I use 'Rectangle' (free) instead of Magnet. 'Karabiner Elements' (free) for fixing functionality with certain keyboards. 'PixelSnap' (payed) for easily measuring things on the screen. 'Lulu' (free) for port monitoring of Apps phoning home. 'Eyeballs' because it serves hardly any purpose 😅 but amazingly still works even if being quite old.
The first thing I always do when I set up a new MacOS system is turn on "Hot Corners" under "Desktop & Screen Saver" or "Mission Control". I set the top left corner to "Put Display to Sleep". This makes it extremely easy to put the screen to sleep before walking away from the computer. Sure, sometimes it accidentally triggers, but just click the mouse and it comes right back on without asking for a password immediately. Also, using virtual desktops in Mission Control is very handy if you use a single monitor. Really helps organize if you tend to have a lot of windows open at once.
I love Magnet, it cost me only a few dollars years ago, and it still actively maintained. Apart from that, I use Acorn for the occasional image editing, Filezilla for FTP transfer. I alternate between Typora & IA Writer for writing text. And finally, Reeder for RSS consumption.
I still use spectacle. It’s no longer supported but it’s free and the shortcut keys make sense using the arrow keys. I can move organize multiple windows from screen to screen and from region to region without leaving the keyboard. Magnet works but Spectacle is so simple and free
Love the Affinity Suite as well as Pixelmator Pro. I cannot stretch enough how crazy good value for money those apps are. Also I always set up VSCode as one of the first apps on my Mac
Thank you for putting in the effort to create this video. I was hoping for recommendations on organizational apps. Yet, this collection feels indistinguishable from the many Mac app videos on YT. Considering your intro about being a disorganized creator, I'm curious about how Magnet aids in your organization. It might improve the user experience, but I'm not convinced about its impact on organization. Keep it up, your are doing awesome.
I use magnet since the day I bought my first Mac, three years ago. Was a Windows and Linux user before that, and not being able to do something so simple and productive as window snapping was a boomer for me, but thank god Magnet is very cheap
Right off the Bat! MAGNET! I fell hard from Linux/PC to the M1, Magnet was my first purchase on the AppStore lol hitting the sub button just because of your 1st pick
As someone about to dip their toes into the world of macOS ecosystem, this video and the comments below is a field trip. I’m making notes like crazy. I’m about to get a second-hand M1 MacBook Air 16/256 and coming from Windows/Linux environments, it’s kind of unnerving. Like, will I find the applications I want? Will that MacBook Air be enough for my daily use (which includes video/audio editing for youtube). I find comfort finding out there are a crap-ton of apps, many of them free and open-source. I still hate the fact that many of them have turned into subscription services like Ulisses. I wonder if anything like SetApp would help streamline this.
I like that Magnet, going to try it out. Two of my personal favorite apps are GIMP (the open source image manipulator) and Macgo Blu-ray. I'm old school and have a blu-ray collection (TBH, I'm just old).
I use Raycast, which includes most of its features in the free version and eliminates the need for individual apps. Even the free version includes window management capabilities.
Do you have a go to colour picker? A couple apps I like: - FlyCut clipboard - colorSlurp - colour picker - ImageOptim - makes images smaller - Giphy capture - a screen capture tool that can create a gif
Dude, are you in YEG? I see you spotting the Oilers logo! I also use Rectangle, not magnet, and tons of others… I’ll have to re-comment when I’m back at my machine!
Notion is far ahead loop. Beyond the bright colours and fancy ads loop is very very limited and has a long way to go before it can begin to enter notion’s atmosphere.
You sound like you're very young... too young to remember when you actually had to pay to buy every major version of Windows. That's right, you had to PAY for EVERY feature of Windows, regardless of how basic.
What are your favorite apps to use on macOS?
thier is free and opensource alternative for magnet - rectangle .
Why does no one use Rectangle instead of Magnet? It essentially does the same thing but is open source.
Rectangle (Pro) is awesome! 👍🏻
Same thoughts. It’s literally perfect for my needs. Free and open source and they constantly update it
And with rectangle pro you even have custom window sizes and much more 👌
Most people aren’t that strapped for 8 bucks
Thanks. I didn’t know about rectangle and downloaded it!
I use 'Rectangle' (free) instead of Magnet. 'Karabiner Elements' (free) for fixing functionality with certain keyboards. 'PixelSnap' (payed) for easily measuring things on the screen. 'Lulu' (free) for port monitoring of Apps phoning home. 'Eyeballs' because it serves hardly any purpose 😅 but amazingly still works even if being quite old.
Tiles is also good and free alternative for Magnet
@@szerli4023 Unfortunately, I still haven't found one that will stretch your window over more than one screen.
The first thing I always do when I set up a new MacOS system is turn on "Hot Corners" under "Desktop & Screen Saver" or "Mission Control". I set the top left corner to "Put Display to Sleep". This makes it extremely easy to put the screen to sleep before walking away from the computer. Sure, sometimes it accidentally triggers, but just click the mouse and it comes right back on without asking for a password immediately.
Also, using virtual desktops in Mission Control is very handy if you use a single monitor. Really helps organize if you tend to have a lot of windows open at once.
Love Affinity Designer and Photo. This is a good list of apps, thanks for sharing
I love Magnet, it cost me only a few dollars years ago, and it still actively maintained. Apart from that, I use Acorn for the occasional image editing, Filezilla for FTP transfer. I alternate between Typora & IA Writer for writing text. And finally, Reeder for RSS consumption.
gonna check some of these out!
I still use spectacle. It’s no longer supported but it’s free and the shortcut keys make sense using the arrow keys. I can move organize multiple windows from screen to screen and from region to region without leaving the keyboard. Magnet works but Spectacle is so simple and free
Love the Affinity Suite as well as Pixelmator Pro. I cannot stretch enough how crazy good value for money those apps are.
Also I always set up VSCode as one of the first apps on my Mac
Thank you for putting in the effort to create this video. I was hoping for recommendations on organizational apps. Yet, this collection feels indistinguishable from the many Mac app videos on YT. Considering your intro about being a disorganized creator, I'm curious about how Magnet aids in your organization. It might improve the user experience, but I'm not convinced about its impact on organization. Keep it up, your are doing awesome.
I use magnet since the day I bought my first Mac, three years ago. Was a Windows and Linux user before that, and not being able to do something so simple and productive as window snapping was a boomer for me, but thank god Magnet is very cheap
Try out tiles, its like magnet but free
Great suggestions. Thanks for your video. Just one add on my side. I replaced magnet, which I used for many years, with the more versatile moom.
Thanks for sharing!
Right off the Bat!
MAGNET! I fell hard from Linux/PC to the M1, Magnet was my first purchase on the AppStore lol hitting the sub button just because of your 1st pick
You have a solid workflow I use many of these Apps admittedly I don’t us Freeform I use concepts which I been using for years.
Awesome video.
Great Info, thanks a bunch. Will help my ADD.
Great tips... thanks! Also, love your video set! 🎥👍
I love and am still learning how to use a Mac :p. I only use Clean My Max X, hopefully, discover new apps after this video! :) Thank you!
As someone about to dip their toes into the world of macOS ecosystem, this video and the comments below is a field trip. I’m making notes like crazy. I’m about to get a second-hand M1 MacBook Air 16/256 and coming from Windows/Linux environments, it’s kind of unnerving. Like, will I find the applications I want? Will that MacBook Air be enough for my daily use (which includes video/audio editing for youtube). I find comfort finding out there are a crap-ton of apps, many of them free and open-source. I still hate the fact that many of them have turned into subscription services like Ulisses. I wonder if anything like SetApp would help streamline this.
I like that Magnet, going to try it out. Two of my personal favorite apps are GIMP (the open source image manipulator) and Macgo Blu-ray. I'm old school and have a blu-ray collection (TBH, I'm just old).
I haven't used GIMP in a long time, probably like 2015 or so on Linux, haha
I use Raycast, which includes most of its features in the free version and eliminates the need for individual apps. Even the free version includes window management capabilities.
+1 for raycast, truly it's a "one app to rule them all"
Same here, Raycast is a game changer
The Affinity v2 Universal Licence (all three apps for all platforms) is currently 50% off until 15 August 2024 so an even better deal now
i use rectangle instead of magnet
Yup. Better, free and open-source.
How does Magnet or Rectangle differ from stage manager?
@@melphillips1608 rectangle let’s you drag windows to the side and make them go into a half screen view. It’s a good compliment to stage manager!
Thank you for being an Oilers fan :)
Well done! Enjoyed it!
Do you have a go to colour picker?
A couple apps I like:
- FlyCut clipboard
- colorSlurp - colour picker
- ImageOptim - makes images smaller
- Giphy capture - a screen capture tool that can create a gif
I used to use giphy a lot but I mostly just use the built in screen capture tool now with the keyboard shortcut
Nothing for a color picker though
Love it, a lot of good information
Dude, are you in YEG? I see you spotting the Oilers logo! I also use Rectangle, not magnet, and tons of others… I’ll have to re-comment when I’m back at my machine!
Used to be! I moved away in 2019.
I was watching your video and noticed your lego baby Yoda and mandalorian. I have those as well. I thought that was random and funny.
Amphetamine is great! I use it to prevent my Mac from going to sleep during livestreams. It simply triggers when the streaming software is running.
Milanote is my favorite app as a creative
7:55 can you share that yellow/purple wallpaper?
Freeform is a touch and go from Apple, they could create something better than Miro. For now I think Miro is super amazing.
I think Microsoft loop is going to be a competitive product vs notion.
For sure. I scoped it out a couple days back but haven't had the chance to fully dive into it.
Notion is far ahead loop. Beyond the bright colours and fancy ads loop is very very limited and has a long way to go before it can begin to enter notion’s atmosphere.
Freeform 🎉 is awesome
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U can crack magnet
You do look a bit like Connor McDavid 😄
This is the best complement you can award a man
I'd buy CleanMyMac, but I wont subscribe for a tool 35 bucks a year.
I use it because it's included in Setapp, which I use a LOT.
Magnet doesn’t seem to work well on the 13”
Try Bettersnaptool or Rectangle. Does the same thing, and works great on my M1 MBA.
Kyle, You look like an AI, are you one?
I'm Canadian, so I'm actually an Eh I
old stuff :|
why u need to pay for basic so functionality? u need to pay to unistalll apps? u need to pay to drag and drop? u need to pay for pin window wtf hahaha
I don’t mind throwing a couple of bucks towards people who build stuff that helps me, if you don’t wanna pay than don’t. Simple as that.
You sound like you're very young... too young to remember when you actually had to pay to buy every major version of Windows. That's right, you had to PAY for EVERY feature of Windows, regardless of how basic.
Productivity = erection for the unemployable
MacOS = OS for the almosts
started looking for other tech creators than LTT 😂, great to stumble across this channel! Just subscribed!
Thanks! Appreciate it!