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RaycastThe launcher that ate the dock.The rare productivity app that actually replaces habits: launching, clipboard history, window snapping and scripts all live one keystroke away. The extension store keeps it growing.The catch: Easy to over-configure; the free tier nags about AI features you may not want.DetailsAAnkiRemember things on purpose.Spaced repetition that schedules each card for the moment you are about to forget it. Unglamorous and slightly ugly, and nothing else comes close for languages, exams or the parts of a job you have to actually know.The catch: The interface is dated, the options are overwhelming at first, and the iOS app is a paid one-off that funds the rest.DetailsHow the shelf works
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