The 7 Essential Apps every Mac computer needs

The 7 Essential Apps every Mac computer needs

Once you go Mac, you never go back. Agreed? Mac computers are reliable, performant and easy to use, and working with them is hassle-free and efficient. By default, they come with a variety of great Apps already, but that's just the start.

On top of that, there are some Apps every Mac computer should have. Be it to unleash its full potential, to increase your work comfort and efficiency, or simply to make your overall experience even more awesome.

Below we have compiled a list of the 7 Essential Apps every Mac computers needs.

1) Sophos Home

Sophos Home is a reliable and resource-friendly Anti-Virus and Malware Protection software. It is one of the great misconceptions that there are no threats for Mac computers, which is plain wrong! In fact, there are lots of it and protection is a must.

The 7 Essential Apps every Mac computer needs: Sophos Home

Price: Free!
For more information and download, visit their Website.

2) Caffeine

Caffeine is a helpful program that prevents your Mac from automatically going to sleep, dimming the screen or starting screen savers. You can conveniently activate and deactivate it from the menu bar.

The 7 Essential Apps every Mac computer needs: Caffeine

Price: Free!
For more information and download, visit their Website or the App Store.

3) DIVVY

DIVVY is incredibly helpful for managing, resizing and positioning your windows on your screen. This app divides your screen into a grid of units, and you can assign your windows to those units by clicking, or by using pre-defined shortcuts.

Price: 14$
For more information and download, visit their Website or the App Store.

4) BOOM 2

Boom 2 is a system-wide volume booster and equalizer, that will make sound louder, clearer and just simply better. It comes with custom equalizers, such as the “Bass Boost”, and presets that will maximize your listening pleasure.

Price: 15$
For more information and download, visit their Website or the App Store.

5) iStat Menus

iStat Menus is the most advanced Mac system monitor there is, conveniently accessible through the menu bar. It is fully customizable to your needs, covers every aspect of hardware and resources, and makes it easy to analyze bad performance experiences.

The 7 Essential Apps every Mac computer needs: iStat Menus

Price: 18$
For more information and download, visit their Website.

6) Irvue

Irvue uses the beautiful pictures of the ever-growing photography website Unsplash, and change intervals can be set as high as every 30 minutes. Let this app surprise you with beautiful background pictures that make work more worthwhile.

The 7 Essential Apps every Mac computer needs: Irvue

Price: Free!
For more information and download, visit their Website or the App Store.

7) ImageOptim

ImageOptim helps reducing image file sizes without losing quality, which helps save disk space and reduce upload/download times. Especially whenever sending emails with pictures, let them run through ImageOptim first.

The 7 Essential Apps every Mac computer needs: ImageOptim

Price: Free!
For more information and download, visit their Website.

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