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Notes on voice,
attention, and craft.

Field notes from building a privacy-first dictation app, what we ship, what we learn, what we change our mind about.

LatestJune 17, 2026

Why we killed subscriptions: the case for one-time-payment dictation (2026)

Almost every voice-to-text app for Mac now rents itself to you monthly. We moved JustVoice to a single $35 lifetime payment. Here's the math, the trade-offs, and how the no-subscription dictation apps actually compare.

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June 17, 2026

How to dictate code on Mac: a practical guide to voice coding (2026)

Dictating code is different from dictating prose — symbols, casing, and identifiers break ordinary dictation. Here's how to actually dictate code on a Mac, what code mode does, and the workflow that makes voice coding usable.

June 17, 2026

The 8 Best Superwhisper Alternatives in 2026 (Local Dictation Picks for Mac)

Superwhisper is an excellent local Whisper app, but its subscription, price, and mode-heavy UX don't fit everyone. Here are eight Superwhisper alternatives for Mac, ranked by price, code support, and how local they really are.

June 17, 2026

Apple Dictation not working? The fixes, and the limits you can't fix (2026)

Why Mac dictation cuts off, mishears words, or stops after 60 seconds — with the actual fixes, plus the built-in limits no setting can solve and what to use instead.

April 28, 2026

Whisper benchmark on Apple Silicon: M1 → M4 (2026 results)

How fast does OpenAI Whisper actually run on Apple Silicon? Real-world speed numbers for tiny through large-v3 across M1, M2 Pro, M3, and M4 chips, with model picks per Mac.

April 28, 2026

Voice typing for AI agents: Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, and Copilot Chat

How to set up voice dictation for AI coding agents — Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT desktop, GitHub Copilot Chat — with hotkeys, custom vocabulary, and code-mode tips that actually work.

April 28, 2026

Mac dictation privacy audit: which apps actually keep your audio local (2026)

An honest desk audit of every major Mac dictation app — JustVoice, Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, MacWhisper, VoiceInk, Aiko, Apple Dictation, Otter — on the local-vs-cloud question.

April 27, 2026

The 9 Best Wispr Flow Alternatives in 2026 (Privacy-First Picks for Mac)

Wispr Flow popularized cloud voice dictation but isn't the right fit for everyone. Here are nine Wispr Flow alternatives ranked by privacy, price, and Mac-native features.

April 26, 2026

Vibe Coding by Voice on Mac: A Practical Workflow with Cursor and Claude Code

Voice + AI coding tools is the most underrated developer productivity unlock of 2026. Here's how to set up vibe coding by voice on Mac with JustVoice, Cursor, and Claude Code.

April 25, 2026

How to Dictate on Mac (Complete 2026 Guide)

Everything you need to dictate on Mac in 2026: built-in Apple Dictation setup, third-party Whisper apps, accuracy tips, custom vocabulary, code dictation, and accessibility.

April 24, 2026

How to Use OpenAI Whisper on Mac (No Terminal Required)

Run OpenAI Whisper locally on your Mac for accurate speech-to-text. This guide covers what Whisper is, how it works, model sizes, GPU acceleration, and the best Mac apps that wrap it.

April 23, 2026

Best Free Voice-to-Text Apps for Mac (2026)

The best free voice-to-text apps for Mac in 2026, ranked by accuracy, privacy, and what you get without paying — open source, the built-in Apple option, free file transcription, and where a paid app is worth it.

April 22, 2026

Voice Dictation as RSI Prevention: A Developer's Practical Guide

Repetitive strain injury sidelines thousands of developers each year. Voice dictation is the single biggest preventative tool you can adopt. Here's how to build it into your workflow before pain forces you to.

March 5, 2026

Introducing JustVoice: The Fastest, Most Private Voice Transcription for Mac

Today we're launching JustVoice — a GPU-accelerated, privacy-first voice-to-text app for macOS that processes everything locally on your device. Here's what we built and why.

Notes on voice,attention, and craft.

Why we killed subscriptions: the case for one-time-payment dictation (2026)

How to dictate code on Mac: a practical guide to voice coding (2026)

The 8 Best Superwhisper Alternatives in 2026 (Local Dictation Picks for Mac)

Apple Dictation not working? The fixes, and the limits you can't fix (2026)

Whisper benchmark on Apple Silicon: M1 → M4 (2026 results)

Voice typing for AI agents: Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, and Copilot Chat

Mac dictation privacy audit: which apps actually keep your audio local (2026)

The 9 Best Wispr Flow Alternatives in 2026 (Privacy-First Picks for Mac)

Vibe Coding by Voice on Mac: A Practical Workflow with Cursor and Claude Code

How to Dictate on Mac (Complete 2026 Guide)

How to Use OpenAI Whisper on Mac (No Terminal Required)

Best Free Voice-to-Text Apps for Mac (2026)

Voice Dictation as RSI Prevention: A Developer's Practical Guide

Introducing JustVoice: The Fastest, Most Private Voice Transcription for Mac

Notes on voice,
attention, and craft.