14 UNIQUE Mac Apps You Can’t Live Without!

[@chinesekangaroo]

I'm an Apple engineer on the MacOS team, 4:00 this is not necessary, your Macbook is already designed to manage battery health. It is recommended that you do not install 3rd party apps as it might interfere with the solutions we've already built into the OS.

[@OGMicrobio]

Wrong

[@IzaanFitness]

how about batfi apps?

[@jayroux5338]

Why would limiting how much % my battery gets charged be a bad thing, compared to what apple programed? Also, what does apple program to preserve battery life and what is the difference? To my knowledge, my mac charges my battery up to 80%, then it will predict when I will use my laptop next and charge it up to 100% when that time is close. Is that correct? If yes, I think this is good, but i'd also like to manually control my battery to be only charged up to 80%. I'd love to hear your reply as a macos engineer!

[@HypeFn_]

​@@jayroux5338 when you leave it charging overnight or afk overnight in games like me 🤓

[@pinathedallsheep.5174]

hey kinda unrelated to the video subject, but got the keyboard of my base 13 inch m2 replaced and now the fourth speaker sounds distort/garbled, and the guy that opened it up says it not possible to fix that, is that true?

[@ilm91]

I would add some more Apps I Can’t Live Without: 1) Pixelmator Pro - the best Photoshop Alternative for Mac 2) Craft - Awesome for taking Notes 3) Speed Player for Safari - to adjust speed of any Video 4) 1Blocker for Safari - to block any ads 5) Encrypto - to secure folders with a password 6) Rectangle - a free App to adjust window size easy and with shortcuts too 7) AppCleaner - delete Apps completely with all files 8) ColorFolder - free App to give all folders colors 9) Downie - dowload any video from web These apps are the reason why I can't go back to Windows ever again

[@KeviKhoreo]

Thanks for the suggestions! How do you like Craft?

[@ilm91]

@@KeviKhoreoI use it for summaries, personal notes and important information for myself. It’s free and the performance on Mac, iPad and iPhone very fast. You can share your notes online via links. And the best feature is, that you can create notes in notes for each line

[@BryceDriesenga]

I would also add Raycast! Can often replace many other apps (like Rectangle), though it'll depend what you prefer

[@CKei9]

did u purchase downie?

[@omitobisam]

Nice

[@mrunalsonawane3363]

By the way, you have the option to display the date, including the day and time, on the menu bar. This feature has been available since the beginning. Settings > Control Center > Under "Menu Bar Only" > Clock Options > Show date - Always

[@danielvictor4984]

yes but you won see the full calendar like the app

[@weskyancy]

@@danielvictor4984then he should turn the redundant date off on the menu bar😂 it’s telling him is Thursday twice

[@gman5375]

Please nobody leave your Mac sitting on a table in a cafe unattended. Switch on people.

[@sigma_z]

I put my Mac and anything else important into my bag and take my bag with me into the rest room. Why would you ever want to lose your things leaving them for people to take or borrow long term?

[@cnewton570]

@@sigma_z sometimes you feel like you're in such a respectable establishment in a nice area, and turn your head for just a second. Not me, but I know it happens.

[@sigma_z]

@cnewton570 exactly, and even if they have CCTV, you're pretty certain you'll never see your things again. Such stress for what? Not just being responsible and take your valuables with you. If you leave something unattended, you're pretty much asking for trouble.

[@ucsbchui]

in Taiwan you can

[@michl_hrinko]

very true. someone could tak the laptop and just NOT close it. such a dumb idea

[@NXBYL_PMG]

Great Vid, Note: You can also convert HEIC images by right clicking on the image and selecting Quick Actions. There will be an option to convert. Productivity

[@cliffsunlight4751]

That's how it's done !

[@jukebox419]

How to convert multiple images at once?

[@PhamNikita]

@@jukebox419just select multiple photos and right click

[@PhamNikita]

I am surprised he needed an extra app for this :))))

[@weskyancy]

Literally drag photos out of the photos app into your desktop and it auto converts them to jpg. 😂

[@anuragsoni522]

Handbrake icon is to show the convert across formats - a pineapple to a cocktail etc.

[@alpha8here]

Interesting! Thanks for the share

[@Birkholm89]

The logo reminds me of pwnapple "pineapple" back when jailbreak was a thing

[@bhavsec]

What if someone stole your laptop with the lid open 😂

[@jameslundin89]

😂

[@MatisseGoossens]

Amazing list. Thank you for making this video. Just got a 2020 Air and I've been loving it

[@AbdumalikErmatov-wp3er]

the same as me, i've also bought mac air 2020

[@ritakragha3011]

I got 2022 air

[@allblueberries]

@@AbdumalikErmatov-wp3er Me too! It's all I need. Hope you like yours too.

[@mustafacantez9727]

I'm pretty sure I can live without those. Unfortunately I didn't like the list so much. Still, thanks for including some interesting apps that doesn't show up everywhere.

[@chaeugene]

Wow!!! You just dropped another solid list here for productivity. Thanks a lot!

[@KUBOGRAPHICS]

Hey would you like to try my Mac app Folderizer :)?

[@zenmoto369]

MacOS has build in feature for image and HEIC conversion. Right click - Quick Actions - Convert Image

[@danielleamber7353]

Can't wait to receive my new Mac and try some of these. I have always followed your older lists and added them in my stack.

[@krill_inksanity]

Hi Daniel ! Did you get your new Mac yet ? How's the experience ?

[@Valeriy-is1hi]

You can also convert images from HEIC to JPEG or PNG in Finder. You don't need to install an app for that

[@erychist]

how you do that?

[@cochi2221]

0:26 How did you add that arrow in the menu bar to hide/show the icons?

[@ITSDRFAMEZ]

It’s an app called Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store!

[@HypetraxxPredator]

@@ITSDRFAMEZ nice thanks, was looking for that :)

[@DSGQR]

Don't macs already have a built-in feature where it avoids overcharging the battery?

[@AngeloTelesforo]

Yes! As they have built in menu bar date, heic to jpg, pdf merging and bulk renaming… Zs are getting dumber. If a function requires minimum thinking or if it’s not flashing in front of them they won’t find it.

[@Pauli669-o8b]

@@AngeloTelesforo FY boomer

[@Lumin-Canada]

@@Pauli669-o8bshush you blue haired activist

[@gandhiJ1]

Hey, love the video. Quick question, what do you use to record PiP videos on mac? 2:23

[@Willthurston]

Loved the vid - productivity. id love to know how you order your main bar at the top of your screen with arrows

[@juliadebbs]

Thank you so much for the video! I ended up downloading the pdf app and it's so useful!

[@heathhoward]

Great video. Recently was on a work imposed 10 year hiatus from a Mac and now moving my workflow back to a Mac. Love videos like this.

[@DSGQR]

Andrew, what do you use to edit a video like this? Specifically where you have your face in the bottom right while showcasing your desktop. Thanks in advance.

[@EmmaLundin-v5t]

Cheers! Very good to find out about these free apps. Can you make a short video about more you can do with PDFgear?

[@rdsn_leon]

what do you use to show and hide your toolbar/menu bar?

[@ThamerQtr]

It’s an app called Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store!

[@chandandey101]

PDF app is useful for me much... Thanks Dear , U do a great job ..

[@JRD-l5y]

I wrote them down in my love journal and put inside my hope chest. THX!

[@TheZkills]

Greetings Andrew, What do you use to record your screen to make your videos?

[@jayeshkiniwildlife]

Excellent compliation of useful apps. For HEIC converter why an app required when native apple rightclick gives an option of Quick Convert?

[@zoltanzana]

There is no need for an HEIC converter. If you drag your photos from the Photos app to the desktop, they will automatically convert to JPEG.

[@lckcyy]

finally someone recommending apps that are actually free

[@temjim]

Purchased the Portal Premium for more 8k & Spatial Audio options. Great list Andrew, thanks!

[@davejackson7468]

Nice work. What is the docking station you are using for the new M3 MacBook Air? I need this

[@hasankn54]

Soooo useful! I did not imagine that there are still many nice and free tools I never knew about. Downloaded Monitor Control, PDF Gear, Transnomino, HEIC Converter and xnip.

[@PaperWill]

Solid video, and super helpful. Thanks Andrew!

[@nilanjanmandal7834]

what is the chrome theme you are using

[@lalvare]

Andrew great vide. However the X snip app is not free. By the way what is the best way to recognize if an app is free? It is really hard to know whether is free or not

[@alexrayvsn]

imagine being this confident to leave your mac alone in a public cafe

[@gezbo66]

I moved to Warsaw Poland a few years ago and saw a guy in a cafe do it . He went to the counter to get another coffee and i joined him and commented on it. He said ,’ oh it’s safe here, we are in Poland not the UK etc. I was amazed. I love it. But then it is a high trust society and not multicultural either so that helps.

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

First video of yours I have seen! Downloaded Transnomino, Portal, and Clyde.. Already had Handbrake and Monitor Control (must haves!!)! Subscribed! Productivity!

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

..forgot to add.. Apps I use daily include CopyClip (the 'old' free one not V2), AppCleaner (great uninstaller), PostHaste (creates folders and hierarchy), Instapaper (an app to read things later), and Carbon Copy Cloner. Productivity!!

[@nataliavillarreal4414]

Productivity. One video I'll be coming back to.

[@andrwmai]

Great video! I'd just like to add that macOS has its own HEIC > JPEG/PNG converter. Just simply right click on a file > Quick Actions > Convert Image.

[@AngeloTelesforo]

The finder rename function is exactly like the app. Multiple select files, right click, choose rename and voilà. To get the date on the menu bar just go to settings. Mac OS already manages the battery charging. Most of those apps are for, sorry to say, pple that doesn’t know how to use macOS.

[@thealmostmillennial7570]

First one in, clyde is already a banger app I'll download after this video 👍

[@Juan-tk5lg]

why clyde app is not available on my macbook?

[@MattGreek]

How did you get that arrow on the top menu bar which collapses the running apps? Looks really clean. Plus I hate how the notch cuts off the icons for running apps.

[@bcwisn81]

I have an older MacBook Air A1466 (2017) and I can't install Portal because I can't update to MacOS 14. Are there any apps similar to Portal that I can install on my MacBook Air?

[@anisdada1646]

Thanks for Al Dente, I was searching for an app to control charging.

[@rogue_carlisle6167]

is there any app like, smart kepboard. like g board

[@melaniesvenson9459]

Dont use it if you have macbooks M models. they already have optimized batttery. that app can only be good for older macs

[@MrBlayze99]

@@melaniesvenson9459Why? I use this since 6 Months

[@PedroDanielBittencourt]

@@rogue_carlisle6167 👀

[@zoltanzana]

There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.

[@zoltanzana]

There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.

[@aminecheffou2272]

Hello. Can you tell me how do you reduce your toolbar on top ?

[@ThamerQtr]

It’s an app called Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store!

[@cenidokenneth]

This is the kind of video content that deserves a BIG thumbs up. It's very informative and helpful. Thank you!

[@judyrico7290]

Could we use these on an iPad ?

[@TechAfrica]

This is was a great video, I've downloaded about 10 apps. Thank you so much

[@Alec15]

wow thanks! Is there a free app to download KZbin video to your Mac? without using crappy websites

[@scottswofford228]

I used Handbrake all the time when I was deployed on an aircraft carrier doing video production, it's so useful

[@hassan7569]

MacOS has the ability to convert images to JPEG or PNG directly, you just need to right click > Quick action > Convert image

[@lilNIMPHH]

Portal is Gold for me! THANK YOU! 🙌🏽

[@theendlessreviewer]

Hi. Great video and greeting from the UK. Please can you update the video - Recut is a Paid app not free - Thanks

[@thatmrlanphear]

Very much appreciated this video and went to try out some of the apps. Several of them are not actually free. They either have free trials or are significantly hampered without paying. (A watermark on a screenshot app? What?) Hazeover doesn't even have a trial - it's just $5.

[@NatureMystic]

Definitely downloading Monitor Control Lite. That's going to be super helpful, thank you! 😊

[@Mozay76]

Hi Andrew! This is unrelated, but I am looking for some assistance. I travel frequently, much like yourself. I would like to save a few Blu Ray DVDs I have onto my MacBook Pro M1. This will make my flights much more enjoyable. Any suggestions?

[@darshanbothra2673]

me watching this on my new mac! love this machine!!

[@IGIMaster86]

ITSYCAL : is it connected /synced to my Appple Calender?

[@iatia88]

I am working on my productivity and appreciate this video. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@anastasiialazuka7260]

Thank you very much! I pencilled down many apps!

[@batman3659]

Thank you for the video. I downloaded two apps.

[@NileshParmar]

Productivity. Some nice time savers there, thanks.

[@oceanel619]

For Auto File Namer, if you select multiple files in Finder, you can already rename all of them at once...

[@kushangshah-be7hn]

WAIIITTTTT!!!! You use MacBook and do some wiring to see it in big screen??? How did you do that??? PLEASE give a tutorial PLEASE PLEASE

[@DivyaPrakash1]

Hey he is using secondary monitor!! 😂😂😂

[@kushangshah-be7hn]

@@DivyaPrakash1 // I didn't knew back than. 😂😅

[@EzDoesntExist]

That MonitorControl Lite was useful thanks!

[@Yosomy]

downloaded almost all, thank you, only missing an app to automatically resize two windows in a single screen

[@ethanmatthews7984]

Wish I knew about aldente earlier! My m2 macbook air is already at 88% battery health... Now I can use it on external power at 70% with piece of mind

[@zoltanzana]

There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.

[@bwolson]

Solid list of apps. Focus Portal and Single-Window Dimmer but seem really great to try. Thanks!

[@ennakarengonzalez3632]

This list of apps is stellar

[@yehudadm]

What app did you use for your menu bar? Bartender?

[@-musiclee-]

Hidden Bar is a great FREE alternative to Bartender. Does same thing with a few less bells and whistles which only 10% of you will actually use

[@tazistarfire]

Hazeover is 4.99

[@thom71]

$6.99 in Canada

[@stills2359]

whats your desk mat?

[@tigeraki555]

I downloaded a Monitor Control LIte but it only does a brightness control, not a sound volume control. Pls show how to control volume!

[@ggs0605]

Hey productivity guy, nice video!

[@ChadBontrager]

These Mac apps look interesting, but can we really call them 'unique'? Many of them seem like variations of tools we've already seen. I guess it depends on personal preference, but I wonder if they genuinely offer something new or just polish what's already out there. 😏

[@umarali-fo4if]

Great video. You should have a look at notch nook

[@balajprasanna]

Great video Andrew thank you. I already use Monitor Control and Handmirror. 🙏 Trying Portal and Haze now. What is that outro music? It is so cool.

[@DetekPlay]

🎶 I’m still standing 🎶

[@Xi_Duo]

thanks for making this great video, i noticed theres so many useful apps

[@hhillmtb]

thanks for the great content, I downloaded several of these apps

[@davidchildofgod753]

Productivity baby!

[@jo69123]

Question. I have 2 monitors, and sometimes when I click on a new app "window" and use keyboard shortcuts, the last previous active window still takes those, even though I clicked on a different app, sort of like the "focus" doesn't switch fast enough, it would be awesome if it could be set to switch on mouse focus, I believe the default is "cmd+click" and wait a couple seconds, and then the app is on focus, do you know a way to change this?

[@OsmanYücel-y9b]

Thanks. I installed a few of them

[@richiejobs]

You too: it blows my mind, and then it smashes it to the ground three times .. to see your space bar (and mine too, of course) worn out like mine, and comparing it to better looking MacBook keyboards from 2010.. Space bar has a specific problem, I guess… It shows so much… It took TWO weeks in my case just unbelievable…

[@animikhaghosh6536]

I did not even know that there are so many cool apps for macbook

[@TheFloatingBartender]

So funny you featured Skógafoss, I’m a tour guide in Iceland I go there twice a week at least

[@dontdoitdhruv]

Lovely content!

[@juanriowang]

Thanks for the video! especially for the xnip and aldente. any free app recommendation for simulating middle click/three-finger click on macbook trackpad to open new tab for instance. recently switching from windows and thats the only feature I desperately need and miss form windows.

[@emmanueljohn4018]

i need to know which application is good for video presentation

[@ptgizmo]

Productivity This video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@sphchurch]

Try these apps - Moom, Keyboard maestro, and Text expander.

[@fletcherwilliams5947]

Awesome video 🙌🏾

[@shawnlee5682]

how did you get the tool bar to hide the apps??? like when you showing aldente

[@GraphXpress]

There are several i use hidden bar

[@-musiclee-]

Hidden Bar is free and just as good for 90% of you

[@Mzchenaez]

loving the calendar app...this was great, ty!

[@rishikhemka8541]

Great video bud! The hazeover app you just mentioned is a paid one. Can you provide a DMG file for that.

[@ozverti6886]

I just need to figure out what application you are using for the menubar to be unfolded like that

[@stevechristian9513]

It’s most likely Bartender which costs $$ A free alternative is an app called Hidden Bar

[@lonewolfgang_]

can i use one note instead of pdf gear? it does the same thing right? we can annotate on the pdf files highlight and so on

[@rahannn]

Great job! Many thanks solved many issues I have been struggling with. Big thumbs up 👍

[@JanLandy]

I am impressed. Excellent choices of apps.🎉❤

[@SteveHornshaw]

Huge thnx. Sooo useful

[@joshchan5721]

8:06 couldn't come at a better time i've been looking for something to batch rename some files. Productivity

[@milk4chillout]

itsycal is funny. it does what Linux has been doing for years :D I miss that function on my Mac, but it is funny