Category: macOS

macOS (previously Mac OS X and later OS X) is a proprietary graphical operating system developed and marketed by Apple Inc. since 2001. It is the primary operating system for Apple’s Mac computers.

Best Screenshot Apps for macOS in 2026 (and Why Captix Is My New Favorite)

Taking quick screenshots is something every Mac user does daily — developers, designers, students, content creators, and even casual users. The built-in macOS tool is good… but if you need instant cloud upload, screen recording, or shareable links, you need more.

CleanShot X

Best for: Productivity power users — Price: $29 (one-time) or SetApp

Pros: Beautiful UI, annotations, scrolling capture, cloud sharing, screen recording
Cons: Costlier, subscription for cloud features, heavier

Snagit

Best for: Business users and educators — Price: $62.99

Pros: Advanced editing, templates, cross-platform
Cons: Overkill for fast sharing, expensive

Shottr

Best for: Fast lightweight captures — Price: Free

Pros: Extremely fast, OCR, pixel measurement
Cons: No cloud sharing, limited video support

Captix — Instant Snap & Share

Best for: Fast cloud sharing, lightweight workflows — Price: Free + optional credits

Why Captix?

Instant cloud upload — link copied automatically
Screen recording & file uploads
Credit model — 25 free credits/month, $5 = 150 credits
Native macOS performance

Droplr

Best for: Team-based sharing — Price: $6/month

Pros: Simple link sharing, team management, analytics
Cons: Subscription only, more expensive for individuals

CloudApp

Best for: Enterprise & teams — Price: $9.95/month

Pros: Video/GIF support, analytics, security features
Cons: Pricey for casual users

Comparison

App	Cloud Upload	Video	Price	Best For
CleanShot X	Yes	Yes	$29	Power users
Snagit	Yes	Yes	$62.99	Documentation
Shottr	No	No	Free	Speed
Captix	Yes	Yes	Free + credits	Fast sharing
Droplr	Yes	Yes	$6/mo	Teams
CloudApp	Yes	Yes	$9.95/mo	Enterprise

Final Verdict

If you want quick, privacy-conscious screenshot sharing without subscriptions, Captix is an excellent lightweight choice. For heavy editing or enterprise features, one of the paid options may be better suited.

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November 25, 2025

Sync your Macs with iCloud
As a software developer, I always strive to streamline my workflow and maximize the tools at my disposal. One of the challenges I faced was synchronizing my Macs with various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and editors I used for different projects, especially all the snippets I have been collecting for the last 10 years.

Mainly I use Xcode, Android Studio, and VS Code. VSCode for Laravel or Django, most of the time.

I always used two different Macs one for home and one for when I’m away. When I travel I always use my Macbook Air, and Macbook Pro when not traveling. Whenever I open my other Mac I always have the latest code snippets and configuration files.

Here are a few tips to sync different tools between your Macs using iCloud. I don’t use any other file-sharing stuff on my Mac.

Change {USERNAME} with your username.

Sync AndroidStudio
```
ln -s /Users/{USERNAME}/Desktop/android/AndroidStudio/AndroidStudio2023.2 /Users/{USERNAME}/Library/Application\ Support/Google
```
Sync Xcode
```
ln -s /Users/{USERNAME}/Desktop/Xcode/UserData /Users/{USERNAME}/Library/Developer/Xcode/
```
DBeaver Community Edition
```
ln -s /Users/{USERNAME}/Desktop/mysql/General /Users/{USERNAME}/Library/DBeaverData/workspace6/
```
Bookmark this page for the future I might sync more stuff in my Macs.

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July 9, 2024

Bring macOS app to front when dock icon gets clicked

Implement applicationShouldHandleReopen in your AppDelegate

func applicationShouldHandleReopen(_ sender: NSApplication,
                                       hasVisibleWindows flag: Bool) -> Bool {
        // Bring app window when dock icon gets clicked
        if !flag {
            for window: AnyObject in sender.windows {
                window.makeKeyAndOrderFront(self)
            }
        }
        
        return true
}