<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widgets manager for MacBook's Touch Bar]]></description><link>https://blog.pock.app/</link><image><url>https://blog.pock.app/favicon.png</url><title>Pock</title><link>https://blog.pock.app/</link></image><generator>Ghost 4.10</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:17:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blog.pock.app/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Pock: New way to update]]></title><description><![CDATA[This new version includes a new way to update your preferred widgets directly from the Widgets Manager pane in just one click.]]></description><link>https://blog.pock.app/new-way-to-update/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602063395876ca0001914f40</guid><category><![CDATA[pock]]></category><category><![CDATA[new release]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pierluigi Galdi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:36:16 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><p>After a short break, I&apos;m finally back with a new version of Pock.</p>
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<p>This new version includes a new way to update your preferred widgets directly from the Widgets Manager pane in just one click!<br>
Pock&apos;s mission is to provide an ecosystem that makes it easy for users and developers to get the most out of their Touch Bars, extending the power of an often underrated tool.</p>
<h5 id="dockwidgetupdate">Dock Widget Update</h5>
<p>To let you enjoy this new capability, I&apos;ve also released a new version of Dock Widget that brings a new logic for hiding/disabling on-screen Dock.</p>
<p>It also fixes a crash that may occur if you interact with the cursor inside directories/app-expos&#xE9;.</p>
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<p>This widget update will also gain some performance improvements <em>(Dock Widget should not use more CPU than needed anymore)</em>.</p>
<h4 id="systemcontrolstrip">System Control Strip</h4>
<p>I want to say that I got your feedback, and I liked to bring back the option to place the system <strong>Control Strip</strong> alongside Pock widgets.<br>
This means that you can now quickly <strong>lower/increase</strong> your MacBook&apos;s <strong>volume/brightness</strong> while still enjoying a personalized Touch Bar.<br>
Of course, you can always decide to hide the system <strong>Control Strip</strong> to display widgets in full-width to never miss any desired information.</p>
<h4 id="pockbigsur">Pock &amp; Big Sur</h4>
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<p>I&apos;m proud to announce that Pock now has a new icon that perfectly matches the <em>Big Sur</em> style. It&apos;s not a significant change, but I think you will find it appealing.<br>
The whole Pock brand is getting revamped with some <em>super cool news</em> coming out in the next months.</p>
<p>Please stay tuned and check out <a href="https://pock.dev">pock.dev</a> to know more about this project and the great things that will come!</p>
<p>Pock is now even better than it was.</p>
<p><strong>Thank you</strong> for all your feedback and for being part of this community!</p>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pock and 3rd-party widgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, I'll leave here just two videos to show you how 3rd-party widgets integration will work in the upcoming Pock release.]]></description><link>https://blog.pock.app/pock-3rd-party-integration/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f4802fa65feb6000171ea89</guid><category><![CDATA[pock]]></category><category><![CDATA[upcoming release]]></category><category><![CDATA[3rd-party]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pierluigi Galdi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:22:30 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><p>Hi peoples!</p>
<p>I finally decided to set up some tools to remain in touch with you and explain Pock&apos;s future road!</p>
<p>I want to say sorry for the long absence. I needed some time to define the best process to follow to keep Pock development easy and fun again!</p>
<p>In this long period, I explored a ton of resources about maintaining an open-source project, and in a lot of them, I frequently found the same advice:</p>
<p><em><a href="https://opensource.guide/best-practices/#documenting-your-processes">&quot;Writing things down is one of the most important things you can do as a maintainer.&quot;</a></em></p>
<p>So I chose to start this blog to share Pock&apos;s vision with you, and alongside that, I will share and maintain some documentation about how to compile, tutorials, and some FAQs in the next future.</p>
<p>I hope you will love Pock&apos;s upcoming release as much as I love it! &#x2764;&#xFE0F;</p>
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    <h2>3rd-party widgets</h2>
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<p>Today, I&apos;ll leave here just two videos to show you how <em>3rd-party widgets integration</em> will work in the upcoming Pock release.</p>
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    <h5>Install default widgets on startup</h5>
    <p>Since default widgets have the same behavior of the <i>3rd-party widgets</i> now, you will download them remotely on your first Pock run.</p>
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    <figcaption>(1) Installing default widgets on startup</figcaption>
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    <h5>Removing a widget</h5>
    <p>If you want to remove a widget, just simply hit the &apos;Trash&apos; button in the <i>Widgets Manager</i> window and confirm through your Touch Bar.</p>
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        <source src="https://github.com/pock/blog.pock.app/blob/master/media/videos/Pock%20-%20Remove%20widget.mov?raw=true" type="video/mp4">
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    <figcaption>(2) Removing a widget</figcaption>
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<p>I would like to end this post saying that a <em>Roadmap</em> is currently under development, and that will be published both here and on <a href="https://github.com/pigigaldi/Pock">GitHub</a> once it will be completed.</p>
<p>I also would like to announce that a platform where developers can upload and manage widgets is currently under development.</p>
<p>More info will be published soon.</p>
<p><em>Thanks!</em></p>
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