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by Chris Ahrweiler

Build QR Codes on Mac

A QR code should be quick to create. But not every QR code is just a website link. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/build-qr-codes-on-mac-5093bbeb47bc

Small Mac Apps for Everyday Jobs

Not every task needs a big software suite. Sometimes you just want to rename files, unpack an archive, mark an image, clean photo metadata, create a QR code, extract text, resize photos, or fix a PDF. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/small-mac-apps-for-everyday-jobs-895154bd44c4

Virtual Monitor for Headless Devices

A headless Mac, mini PC, media device, or test machine can be annoying to check. But there is no screen attached. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/virtual-monitor-for-headless-devices-ddce9f402db2

Mount Your Own Server as a Mac Drive

Cloud storage is convenient. But sometimes you already have storage you control: an SFTP account, a WebDAV folder, an FTPS server, a NAS, or hosting space. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/mount-your-own-server-as-a-mac-drive-2decb0cfe4eb

Create Huge QR Signs on Mac

Most QR apps generate a small QR picture. That is fine if you only need the code itself. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/create-huge-qr-signs-on-mac-98774d7b6f39

Watch Your Mac Performance at a Glance

When your Mac is working hard, you want to see what is happening. A large batch job is processing. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/watch-your-mac-performance-at-a-glance-5ceb147bbcf9

The Mac Toolbox for Zstandard (.zst) Files

Zstandard is fast, modern, and efficient. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/the-mac-toolbox-for-zstandard-zst-files-f0ea3c45b064

You Have WireGuard — Now You Need a Simple Mac App

WireGuard is a great VPN protocol. WireGuard is a great VPN protocol. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/you-have-wireguard-now-you-need-a-simple-mac-app-ba2fa689a758

The Mac Photo Toolbox for the Jobs After the Shoot

Taking or editing a photo is only one part of the work. Taking or editing a photo is only one part of the work. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/the-mac-photo-toolbox-for-the-jobs-after-the-shoot-476180333250

One Extractor for Your Archive Files

Archive files should be simple. But in practice, every format seems to want its own tool. https://medium.com/@chris.ahrweiler/one-extractor-for-your-archive-files-0fbd83538a9f

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