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Re:Things I can’t do on macOS which I can do on Ubuntu (2020) by sneak on Tuesday April 26, 2022 @12:53PM (#31169854)
The problem is that most of these apps are only available in the App Store which can only be used if you dox yourself to Apple (an Apple ID requires an email and working phone number).

It also transmits your hardware serial to Apple when you use it.

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Re:Things I can’t do on macOS which I can do on Ubuntu (2020) by vonseel on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @04:44AM (#31177722)
https://github.com/newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake https://rectangleapp.com/

Both fully available off the App store. I'm sure you can find alternatives for most apps away from the App store.

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Re:Things I can’t do on macOS which I can do on Ubuntu (2020) by sneak on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @11:50AM (#31181528)
Wireguard is only possible in the App Store because Apple won't notarize VPN apps for self-distribution. Many don't realize this.
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