Mac Guides for a Saner Workflow
Step-by-step tutorials for cleaning up your Mac, protecting your privacy, and getting more done. All free, all open source.
Clean Up Your Mac
Tame the clutter
SaneBarHow to Hide Menu Bar Icons on Mac
Learn to hide and organize cluttered menu bar icons on macOS. Clean workspace in seconds.
Read guide → SaneBarHow to Reorder Menu Bar Icons on Mac
Drag and drop to reorder your Mac's menu bar icons. Organize your workspace your way.
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SaneClipHow to See Clipboard History on Mac
Access everything you've copied. Manual method vs. clipboard manager compared.
Read guide →Protect Your Privacy
Take back control
SaneBarHow to Lock Menu Bar Icons with Touch ID
Protect sensitive menu bar icons behind biometric security. Only SaneBar offers this.
Read guide → SaneClipHow to Lock Clipboard History with Touch ID
Secure your private clipboard data with biometric protection on macOS.
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SaneHostsHow to Block Telemetry on Mac
Stop macOS, apps, and services from tracking you. Block telemetry at the DNS level.
Read guide → SaneHostsHow to Block Adobe Telemetry on Mac
Stop Adobe Creative Cloud from phoning home. Block background processes at the system level.
Read guide →Boost Productivity
Work faster, not harder
SaneClipHow to Paste Multiple Items on Mac
Copy multiple items and paste them in sequence without switching apps.
Read guide → SaneClipHow to Pin Text Snippets on Mac
Stop using Notes for snippets. Pin frequently used text directly to your clipboard menu.
Read guide → SaneClipHow to Convert Text Case on Mac
Transform text to UPPERCASE, lowercase, or Title Case instantly without insecure online tools.
Read guide → SaneBarHow to Automate Menu Bar Icons with AppleScript
Control your menu bar programmatically with AppleScript, Raycast, Alfred, and Shortcuts.
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SaneClickHow to Add Scripts to Mac Right-Click Menu
Run Bash, Python, or AppleScript directly from the Finder context menu. Automator vs SaneClick compared.
Read guide →Block Ads & Distractions
System-wide, no extensions
SaneHostsHow to Block Social Media on Mac
Reduce distractions by blocking Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, and more at the system level.
Read guide → SaneHostsHow to Turn Your Hosts File into a Malware Firewall
Block C&C servers system-wide. Manual vs. Antivirus vs. hosts file approach.
Read guide → SaneHostsHow to Block Gambling Sites on Mac
System-wide protection. Block addictive gambling sites without browser extensions.
Read guide → SaneHostsHow to Block Fake News on Mac
Pre-curated blocklist to filter misinformation sources at the DNS level.
Read guide → SaneHostsHow to Block Adult Content on Mac
Parental controls: block adult websites system-wide on macOS. No browser extensions needed.
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