ComparisonMay 3, 20262 min read
Why Cursor Insertion Matters for Mac Dictation
Why cursor insertion changes the feel of Mac dictation, and why direct in-place typing is more useful than speech tools that stop at transcription.
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Mallo blog
Guides, workflow notes, comparisons, and product updates around Mac dictation, voice typing, and how to get more out of Mallo.
ComparisonApr 30, 20262 min read
Hold-to-Talk vs Toggle Dictation in Mallo
How to choose between hold-to-talk and toggle dictation in Mallo based on prompt length, editing rhythm, and how you like to control speech on Mac.
GuideApr 28, 20263 min read
Choose Between Whisper, Parakeet, and Qwen for Mallo
A practical guide to choosing between Whisper, Parakeet, and Qwen in Mallo based on language mix, reliability, and everyday dictation.
GuideApr 26, 20263 min read
Multilingual Dictation on Mac With Mallo
How to use Mallo for multilingual dictation on Mac, including language switching, model expectations, and mixed-language writing.
GuideApr 24, 20263 min read
Fix Mac Dictation Permissions for Mallo
A practical setup guide for fixing microphone, accessibility, and input monitoring permissions when Mallo is not behaving correctly on Mac.
WorkflowApr 22, 20262 min read
Voice Drafting on Mac with Mallo
Use Mallo for rough drafts on Mac across email, Slack, docs, planning notes, and AI-assisted writing.
WorkflowApr 17, 20263 min read
Mallo for ChatGPT on Mac
Use Mallo to speak ChatGPT prompts, brainstorming dumps, and follow-up questions on Mac, then edit the final wording before sending.
WorkflowApr 15, 20263 min read
Mallo for Claude Code on Mac
Use Mallo to speak Claude Code prompts, bug reports, and review notes on Mac without leaving the prompt box.
GuideApr 8, 20263 min read
How Mallo Works on Mac
How Mallo works on Mac as a dictation app that starts on a hotkey and types where you work.
ComparisonApr 8, 20263 min read
Is Mallo Local? What Local-First Means Here
Find out whether Mallo is local on Mac, what local-first means in practice, and how on-device speech affects privacy, control, and setup.
GuideMar 24, 20263 min read
How to Use Mallo in English on Mac
Mallo works in English out of the box. Whisper, Parakeet, and Qwen are multilingual, so English dictation works without extra setup.
GuideMar 23, 20264 min read
What Is Mallo? AI Dictation for Mac, Explained
Mallo is a Mac dictation app that types at your cursor in ChatGPT, Claude Code, docs, chat, and many common text fields.