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publicspace.net is the website of a long-running Mac software developer and publisher, offering a catalog of small, focused macOS utilities. According to the site, it has been making "better software for the Mac since 1996." The site serves as the product hub: each application has its own page with an Info link, a Download link, and a Buy link, plus a Recent News section tracking version updates.
What kinds of tools are offered
The catalog is a set of single-purpose utilities rather than one large suite. Based on the site's own listings, the current lineup includes:
| Application | Version shown | What it does (per site) |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Finder Rename | 12.34 | File renaming with EXIF, MP3, instant preview, multi-step renames, presets, regex |
| A Better Finder Attributes | 7.49 | Tweak JPEG & RAW shooting dates, sync timestamps, change file dates |
| Media Location Tagger | 1.00b02 (Public Beta) | Add, fix and batch-edit GPS coordinates and IPTC place names in photos and videos, from a map |
| Nifty File Lists | 1.30 | Turn any folder into a paginated PDF manifest, Excel-ready CSV, or printable file list |
| Big Mean Folder Machine | 2.43 | Re-organize large file collections |
| Burst Notes | 1.07 | Quick-capture notes |
| Vitamin-R | 4.27 | Focus and anti-procrastination tool |
| Rest Time | 1.41 | Break reminder |
| MacBreakZ | 5.48 | Ergonomic assistant |
| Boring Old Menu Bar | 1.30 | Change menu bar color; hide the MacBook notch |
| Noise Machine | 1.19 | Productivity sound/ambience tool |
The site also references Windows Applications as a separate section, so the catalog is not Mac-only in principle, though the Mac tools are the focus of the homepage.
Who it is for
The tools cluster around file and photo management plus personal productivity:
- Photographers and media organizers — Media Location Tagger for GPS/IPTC location metadata, A Better Finder Attributes for shooting dates and timestamps, A Better Finder Rename for batch renaming with EXIF/MP3 awareness.
- People managing large file collections — Big Mean Folder Machine and Nifty File Lists for reorganizing folders and producing manifests.
- Individuals working on focus and wellbeing — Vitamin-R, Rest Time, MacBreakZ, Noise Machine, Burst Notes.
How to use the site
Each product entry follows the same pattern, so the workflow is consistent:
- Open the product's Info page to read what it does.
- Use Download to get the app (Media Location Tagger is explicitly labeled a Public Beta, so expect pre-release status).
- Use Buy if you decide to purchase.
The Recent News section is worth checking before downloading, since it documents version changes — for example, entries note Boring Old Menu Bar 1.30 adding a mitigation for a macOS wallpaper caching problem, Media Location Tagger 1.00 beta 2 as the second beta of the GPS editor, and Boring Old Menu Bar 1.29 delivering macOS 27 "Golden Gate" compatibility.
What to keep in mind
- Pricing is not stated in the available page content. The site shows Buy links but no prices or payment details, so check the individual product pages before assuming cost or licensing terms.
- Some tools are beta. Media Location Tagger is marked "Public Beta" and "New," so it may change or have rough edges.
- Compatibility is version-specific. The news items tie features to particular macOS releases (including macOS 27 Golden Gate), so verify the system requirement for your Mac on the product page.