20 Mac Apps I Can't Live Without!
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- These are the apps I install on every new Mac-I can't live without them!
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0:00 TinkerTool - www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerToo...
3:51 CheatSheet - www.mediaatelier.com/CheatSheet/
4:27 ImgOptim - imageoptim.com/mac
5:28 Dropzone - aptonic.com
7:19 IINA - iina.io
7:57 Overcast - overcast.fm
8:35 Alfred - alfredapp.com
11:07 Mathpix Snip - mathpix.com
12:55 Mockuuups Studio - mockuuups.studio
13:54Front and Center - hypercritical.co/front-and-ce...
15:37 TextSniper - textsniper.app
17:00 Magnet - magnet.crowdcafe.com
18:30 PDF Squeezer - www.witt-software.com/pdfsque...
19:48 HomeControl - apps.apple.com/us/app/homecon...
20:27 Reeder - reederapp.com
22:12 Bartender - www.macbartender.com
23:14 1Password - 1password.com
26:17 Fantastical - flexibits.com/fantastical
27:52 Craft - www.craft.do
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Snazzy Labs host Quinn Nelson shows you 20 Mac apps that he can't live without. From utilities, to power tools, to little widgets, these apps are some of the best for the Mac and you've got to try them out! - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
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You forgot The mac app magnet! Its fantastic for window snapping like a windows wizard. It is paid though.
A fellow Frenger I see. ... I can't help but wonder why Kites was left out?
u leaked ur password @ 24:50 btw watch the password it flickers to show
@@lewiscooke9726 It is mentioned at 17:00, but I think Rectangle is a great alternative, open-source and free.
Hey Quinn, there are some interesting workflows for Alfred that I didn't know. Where did you get the math ones and conversion ones? (I can't make 12% of something work)
Wow, thank you so much for the shout-out for Alfred, Quinn! I don't think we've ever known anyone to summarise Alfred so succinctly and give so much insight into how *you* make it work for you in such a short time :D
Cheers for your years of support and keep being awesome :)
- Vero (Alfred co-founder)
Ah, thanks Vero. And thank you for your support over all the years you’ve given to such a great app!!
question, after watching this video im super excited to get and use Alfred, my main problem is that when I get it and use it mine doesn't act the same as his. Ive tweaked the setting to behave more like his but its still not quite the same with the fluidity of what he wants Alfred to do, any advice on how to get it set up to respond and react to similar commands like his?
Thanks again
@@ryanquinlan6194 do you have the power pack?
@@snazzy Wait till you check Raycast OMG😁
OMG A COFOUNDER OF ALFRED, Lmaoo this is so coool! Can’t wait till I get started in making apps
i have gone through all of your mac essentials, this video has to be the most helpful of them all (not that the others weren't) thanks
“Dieter writes good articles, and he should be able to have food.”
Yes, but I still use an ad blocker.
Press F to doubt.
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I appreciate all the details and URL links, that's the best part of your videos! You always pay attention to small details, keep it up and love watching and learning :)
excellent recommendations! 😎
I absolutely love these macOS recommendation dump videos. I've come to appreciate macOS so much more since your original Mac tips videos, and I'm definitely going to check a bunch of these out.
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I've bought a M1 macbook pro and this is the first time I'm using macOS ever as a fresh comp. engineering graduate. Since I was living with Windows for my whole life, it was kinda complicated for me to getting used to macOS interface and I was watching macOS tips for last 2 days.
I really feel like you just made a video dedicated for me. It was exactly what I was looking for as a tech geek but macOS rookie.
The best thing about macOS for me (so far) is apps for dedicated purposes like hiding icons on status bar, dropzone etc. Windows always had similar things but since windows users mostly not willing to pay for small-but-useful stuff, even small sized battery monitoring programs were feeling so immature. On mac (I think because developers can profit from what they developed even with pretty basic but useful features) apps like you've listed takes my computer using experience to whole new level.
Now I'm feeling the same productivity and enjoy that I feel with my smart phone while I'm using my laptop. Not feeling like I'm just doing my work and have to take the phone off my desk for productivity and enjoy easy-to-use apps.
Sorry for long comment tho, I'm thrilled for video.
First MAC ever, never used IOS in my life and I am having a blast learning about all the apps that make this operating system a joy to use. Thank you for the IOS introduction.
same! the mathpics app is insanely cool
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Me as well after being a life long windows user I finally bought a MacBook Air M1. I am learning Mac and it’s awesome!! So much to learn but it’s exciting and I am looking forward to seeing the true power of Mac 😊
I have watched you for years and just purchased my first MacBook ever (M2 air). MacOS is a strange foreign world to me and your video is a life saver, thank you tips and links!
Quinn, you are seriously a true pro mac user. Lot of other's might claim, but the tips u share are incredible.
This is exactly how i used my windows pc and now because of ur videos i m becoming a pro user in the mac environment!
Thanks a ton for these amazing videos, i m really thankful to youtube for this 🙂
Stay blessed, stay healthy brother!
These are actually very useful apps, definitely installing the ones I need. Thanks Quinn!
I recently picked up a new M1 Pro 16" MacBook Pro for school and it's my first entry to the wold of my own personal computer since the SSD on my ancient Windows 8 HP laptop just quit. Apart from the limited exposure I had with the family iMac, I'm pretty new to Mac and MacOS. This channel is really helping me get the most out of my new MacBook and I could not be happier! Thanks so much!!!
As a new M1 MacBook Pro User, first time into the Apple EcoSystem, Here are some Apps I can't live without which I would like to add on top. I watched over 100+ videos from various Creators (Including you Quinn).
I will not link to any App, Google them. Apps marked with ‘$’ are paid, rest are free.
• *AlDente-Pro* $ - A Battery Charge Limiter for when you use your Mac Docked with an Ext Disp and don't want to over-charge, better than in-built MacOS Feature!
• *AltTab* - Windows does AltTab miles better, this replicates that!
• *Authy* - My Cross-Platform 2FA of choice
• *Bumpr* $ - Open links in the browser of your choice when you don't want to open using your Default
• *Free Download Manager* - IDM Alternative for Mac, not perfect, but coming from Windows IDM, this gets the job done
• *Maccy* - Frankly a better Simple Clean Clipboard Manager
• *Mos* - FIX smooth scrolling on Ext Mouse, f*ck Mac's Mouse Scrolling!
• *Muzzle* - Auto Enable DND when sharing your screen, to avoid embarrassing moments
• *One Switch* $ - Quick access to switch certain tools, I mainly use it for its Screen Cleaning Feature which disables Keyboard and locks screen for cleaning
• *PopClip* $ - Select any text and get quick actions without right-clicking!
• *SideNotes* $ - For quickly noting anything in very Rich formatting, just hidden to the edge of the screen
• *SoundSource* $ - This should be inbuilt in MacOS, Adjust Audio levels of specific Applications, Highly useful when you want to lower the volume of your Zoom/Teams in the BG and watch Snazzy Labs at Full Volume 🙃
• *Swish* $ - I would rather die, if I didn't find this App, Maximise your Trackpad with Window Managing, Frankly you shouldn't compare BTT and Swish
• *Tuxera NTFS* $ - Useful when you use both Windows and Mac and want to connect NTFS Formatted Drives.
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In all honesty, I hail from an Indian Family, with very conservative Parents, convincing them to buy a Mac was an achievement, now if I ask more money for Apps - I’ll get a Flying Chappal(Slipper)! So most of the apps here, I pirated them, I can’t simply afford to buy each and every app, I paid for 3 apps (Swish, SoundSource, AlDente), from my Pocket Money. I can’t afford Setapp as it’s a subscription model. I’ll pay for apps, once I’m out of college and start earning.
I've been a Mac user since 1984, and an Apple II user longer than that, and this list was really helpful--I didn't know about several of these apps. Thank you!
Mr. White, is it you?
Could you make an Alfred video? I’m always looking to improve my Alfred knowledge. Such an awesome tool
Thank you so incredibly much for introducing me to magnet, I've had my mac for about a year, and not having the windows snap thing genuinely made me frustrated so many times. I've looked up ways on how to do it with a mac nothing came up about apps like magnet, so I've just been resorting to separating my tabs into two windows and combining them in mission controls with a hot corner on the top right. Thank you so so so much!!
That top is awesome.
Follow Accidental Tech Podcast on your favourite Podcast app, they release shirts once a year (it's also a fantastic podcast, with 3 funny and knowledgeable presenters! )
@@Pantoboy *2 funny and knowledgeable presenters. And then there’s Casey ;)
@@adam69_ You sir, are the worst. 😆
@@adam69_ Who the hell is Casey? ;-)
@@tim_biller oh, you know - Liss
A couple of others I like that are free are...
*Pock* which lets you put your dock in your Touch Bar
*EqMac* which is a system wide equalizer which works great (be-careful...it can blow your speakers if you jack things up too high).
For years I got exited about this Mac tips videos, but a lot is a lot, as soon as I saw you published them, I rushed to watch it. Now I still use a Mac everyday for work, but 2 years ago I started using an iPad and now that’s where I am most of the time when I’m not working. It would be great to see an iPad tips and tricks from you since probably will show things nobody has showed before. Cheers and thanks for the good videos!
Tomorrow I'm getting my first Mac so THANK YOU so much for this video. I've been a big fan of this channel since 2012, it's really amazing how long you've been doing this at such high quality.
This is the best one of the best Mac Apps videos by far. So much use, especially for students. So much of this would have been useful at the beginning of my Covid semesters
Just installed Alfred. I can't believe I've never seen it. Such an incredible app!
I love these videos. Not sure what the actual retention rate is because sometimes I skip the apps I already know, but two new apps live in my Mac from today onwards. Thanks!
that dock pop up speed is crucial and this is my first time hearing about the TinkerTool. I stopped hiding the dock because of the slow speed but now I can use that feature again, thank you.
Always love these videos and I get 2 or 3 great free apps each time! Alfred and IINA have had the biggest impact so far (got Alfred a few years ago from one of your videos, got iina just now.
Pocket Cast has the same feature set, is MUCH nicer looking and has also a great official mac app, which stays perfectly in sync!
I find it’s smart speed is less reliable. It’s my preferred podcast app when I’m on android tho.
Where can one download these apps pls.Newbie as well
Fantastic video. I've watched all of your app videos and always find something new that saves me time. Thanks!
You made so many of these videos and each one I'm still blown away
You make the best videos of this stuff by far!
I know you will never stop with the mac apps series😂
I look forward to your tips vids. They never disappoint. Thanks Quinn.
Thanks, Theres always something to learn and pick up from your videos man ! makes my Mac powerful !
These "app/tips" videos of yours from year back, dragged me into the Mac ecosystem... bit by bit... first cheap Mac mini 2012, then more powerful hackintosh, then realization they can't substitute the real thing, so afterwards iMac 4K, then 5K 2015, than again 4K with DIY upgrades of CPU, RAM and SSD, and finally MacBook Air M1. I just liked and wanted capabilities that you've demonstrated with these videos and apps... so, it's all your fault Quinn! I'm glad you're back with that type of content! M0ar please. (-:
7:11 "..deleted the app".. I think you mean 'deleted the DMG'. Although it would be funny if it installed then deleted the app.
Yeah, the DMG lol whoops!
@@snazzy whoopsie
I love your Mac app videos…So many helpful time saver little apps here in this video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video...
Thanks!!
Wow, I've added so many new apps to my daily routine with my Mac. Thanks so much. I already had Alfred. In fact, I've been using it for a few years, but after watching your introduction of Alfred, I realized I haven't been getting the most out of it. Maybe a 10% or so. Do you think you could create a tutorial video just on everything you can do with Alfred, with and without the PowerPack, to see if it's worthy paying for those extra features? 🙏🙏🙏
One of the most useful videos you made in a while. This goes to my "useful IT tips" playlist.
Now you have to make that list public since you've wrote it here :)
Man that shirt is awesome!
Absolutely.
thanks for the introduction to MacOS, and for introducing me and other folks to all these great apps. They make maneuvering my mac feel more fluid and more personalized.
cheers mate
Your Mac coverage is always Exclusive. Thanks QN
It's damn lucky so many creators are making vids like this right around when I ordered my first mac
Quinn has a ton of other mac tips that you should definitely check out
Terminal is the most important app on a mac. Without it, a mac is just a differently-skinned Windows. No other app will improve your productivity like it. Basic operations, like copying, moving, deleting files, or compressing and uncompressing archives, or batch editing images, or transcoding videos, syncing to a remote server, etc., should be done in the command line. You can literally save hours in a week with it.
Hope it wasn't a MacBook Pro
@@90ravg why?
@@felipao2134 cause they got VERY refreshed by the tomé I commented
I schedule eating beans everyday.
11:07 Mathpix: Best app ever. It saved me so much time at university these last 3 years that I'm not sure I would have been able to complete my bachelor's degree without it.
You can set shortcuts, scan tables, recognize a professor's bad handwriting, export equations in LaTeX, MathML, Word, PNG, SVG, and format everything the way you want. I have already done over 10,000 snips and it never ceases to amaze me. I absolutely love it.
17:00 Magnet: doesn't work with every application. I had to disable it with MATLAB because it made it heavily lag.
I absolutely love your Mac tips videos… pure gold
Good apps. Here are some native alternatives for those who want similar functionality but don’t want a third party app:
TinkerTool: Terminal
Dropzone: Copy and paste
Alfred: Ventura’s Spotlight (since it now has Shortcuts support)
Craft: Freeform
And here’s one free third party alternative:
Magnet: Rectangle
Note that this isn’t a “your Mac is good on its own, you don’t need these apps” argument. Reeder reminds me of the old Apple News when it had RSS support. Mockuuups looks cool as hell. IINA is the GOAT. CheatSheet was a great app when I was first starting out with macOS, I can’t live without an app like Magnet. Be sure to give these a chance if you feel like it, just consider the native functionalities at the same time.
Hi.. Thank you for compiling such a comprehensive list of excellent tools. I am, however concerned with some of them requiring access to files and services on your pc. For instance Alfred requires access to files, while CheatSheet requires access to all keyboard input, while others require access to read the screen. Not knowing the developer's reputation aside, opening access to these services can leave you very vulnerable in the event of unexpected malfeasance from any one of these developers, be it intentional or not. Perhaps you might put in some comments/words about the risks taken by each app you recommend so users know what they're getting into.
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I’m sure everyone else is saying this but if you love Alfred you might also love Raycast, which does some of the same things but also a few other things that are super clutch like assigning a keyboard shortcut to literally anything
A year on, this list still stands up. Magnet - what a great app. Getting to know Alfred now. Great recommendations. Thank you.
usually not a fan of "top X apps for X", but those recommendations have been indeed very useful :o thanks for reminding me of Alfred and that it can (and should) be used as a replacement for spotlight ^^ And Craft feels like a perfect mix of Notion and the Notes app - way more powerful then Notes but way faster then Notion (which had/has a terrible mobile app in contrast).
Every time you release one of these videos I think to myself he must be recycling apps….no way he has this many new ones. I watch waiting to be like “I knew it!” But every damn time you don’t and there are always at least 3 apps I run and download! 🤣 great work as always Quinn.
Thanks, Larry! 😂
Dropzone should have been first on the list to save some time with installing the earlier 3. Long time Snazzy follower, but only just got a mac, came to your channel to find a video with an ad for that thing that is a 'netflix for apps' found this video instead, was exactly what I needed at the moment.
Namaste!
Thank you very much for this video. I don't write comments on TH-cam often, but I wanted to share my comments this time. I have been a Mac user since 2013, and I always try to find ways to improve my productivity. This video will help me do that. Thank you once again. 😊
Wow- straight off the bat with a great app.
You missed the best part of drop zone in my view, shake the file on the screen to temporarily store it in a shelf you can move around, add to, rename, and of course take out.
Yoink is a nice alternative.
I would add Swish if you like using the trackpad to easily reshape and position windows on your screen or across screens. And default folderX for better save options. Not only that, if you save a document, DFX opens, and if you have Finder open, you can just click on The Finder window and DFX automatically goes to that location. So you don’t need to open the menus and find the location you want to save in. Lastly PopClip for a customisable IOS like pop up bar when you select text. I use the copy function as it’s more convenient then right clicking and selecting.
I use all you mentioned ✌️
@@suhas5214 nice- those apps deserve the success they get.
Others I like, but are more for my specific workflow: Snagnit- the ultimate screenshot app: a bit pricey but it also has photoshop elements like taking text out of the shot, or moving, filling in the background automatically, OCR, easy to set up shortcuts, and a whole lot more. Cleanshot X is also good, and cheaper but has fewer features.
I prefer using Pathfinder to Finder. It’s a lot more powerful and customisable, but I also just like having colour back to my folders and icons to find things more easily. Plus I switched back to the old way of using Color tags which is better than the dots.
Daisy Disk for searching and deleting large files.
Scrivener for writing.
MarginNote for researching, or PDF Expert.
@@makasete30 Thanks, great to see i can still find more apps to add to my arsenal. you can also check my long ass comment where I have listed my favourite apps. Cheers ✌️
@@suhas5214 yep, I’m always looking to improve my workflow with new apps-
Will check them out!
This shirt is AWESOME
Love BMW and Apple :D
Great list, thanks for sharing!
You are my favorite. I ~detest video reviews and have sub'd to exactly zero of those channels until now. Great job on the video and (if I may say so) great job me for subscribing. High-five US! 🤣 Apt descriptions of excellent apps.
The entire sections around reading the Verge was perfection.
9:50 can you share these Alfred workflows?
is that password supposed to be shown at 24:51 ?
This is an amazing list of apps!! The cheatsheet is a game-changer for sure. Thank you!!!!
Awesome video, Quinn!! You always give the best tips and recommend the best apps.
22:12 Vanilla is a free alternative for Bartender. Works almost the same if you just want to hide and show your menu bar icons.
Vanilla seems to have some issues since Mac OS Big Sur. I downloaded it when I watched some of his older videos where he recommended it, and loved it, buuut I have had a lot of issues as of late.
I just watched “The gasket no atom can pass” the other day
AlphaPhoenix is a great channel! They make really interesting videos
seldom do i find a more informative video than yours. I've downloaded at least six of those apps including tinker, alfred and craft. THANK YOU!
Ive been using Overcast since your daily tech setup video and I haven’t looked back since. 10/10 would recommend.
I'm not sure if that's an easteregg, but your genesis password was revealed for a moment there 🙈
24:50-ish
So curious as to how you think that could be an Easter egg
I just wish IINA had a slider on the play bar for adjusting playback speed
Definitely. I used to watch some videos at 1.5x speed, and IINA can't do it.
Thank you very much for TinkerTool. The dock appearing instantly is so good!
Man, with the no-animation dock program you've probably saved us in total 3 years of our lives, thank you so much
For those who don’t want to pay for magnet, rectangle is great too
Brb, installing tinkertools right now just for the dock animation. The default is so clunky. I feel like I have to move my cursor to the edge and then drag my finger 2 cm down to bring up the dock
I’ve been using a fast dock for 6-7 years at this point and it’s so worth it.
@@snazzy sadly it looks like it doesnt work quite as well for full screened apps. Works well for the desktop tho.
@@snazzy So in those 6-7 years you've saved 60-70 seconds of your life for more productive tasks? LOL
Loved many of your tips btw.
Man let me tell you, that delay is essential when using the dock on the bottom of the screen, which is the only way I’ve found to have the dock work on multiple monitors.
Otherwise every time you move the cursor remotely near the bottom of the screen the dock would just instantly block the bottom of the screen. The native delay is actually very functional in that use case.
@@ghost-user559 I disagree. I've had this on for the past two years and I had actually forgotten that I'd ever done it, and I have it at the bottom with a multiple monitor setup.
Your comment just now reminded me I installed tinker tools :D
I love that even though I know about some of this stuff from previous videos, you still make the parts of this video interesting and valuable with different or new information. :)
This was so helpful. Thanks a lot for sharing all of it.
What? Magnet is $7.99? I paid for this just for $1.99, and there's time when they drop the price to $0.99, holy shit!
Yeah I recall only paying a couple bucks for it too. Confusing.
I paid 0$ for rectangle which does the same thing
@@adityams1659 Same.
I've used just about all of the tiling apps on Mac and Window Tidy is my favorite at the moment. I have a 43" Dell Non ultrawide monitor and they do not have a Mac version of their display software, nor do they even entertain the idea of making one, so getting the correct layouts for the monitor is super easy with Window Tidy. I had to play with it for a while to find the correct layout for my work (software dev), but now that I have it set up the way I want it I can't imagine not having it.
@@adityams1659 rectangle seems really great!
For those of us Windows users, there's a new app called "Fluent search" with features similar to Alfred. Still early in development but very promising
I think PowerToys Run is also pretty good!
You’re the first youtuber to have actually featured 1Password and it’s about time. They’re also the only password manager with a way to tag imported passwords for quick sorting of which password is the correct one when you import them from chrome or Firefox, and the only ones to have embedded a QR scanner for their browser plugins.
Thanks Quinn, these are some real next level gems! I seriously ran to get my MacBook to start grabbing these apps!
Wait RSS is coming back?! I was so bummed when they died off years ago
Oh it’s coming back baby.
It never left.
@@snazzy No reference to the late and forgotten Google Reader… breaks my heart.
@@KeyStorm Haha, yes sir, Google Reader was the best 💪 RIP
Been using Feedly ever since Google reader died
We need a “jaws on the floor” button for TH-cam.
Iina is based on MPV. I recommend to straight use MPV and "git gud" at it. Download the input file from GitHub, set your own hotkeys, insert a few lines in the other config-file to improve the pictures of the video and some other settings (like the OSD) and done. In my experience MPV is better than VLC. For Windows7 I also disabled the animation of the taskbar, I recommend it. The animation looks nice but do you want to wait for it every time? I don't know anything about Safari, in Firefox and Chrom(e)(ium) you just hit alt+left to go back a page, that is
Great Job on this video, I downloaded almost all of your recommendations.
24:51 No one gonna mention how his Genesis password showed for 0.1 seconds?
Shh, be quite and tell me the email
Yea .. I noticed that too...
Happy to see you took the MSF course. Hope you're enjoying your bike!
superb collection of actual usable apps, thanks !
Hey Quinn, great video as always.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Craft…I also came from Ulysses (via Shawn Blanc, then you) and moved EVERYTHING in Apple Notes, Ulysses, and OneNote over to Craft (painful, but worth it). I’m also a past Notion user…but man oh man, Craft is great. Couple things you didn’t mention…the community is amazing, Craft welcomes users to their Slack channels for app update news, bug info, help, etc. Oh, and the iPad app is top notch. Oh, and it supports markdown, which Ulysses spoiled me on.
Lovin the beard.
Great apps collection. Especially the TextSniper app. Will help me a lot in my studies. Thnx.
AWSOME!!! AMAZING!!!!! CRAZY GOOD VIDEO!!!!!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT HELPFUL INFORMATION.
Thanks, the instant dock tip is great!
Amazing and really worth viewing! Thanks man!
Quinn, these app recommendation videos are your best videos. Great BMW t-shirt, by the way!
I’ve been enjoying this and the other videos you have to discover apps for my new mini… I’d like to see a summary letting us know the apps that have stood the test of time.
Great recommendations, thanks!
Saving into a playlist in case I get a Mac. All of those are nifty tools, some emulating what I have on Windows so I don't necessarily miss out on those, then there are also some crazy tools which I'm not even sure if there's some kind of alternative to them on Windows
reset my Mac and I've been looking for this video every since !!! new subscriber !! BEST video hands down
Could you share which Alfred workflow you used ? I can't find such a good converter
great list. thank you for putting this together.
By far the BEST RECOMMENDATIONS by you and also by TH-cam. Almost all of them were totally useful to me.
Found some useful apps for my uses, thanks alot for the video
15:15 FYI you can also CMD + Tab to bring all the windows from one app to the front
Amazing stuff. Thank you for sharing. loved it. keep sharing.