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New to Mac-which apps to get?
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It really depends on what it is that you're planning to use your computer for. I could recommend Xcode, but if you don't write software, then it's pretty pointless.
It really depends on what it is that you're planning to use your computer for. I could recommend Xcode, but if you don't write software, then it's pretty pointless.
I'd still recommend it! Playgrounds are amazing to learn Swift and programming!
I'd still recommend it! Playgrounds are amazing to learn Swift and programming!
Agreed, but it's not everybody's cup of tea, or idea of fun
Agreed, but it's not everybody's cup of tea, or idea of fun
Maybe we are just a little twisted then?
It really depends on what it is that you're planning to use your computer for. I could recommend Xcode, but if you don't write software, then it's pretty pointless.
Surely as I stated, I'm new to Mac so I assumed one would know to recommend general use, productivity and utility apps.
But if I ever get into programming, your post is well noted.
Anyone else have suggestions?
It would still be useful to know what you're planning to use it for, since it will be easier to tailor the suggestions, but fair enough.
Here is my list of recommended apps
1Password
BetterSnapTool
Carbon Copy Cloner
Dropbox
Evernote
Fantastical
Gemini duplicate finder
iDraw
iStat Menus
Kindle
Labels & Addresses
Microsoft One Note
OneDrive
Omnigraffle
Pixelmator
Skitch
VLC
Yes, they do and THANKS!
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Printed out and Thank you.
P.S. I don't quite know what I will be using my new iMac for...yet
It definitely depends on what you are using your iMac for. Other than Evernote and Kindle, the only I downloaded are specific for my uses.
Also, the Digital Photography subform recommended Pixelator for doing some editing on photographs.
Omnigraffle is great but it depends if you have a use for it.
Also, the Digital Photography subform recommended Pixelator for doing some editing on photographs.
Omnigraffle is great but it depends if you have a use for it.
Yes, they do and THANKS!
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Printed out and Thank you.
P.S. I don't quite know what I will be using my new iMac for...yet
One I forgot to mention: QuickRes
BetterSnapTool will be a great one for you coming from windows so that you can snap windows to the left, top, right, bottom like you would in Windows.
Ahh, excellent!
THANKS AGAIN!
It's a pity I can't go snoop around the Mac store until I get a Mac.
It would be a nice feature for newbies but oh well.
Ahh, excellent!
THANKS AGAIN!
It's a pity I can't go snoop around the Mac store until I get a Mac.
It would be a nice feature for newbies but oh well.
You can
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/genre/mac/id39?mt=12
Oh, there ya go!
AWESOME!
THANKS!
I never knew this existed... thanks seb!
--rob
My pleasure.
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I never knew this existed... thanks seb!
--rob
Neither did I until I published something via iTunes and it provided me with a URL link to my item. I still don't know how to get into that site from apple.com.
http://www.pixelmator.com/mac/
I think Pixelmator is one of the best Mac App. Very fast and powerful image editor with a great UI and can replace photoshop for average users for a way cheaper price.
https://agilebits.com/onepassword
1Password is a very powerful password manager.
https://www.transmissionbt.com
Transmission for bittorrent.
https://handbrake.fr
I love handbrake to work with video files and convert them to different format.
I think Pixelmator is one of the best Mac App. Very fast and powerful image editor with a great UI and can replace photoshop for average users for a way cheaper price.
https://agilebits.com/onepassword
1Password is a very powerful password manager.
https://www.transmissionbt.com
Transmission for bittorrent.
https://handbrake.fr
I love handbrake to work with video files and convert them to different format.
Beyond Compare (best file/folder comparison tool): http://www.scootersoftware.com/
RadarScope (best weather radar app): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radarscope/id432027450?mt=12
EasyFind file searching tool: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easyfind/id411673888?mt=12
Snapz Pro X screen recording tool: http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/
iStat Menus (system monitor tool): http://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/
This is a great list, the only real additions I would add to this is OmniFocus and Path Finder.
I actually use Path Finder and enjoy it, but ever since we got tabs in Finder and the ability to move files with a short cut, I find myself using it a lot less, so I left it out.
Omnifocus seems really nice, but I felt it was overpriced. I think the price has been reduced since the last time I looked though.
I actually use Path Finder and enjoy it, but ever since we got tabs in Finder and the ability to move files with a short cut, I find myself using it a lot less, so I left it out.
Omnifocus seems really nice, but I felt it was overpriced. I think the price has been reduced since the last time I looked though.
Even in Yosemite I still use Path Finder as my daily driver, just personal preference I guess. OmniFocus is in the pricey side, but if task management is critical to your life and job it's hands down the best available.