Link Hints vs. Mactools
Link Hints
Click with your keyboard. Have a bad touchpad? Trouble using a mouse? Love keyboard shortcuts? Link Hints is a browser extension that complements the built-in keyboard shortcuts with ones for clicking. Press Alt+J (Ctrl+J on macOS). This makes little yellow boxes with letters, called hints, appear next to links (and other clickable things). Type the letters to click the link. Alternatively, hold Shift and type a bit of the link text. The keyboard shortcuts and hints are fully customizable. Alt+J: Click links, buttons, etc. Alt+K: Open link in new tab. Alt+L: Open link in new tab and switch to it. Alt+Shift+J: Click many things. Alt+Shift+K: Open many links. Alt+Shift+L: Select element.
Mactools
An Exclusive list of the best Mac apps and tools. You can submit your Mac app or tool to get exposure to an engaged audience of Mac enthusiasts, developers, and professionals seeking new apps and tools to explore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Link Hints is a browser extension designed to enhance keyboard navigation and clicking for users who prefer using keyboard shortcuts over a mouse. It is particularly beneficial for those with touchpad issues or who enjoy keyboard efficiency. In contrast, Mactools is a platform that showcases a variety of Mac apps and tools, providing exposure to new software for Mac enthusiasts. If a user is looking for improved navigation within their browser, Link Hints would be more useful. However, if they are seeking to discover new Mac applications, Mactools would be the better choice.
Link Hints directly enhances productivity by allowing users to navigate and click links quickly using keyboard shortcuts, which can save time and reduce reliance on a mouse. Mactools, while it provides a curated list of useful Mac applications, does not directly improve productivity in the same way. Therefore, for immediate productivity gains in browsing, Link Hints is the superior option, while Mactools serves as a resource for discovering tools that may improve productivity in the long run.
Link Hints is a browser extension that allows users to click on links and other clickable elements using their keyboard. It is particularly useful for those who have a bad touchpad, trouble using a mouse, or love using keyboard shortcuts.
To use Link Hints, press Alt+J (Ctrl+J on macOS) to make little yellow boxes with letters, called hints, appear next to links and other clickable elements. Then type the letters to click the link. Alternatively, you can hold Shift and type a bit of the link text. The keyboard shortcuts and hints are fully customizable.
Some keyboard shortcuts for Link Hints include: Alt+J to click links and buttons, Alt+K to open a link in a new tab, and Alt+L to open a link in a new tab and switch to it. Additional shortcuts include Alt+Shift+J to click many things, Alt+Shift+K to open many links, and Alt+Shift+L to select an element.
Currently, there are no user-generated pros and cons for Link Hints.
Mactools is an exclusive list featuring the best Mac apps and tools. It serves as a platform for Mac enthusiasts, developers, and professionals to discover new apps and tools. Users can also submit their own Mac app or tool to gain exposure to an engaged audience.
Mactools is beneficial for Mac enthusiasts who are looking for new apps and tools to enhance their Mac experience. It is also useful for developers and professionals seeking to explore or showcase innovative Mac applications.
Developers can use Mactools to submit their Mac app or tool to the platform. This provides them with an opportunity to gain exposure to a community of engaged Mac users and enthusiasts who are actively seeking new applications to explore.
