![]() ![]() TextExpander: Assign shortcuts to bits of text. Snappy: “Snappy is perfect for clipping stuff from your screen, visual note taking, information between windows.” PopClip: Adds a list of quick actions next to highlighted text. Copied is similar but has iOS versions (Paste iOS is reportedly on its way). A couple people have mentioned the beta of the newest version, which is available here. NoSleep: Lets you prevent your Macbook from sleeping when you close the lid. Keyboard Maestro: Assign keyboard macros to common actions or bits of text HazeOver: Dims the screen behind the active app to help you focus on the window. Also check out DaisyDisk for a beautiful, paid alternative. GrandPerspective: Free app for figuring out what’s taking up space on your hard drive. ![]() Sucks all the blue light out of your screen during the evening to help prevent sleep disruption. Another "swiss army knife" app.ĭuet Display: Use your iPad as a second screen to your Mac.įlux: Very popular around this subreddit. Also check out Launchbar.ĪppCleaner: Thoroughly remove apps from your Mac.īearded Spice: Lets you control web media players using the media keys on your keyboard.īetter Snap Tool: Window manager (similar to what's baked into Windows)īetter Touch Tool: Assign trackpad gestures to common actions.Ĭheatsheet: Let’s you quickly view the keyboard shortcuts for the active app.ĬleanMyMac: Used for cleaning out files from your computer.ĭropzone: Handy app with a variety of functions for accomplishing quick actions. Also check out TodoistĪirServer: Airplay from your iOS devices to your Mac.Īlfred: App launcher, web searcher, and general digital swiss army knife. WriteRoom: Another distraction-free writing appĢDo: More advanced task manager. Scrivener: Writing app targeted at writers. PDF Expert: Elegant PDF reader with more features than Preview. OneNote: A popular alternative to Evernote from Microsoft. Omnifocus: Full-featured task management built around GTD principles. Notability: Popular note-taking app with an emphasis on handwriting. Noizio: Ambient noise to help you concentrate If you don’t like the Mac version’s interface, try Alternote.įantastical: Calendar app with support for native language entries. If you’re concerned about privacy, check out SpiderOak.Įvernote: Popular note-taking app for organizing thoughts, bookmarks, pictures, etc. Check out Feedly as a good RSS syncing service.ĪirMail: Alternative to Apple’s Mail.app with a beautiful interface and additional features.ĭropbox: Cross-platform file syncing/cloud storage. ![]() Pocket: Another read it later service, but unlike Instapaper has a native Mac app. Forecast Bar has also been mentioned, but there’s some disagreement in the comments section over its use of in-app purchases. Instapaper: Read stuff later (more of a web service than a Mac app). Transmission: Lightweight BitTorrent client. Squidoo: Mini menu bar music player with additional features. Use Spotifree to mute ads on the free tier. STAMP: Move playlists between music and video services. ( ) which has similar functionality, but includes support for things like managing and merging multiple libraries (though it's only for Photos.app). PhotoSweeper: Powerful duplicate photo cleaner that works with Photos, iPhoto, Lightroom, and Aperture. IFlicks: Easily manage your videos collection and automatically add metadata. ![]() Little Snitch: Monitor your network and protect your privacy.īeamer: Stream videos from your Mac to your Apple TV or Chromecast. Ĭarbon Copy Cloner: Create bootable backups of your computer. If you're on a budget, Password Safe is an open source option.īackblaze: Unlimited cloud backup. Let me know if there’s anything else that should be included.ġPassword: Excellent password manager. Note: I’ve deliberately tried to avoid apps that are industry-specific in an attempt to focus on the apps that are most relevant to a general audience, so you’ll notice a handful of popular web/graphic design apps (Coda, Transmit, etc.) aren’t listed here. I’ve compiled a list here in case it’s useful to anyone. Every once in a while a post pops up, often from a new Mac user, looking for the best Mac apps to download. ![]()
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