Notes on text expansion, privacy, and tooling.
Comparisons, how-tos, and the occasional honest post-mortem. No listicles, no SEO sludge.
Makro vs. Espanso: A GUI Approach to Text Expansion
Comparing Makro and Espanso for text expansion. Discover Makro's user-friendly GUI and browser extension benefits over Espanso's config-file system.
Jul 3, 2026Beyond Basic Text Expansion: Why Privacy and Local AI Matter
Discover how Makro's privacy-first, local-AI approach sets it apart from other text expanders like Text Blaze, Espanso, and Magical.
Jun 28, 2026What's New in Makro
The latest Makro features and improvements for the text expander.
Jun 18, 2026Extract Text from Images with Makro's Smart OCR
Extract text from images with Makro's OCR. Local OCR is free; Smart OCR adds higher accuracy.
Jun 7, 2026Your Text Expansion Data: Why Privacy Matters More Than Ever
Why data privacy matters for text expansion tools, and how Makro protects your snippets.
May 9, 2026Switching to Makro from TextExpander
Import your TextExpander snippets into Makro. The same expansion workflow, plus privacy and AI features.
May 5, 2026Your Digital Footprint: Why Data Privacy Matters
The risks of everyday data sharing, and how a privacy-first tool like Makro protects your digital life.
Apr 9, 2026Migrating Your Text Blaze Snippets to Makro
Import your Text Blaze snippets into Makro in a few steps. Keep your workflow and gain zero-knowledge privacy.
Apr 7, 2026TextExpander Alternatives: A Look at Makro
Looking for TextExpander alternatives? Makro offers zero-knowledge encryption, AI features, and cross-browser support.