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Really depends on what you want to do with it?
Try this forum https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/mac-apps-and-mac-app-store.2/
Try this forum https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/mac-apps-and-mac-app-store.2/
1Password is definitely worth it, to me. I've been a happy user for years. There are a bunch of different pricing options now, though:
- One-time fee through Agilebits web store or Mac App Store
- $2.99/month for single-user subscription access, giving you access to the app on all platforms and sync via their cloud
- $4.99/month for family access (multiple members of your family, vault sharing, access to the app on all platforms)
Again, it depends on your needs. I use it more in my iOS devices, mainly for retrieving work-related account passwords, generating new passwords and logging in to apps (which don't support iCloud Keychain). If you use mainly safari, iCloud Keychain actually more than suffices.
I'm in the U.K.
I'm the AppStore you pay a one off price of £49.99
Expensive for an App
It also looks confusing to use.
BetterSnapTool is fantastic for snapping windows to full screen (without fullscreen mode), splitting windows side by side or by quadrants.
I consider it an essential because of the lack of window management in MacOS.
I consider it an essential because of the lack of window management in MacOS.
Yes, I was stunned and they now have a subscription model as well.
I'm happy to use pwSafe, I just hope someone adds Touch ID support for the Mac version and then I'll be set.
1Password tends to be on sale from time to time, I know I grabbed it for like $15.
Macupdate always has it in a bundle.
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Macupdate always has it in a bundle.
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Caffeine is dead i believe, tried looking for it when I got my new MBP.. Anti sleep is the new one. (at least it's not on App store anymore)
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1password-vs-keychain.2015167/
Good thread here discussing that very question.
AdGuard is a good ad blocking extension. If you think you may have malware causing popups, MalwareBytes is a good malware scanning app to clear off that junk.
1Password is a great app to purchase for your Macintosh. You will then need to purchase it for your iOS devices. Its a utility application that all individuals will find useful.
As others have posted, additional application purchases all depend on what you plan on, or need to do. For basic home use, the Apple Office applications meet most basic needs. Its also rather good for basic desktop publishing. If you are going to do video or audio work, the applications that come with your Mac are rather good. Just use some creativity.
If you are going to be writing academic papers and including citations, then it will be worth getting MS Office. Many colleges and universities, have enterprise subscriptions so that you don't have to purchase MS Office on your own.
If you are going to do graphic media work, then you will need Adobe Suite. If you need to do graphic development for personal use then download the free application GIMP.
As others have posted, additional application purchases all depend on what you plan on, or need to do. For basic home use, the Apple Office applications meet most basic needs. Its also rather good for basic desktop publishing. If you are going to do video or audio work, the applications that come with your Mac are rather good. Just use some creativity.
If you are going to be writing academic papers and including citations, then it will be worth getting MS Office. Many colleges and universities, have enterprise subscriptions so that you don't have to purchase MS Office on your own.
If you are going to do graphic media work, then you will need Adobe Suite. If you need to do graphic development for personal use then download the free application GIMP.
There are a number of threads dealing with this question.
Anyway, what I consider to be useful:
AdGuard Extension for Safari
ZoomBySite Extension for Safari
MalwareBytes
Forklift
Locko (not worse than 1Password)
The Unarchiver
DiskWave
AppCleaner
Burn
Handbrake
VLC Player
Pixelmator
EasyFind
Who's On My WiFi
WiFi Explorer
coconutBattery
Videobox
iClip
AnyTrans
Blotter
etc.
Anyway, what I consider to be useful:
AdGuard Extension for Safari
ZoomBySite Extension for Safari
MalwareBytes
Forklift
Locko (not worse than 1Password)
The Unarchiver
DiskWave
AppCleaner
Burn
Handbrake
VLC Player
Pixelmator
EasyFind
Who's On My WiFi
WiFi Explorer
coconutBattery
Videobox
iClip
AnyTrans
Blotter
etc.
I got both of them from the developers' sites; I don't know if the App Store versions are any different.
From App Store or from the websites?
[doublepost=1480427743][/doublepost]Do you recommend downloading an anti virus software?
Some of them are from the App Store, others available from the developers website.
Yes, but only an on-demand anti-virus application, like MalwareBytes.