rule though, which prevents you from downloading multiple torrents at once. The retention here isn't as good as Anthelion (at least in my experience) but makes up for it with a wonderful community.Blutopia: 9/10I don't use the site as much compared to Anthelion but the selection is still very impressive. I've noticed that the selection is less than ANT but the site makes up for it by having one of the nicest communities out there (I got 200,000 BON when I joined!) I highly recommend getting in, and I hope nothing happens to it again.TorrentLeech: 8.5/10Very solid general tracker but I don't have much use for it now. It's very easy to gain ratio (just grab freeleech torrents and wait) and it's also incredibly easy to sign up. You can either wait for open signups or buy a seedbox to get it which only costs 9$. It's a much better deal than IPTorrents while providing the same (if not better) selection.FileList: 8.5/10I like this site a lot but prefer TorrentLeech overall. It has a very dated interface (and I don't speak Romanian) but makes up for it with great selection, speeds and retention. I did recently join so I can't say much but I'd argue its a better TorrentLeech. (Despite this, I still prefer TorrentLeech solely for familiarity).Nebulance: 8.5/10I mainly love Nebulance because it's ratioless. I love the idea of just grabbing what I want without having to stress over maintaining my ratio. Quality is always very good and I've never had an issue with speeds or retention. The shows I have downloaded are pretty mainstream though so I can't say too much, but everything I've ever wanted was on there.AvistaZ: 8.5/10I don't download much specifically Asian content (only the occasional film here and there) but AvistaZ is by FAR the best place to get this type of content. Torrents can be 14-15 years old and STILL have high speeds (that max out my Internet connection) and a solid amount of peers. The only reason I don't rank it higher is because the content doesn't interest me all too much.HUNO: 8/10Don't use the site much but they have good selection and good quality control. The way the tracker set up is pretty confusing with the whole rank system but as long as you perma-seed you should be good.PrivateHD: 7/10Solid backup tracker. A bit harder to gain ratio than on CinemaZ/AvistaZ. Can't say too much about the content because I joined rather recently but seems to be a pretty solid HD tracker.UHDBits: 7/10I do not use UHDBits very often because I am not anal about the quality of the content I'm downloading (I prefer 1080p BluRay x264) but it's a decent site nonetheless. It's definitely one of the hardest site I'm on to build ratio on even though they have quite a lot of freeleech torrents. This tracker also has music which is the content I download the most as the sizes are small and they are often freeleech.GreatPosterWall: 7/10I joined this tracker as a backup so I don't use it that much. Gaining ratio is pretty easy but there is a complete lack of seeders on most content which is very off-putting. Most new torrents uploaded (from 1-3 days ago) have only 1 or 2 seeders, with a shocking amount having none.OldToonsWorld: 6.5/10Decent site for cartoons. Retention is alright but I've noticed a lot of torrents with little seeders (I mainly use the site for Adult Swim shows). Speeds are not that great, and I'd rather download via Usenet. There is also a lot of content that isn't "Old Toons" but I'm not complaining.LST.GG: 6/10I'm pretty sure my account here is pruned. I used it maybe once and wasn't impressed. It's just your standard Unit3D tracker, nothing special.Arthouse TrackersCinemageddon: 10/10Cinemageddon is my favourite tracker ever. The content is amazing with such a vast amount of movies I can't find anywhere else. Retention is amazing and speeds are also very great. I love the community and the COCKS articles are hilarious (really, the entire site is). However, gaining ratio is incredibly difficult and is the hardest out of all the trackers I'm on. Be prepared to have to upload content to succeed.Secret Cinema: 9.5/10Secret Cinema is just the better CinemaZ. Literally every aspect is better from CinemaZ and it has the benefit of being ratioless, so you can grab content without worry. I have never had an issue with speed, though I have had a few torrents with 0 seeders that I had to grab from Usenet and cross-seed.SocietyGlitch: 9/10The site is pretty inactive with only a few torrents getting uploaded every week but I love the selection that they have there. You don't have to worry about ratio (as long as you don't leech everything) and the community is very friendly. I've uploaded multiple videos on there and have always gotten lots of permaseeders, with most content having 10-20+ seeders (which is great considering the size of the tracker).CinemaZ: 8.5/10CinemaZ was the first tracker I joined and I love it. The speeds are great, retention is so-so but the selection is amazing, especially considering how easy it is to get on the site. Gaining ratio is somewhat easy, I typically just grab dying torrents and permaseed. The "download 1 torrent every 90 days" rule is stupid though, which is why I docked points.Other Trackers:Redacted: 8.5/10The best music tracker and it's not even close. I'm going to keep this short since RED has already talked about a billion times but the content/retention is very solid. I never had an issue maintaining ratio: just fill requests and you're good to go. The only issue is it only had some of the albums I typically listen to: around 7 out of the 12 I searched for (which just gives me more upload ideas, but still).MyAnonaMouse: 8/10Great tracker. Very good selection, friendly community and it's incredibly easy to build ratio. The only reason I gave it an 8/10 is because the VPN rules on the site are incredibly fucking annoying. I have to download a torrent, view the site on my server then download it on my server because of the IP changing. Other than that, there's never been anything I needed that hasn't been on there (besides a single textbook, though that isn't their focus).Orpheus: 6.5/10I wish I had better things to say about Orpheus but I just can't. Their selection is so far behind Redacted, especially with the genres I listened to. Out of the first 12 torrents I searched for on Redacted, only 2 were on Orpheus. I guess this gives me opportunities to gain ratio, but I thought it'd be better considering how highly everyone talks about them.

Submitted August 21, 2025 at 02:02AM by Avilla5543 https://www.reddit.com/r/trackers/comments/1mw2wqt/review_of_every_tracker_im_on/?utm_source=ifttt

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Got 1TB+ free? Help preserve Anna’s Archive

If you have free space and a stable internet connection, you can help preserve Anna’s Archive by downloading and seeding its datasets. These files contain the library’s contents and allow it to be rebuilt or accessed even if the main site goes offline.You can still help by seeding 10gb or less, just enter a value of 0.01 or less in the filter.How to download and seed datasetsGo to https://open-slum.org — it lists all live shadow library mirrors.Click the link to Anna’s Archive from there.Navigate to the Torrents section of Anna’s Archive.Use the size filter at the top of the torrent list to only show datasets that will fit your available space.Download and open the torrent file(s) in your torrent program.Keep seeding to help keep the library alive.Use Anna’s Torrents by cparthivThis tool lets you download torrents up to your set storage limit without having to filter manually: https://github.com/cparthiv/annas-torrentsInstall Python from https://www.python.org/downloads/Download the program from the GitHub link above (click the green “Code” button → “Download ZIP” or use Git).Extract the ZIP file to a folder.Open a command prompt/terminal in that folder.Run: python main.pyFollow the on-screen prompts:Enter how many terabytes (TB) you want to download.Confirm your choice.Torrents will be saved into a /torrents directory (created automatically).Add those torrents to your torrent program and seed them to help keep the library alive.Why we link to Open Slum instead of directly:Direct links to Anna’s Archive risk subreddit bans. Open Slum lists all active shadow library mirrors, including Anna’s Archive.Legal disclaimer:Downloading and sharing copyrighted content may be illegal in your country. This post is for informational and preservation purposes only. Ensure you comply with all applicable laws before downloading or sharing any data.

Submitted August 14, 2025 at 12:47PM by kurtstir https://www.reddit.com/r/Annas_Archive/comments/1mq60wc/got_1tb_free_help_preserve_annas_archive/?utm_source=ifttt

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Those in top tier trackers, do you still enable mid/low tier ones on prowlarr/jackett? Or do you only cross-seed to them?

Top ones like on PTP, BTN, HDB and I guess BHD.I assume by this point those in those 4 trackers are already on most if not the rest like ANT, ATH, BLU, FL, MTV. Maybe TL too?Assuming you're already good to go in terms of ratio on all the trackers you're in. Do you disable automatic search + rss for the mid/low tier ones on prowlarr, meaning they only work when during interactive search only, or do you still have them all enabled, along with the top ones? Why and why not?Edit: Details

Submitted August 14, 2025 at 10:26AM by dd https://www.reddit.com/r/trackers/comments/1mq27hy/those_in_top_tier_trackers_do_you_still_enable/?utm_source=ifttt

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Basic explanation of private trackers for noobs

Why do private trackers exist?What private trackers offer versus public trackers:There are higher-quality video files (e.g., 4K HDR remuxes).There is better quality control (e.g., deletion of bad files).A wider selection of content is uploaded. Movies you can't find on the Pirate Bay are on private trackers.There are more long-term seeders who make content available that is dead (unseeded) on public trackers.There are request systems that allow you to get specific content you want.You get free protection from ISP letters about your torrent activity, which you risk getting on public trackers if you don't pay for a VPN.Why private trackers are private:To force people to play by the rules (e.g., meet requirements for seeding torrents).To deliberately keep membership low in order to avoid attracting attention from law enforcement. Staying small means cops are more likely to focus on illegal streaming sites or other large-scale operations.Being exclusive and secretive is fun. It makes people feel elite and special. And it creates an air of mystique. (This also explains the appeal of Disney's Club 33.)How should I get started with private trackers?If you want to get involved in private trackers, start by joining MyAnonamouse (MAM): https://www.myanonamouse.net/inviteapp.phpMAM specializes in ebooks and audiobooks.The interview process is extremely easy, the site's "economy" is extremely easy, and the community and staff are unusually friendly. On other private trackers, people are less forgiving of mistakes and nastier in general. (It's not all bad, it's just more mixed... like Reddit.) On MAM, people are nice, mistakes are typically forgiven the first time, and if you need help, chances are someone will bend over backwards to help you.Even if you aren't interested in ebooks or audiobooks, MAM is a) a good way to learn how to use private trackers and b) a good way to eventually get into other trackers that offer different types of media.What private trackers are out there?There is a colour-coded spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zYZ2107xOZwQ37AjLTc5A4dUJl0ilg8oMrZyA0BGvc0/There is an even larger and more recently updated spreadsheet of trackers here, but it's not colour-coded and harder to parse: https://hdvinnie.github.io/Private-Trackers-Spreadsheet/This site shows you how to jump from tracker to tracker to get to the one you want: https://trackerpathways.org/If you want to download music, pretty much the only two options are Redacted (RED) and Orpheus (OPS). (Unless you're a somewhat fanatic music collector, paying for a music streaming service is probably worth it to avoid the hassle.)If you want to download TV shows and/or movies, there are many options. In my opinion, the best ones that you can get into with a reasonable amount of time and effort are (in order of quality) Aither (ATH), LST dot gg (LST), Upload dot cx (ULCX), and TorrentLeech (TL). If you want to pick just one, pick Aither.You can straight-up buy your way into TorrentLeech through their seedbox deal if you want, but it's the worst of the four I just mentioned. (Personally, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're desperate and/or rich.) For the others, you'll have to get in through other trackers such as MAM. Check https://trackerpathways.org/ for the details.What torrent client should I use?On Windows and Linux, qBittorrent.On Mac, Transmission.Do not use μTorrent.Do I need a seedbox?No!But what about...?Pretty much any question you could think to ask about private trackers has been answered on this subreddit at least once. So, use the search bar and you will find a wealth of information.Key words to help people searching this subreddit in the future: beginner, beginners, getting started, get started, introduction, intro, tips, how to, guide, new to trackers, how do private trackers work, what's the point of private trackers, why should I join a private tracker.

Submitted August 11, 2025 at 01:28AM by 1petabytefloppydisk https://www.reddit.com/r/trackers/comments/1mn4mr6/basic_explanation_of_private_trackers_for_noobs/?utm_source=ifttt

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Self hosted applications that have phone apps

Sup,self hosting is great, and I'm looking for more to host at home, but how many have apps created for them?Wwe use our phones so much and apps to go with the self hosted applications make it easier.What do you use that has an app ?

Submitted August 2, 2025 at 04:07AM by [deleted] https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1mfl60f/self_hosted_applications_that_have_phone_apps/?utm_source=ifttt

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Is there a better way to use what are currently cache drives?

G'day,I've got a Dell R730+JBOD with 30'ish spinny disks as the array (120TB total), 2 x spinny disks as parity (12TBx2), and a cache made up of 1 x 2TB NVME PCI card, and 2 x 2TB SSDs (6TB total).I dont feel the cache is being used to any great capacity since it sits around 250GB "permanently" stored, and expands out to maybe 1TB or so when I get a bit of an influx from the *arrs which then gets moved overnight. For the most part its lucky to use anywhere near 2TB of the 6TB I've allocated.Is there something more productive I could be doing with the 2 x 2TB SSDs perhaps? Is there a way to tell unraid to utilise more of it for containers or the most recent media or whatever?

Submitted July 30, 2025 at 06:47PM by theredkrawler https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1mdl0j4/is_there_a_better_way_to_use_what_are_currently/?utm_source=ifttt

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Help with Dual setup!

Hello all! I am trying to set up a 2nd instance of sonarr for my anime collection to add to plex. Here is my issues. Plex / sonarr / radarr run local (tray apps) on windows 11. How can I get another instance of sonarr to run and be able to point to the library of my plex / local files for it to save / upload the media. Thanks in advance!! EDIT: I got it all figured out! Thanks to this SUB and the wiki :)

Submitted July 23, 2025 at 02:33PM by BranDaddy589 https://www.reddit.com/r/sonarr/comments/1m7h7xp/help_with_dual_setup/?utm_source=ifttt

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What is a better/easier backup solution?

Edit/update [7/21/2025].I went with Duplicati which is a docker img/gui as a frontend to rsync. I am currently backing up to a USB, and my next step is to setup up Duplicati to backup to a remote share either another server, or a cheap enough cloud service. Duplicati has a encryption feature so if I did choose paid cloud service, my files are secured. I used THIS tutorial of Ed Rawlings, aka SpaceInvaderOne _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I just picked up a long over due 16TB USB 3.0 drive intended to use as a 2nd redundancy backup for my eventual 3-2-1-1-0 backup setup (or 3-2-1). I intend to have it as a backup for my Arrays important data ( which also holds a folder for my Appdata backup via Unraid plugin). 16TB should exceed what I plan to use my server for. Maybe years later I my upgrade.I am very new to Unraid (7 months uptime) and also very new to Linux, I want the simplest solution for backing up on a schedule to this external drive.I see two options and I am thinking of using DirSyncPro as it seems like a good choice. I also see it not only has a Unraid plugin/docker, but also a Windows app. So here's what I am thinking, one of tow options:I already have all the data/media files I need shared from my Unraid server to my home network. So maybe connecting that USB external drive to a PC that is running nearly 24/7 (NUC MiniBee) and have DirSyncPro run as a Windows program. I like this idea most (if possible) as I am used to a similar setup as I used in years past on my Windows entry level server for 12 years called SyncBackPro I just think running DirSyncPro to capture the mapped/shared drives is easier than managing it from Unraid. Not that I don't want to learn it or think it's probably great, I just have so much I want to do on my new server, and as a result, I get to overwhelmed and don't do give my Unraid the love it deserves.Mount that 16TB USB drive to my Unraid (which am sure is a process) and setup DirSyncPro to backup to it.Again, assuming any of this is possibleSo what is better/easier, and if not DirSyncPro, what/how would you do it?Remember, I strive for simplicity.

Submitted July 16, 2025 at 08:53PM by FreeThinker76 https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1m1tulw/what_is_a_bettereasier_backup_solution/?utm_source=ifttt

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Is Vivaldi sending any information to Google as a chromium browser?

Recently I've been removing Google services from my tech life. Like Google photos, gmail etc. I am going to delete my Google account and stop using Google search. That seems easy.But I've recently started using Vivaldi. I'd never heard of it before but a friend recommended it and it's been really brilliant. My question is, does Vivaldi being built on the Chromium. platform send any information to Google? Am I wasting my time uncoupling myself from Google on one hand but sending all my data to it on the other by using Vivaldi?Overall, Vivaldi is a really excellent and fast browser I'm finding though.

Submitted July 3, 2025 at 06:52AM by [deleted] https://www.reddit.com/r/vivaldibrowser/comments/1lqmjz1/is_vivaldi_sending_any_information_to_google_as_a/?utm_source=ifttt

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Pulsarr v0.4.0 Released - Content Approval System, User Quotas & Complete UI Overhaul

Hey everyone!I'm excited to announce Pulsarr v0.4.0, which brings along the most requested feature: approval workflows.What is Pulsarr?For newcomers: Pulsarr bridges Plex watchlists with Sonarr and Radarr, automating your entire request pipeline. Add something to your watchlist → Pulsarr handles the rest → get notified when it's ready. No separate request systems, no token management - everything happens within Plex. Best of all, Pulsarr monitors all your friends' and family's watchlists using only your primary Plex token.Major New FeaturesContent Approval SystemControl what gets downloaded while keeping requests simple:- Full approval workflow with admin review/approval/rejection- Discord slash commands for managing approvals- Automatic notifications for status changes- Bulk operations for queue managementAdvanced Approval RoutingThe content router can now be configured to require approvals based on any condition:- Create complex approval flows with conditional rules- Example: Require approval for seasons > 2, specific genres, etc.- Combine multiple predicates for granular control- All existing router rules can trigger approval requirementsUser Quota ManagementPerfect for shared servers with limited resources:- Per-user limits for movies and shows- Automatic quota assignment for new Plex users- Visual indicators showing usage- Bulk management interfaceUtilities split into individual pagesDelete SyncUser TagsPublic NotificationsPlex SessionsApproval/Quota SettingsImportant NotesContent requests flow through the approval system when enabledAll features are backward compatibleExisting installations continue working without changesGetting StartedAlready running Pulsarr? Just pull the latest Docker image. New to Pulsarr? Check out our Quick Start Guide - setup takes minutes.What's Next?As always, your feedback shapes Pulsarr!ResourcesDocumentationGitHub Thanks to everyone who's contributed feedback and bug reports!

Submitted July 1, 2025 at 02:53PM by ropenhagen https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1lpa19w/pulsarr_v040_released_content_approval_system/?utm_source=ifttt

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Which backup software is good to run it on UnRAID?

Hi all,I’m thinking about running Unraid on Ugreen hardware with 4 drives.What backup software would I use which is similar to Hyperbackup that I use on my Synology NAS?

Submitted June 29, 2025 at 03:29AM by bohlenlabs https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1ln8tbs/which_backup_software_is_good_to_run_it_on_unraid/?utm_source=ifttt

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Downloads saving to the wrong folder despite correct settings?

Im using unraid apps. Specifically binhex-qbittorrent but i used the linuxserver one and another random one also.Web ui downloads optionApp configuration pageI've also manually stated it in the config file[Preferences]Downloads\SavePath=/data/

Submitted June 27, 2025 at 10:10AM by knipper2000 https://www.reddit.com/r/qBittorrent/comments/1lluvdw/downloads_saving_to_the_wrong_folder_despite/?utm_source=ifttt

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Cleanuparr v2.0.0 is finally here! (formerly Cleanuperr)

Hey everyone and happy weekend!So I've been quietly working on this for a while and I'm excited to finally share Cleanuparr v2.0.0 with you. First things first - yeah, we changed the name from Cleanuperr to Cleanuparr. The old name was getting confusing and honestly, this just fits better with everything else.Recap - What is Cleanuparr?If you're running Sonarr/Radarr/Lidarr with qBittorrent or similar, you've probably dealt with the pain of downloads that just... sit there. Stalled torrents, failed imports, stuff that downloads but never gets picked up by the arrs and maybe downloads with no hardlinks.Cleanuparr basically acts like a smart janitor for your setup. It watches your download queue and automatically removes the trash that's not working, then tells your arrs to search for replacements. Set it up once and forget about it.Works with:Arrs: Sonarr, Radarr, Lidarr Download clients: qBittorrent, Deluge, TransmissionWant to try it?Grab it from: https://github.com/Cleanuparr/CleanuparrDocs are available at: https://cleanuparr.github.io/CleanuparrDocker one-liner if you just want to test it out:bashdocker run -d --name cleanuparr \ -p 11011:11011 \ -v /path/to/config:/config \ ghcr.io/cleanuparr/cleanuparr:latestThen hit http://localhost:11011 and you should see the new UI.Anyway, would love to hear what you think if you give it a shot. We're always looking for feedback and feature requests (there are a couple here already).TL;DR: Cleanuparr automatically cleans up your *arr download queues by removing problematic torrents and triggering new searches. v2.0.0 has a shiny new web UI that people wanted. Check it out if you're tired of babysitting your downloads. Edit: Unraid template update coming later today.Edit2: The Unraid team is basically ignoring my messages, so I don't have an ETA on when the template is going to be up, if at all. You should use plain Docker commands or this:https://github.com/Cleanuparr/unraid/blob/main/templates/Cleanuparr.xml

Submitted June 27, 2025 at 09:52AM by Flaminel https://www.reddit.com/r/sonarr/comments/1llufuh/cleanuparr_v200_is_finally_here_formerly/?utm_source=ifttt

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How to do a bulk move

I need to move my "documentary series" folder from one drive to another. Folder holds 188 series folders. Can I just move the folders outside of Sonarr and then have Sonarr rescan the folders on the new drive? Is there an easier way to do it?

Submitted June 18, 2025 at 09:02AM by TheBigC https://www.reddit.com/r/sonarr/comments/1legisk/how_to_do_a_bulk_move/?utm_source=ifttt

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Hack: How you never will run into max storage /s

If you set your critical storage threshold to 99% you wont be reminded constantly to replace that pesky little drive by those big scary red bars.https://preview.redd.it/eichzxip5o7f1.png?width=400&format=png&auto=webp&s=a99d7b489b92593871642205f657911e3c0f36e9

Submitted June 18, 2025 at 07:14AM by FitBroccoli19 https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1leef1v/hack_how_you_never_will_run_into_max_storage_s/?utm_source=ifttt

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Import existing library & create hardlinks

Hi all,I have configured Sonarr and set up my file structure to mirror the TRaSH guide. I currently have ~12 folders of shows in /data/torrents/shows that I want to import into Sonarr, A. for tracking & completion/upgrading purposes, and B. because I want Sonarr to create the hardlinks in my /data/media/shows folder and rename them all so Jellyfin can read them better.ChatGPT says there should be a "destination root path" option for each show on the import screen, but that definitely isn't visible on mine.Docker container with sonarr has /data:/dataI have the root folder /data/media/shows added in sonarr. Supposedly this means this will be the destination folder, but in order to import, I have to browse another folder (/data/torrents/shows) which then adds THAT as a root folder and I think is overriding where I actually want it to go.Any ideas? Been at this for about an hour now with no luck.

Submitted June 14, 2025 at 12:47PM by GeoSabreX https://www.reddit.com/r/sonarr/comments/1lbd6bf/import_existing_library_create_hardlinks/?utm_source=ifttt

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What are some practices in unraid that you wish you knew when you started?

Submitted June 13, 2025 at 09:40AM by auauo https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/1lag73p/what_are_some_practices_in_unraid_that_you_wish/?utm_source=ifttt

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Pulsarr v0.3.16: Your Plex Watchlist is Now Your Media Request System

Hey community!It's been a journey since I first shared Pulsarr here. What started as a simple watchlist sync tool has evolved into a comprehensive media automation platform, thanks to incredible community feedback. Today, Pulsarr handles everything from simple personal setups to complex multi-user environments with many of active users.The Core Idea: Pulsarr turns your Plex watchlist into a powerful request system. No more juggling Overseerr, Ombi, or Petitio. No more teaching family members new apps. Just add to your Plex watchlist → Pulsarr handles the rest → get notified when it's ready. Everything happens within the Plex app your users already know and love. For Plex Pass users, content grabs happen instantly.What's New in v0.3.16🎯 Content Management- Progressive Cleanup - Automatically removes previous seasons as users progress through shows (respecting inactivity periods)- Advanced Routing - Route content based on complex criteria - send anime to one instance, 4K content to another, kids shows to a specific root folder- Plex Session Monitoring - Detects when users near season finales and auto-searches for the next season. Includes auto cleanup if nobody is watching🔔 Enhanced Notifications- Public Channel Broadcasting - Announce new content to Discord channels (not just DMs)- Tautulli Integration - Push notifications directly to users' Plex mobile apps- Notification Batching - Groups season pack notifications to reduce spam📊 Power User Features- Multi-Instance Sync - Keep 4K and HD instances perfectly synchronized- User Tagging - See who requested what in Sonarr/Radarr- Detailed Analytics - Genre breakdowns, user activity, content distribution- REST API - Full programmatic control with interactive documentationCore FeaturesReal-time Monitoring: Instant watchlist updates for Plex Pass users (20-minute polling for non-Pass users)Multi-User Support: Monitor watchlists for friends and family with granular permissionsFlexible Notifications: Discord bot, Tautulli, webhooks, and 80+ services via AppriseLifecycle Management: Watchlist-based or tag-based deletion with playlist protectionAutomatic Plex Updates: Configures webhooks for instant library refreshesDeveloper-Friendly API: Full REST API with interactive documentationStable & GrowingBattle-tested across different library sizes and user countsAvailable in Unraid Community AppsPostgreSQL support for high-scale deploymentsComplete documentation and API guidesActive development based on community feedbackWhat I Need From YouTry it out: If you're running Plex + Arr stack, check out the Quick Start Guide - Docker setup takes just a few minutes.Share your workflow pain points:- How do you currently handle requests from family/friends?- What's your biggest content management headache?- Where does your current setup break down?Real feedback: Different setups reveal different needs. Your use case helps shape the roadmap.Resources📖 Docs: https://jamcalli.github.io/Pulsarr/🔧 GitHub: https://github.com/jamcalli/pulsarr Question for the community: What's the one feature that would make you switch from your current request system to a watchlist-based approach? I'm particularly interested in hearing from those using Overseerr/Ombi/Petitio.

Submitted June 11, 2025 at 08:07PM by ropenhagen https://www.reddit.com/r/sonarr/comments/1l98d7e/pulsarr_v0316_your_plex_watchlist_is_now_your/?utm_source=ifttt

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Best Obsidian Bases tutorials

First off, why aren't there more Obsidian youtubers??? For an app as popular as Obsidian, you'd think there would be more people creating content. And some youtubers like Nicole Van Der Hoeven have slowed down their output.Anyway. Even though it's still in early beta, Bases is already one of my favorite Obsidian features. Dataview is great but being able to dynamically modify the view and quickly edit properties in one place is SO nice.There were some good initial reaction videos to Bases, but I haven't seen many deeper dives yet. These are the three I keep rewatching. Any other recommendations?Probably best guide:- Paul Dickson (all of his guides are awesome) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEbZy3gw90w&t=21sAlso really good:- Wanderloots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWUQbK8KlOo- Danny Talks Tech (Bases + Proj Mgmt) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACj0UuBX1T8Added Lean Productivity (I really HAD watched this before he posted!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpyIuLmEidQCreaDev Labs has good videos about project management, but no bases video yet.

Submitted June 6, 2025 at 07:21PM by madderbear https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1l56jff/best_obsidian_bases_tutorials/?utm_source=ifttt

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Guide: Use any custom API in Raycast AI for free

Hey everyone, I've been playing around with Raycast's Ollama implementation the past few days. Very happy to have figured something out. As promised, I've put together a small open source project along with a quick guide, so you can use any custom (OpenAI-compatible) API in Raycast AI for free!https://github.com/XInTheDark/openai-to-ollama-apiLink to guide: https://github.com/XInTheDark/openai-to-ollama-api/wiki/Raycast-Quickstarttl;dr - it just imitates the Ollama API server, no special tricks.More options (e.g. temperature) are coming soon, stay tuned!hope you find it helpful! Share it with a friend, leave a star or something if you like it :)

Submitted June 5, 2025 at 04:51AM by XInTheDark https://www.reddit.com/r/raycastapp/comments/1l3ub41/guide_use_any_custom_api_in_raycast_ai_for_free/?utm_source=ifttt

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What's a reliable audiobook torrent site?

Ive used audiobookbay lu and audiobookbay fi for a few years. Quite a number of recent downloads (LitRPG) are unplayable. They are MP4 format and don't play on any player, audio or video. I particularly want way of the wolf by tomorrow elliot, but i don't know any alternative sites for audiobooks.I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations please.

Submitted May 31, 2025 at 04:12AM by Egregiousnefarious https://www.reddit.com/r/torrents/comments/1kzryco/whats_a_reliable_audiobook_torrent_site/?utm_source=ifttt

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Interesting site for open source alternatives to popular software (SaaS)

While searching for an online alternative for a certain app (Scrivener), I bumped into this site. No affiliate, no interests, just sharing what I found.https://openalternative.co"Discover Open Source Alternatives to Popular Software - A curated collection of the best open source alternatives to everyday SaaS products. Save money with reliable tools hand-picked for you."

Submitted May 7, 2025 at 01:29PM by MaxGaav https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1kh37p6/interesting_site_for_open_source_alternatives_to/?utm_source=ifttt

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Alter – Talk to your Mac and get things done fast

https://v.redd.it/0113vo2b9kwe1

Submitted April 23, 2025 at 06:29AM by samuelroy_ https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1k5vtf1/alter_talk_to_your_mac_and_get_things_done_fast/?utm_source=ifttt

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Just curious why am I getting capped at 0.5MB/S

My speedtest result (APAC to Frankfurt) is 83Mbps down and 96Mbps up, but I always get 500KB/S upload regardless web, rclone, vault or not. Sometimes it can reach 1.8MB/S but never goes higher than 2MB.I'm not feeling uncomfortable cuz this is only for long term verbose backup, but just curious why I get this performance while I expect ~10MB/S.Edit:Solved. Now I can upload with stable 7~9mb/s.This was caused by too many hops, so reducing it (12 to 9) with VPN works for me.If someone suffering with speed even you have enough bandwidth, check hops with "traceroute app.koofr.net".

Submitted April 17, 2025 at 02:19AM by BitWaste2922 https://www.reddit.com/r/koofrnet/comments/1k161kz/just_curious_why_am_i_getting_capped_at_05mbs/?utm_source=ifttt

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