Unleash Your Mac's Creative Power

Advanced optimization techniques crafted for video editors, music producers, designers, and developers.

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Video Editing

Music Production

Graphic Design

Development

Optimize for Your Workflow

Video Editors

Master render settings, efficiently manage proxy workflows, and handle massive video files without bottlenecks. Dive into guides for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere Pro optimization.

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Music Producers

Dramatically reduce audio latency, streamline plugin management, and optimize Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Pro Tools for flawless sessions. Keep your creative flow uninterrupted.

Boost Audio Performance

Designers & Photographers

Enhance the performance of Adobe Creative Suite applications, manage extensive font libraries, and ensure accurate color calibration for stunning visual output.

Refine Design Workflows

Developers

Accelerate build times, efficiently manage complex virtual environments, and leverage advanced terminal tricks. Our guides help you code faster and smarter.

Optimize Development

Maximizing M-Series Performance

Are you truly harnessing the full potential of your M1, M2, or M3 chip? Hourglass Hacks provides the expertise to push your Apple Silicon Mac to its limits.

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The Power User's Guide to M-Series Mac Optimization

  • ✓ Understanding the Performance vs. Efficiency Cores
  • ✓ Rosetta 2 best practices for legacy apps
  • ✓ Choosing native Apple Silicon apps for peak efficiency
  • ✓ Advanced memory management for heavy workloads
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Automate Your Creative Workflow

Repetitive tasks like renaming files, converting formats, or backing up projects can consume valuable creative time. Our custom scripting service can build a tailored solution to automate these processes, freeing you to focus on your craft.

Learn About Custom Automation

Essential Tools for Power Users

Discover the curated software recommendations that Mac power users and creators rely on to enhance productivity and system efficiency.

Window Management

Efficiently organize and snap your app windows for maximum screen real estate and workflow harmony. A game-changer for multi-tasking creatives.

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Advanced Clipboard

Copy multiple items, access historical clipboard entries, and paste with formatting control. Essential for developers and designers who handle countless snippets.

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Terminal Replacements

Upgrade from the default Terminal with features like split panes, themes, custom keybindings, and powerful search capabilities for a superior dev environment.

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