MacOS might not be as efficient as most Linux desktops, but it's still a very productive OS. However, there's always room for improvement. One place that could use a productivity boost is Spotlight.

Raycast improves macOS efficiency by allowing users to customize commands with hotkeys and aliases. The initial setup of Raycast involves a learning curve with ...

Yesterday, Raycast unveiled AI Extensions as yet another addition to the app’s ever-expanding feature set. As we’ve covered on MacStories before, Raycast is a powerful launcher and command bar for the ...

Over on Windows, I've talked a lot about Flow Launcher, which is still one of the best ways to boost your productivity on that platform. On macOS, I haven't felt as much of a need to install something ...

Raycast has always been more than an app launcher. From the start, it has included a multitude of other handy utilities, including Floating Notes. I’ve used Floating Notes now and then to park a bit ...

There's very little you can do using your mouse or touchpad that you can't do faster using your keyboard. There are exceptions—graphic design comes to mind—but most of the time this rule holds true.

Raycast, which is free for individual users, is my favorite Spotlight replacement. This is an application you can launch with a simple keyboard shortcut to see a simple text box. Type a few characters ...

Raycast is a powerful Mac app that’s grown increasingly popular since its launch a few years ago. Now, for the first time, Raycast is available on iPhone too via the just-launched iOS app. Here are ...

I’m a fan of Spotlight, I fell in love with Alfred, but Raycast has swiftly become my favorite Mac launcher. Raycast does much more than launch apps. It slots meetings into my calendar; it plays the ...