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PatakoLabs blog
Product notes, comparisons, and updates from the lab.
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Close Idle Tabs vs tab suspender extensions in 2026
Auto-close stale Microsoft Edge tabs locally — how Close Idle Tabs differs from sleeping or discarding tabs.
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EarnPlay vs Apple Screen Time in 2026
Screen Time locks apps. EarnPlay makes kids earn play minutes with alphabet quizzes before those apps unlock.
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MD Quick Preview vs QLMarkdown and other Finder previews in 2026
Press Space on .md files in Finder. How PatakoLabs’ MD Quick Preview compares with QLMarkdown and default macOS Quick Look.
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MicroReps vs hourly stretch reminder apps in 2026
Why a 60-second native macOS movement prompt beats calendar pings and stretch-break Chrome apps.
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MyFitnessPal alternatives in 2026 — an honest comparison
Fed up with MFP ads? Here are the best alternatives, including one built by a solo developer who had the same problem.