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BestRes

bestres · v1.0,100,1426778671 • deprecated

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6.0

Quickly change your screen resolution from the menubar

brew install --cask bestres
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Trust Score 1/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
Licensed +0
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

BestRes allows users to quickly change their screen resolution directly from the menubar, making it ideal for those who need frequent resolution adjustments, especially on Retina displays.

BestRes enables users to adjust their screen resolution from the menubar.

Maturity: The app appears to be outdated with no recent updates or installs.

Community: The app received minimal attention on Hacker News with a low engagement post in 2015 and a 2021 mention with no comments.

Pros

  • + Quick access to resolution settings from the menubar
  • + Useful for users needing frequent resolution changes
  • + Lightweight and simple interface

Cons

  • - No auto-updates or recent development activity
  • - Lacks support for newer macOS features

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