... notes that float above your windows on every desktop New widgets: Files (recent files and search), Drives with Eject, Bluetooth with one-tap connect, and Printer A pop-up when a drive connects and when it's safe to unplug, and printing progress in the notch Merge PDFs on the Shelf, Quit All Apps, and hot corners ...

... lock the Mac for a coffee and come back to every window on one screen. It happens because macOS turns the displays off a few minutes after you lock, and a DisplayPort monitor that sleeps looks unplugged to the Mac. The write-up has two Terminal commands to confirm it on your Mac, plus the settings that stop it and what they don't cover. https://manydisplays.com/mac-los... If it happens on your desk too, I'd like to hear ...

... notch shows the longest wait after a minute. DJ Sipe asked to use it on a bigger screen next to his MacBook. You can pick the screen in Settings > General > Display. If you unplug it, it goes back to the notch. If you have a lot of sessions open, the ALL page now folds them to one line each when they don't fit, so your other project stays on screen. A session that needs you never folds ...

... angle recalibration should help account for differences in hinge position over time. The Stationary Frame Rate setting is saved in Mac Duo's settings, so it persists across sessions and isn't tied to whether you've plugged or unplugged an external display. Once you choose it, it stays at that setting until you change it. Glad to hear 1.1 is addressing the day-to-day issue that was getting in the way for you! Comment from Gal Dayan(@galdayan ...

... taken literally. Everything on the record. Every action is narrated in plain language as it happens. Watch it work, or don't and stop it whenever you like. Done with a connector? Apps disconnect in a click; your computer unplugs with one command. Clean break. Transparency isn't our compliance language it's the product's personality. An agent that wants to work where you work owes you a running account of what it's doing. That's what ...

... with the smartest model out there, be able to build something which you dont understand the prerequisites for. Like can you build a new quantum algorithm with no prior understanding of the space. Because if not, we need to unplug us from ai and rewire it to sit down, spend hours on a single topic deriving it instead of prompting away from the basics. I might be blabbering but hope you understand what i mean. "" Whatever is abundant wont ... ... things that way. I cant stress how valuable this can be. Its magical if it works, its the best learning if it doesnt. We are entering a world where code and noise will be extremely abundant. So lets unplug

... noticed the streak-keeping habit specifically makes it worse, not better. even on a slow Sunday I end up doing a quick 5 minute check just to keep things ticking over, which kind of defeats the point of unplugging. the closest I get to offline is leaving my phone in another room during a walk, laptop is a different story though Comment from Riya Pariyar(@riya_pariyar): honestly i don't think it's just me, the whole world ...

... what about new colleagues , no context of old work ! , Not at the least how to talk to grown ups :) Comment from Richard Smith(@richard_smith_sv): This is so true. I always overestimate how much I've actually missed vs. how much I just scrolled past. Comment from Joshua VanAllen (JVA)(@joshvanallen): If it's just a single day, it's usually easy peasy for me to jump back into the flow. If it's a week...that ... ... done. Comment from Anna Ludwinowski(@anna_ludwinowski): I used to feel the same @busmark_w_nika - having been an entrepreneur for almost 34 years, I'd feel off whenever I went on vacation. And honestly, I could never really unplug

... kinds of services and the way they massively collect and use information about users? In the EU, especially, this has become quite a big topic. Which services have you decided to stop using, or replace with more privacy-friendly alternatives? Comment from Stan Kolotinskiy(@sk_uxpin): I'm pretty sure that everyone is collecting data as much as they can without really announcing it, so I'm not even trying to pretend that I'm not aware of that, therefore ... ... just not available anymore for end users I'm using GrapheseOS on my phone, Qubes OS on my laptop and i'm in the EU so i'm pretty extremist regarding my own privacy! I'm using open source alternatives

... started experimenting with is reading books, textbooks, or workbooks early in the morning, before touching my phone or any other electronics. So far, it seems to help improve my focus. How do you balance content consumption (especially digital vs analogue) to avoid shorter attention spans? And do you prefer e-books or physical books? Comment from Jinji Huang(@jinji_huang): @busmark_w_nika That makes sense. Travel is probably the one case where digital wins for me. But on normal ... ... fast you consume the content or better question: what is like your attention span :D Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @jinji_huang  Digital things are more useful while traveling, but IDK, I like disconnecting and unpluging

... PawseKeys The whole point of PawseKeys is to break the digital loop. Having the app on your wrist means you can finally walk away from the screen entirely while staying connected to your focus goals. It s the ultimate "unplugged" companion. I m curious to hear from the other makers: * How are you all handling the current Apple Support wait times? And for those already using PawseKeys on desktop, what s the first thing you re going to do with ...

... humans be able to control it. If it starts talking to all the systems throughout the world then they can do anything to humans. It will be a very tough spot just like IRobot movie. If we have an unplug button for it then we are good but otherwise we might run into trouble in the future. Comment from Bicher Alhouz(@bugdev754): The thing that worries me most about AI is that it might kill human creativity. In the past ...

... experience: too many mornings spent worrying about things I might have forgotten. I wanted a simple, calm app that remembers everything so my brain doesn't have to. One tap to log "locked the door," "took my medicine," "unplugged the iron" with timestamps, streaks, and optional location. No clutter, no stress. Unutma also includes a password vault, todo lists, journaling, and more all in one place. It's live on Google Play and coming to the App Store soon ...

... eject a device on windows if there is a hung process making it busy, and there is no program that shows you what that process is and lets you end it. So you're stuck either risking it and unplugging, or shutting down the computer. As a consumer, this is something I would pay for tbh. As for recurring topics? I want to see people talk about how they use their devices more. There is a trend on YouTube ...

... best family moments often happen off the grid hiking, camping, festivals . But "unplugged" doesn't have to mean "unreachable." Modern location tech enables safer adventures: Offline Map Sharing: Pre-loading area maps so a quick location ping has context, even without service. Check-In Timers: "If you don't hear from us by 5 PM, here's our last known location." Low-Power Modes: Essential for preserving phone battery during long days outdoors. It s about enabling freedom, not tethering ...

... hardware-level response to these pain points.   Core experience Plug and play  via USB-C on phones, tablets, or computers Hardware-level isolation  with all computation, apps, and data running entirely on PlugMate Zero host footprint unplug it, and the host device is left untouched Full Android on iPhone , running independently as a true hardware-level dual-system setup In short: Plug it in, and work, life, entertainment, and privacy stay separate. Unplug

... idea was simple: If someone touches my phone, it should scream like it s in danger. And it does. Place your phone on a table, plug it in, or keep it in your pocket. The moment someone moves it, unplugs it, or pulls it out a LOUD alarm goes off , even if the phone is locked, silent, or on DND . No internet. No tracking. No subscriptions. Just pure, instant protection. Why it s different Works while the screen is locked ...

... transport? I built Don t Touch My Phone Anti Theft Alarm to solve one simple but real problem: Phones get stolen or touched when you least expect it. This app instantly sounds a loud alarm the moment someone moves, unplugs, or snatches your phone even if the screen is locked or Silent/DND is enabled. https://play.google.com/store/ap... How it works (simple & fast) 1 Choose a protection mode: Motion, Pocket, or Charger 2 Set a secure PIN 3 Tap Protect ... ... place your phone 4 If someone touches or unplugs

... energy levels are the most important asset I have. If that battery isn't green, nothing else I build will be sustainable. How are you using this final week of the year? Are you taking the time to fully unplug and recharge? Or do you find it impossible to let go of the "hustle" even for a few days? I'd love to hear how you manage your personal energy during these breaks! Comment from Christian Van Gils(@christian ...

... focus at work comes back a lot easier. Comment from Talshyn Nova(@talshyn): @busmark_w_nika  ah, that s tough! Maybe then something like dance, climbing, or even a fast walk outside, anything that gets your brain to unplug for a bit Comment from Manu Goel(@manu_goel2): There are 2 perspectives which i have seen work well. One - my friend follows and second - I follow. 1) My Friend's policy: You have a problem? Can you solve ...

... life and proper me time that s honestly helped me stay way more productive than an always-on work mode. And as for your Vacay, Andaman is serene, nature-heavy, and it's basically sea all around. Perfect to unplug, if that s what you re aiming for. Comment from Dmytro Tomniuk(@dmytrotomniuk): Three years ago, as a Ukrainian forced to make an urgent move to Slovenia, I lost the luxury of long-term planning. When your world collapses, plans ...

... weekends are a great time to reset, catch up, or make progress on side projects or personal goals whether it's shipping something small, cleaning up a Notion board, reading that book you ve been meaning to, or just unplugging completely. I'm curious to know if you set specific goals for your weekends, or do you prefer to go with the flow? What s on your list this weekend? Would love to hear how others in the maker/builder community ...

... have any habits or hobbies that keep you from being constantly immersed in work? Ideally, something that helps you unplug from the internet. Here s what works for me: At least one hour of exercise per day Walking everywhere instead of driving or taking public transport Habit: Mobile data is turned off when I m outside, so I have no internet access or distractions Attending pub quizzes, where phones are banned (it's a great way to meet new people ...

... most interesting things to me is how culture shapes our weekends . Some people unplug completely. Others treat Saturday like Monday. . I ve noticed a pattern: Solopreneurs/freelancers often work weekends . But once a startup hits 4/5+ people, weekends start looking a lot more like weekends. Of course, there are exceptions but it made me wonder how you all spend yours. As for me. I m a mix. Some weekends are fully family time. Others? Deep work mode. It mostly depends ...

... resonates so much. I ve seen so many folks (myself included) fall into that trap. Feels productive until your inbox becomes a new form of scrolling. Love how you re approaching this with empathy not just telling people to unplug, but actually designing a smarter, lightweight path out. That TL;DR vision hits the sweet spot between staying informed and not getting overwhelmed. Excited to see how the personal newscaster evolves that could be a game-changer. Keep pushing! Comment ...