The native macOS volume and brightness HUDs are unnecessarily bulky, and they cannot be disabled easily. There’s also no way to customize them to make them less obtrusive.

That’s where MediaMate can help. It replaces the default HUDs with smaller, iOS-inspired designs, which can be further customized and moved around on your desktop. The app brings a stylish Now Playing HUD that’s visible on your desktop and lockscreen, with optional playback controls.

Spending hours in front of a computer monitor every day can take its toll on your eyes, which aren’t really built for it. Taking regular breaks is recommended, but it’s also something you easily forget when you’re concentrating on your work or having fun.

LookAway is a break reminder similar to many others, but it’s a bit more approachable, customizable, and easier to live with. It allows you more flexibility when it comes to taking your breaks, and it even gives you a heads-up so you can finish anything important.