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Hi folks! Excited to share Wallcat with the Product Hunt community! Wallcat is a simple app that automatically updates you Mac's desktop to a new a new beautiful image every day. If you've had the same stale image, are still rocking a default Apple background, or are simply looking to keep your computer feeling fresh, feel to check out Wallcat. I'm the sole developer / designer on Wallcat, happy to answer any questions!
Feel free to read more about the origins of Wallcat over on Medium: https://medium.com/@dustin/wallc...
@dustin I noticed this doesn't seem to change all the desktops (at least in El Capitan), just the first one (or whatever was the active one when I launched the app). Is this within your control?
@joostschuur unfortunately I haven't been able to find an API from Apple that exposes this. I have another approach in mind that may do the trick. Thanks for the feedback, when I solve this problem, it'll absolutely be in Wallcat <3
@dustin A few suggestions: (1) If there are multiple monitors, have an option to load a different image on each. Seeing the same thing on both monitors is a little odd. (2) Have a refresh command/hotkey that will pick a different image, in case you don't like the current one. (3) Have an option to change the image on a user-defined schedule, like the Desktop preferences pane. No reason users should have to go backwards in functionality from what Apple provides, just because they're getting images from an outside source.
I missed a Dropbox app that used to fetch me images from unsplash and i had set it up in such a way that i would get a new wallpaper everyday.! :)
I was only thinking this morning of creating something like this myself.
Fantastic job @dustin, I will definitely be using this.
Been really enjoying having this on my computer while testing. It's fun because you forget about the app and then suddenly there's a great new image you notice. And the curation's top notch. People have complimented me on my background image a few times already.
Perhaps an option to disable the menubar icon? I really don't want to use up space for an app that controls my wallpaper (something I don't need up to the minute access or notifications from).
This app is worthy of your precious menubar space. *blink* *blink* *blink* Also: Gradients on the macbook, Fresh Air on the iMac.
My daily routine: Get to my desk, commence trackpad gesture for Show-Desktop (a lot like giving your computer a high-five), breath in the Wallcat “Structure” channel newness. A nice little eye-candy gift waiting for you every morning. Bravo @dustin!
Yay for wallcat. As @alexmr mentioned, I also have been getting compliments on my desktop. A fun escape.
Thanks everyone for trying out Wallcat, and sharing it with your friends, I really appreciate it! As I mention in the Medium article, if you’re a photographer and are interested in having your photos featured, get in touch: https://medium.com/@dustin/wallc...
Love it, thanks! Kind of wish the images come from different sources though because I've used unsplash a lot
@jennyshen thanks for the feedback! Working on new sources at the moment. If you know any photographers you think would be great, please send them my way photography+wallcat@dustinsenos.com :)
The Best wallpaper app I ever used. The new channels stuff adds value but needs more partners there. I've been using it for almost 6 months now. Always loved the wallpapers selected.
While I love this concept, I'm not a fan of the wallpapers and the limitation of having to pick from only 3. Thought I'd let you know why I had to switch in < a day. I think having an option to upload your own in the even you're not a fan of the curated gallery would be helpful. I imagine curating wallpapers that please everyone would be a tough game.
@chrismessina looks like a great resource for images, as well. I was already in development with Wallcat when Irvue shipped. I decided to keep moving forth—If more people use these apps and are inspired by the images, I’m happy :)
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@dustin it's curious how similar they are, and that Unsplash is the source for both. I like Irvue's automaticity. Is there a reason you took the manual wallpaper change approach?
Congrats @dustin ! Everyone here in our product room had Gradients running at one point, such chill vibes.
I didn't know until now that .cat domain is reserved for people promoting the Catalan language and culture and has to be at least partly be in Catalan language within six months. https://www.gandi.net/static/con...
Still ever so tempting.
I don't always like the wallpaper for the specific day, but I don't worry. I just change channel and I have different wallpaper. For me it's saving soo much time, I don't have to search for high-res pictures for wallpaper, when I'm bored with the current one.
Pros:a lot of beautiful wallpapers, multichannels
Cons:none
👊I've been loving the serendipity for months now. Congrats on getting Wallcat out there, @dustin.
thanks @dougw. I really appreciate the kind words and your help testing it :)
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