What apps do I need?

[shelovesMAC]

So far I have downloaded:
AppCleaner
coconutBattery
Bean
BashFlash
Paintbrush

any other needed and useful apps for my 13" macbook pro?

 

[DanMacApple]

Another popular app is the istat widget, which tells you the different temps. and other info about your computer.

 

[spinnerlys]

iStat Pro

Links to Software Recommendation Threads

Also have a look at the following links (if you haven't already), as the information presented there might be helpful in your future endeavours into Mac OS X and could clear up initial confusion and may even prevent harm to your system or your files.


Mac OS X Basics

Switch 101 - guide with articles made by Apple on how to accustom yourself, after you switched to Mac OS X from Windows​

Mac 101 - How to get started with Mac OS X​

Find out how - tutorial videos made by Apple on how to do certain thing in Mac OS X​

Pro tips - tips made available by Apple for easier ways of doing certain tasks​

Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts - Learn about common Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts.​

Mac OS X Beginner's Guide by MacRumors - learn about software, media players, shortcuts and some useful tips, tricks and hints​

Mac Guides - tutorials, product guides and more​

Mac Guides - Finding Mac Software​

MRoogle - a very effective tool to search these fora using Google and made available by edesignuk, introductory threads: 1, 2 and 3​

"How to maximise your MacRumors troubleshooting experience" created by mad jew in 2006​

 

[Constantine1337]

Watts Will help you to keep your macbook pro battery healthy.