Notes on text expansion, privacy, and tooling.
Comparisons, how-tos, and the occasional honest post-mortem. No listicles, no SEO sludge.
Why Privacy‑First Text Expansion Beats the Rest
Makro’s zero‑knowledge sync protects your macros while FlyMSG, Text Blaze, and Magical collect data. Learn how privacy‑first text expansion keeps y...
Aug 19, 2026Beyond Text: Makro's Image Text Extraction
Discover Makro's Smart Copy feature for extracting text from images using on-device OCR. Learn how it works and how to use it for free.
Aug 12, 2026Supercharge Your Productivity with Local AI and Text Expansion
Discover how local AI and text expansion can boost your productivity and privacy. Learn about faster LLM inference and how Makro integrates these t...
Aug 11, 2026Makro v1.15.0: Rich Formatting, Smarter Pasting, and Instant Settings
Discover the latest Makro update (v1.15.0), bringing real markdown formatting to rich editors, improved formatted paste functionality, and settings...
Jul 30, 2026The AutoHotkey version of Makro is *public*
Before Makro was a browser extension, it was an AutoHotkey script that got banned by corporate IT and then had nowhere left to run. The old source ...
Jul 27, 2026Privacy and Power: Local AI and Zero-Knowledge Sync in Makro
Discover how Makro leverages local AI and zero-knowledge sync for secure, powerful text expansion, putting you in control.
Jul 16, 2026Makro vs. Competitors: Why Privacy and Local AI Matter
Explore how Makro stands out against competitors like Text Blaze and Typinator with its strong focus on privacy and powerful local AI capabilities.
Jul 15, 2026Why Makro Stands Out: Privacy, AI, and Smarter Text Expansion
Explore how Makro's privacy-first approach, integrated AI features, and transparent pricing compare to other text expansion tools like Text Blaze a...
Jul 13, 2026Privacy First: Navigating AI Concerns with Makro's Secure Text Expansion
In light of recent AI security concerns, discover how Makro's privacy-first approach and local AI features offer a secure alternative for text expa...