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This might be the best Mac app you didn’t know you needed.
How Raycast makes me super efficient
Learning shortcuts for your computer can make things so much easier and more efficient in the long run. When I switched to a Mac after being a long-time Windows user, I got the suggestion to download Alfred. As I began to learn Alfred, I quickly ran into limitations, which led me to search for alternatives. Enter Raycast.
(btw, this post is not sponsored; I’m just a huge fan. I do have some invite links available if you want one, just leave a comment)
Raycast is a productivity app for Mac that acts as a command center. It’s designed to speed up navigation and task management. It uses natural language processing, streamlining the process of performing tasks quickly and efficiently. Rayast can increase productivity for any Mac user looking to save time and simplify their workflow.
The app integrates with a ton of popular productivity tools, such as Trello, Asana, and GitHub, allowing for centralized task and project management. Users can create custom workflows and shortcuts, which tailor the app to their specific needs and preferences. Raycast also provides real-time search and filtering capabilities, enabling you to find app-specific tasks or commands quickly.
How I Use Raycast
Instead of opening Notion, navigating to my notes database, and starting a new quick note, I can use the ALT+ Space shortcut to open Raycast, type “NNote,” and create a new page in any database. On top of that, Raycast is incredibly fast. With custom shortcuts and hotkeys, you can speed up this process even further.
For example, I can take a whole page screenshot in one click. Or open AI in one shortcut. I can add tasks to ToDoist, my Notion projects, or my client’s Asana dashboard from any screen.
Instead of opening a specific app to take action, I can do 90% of my tasks directly in Raycast. This makes it super simple to take a note, add a task, send a message, or search for a webpage without leaving the screen I’m working on. There are…
