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Dropzone 5: A Faster Drag-and-Drop Workflow [Sponsor]
Dropzone is a menu bar productivity tool that gives you a faster way to move, copy, and share files, launch apps, and trigger all sorts of time-saving drag-and-drop actions without breaking your flow.
The newly released Dropzone 5 is a substantial update and has been redesigned for macOS Tahoe with a cleaner interface, smoother animations and support for Liquid Glass.
The update also adds several workflow-focused improvements. Multiple grids make it easy to separate actions by project or context, deeper grid customization gives you more control over categories, columns, and layout, and folder-based actions can now display the custom icons and colors you’ve assigned in Finder, which makes it easier to identify your folders in Dropzone at a glance.
If you like to automate from the command line, Dropzone 5 includes a powerful command line tool for Terminal integration, too. You can run actions, manage files in Drop Bar, and switch between grids via the command line tool, making Dropzone 5 a better fit for scripted workflows than ever before.
Dropzone 5 is available as a free download from Aptonic, with a Pro upgrade available that adds more advanced features.
For a limited time, the Pro upgrade is available at a 30% discount with the coupon code LAUNCH.
Visit Aptonic’s website to learn more and download Dropzone 5.
Our thanks to Dropzone 5 for sponsoring MacStories this week.
New Year, New Audio Setup: SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba [Sponsor]
If better Mac audio is on your list of resolutions for 2026, the folks at Rogue Amoeba have you covered with SoundSource, their essential audio control app.
SoundSource provides audio control so useful, it ought to be built in to MacOS. Get instant access to your Mac’s audio settings right from the menu bar, with powerful per-app volume and routing control, and the ability to apply effects to any app’s audio.
The newly released SoundSource 6 is a major upgrade, with dozens of enhancements. Updates include supercharged AirPlay support, output groups to send audio to multiple devices at once, Quick Configs that save your entire audio configuration, and a powerful new Audio Devices window that gives deep control over device settings.
But why just read about it, when you can try it out? Download SoundSource’s fully functional free trial with just one click. You’ll be up and running in under a minute.
When you’re ready, you can purchase a license with a special discount just for MacStories readers. Save 20% with code MACSTORIESNEWYEAR26 in their store. Act fast, since this deal expires on Valentine’s Day. If you love audio on your Mac, you’ll love making it better with SoundSource.
Our thanks to Rogue Amoeba for sponsoring MacStories this week.
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