Use cases

Real Mac problems we solve

Archives that will not open cleanly. Fans that will not quiet down. A recording that needs the screen and a face without an OBS setup. These use cases are written from real Mac user problems — each one points to a BetterMac tool with clear limits.

Better UnArchiver

You got a multi-gigabyte archive. You only need three files.

Preview the tree first, then extract only the files you need.

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Why do ZIP filenames look garbled on Mac?

Detect or pick the right encoding so names read correctly before you extract.

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How do I open a .rar file on Mac?

Open RAR4 and RAR5 from a Mac App Store install, without Gatekeeper hunting.

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Share files in an encrypted archive without a cloud middleman

Create an AES-256 ZIP or 7z on your Mac without uploading the contents.

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BetterMac bmtop

Mac fans will not quiet down. How do you find the process fast?

Sort processes in Terminal and find what is driving the fans.

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How do I see CPU temperature on Apple Silicon in Terminal?

Read Apple Silicon heat and power context next to your Terminal logs.

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Better Recorder Pro

How do I record my screen and my camera at the same time on a Mac?

Screen and camera picture-in-picture to a local MP4 with system audio.

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Use your iPhone as the camera while recording on Mac

Use Continuity Camera as a camera source when Apple’s requirements are met.

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Better Calc Pro

Spotlight is too small. A spreadsheet is too heavy.

A recalculating worksheet with variables — heavier than Spotlight, lighter than a sheet.

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Better Share

AirDrop will not reach that Windows or Android device

Encrypted LAN transfer or QR browser send without leaving the local network.

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