My Favourite MacBook Apps of All Time

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  • @leonardoamber2289
    @leonardoamber2289 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    *People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.*

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      “The greater the passive income you can build, the FREER you will become.”

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always put your finances in good care to ensure that your income rises. Wealthy people achieve there financial goals and acquire riches by seeking help from finance pro(s) but many claim to have achieved success themselves.

    • @Friedamichaelson
      @Friedamichaelson 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a just approach. I’m 50 but my financial life is a mess. Any ideas will go a long way in shaping my life and finances.

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I operate a wide range of investments and have achieved massive growth in my finances with the help of my financial professional, making my financial goal a reality.

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sear ch the full names below if you care

  • @aleksiylitalo9429
    @aleksiylitalo9429 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    I prefer using built-in features rather than downloading an app for every task:
    1. Alfred = Spotlight
    2. Moom = Press and hold option+move your cursor over the green button on the top left corner of the window -> move window to left or right
    3. Amphetamine = Terminal -> type command "caffeinate". Or "caffeinate -t 600", to keep your Mac awake for 10 minutes
    4. Cleanshot X = Cmd+shift+4

    • @Bitcosb
      @Bitcosb ปีที่แล้ว +8

      same

    • @Ayoubfad
      @Ayoubfad ปีที่แล้ว

      Cmd+shift+4 didn't work for me

    • @user-uk7sh8fg7p
      @user-uk7sh8fg7p ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ayoubfad its 3

    • @compromises
      @compromises ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cmd-Shift-5 for me

    • @KurachAleksandr
      @KurachAleksandr ปีที่แล้ว +9

      but i's not even close if we talk about functions :)

  • @ThilanNana
    @ThilanNana ปีที่แล้ว +326

    spotlight does everything you showed Alfred does and more. it even gives answers to currency conversions on spotlight itself so you doing have to load google

    • @connorwherry3555
      @connorwherry3555 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you tried raycast before? Find it the best of those apps

    • @simonvutov7575
      @simonvutov7575 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yeah spotlight underrated

    • @miliootoledoo
      @miliootoledoo ปีที่แล้ว +37

      you woke up and decided to speak facts

    • @stellalie2707
      @stellalie2707 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I used raycast these days

    • @rinodenijs
      @rinodenijs ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But you cant add URL shortcuts in spotlight to specificatie website pages :)

  • @joerutland1682
    @joerutland1682 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I switched from Alfred to raycast last year, think you’d also like it, it has native functionality for what your using moom for also

    • @sagarnikam136
      @sagarnikam136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will try that out.

    • @xkolm49
      @xkolm49 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes, also using raycast. Wouldn't go back to Alfred.

    • @dimitriskalomoiris9727
      @dimitriskalomoiris9727 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      raycast is incredible

    • @piotr_sss
      @piotr_sss ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep, it was kinda weird to see him using Alfred when Raycast has all this and soooo much more functionality.

    • @Sorghumtales
      @Sorghumtales ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't find raycast in my apple store, any ideas?

  • @OriginalTrevor
    @OriginalTrevor ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Finally the study playlist is live!! Thank you so much Ali!!! I’ve been waiting for this glorious day 🥲

    • @havenheaven6100
      @havenheaven6100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you get MacBook then have mercy and give me the old one if possible thanks

  • @MENTIONNN
    @MENTIONNN ปีที่แล้ว +378

    Productivity
    1. Alfred
    2. Moom
    3. Amphetamine
    4. Cleanshot
    5. Rize
    Life organization
    6. Things 3
    7. Fantastical
    8. Superhuman
    9. Dashlane
    10. SigmaOS
    Personal life
    11. Day one
    12. Texts
    13. Spotify
    Research and writing
    14. Obsidian
    15. Scrivener
    16. Zotero
    17. Kindle
    18. Google chrome
    19. Surfshark
    Creative work
    20. Screenflow
    21. Final Cut Pro
    22. Creative Cloud - Photoshop, Lightroom, Lightroom Classic
    23. Streamlabs
    24. Figma
    Business
    25. Notion
    26. ClickUp
    27. 1Password
    28. Slack
    29. Zoom
    30. Loom
    31. Miro

    • @ehrenmicha
      @ehrenmicha ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks

    • @Saintel
      @Saintel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, this was much needed.

    • @RohanDurey
      @RohanDurey ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bro doing the lord’s work

    • @maxyorke2453
      @maxyorke2453 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Always appreciate people who do this for these kind of videos. Provides clarity.

    • @nachoci6876
      @nachoci6876 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!!🙏

  • @IAmDavidWhipple
    @IAmDavidWhipple ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Loads of great suggestions. Some seem to repeat or overlap though. Delivered well altogether. I've adopted some of these.

  • @AFatOcelot
    @AFatOcelot ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Spotlight does exactly everything that alfred does. Especially your currency conversion example I tried it in spotlight and had the answer before I finished typing it

    • @aaronbliss
      @aaronbliss ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, everything he used as an example, spotlight already does.

  • @tacowilco7515
    @tacowilco7515 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is great that you showed all these applications and I hope that most of people will find it useful. But to me these are so non-essential things. I feel like I would have to force myself to use those if I had to.

  • @SuperhumanCo
    @SuperhumanCo ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thanks for the shoutout, Ali! We're so honored to be one of your favorites 💜

  • @petrzurek5713
    @petrzurek5713 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Over 90% match with my favourites 👍but using Cron instead of Fantastical, Craft instead of both Obsidian&Notion

    • @gracied3298
      @gracied3298 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree. There’s just something about Craft that I really love.

    • @gergemall
      @gergemall ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent Ali.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Today, it’s nice to see Classic Ali with the Grey Top. Takes me back to the first video of yours that I saw.

  • @aveerajsharma
    @aveerajsharma ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Broooo, the thumbnail looks soooo gooood, just love the perfect amount of exposure and colours in it!😍

  • @akiffpremjee
    @akiffpremjee ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You gotta switch to Raycast from Alfred - it's life changing (I'm an Alfred Powerpack user)

    • @andergda
      @andergda ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Raycast is so much more than an Alfred replacement. For example, you could easily substitute Amphetamine as well with Raycast's "caffeinate" function.

  • @retrochill6527
    @retrochill6527 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re so intelligent I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot getting thru your vids.

  • @AppleMasterChris
    @AppleMasterChris ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another video concept rehashed with the same apps for the millionth time. Fantastic. Full time TH-cam paying off big time!

  • @kritnicol8546
    @kritnicol8546 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    terminal "caffeinate", or if you prefer an app easy switch, include tons of options

  • @saadshayanahmed
    @saadshayanahmed ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Masha Allah Ali bhai ... you've been so helpful to me alhamdulillah for my studies
    May Allah bless you more ✨️

  • @ValleyInsider
    @ValleyInsider ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This Guy's life is 101% Productive

  • @mikeh6630
    @mikeh6630 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scihub reference was kinda satisfying. 😂

  • @naomigorissen7654
    @naomigorissen7654 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohhhh that Alfred App is the best!! Thanks for the tip!!

  • @MartinRiiseNielsen
    @MartinRiiseNielsen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You don't need Alfred to do any of the things shown in this video. You can do all of them natively with Spotlight.

  • @boaz63
    @boaz63 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t apologize for the length of this video! One of your best! Really helpful… Thanks much! 😎👍

  • @legendarygaming8180
    @legendarygaming8180 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro, please make a video on --how to use any app in full screen , overlapping the notch bar (basically in macbook air m2 and upgraded line up models)

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Raycast is an amazing, free, and in many ways better, alternative to Alfred. Full of extensions to integrate it with so many other apps!

  • @BobbyG3.14
    @BobbyG3.14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very glad I found your channel, informative and very knowledgeable individual that kept it fun and interesting the whole time thru. I will be checking into many of the applications that you mentioned!

  • @alneez2010
    @alneez2010 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were researching about warikoo ? loved the moment of seeing two of my favourite TH-camrs

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wish I had Zotero in my Academic Career so that I didn’t have to have to undergo panic to get my references and citations in order.

  • @jokerabhilasha
    @jokerabhilasha ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your videos Ali. Just wanted to tell you that your laptop skin is the prettiest skin ive ever seen. Want to use it as my wallpaper, please upload a jpg version of it

    • @amex4453
      @amex4453 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a default mac wallpaper

  • @waleed0243
    @waleed0243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Productivity Apps:
    - Alfred
    - Spotlight replacement
    - Moom
    - Rectangle replacement
    - Amphetamine
    - For not letting your Mac to sleep
    - Cleanshot
    - Screenshots & Screen Recordings
    - Rize
    - Automatic Time Tracker just like Screen Time
    Organizing Life Apps:
    - Things 3
    - Todo List App
    - Fantastical
    - Calendar App with natural language input
    - Super Human
    - Email Client
    - Dashlane
    - Password Manager
    - SigmaOS
    - Replacement of Chrome browser
    Personal Life Apps:
    - DayOne
    - For Journaling
    - Texts
    - One platform for all your texting apps
    - Spotify
    - Music & Postcasts
    Research & Writing Apps:
    - Obsidian
    - Personal Note Taking & personal knowledge management [Second Brain]
    - Scrivener
    - Book writing app
    - Kindle
    - Do I need to explain this?
    - Surfshark VPN
    - VPN of choice
    Creative Work Apps:
    - ScreenFlow
    - Screen Recorder for Mac
    - Final Cut Pro
    - Video Editing App of choice
    - Adobe Creative Cloud
    - No explanation needed
    - Figma
    - Maybe like Canva? Need to check it out
    Business Apps:
    - Notion
    - Yeah but check out new Microsoft App
    - ClickUp
    - Project Management
    - Slack
    - Team Communications
    - Zoom
    - No Intro needed!
    - Loom
    - Short video and screen recorder [For explaining something to someone]
    - Miro
    - For Brainstorming, Free alternative is FreeForm in Mac

  • @SigmaOS
    @SigmaOS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🧡In good company! Proud to be your browser, Ali 🧡

    • @codetime242
      @codetime242 ปีที่แล้ว

      But I wish you use Chromium (like he said) instead of WebKit. Really love the way you approached to "vimium" my behaviour. But I switched to Arc just because they use chromium.

  • @DamienTalksMoney
    @DamienTalksMoney ปีที่แล้ว

    Super useful video thank you

  • @SebastianCristanchoYT
    @SebastianCristanchoYT ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How on EARTHHHHH did this not get pushed to me on TH-cam?! I had to go and find this manually meanwhile I feel like I’ve been waiting for this video since 2022. Thank you, Ali. Pumped.

  • @Niramay-ff2uy
    @Niramay-ff2uy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Use Rectangle instead of Moom... much intuitive and customisable

  • @ag_1996
    @ag_1996 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello, Ali! These videos are my favorite- I wish you did them more often. One thing I noticed from the previous months, why did you switch from Todoist to Things 3?

  • @abdelhakimchibani4712
    @abdelhakimchibani4712 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ali has new glasses, I definitely see a difference!

  • @tiyanjanekapalamula7937
    @tiyanjanekapalamula7937 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looooove you!!! Thank you this is super helpful!

  • @idhantgulati6076
    @idhantgulati6076 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:59 Aunkur Waikroo is a student of his TH-cam academy

  • @juergen_de
    @juergen_de ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this informative video. It's been 10 years since I've used an Apple device. But tomorrow I'll be back with the MacBook Air M2 and I'm looking forward to rediscovering the Mac!

  • @rakibulsitab
    @rakibulsitab ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise on this topic

  • @RobGibraltar
    @RobGibraltar ปีที่แล้ว

    For your study spotify list, can I recommend two tracks from the Destiny2 soundtracks: 'Journey' and 'Deep Stone Lullaby'

  • @timjfog5623
    @timjfog5623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We NEED another live!! Pls!!🙏

  • @nitromusik9275
    @nitromusik9275 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:07 Wow thats so coool... Its 100% exactly like you would do it with spotlight man... wtf. This pitch had throwback bad infomercial vibes.

  • @kofkyokusanagi
    @kofkyokusanagi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I honestly believe some of these apps are overlapping one another and making you less productive (if you actually use them all).
    Great content though.

  • @batiannolte
    @batiannolte ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! if you use app nr.3 Amphetamine, you are able to keep the display of your second monitor on and fully close your Mac book without it having to be on charge

  • @argajit
    @argajit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ali, Any suggestions for Windows 11 User? 🏜️

  • @TheTomorrowDream
    @TheTomorrowDream ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the video I´ve been waiting

  • @ihsan.abubaker
    @ihsan.abubaker ปีที่แล้ว

    Was so beneficial; thanks again. I bought MOOM :)

  • @Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany
    @Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I pay for Macbooks to reduce friction and doing things fast and efficient. Time adds up and its super annoying to wait for basic functions. Mac OS + M1 Chip = best match!

  • @Stan_sprinkle
    @Stan_sprinkle ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Have your tried Arc browser? Such a pretty design, similar workspace concept as sigma

  • @hartlessforever
    @hartlessforever ปีที่แล้ว

    This video just changed my life lol. Thank you

  • @JCMurray
    @JCMurray ปีที่แล้ว +5

    why don’t you do cmd + shift + 4 to screenshot? so much easier & quicker

  • @sitifarhanafajrinadnan
    @sitifarhanafajrinadnan ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Ali. All the best

  • @kaustubhmaladkar869
    @kaustubhmaladkar869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video, brother! Keep it up!

  • @aydinhutchison
    @aydinhutchison ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ali I really love your content can you please do a video on how you use Day One please :)

  • @michaelconroy5668
    @michaelconroy5668 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spotlight built in literally does everything Alfred does. Your just making the keyboard shortcut to activate it longer.

  • @telungtseng844
    @telungtseng844 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! Super help thanks for the awesome work

  • @sean0o0808
    @sean0o0808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Raycast over Alfred everyday of the week. You'll love it.

  • @chaitanyakolhe
    @chaitanyakolhe ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ankur Warikoo is Ali Abdaal's TH-camr Academy student? What?...

  • @ihsan.abubaker
    @ihsan.abubaker ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro; you are so lovely and enjoyed it

  • @bw7796
    @bw7796 ปีที่แล้ว

    New video from the best!!!

  • @tommy_lyon
    @tommy_lyon ปีที่แล้ว

    Bear for writing / note taking / list making

  • @halefsoler6319
    @halefsoler6319 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the video editing tool you use man? I really enjoy your content 🎉

  • @onyxriver
    @onyxriver ปีที่แล้ว

    Raycast is now the new better Alfred. Heck even Spotlight now outshines Alfred.

  • @stratman103
    @stratman103 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just texted every example you did and Spotlight does everything Alfred did.

  • @eh_sobre_lofi_playlists
    @eh_sobre_lofi_playlists ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a Samsumg person. For real. But I'm kind of contemplating the idea of trying some mac stuff. Thanks for the video!!

  • @AlphaBieber
    @AlphaBieber ปีที่แล้ว

    Spotlight can do google search. Or whatever your default search engine is.

  • @p.m.8316
    @p.m.8316 ปีที่แล้ว

    just add downloads folder or any folder to dock, its faster. 1 click. you can also do currency conversion in the calculator btw.

  • @jerrisonli
    @jerrisonli ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great list! did you replace Todoist with Things 3?

  • @singhkrishanu
    @singhkrishanu ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ali Bhai 🙏🏻All suggestions are awesome.

  • @antonyr718
    @antonyr718 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An updated calendar video would be great

  • @ThanmayRoobaNathan
    @ThanmayRoobaNathan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you make an updated iPad Apps Video it would be great

  • @warrioryt7037
    @warrioryt7037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! When are you coming to Graham Stephans podcast? Still waiting for it!

  • @humaali9687
    @humaali9687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My fav TH-cam channel ❤

  • @hussainjafri7548
    @hussainjafri7548 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ali - liking the desktop background. Could you guide us on where to find it? Thank you, sir!

  • @sajibchowdhury4259
    @sajibchowdhury4259 ปีที่แล้ว

    14:38 is the part when I have witnessed Ali being the most South Asian person he can be!

  • @Bxtcxt1865
    @Bxtcxt1865 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Video on Obsidian PLEASE 🥹🥹🥹

  • @SimplyAnca7
    @SimplyAnca7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Ali! 👍

  • @sayanmanna2511
    @sayanmanna2511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use tiling window manager like yabai!!!

  • @JoelRosenfeld
    @JoelRosenfeld ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh interesting. I was thinking of picking up an M2 Mac Mini as well.

  • @najmfath
    @najmfath ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's been 4 years trying to be someone like you but I couldn't. Hope I can achieve it soon

  • @iamdanruss
    @iamdanruss ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Question… how do you find different scientific journals / studies? Do you have any websites you would recommend?

    • @1263448
      @1263448 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Google scholar in general, then pubmed for medical articles

    • @eska6722
      @eska6722 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Usually your institution or school gives you access to databases. You can also try asking your local library.

    • @iamdanruss
      @iamdanruss ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eska6722 local library! Great idea. Thanks :)

  • @wilyto23
    @wilyto23 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know you dont use apple music but please make the playlist available for apple music fans!

  • @koteloida
    @koteloida ปีที่แล้ว

    why do i feel more anxious after watching this video than prior

  • @malikbezhanakbari935
    @malikbezhanakbari935 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't know you were from Pakistan until this Vid. Although I am not from Pakistan, I grew up there. It's good to know! Keep Up the Good Work :)

  • @antonmarchuk7811
    @antonmarchuk7811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alfred does not make any sense anymore. Spotlight is doing all the same natively

  • @JoelRosenfeld
    @JoelRosenfeld ปีที่แล้ว

    Smoothly done advertising your youtube academy by showing someone who is blowing up right now

  • @PGproductionsHD
    @PGproductionsHD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So what's the difference between Notion and Obsidian?

  • @shaiz1985
    @shaiz1985 ปีที่แล้ว

    15:13 Love this Part 🇵🇰

  • @Digitalachievement
    @Digitalachievement 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not sure if I missed it but I wasn't able to find the free course you did on Final Cut Pro editing?

  • @annaspeaks373
    @annaspeaks373 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hopefully one day I can afford Mac and will come back to this videos🤞

    • @ashmakes21
      @ashmakes21 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am doing this on my hackintosh

    • @ashmakes21
      @ashmakes21 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ismael Ibrahim 😂

  • @manojkumarm9778
    @manojkumarm9778 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how many of you notice that. But Ankur wariko is one of the youtube academy student and he is selling course in India..Wow

  • @ADITHYAANEESH
    @ADITHYAANEESH ปีที่แล้ว

    i genuinly did not expect ankur warikoo to be your student

  • @bogxd
    @bogxd ปีที่แล้ว

    nice apps, nice tips, nice video

  • @faleshsahu6676
    @faleshsahu6676 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rectangle is better than moon its has got many features to resize window

  • @Datadopamine24
    @Datadopamine24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir you are an inspiration

  • @manbuckets
    @manbuckets ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll have to start using these!

  • @igomalesz
    @igomalesz ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing how you find these kind of trivia

  • @CDKE23
    @CDKE23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought my first ever Macbook! Anyone recommend any more additional apps?

  • @sanyalkurtadkar
    @sanyalkurtadkar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also add how much money one needs to spend additionally! On window’s probably this productivity will be at free 😂