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Recommended Mac apps for new user (self.macos)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by fluckx to c/macos

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Hello all,

I've recently gotten a MacBook pro at work. In the past I've mainly used Linux, so the switch isn't super drastic. I'm mainly getting used to the shortcuts. My work mainly involves DevOps related work.

Things I've installed so far ( besides standard things like an IDE ):

neovim
brew
rectangle
jq / uw
docker desktop
iterm2

I have some coworkers excited about Alfred, which I have installed, but haven't really used yet. Looks like an enhanced spotlight?

Any apps/tools you can recommend which makes your life easier on Macs? Hidden productivity gems?

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[–] d00phy 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Didn’t see it here, but either VLC or IINA. I used VLC forever, but have recently mostly switched over to IINA.

Also an app uninstaller. I use AppZapper b/c I paid 99¢ for it forever ago (anybody remember maczot?) and it still works.