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TidBITS#1376/10-Jul-2017

In this issue of TidBITS, we’re asking for your feedback on word processors for the Mac, but we’ve found that what people consider to be a word processor can be just as contentious as which they prefer! Read on to learn how we defined a word processor for this particular survey and to share your opinions of those you’ve used. Also in this issue, Adam Engst takes a look at some ways to display beautiful images on your Mac, and Josh Centers tells you what’s coming to HomeKit in iOS 11. Notable software releases this week include BusyCal 3.1.9 and BusyContacts 1.1.9, Parallels Desktop 12.2.1, DEVONthink/DEVONnote 2.9.13, and Bookends 12.8.2.

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Desktop, Screensaver, and Browser Tab Eye Candy for Your Mac

Apple provides some fantastic images for use as Desktop backgrounds and screensavers, but if you like seeing pretty pictures regularly, you’ll get bored with Apple’s tiny collection. Happily, Mac developers have tapped massive Internet photo sites to give you an inexhaustible set of beautiful photos to dress up your Desktop, screensaver, and browser windows.