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Great to see the release of 2.0 and to get a sneak peek of the newest feature. I started using Mem in 2021, and have kept using it above other note apps because it’s easy to dump or write notes in it, and to use Copilot or search to retrieve, compile, summarize, outline, or create new notes based on existing notes. I think the new organizing features of Copilot and Chat will be great assets for reducing the need to manually categorize or organize notes. Note: Today I also discovered that I can use the Web Clipper to create a note from a website and add notes to an existing note via the Web Clipper.

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easy to use (6)AI assistant (4)AI integration (4)note-taking (7)chat interface (4)search (5)
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Wispr Flow
Since I upgrade to the M4 Mac mini, I've been experimenting with four AI voice-to-text apps, and I have to conclude that Wispr Flow is probably the fastest and easiest to use, and it's the one that I probably will stick with for quite some time. There are some features that I would like to see added to the application, but for the most part, I am producing a lot. I am dictating thoughts and ideas and content a lot more than I ever have in the last several years. I think this app will only get better with time.

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easy to use (6)fast performance (12)productivity boost (21)
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BetterTouchTool
I've been using BetterTouchTool for over a decade, and it's undoubtedly the most essential application in my daily workflow. I have dozens of custom finger gestures configured for various tasks, using it to trigger shortcuts in different applications. It provides a much faster way to execute actions compared to memorizing and typing keyboard shortcuts. Without question, BetterTouchTool is one of my most crucial productivity tools - I genuinely wouldn't know how to work efficiently without it.
Raycast
Raycast has become an essential part of my daily workflow. I rely on it for accessing clipboard history, maintaining daily logs, engaging with AI chat, and retrieving saved text snippets. The Raycast notebook is also very handy because I can access it from within any application. It's a great way to quickly write notes and save them, as well as being able to search the notes from within the Raycast command window.

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AI integration (4)clipboard manager (9)notes management (3)
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Homerow
Homerow is like the classic Mac app, Shortwave. It's great for when your hands are already on the keyboard and you want to trigger buttons without moving your hand back to the trackpad. For example, when I finish typing this, I will trigger Homerow to click the orange "Post" button to submit this review.

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keyboard navigation (3)reduces mouse usage (5)
TalkTastic
To be honest, I've been bouncing between Talktastic, Super Whisper, and Whispr Flow, experimenting with which one works best for me. One feature that keeps me coming back to Talktastic is the Ghostwriter output—even if it doesn't write in my style or voice—it produces a more coherent and grammatically correct output. Hopefully in the future Talktastic will allow users to issue writing commands based on selected text. Thanks for developing this app
Tella
I’ve produced five times more videos this year because of Tella. It saves me production time, and the results look great.

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video editing (5)high quality output (6)
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Fixkey
This is the best AI app I've used all year. I've been a heavy Grammarly user for two years, but FixKey will reduce the amount of extra work I need to correct typos and grammar. Thanks to the developers for creating this amazing app.
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Spark
Spark helps me reach Inbox Zero every day. My Spark workflow: Delete and archive daily emails Snooze emails for reminders Pin emails as tasks that need to be completed or replied to. Set Aside emails in case I need to review them later. Create folders for long-term projects, courses, and clients.

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email snooze (3)
Octopus
Learned about this app last night. I'm using the free version, but I will probably upgrade to the Pro because I like how easy it is to create wireframes and sitemaps. It may not be what you want to use for high-budget large websites, but it's great for small and medium size site planning. I especially like the variety of page wireframe page elements it offers. Viewing the elements in a pop-up provides some ideas for what elements can go on a page. I'm looking forward to using the app with my clients.

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easy to use (6)free tier (2)pro plan (2)wireframe creation (1)page wireframe elements (1)small and medium site planning (1)
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Dockhunt
I kept getting an error message using the Dockhunt 2 app. I used the CL instead. I'm surprised not to see Keyboard Maestro in the Dock of Mac users.