9 Mac Apps I Wish I Knew Sooner! (M4 MacBookPro, Mac Mini, MacBook Air)
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Published5 months ago
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The Apple M-series Mac is an incredible machine, but out of the box, macOS is still missing some key features. In this video, I’m showing you the 10 apps I install immediately to fix the friction, speed up my workflow, and finally "finish" the operating system. No generic lists—just the tools that actually change the game.
🔗 THE APPS (Download Links)
1. NotchNook (Paid/Trial) Turns the notch into a dynamic file shelf and media hub. https://lo.cafe/notchnook
2. Ice (Free & Open Source) The best way to manage a cluttered menu bar. https://github.com/jordanbaird/Ice
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4. Blip (Free) Cross-platform file transfer that actually works. https://blip.net
5. Loop (Free & Open Source) Radial window management. https://github.com/MrKai77/Loop
6. Dropover (Freemium) Drag-and-drop shelf for moving files easily. https://dropoverapp.com
7. ScreenFloat 2 (Paid) Keep screenshots floating above your windows. https://eternalstorms.at/screenfloat
8. Msty (Freemium) Run powerful AI models (LLMs) locally on your Mac. https://msty.app
9. Pearcleaner (Free & Open Source) The best app uninstaller to keep your system clean. https://github.com/alienator88/Pearcleaner
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