5 Free macOS Apps You Didn't Know About (and you should install)
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Published3 months ago
Duration17:59
Video IDdcwdcTb-kvU
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views892
Likes49
Comments7
Engagement Rate6.28%
Likes per 100 views5.49
Comments per 1K views7.85
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Description
Do you think everything on Mac costs money? I thought so too, and I even fell into the trap of buying apps that had much better free alternatives. In this video I show you 5 open source apps I use daily that anyone with a Mac should know about.
Chapters:
00:00 Is everything on Mac paid? The myth
00:37 Homebrew: the package manager you need
01:45 LocalSend: share files between any device
05:54 HandBrake: convert video to any format for free
09:36 btop: monitor your Mac like a pro
13:26 Mailsy: disposable emails from the terminal
16:59 Closing thoughts and recommendations
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