Mac Tools: the useful stuff
These are small native Mac apps, each meant to solve a clear problem without turning into a maze of menus.
EjectWiseHelps release stubborn external drives.
FinderKeeperReturns Finder to the folder and view you were using.
The ShelfA quick place to keep items ready to drag.
BuildLensKeeps Xcode build diagnostics within reach.
LaunchTraceHelps inspect app launch behavior and logs.
ShipCheckChecks the app or DMG you're about to share.
FileInsightShows useful details hiding inside a file.
RippleA lively drop target that copies files with flair.
Machines: the imaginative stuff
These digital pieces are less about tasks and more about motion, sound, and discovery.
EmergenceDeep-space forms and orbital movement.
MechanicaBrass, steel, gears, and crafted motion.
ChronocyteCell-like forms and delicate digital life.
Orbital Sound MachineA world of waveforms and circular sound.
Tack: the bigger picture
Tack Home gathers pieces of life into a searchable space on the Mac. Tack Mobile captures new pieces on the go. Together, they aim to help you find the memory behind the file.
What ties it together?
Tom builds what he wishes existed, tries it in everyday life, and keeps making it better. Some projects stay wonderfully small. Others turn into entire families of software. Either way, the goal is the same: make something worth using.