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.
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!
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?
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
@@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
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
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?
@@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.
@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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
First video of yours I have seen! Downloaded Transnomino, Portal, and Clyde.. Already had Handbrake and Monitor Control (must haves!!)! Subscribed! Productivity!
..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!!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Wrong
how about batfi apps?
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!
@@jayroux5338 when you leave it charging overnight or afk overnight in games like me 🤓
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?
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
Thanks for the suggestions! How do you like Craft?
@@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
I would also add Raycast! Can often replace many other apps (like Rectangle), though it'll depend what you prefer
did u purchase downie?
Nice
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
yes but you won see the full calendar like the app
@@danielvictor4984then he should turn the redundant date off on the menu bar😂 it’s telling him is Thursday twice
Please nobody leave your Mac sitting on a table in a cafe unattended. Switch on people.
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?
@@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.
@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.
in Taiwan you can
very true. someone could tak the laptop and just NOT close it. such a dumb idea
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
That's how it's done !
How to convert multiple images at once?
@@jukebox419just select multiple photos and right click
I am surprised he needed an extra app for this :))))
Literally drag photos out of the photos app into your desktop and it auto converts them to jpg. 😂
Wow!!! You just dropped another solid list here for productivity. Thanks a lot!
Hey would you like to try my Mac app Folderizer :)?
Amazing list. Thank you for making this video. Just got a 2020 Air and I've been loving it
the same as me, i've also bought mac air 2020
I got 2022 air
@@AbdumalikErmatov-wp3er Me too! It's all I need. Hope you like yours too.
Handbrake icon is to show the convert across formats - a pineapple to a cocktail etc.
Interesting! Thanks for the share
The logo reminds me of pwnapple "pineapple" back when jailbreak was a thing
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.
Hi Daniel ! Did you get your new Mac yet ? How's the experience ?
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.
What if someone stole your laptop with the lid open 😂
😂
MacOS has build in feature for image and HEIC conversion. Right click - Quick Actions - Convert Image
Hey, love the video. Quick question, what do you use to record PiP videos on mac? 2:23
PDF app is useful for me much... Thanks Dear , U do a great job ..
Thank you so much for the video! I ended up downloading the pdf app and it's so useful!
Don't macs already have a built-in feature where it avoids overcharging the battery?
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.
@@AngeloTelesforo FY boomer
@@Pauli669-o8bshush you blue haired activist
You can also convert images from HEIC to JPEG or PNG in Finder. You don't need to install an app for that
how you do that?
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.
what do you use to show and hide your toolbar/menu bar?
It’s an app called Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store!
Portal is Gold for me! THANK YOU! 🙌🏽
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?
Loved the vid - productivity. id love to know how you order your main bar at the top of your screen with arrows
This is the kind of video content that deserves a BIG thumbs up. It's very informative and helpful. Thank you!
Cheers! Very good to find out about these free apps. Can you make a short video about more you can do with PDFgear?
First one in, clyde is already a banger app I'll download after this video 👍
why clyde app is not available on my macbook?
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.
Productivity. Some nice time savers there, thanks.
I wrote them down in my love journal and put inside my hope chest. THX!
This is was a great video, I've downloaded about 10 apps. Thank you so much
Definitely downloading Monitor Control Lite. That's going to be super helpful, thank you! 😊
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?
Solid video, and super helpful. Thanks Andrew!
Purchased the Portal Premium for more 8k & Spatial Audio options. Great list Andrew, thanks!
I am working on my productivity and appreciate this video. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you very much! I pencilled down many apps!
Excellent compliation of useful apps. For HEIC converter why an app required when native apple rightclick gives an option of Quick Convert?
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.
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How did you add that arrow in the menu bar to hide/show the icons?
It’s an app called Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store!
@@ITSDRFAMEZ nice thanks, was looking for that :)
Could we use these on an iPad ?
wow thanks! Is there a free app to download TH-cam video to your Mac? without using crappy websites
First video of yours I have seen! Downloaded Transnomino, Portal, and Clyde.. Already had Handbrake and Monitor Control (must haves!!)! Subscribed! Productivity!
..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!!
Great job! Many thanks solved many issues I have been struggling with. Big thumbs up 👍
That MonitorControl Lite was useful thanks!
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.
Productivity
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
Very helpful Video. Thanks a lot ❤
me watching this on my new mac!
love this machine!!
Greetings Andrew, What do you use to record your screen to make your videos?
Superrr helpful. Thank you so much!!! ❤
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
thanks for making this great video, i noticed theres so many useful apps
what is the chrome theme you are using
ITSYCAL : is it connected /synced to my Appple Calender?
I am impressed. Excellent choices of apps.🎉❤
Thanks for Al Dente, I was searching for an app to control charging.
is there any app like, smart kepboard. like g board
Dont use it if you have macbooks M models. they already have optimized batttery. that app can only be good for older macs
@@melaniesvenson9459Why? I use this since 6 Months
@@rogue_carlisle6167 👀
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.
Nice work. What is the docking station you are using for the new M3 MacBook Air? I need this
Huge thnx. Sooo useful
imagine being this confident to leave your mac alone in a public cafe
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.
Productivity. One video I'll be coming back to.
Very helpful thank you for making this great video I love my mac more now
finally someone recommending apps that are actually free
Hey productivity guy, nice video!
Hi. Great video and greeting from the UK. Please can you update the video - Recut is a Paid app not free - Thanks
Solid list of apps. Focus Portal and Single-Window Dimmer but seem really great to try. Thanks!
This list of apps is stellar
Great selection, thank you
Hello. Can you tell me how do you reduce your toolbar on top ?
It’s an app called Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store!
Lovely content!
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.
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.
So helpful! Thank you.
very useful, thanks mate
Thanks. I installed a few of them
Thank you so much !
I used Handbrake all the time when I was deployed on an aircraft carrier doing video production, it's so useful
loving the calendar app...this was great, ty!
Awesome video 🙌🏾
Hey men, that was really a good video - you help me a lot!! Many thanks, good men😎
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.
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
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.
For Auto File Namer, if you select multiple files in Finder, you can already rename all of them at once...
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
Hey he is using secondary monitor!! 😂😂😂
@@DivyaPrakash1 // I didn't knew back than. 😂😅
Killer apps, thanks!!
I downloaded a Monitor Control LIte but it only does a brightness control, not a sound volume control. Pls show how to control volume!
Very good, thanks!
Great stuff ! Thank you.
Monitor Control is a ++, thanks!
great apps selection
Thank you for the video. I downloaded two apps.
Very good Video. Thank you!
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.
Love your signature
You are the productivity master thx
thanks for the great content, I downloaded several of these apps
Great video bud! The hazeover app you just mentioned is a paid one. Can you provide a DMG file for that.
Great video. You should have a look at notch nook
Thank You for monitor control
thank you! im Download all de apps, great video! appreciate !
whats your desk mat?
great video . unique apps
What app did you use for your menu bar? Bartender?
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