Essential Mac Apps for Productivity
I am not affiliated with any of these services. I am simply a happy user.
I have been actively using these services for over a year, and in most cases, for many years.
Anytime I set up a new Mac, these are my go-to installs. They are at the heart of how I navigate, and work using my computer. They are truly my essential Mac apps for productivity.
Magnet
Manage windows with corner snapping and keyboard shortcuts.
SteerMouse
Regain mouse control with button shortcuts, scroll wheel configurations, and cursor settings.
- Steer mouse guide coming soon!
- SteerMouse
Alfred 5
Use hotkeys, keywords, and workflows to search, launch apps, and control your macOS system.
- My alfred guide coming soon!
- Alfred
CleanMyMac
Reclaim Mac performance. Remove junk files, eliminate malware, and free up space.
BusyCal
Powerful, and heavily customizable calendar app.
- BusyCal article coming soon!
- BusyCal macOS
- BusyCal iOS
Keeping You Awake
Menu bar utility app to prevent your Mac from sleeping, either for a set duration or indefinitely.
iTerm2
Terminal emulator for macOS that significantly enhances the standard macOS Terminal experience.
Sublime Text
Lightweight text editor known for its speed, and responsiveness.