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Have you heard of the Rambox app for macOS? I discovered it a few days ago, and it has completely changed how I manage my online activities. It’s like having all your web apps in one convenient location. That’s exactly what Rambox does, and it’s a total game-changer.
Introducing Rambox, an app that combines various services into one convenient interface. With Rambox, you can easily access and manage all your frequently used web-based services, whether they’re for professional or personal use. It reduces the need to switch between different apps or windows.
The app boasts support for over 700 applications, covering a wide range of popular tools such as:
- Slack
- Gmail
- Outlook
- Teams
In addition to messaging and email services, Rambox also caters to social media enthusiasts by including integration with various networks like:
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Discord
No matter what services you rely on, Rambox likely has you covered with its extensive app support. You can add your own apps if they are not already included by Rambox. For example, I use Upbase, liftOS, and other apps that I added by creating custom integrations, which is really easy to do and requires no coding. You just need to provide the name of the app, the URL, and any configuration settings if you want it to run in an isolated profile separate from other apps.
Workspaces
One of the things I love about Rambox is its customization options. You can group related services into workspaces. For instance, I have a “Work” workspace with Slack, Trello, and my work email account. Then I have a “Personal” workspace with WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and my personal email accounts. Switching between these workspaces is seamless and keeps me focused.
Another killer feature is the ability to use multiple accounts for the same service without logging in and out each time. For example, I manage several Gmail accounts — one for personal stuff and another for freelance projects. With Rambox, switching between them is as easy as clicking on a tab.
Why Choose Rambox Over Traditional Browsers for Better Productivity?
Now, you might wonder how this is different from just using a regular web browser with multiple tabs open. Well, here’s the kicker: Rambox offers built-in notifications for each service that are far more reliable than browser notifications. Plus, it runs these services independently from your web browsing activities.
The app also has some nifty productivity tools. There’s a “Do Not Disturb” mode which silences all notifications when you need some focused time to crank out work. And if you’re really looking to boost productivity, there’s an option to block certain services during specific hours — perfect for avoiding the temptation of checking social media during work hours.
Superior Memory Management: Rambox Stands Out
As a user who often keeps multiple tabs open and runs my browser for extended periods without restarting, I prioritize efficiency and reliability. I’ve experimented with various browsers on macOS such as Chrome, Brave, Arc, Vivaldi, Edge, and more. Many of them boast about their memory management capabilities, but none of them can match Rambox.
In Rambox, each “tab” or app uses much less RAM than other browsers. Plus, Rambox has a feature that allows you to hibernate an app that hasn’t been used for a specific period of time, which you can set according to your preference. Each app can have its own timeout setting.
Check below how little Rambox consumes with 31 apps:
Compare this to brave, each thread is a whole lot bigger.
Drawbacks with Rambox
As good as it is, Rambox does have some drawbacks.
It’s important to note that it doesn’t support all Chrome extensions. It does support some popular extensions like 1Password, Bitwarden, Dark Reader, Google Docs Offline, Grammarly, uBlock, and others. This can make things a bit challenging if you rely on a Chrome extension that isn’t supported. However, keep in mind Rambox isn’t meant be a full-fledged web browser.
It is also a bit annoying that the extension isn’t global. For example, if you need 1Password to log in to some web apps, you would need to install that extension for each of the apps that you set up. For instance, if you have two Gmail accounts, you have to set up the extension for both of them separately.
Supported Operating Systems
Rambox is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. You can find out more about it at https://rambox.app/.
Conclusion
In short, Rambox has brought some much-needed order to my digital life. It’s not just another browser; it’s a dedicated hub for all my communication needs. If you feel overwhelmed by managing multiple messaging and email platforms, give Rambox a try — it might just be the solution you’re looking for.
