Hi folks! Excited to share Wallcat with the Product Hunt community! Wallcat is a simple app that automatically updates you Mac's desktop to a new a new beautiful image every day. If you've had the same stale image, are still rocking a default Apple background, or are simply looking to keep your computer feeling fresh, feel to check out Wallcat. I'm the sole developer / designer on Wallcat, happy to answer any questions!
@dustin I noticed this doesn't seem to change all the desktops (at least in El Capitan), just the first one (or whatever was the active one when I launched the app). Is this within your control?
@joostschuur unfortunately I haven't been able to find an API from Apple that exposes this. I have another approach in mind that may do the trick. Thanks for the feedback, when I solve this problem, it'll absolutely be in Wallcat <3
thanks @dougw. I really appreciate the kind words and your help testing it :)
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Been really enjoying having this on my computer while testing. It's fun because you forget about the app and then suddenly there's a great new image you notice. And the curation's top notch. People have complimented me on my background image a few times already.
My daily routine: Get to my desk, commence trackpad gesture for Show-Desktop (a lot like giving your computer a high-five), breath in the Wallcat “Structure” channel newness. A nice little eye-candy gift waiting for you every morning. Bravo @dustin!
@chrismessina looks like a great resource for images, as well. I was already in development with Wallcat when Irvue shipped. I decided to keep moving forth—If more people use these apps and are inspired by the images, I’m happy :)
@dustin it's curious how similar they are, and that Unsplash is the source for both. I like Irvue's automaticity. Is there a reason you took the manual wallpaper change approach?
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Yay for wallcat. As @alexmr mentioned, I also have been getting compliments on my desktop. A fun escape.
Been using the beta for months [omg #humblebrag i was in early and you should be jealous and think i'm amazing #blessed #honored] and my favorite part is that @dustin has kept it very simple and light. I'm delighted every day to see a new background. Bravo on a great, great product!
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