
To me, that's the worse thing that anyone could ever do, and so, I've moved almost entirely to Google drive. They were at the forefront of the free storage and sync movement, but have recently started taking away what they've originally given us, like limiting the number of devices that we can syncronize with free accounts. Handbrake – I don’t even recall the last time I used this app, but if/when I need to rip a DVD, that’s where I'll go.ĭropbox – DOWNGRADED. Google Chrome Remote Desktop – because everyone has a relative that needs help with their computer 🙁 Google Chrome – other then IE, any browser is good enough for Internet browsing, but when it comes to developing apps, I turn to Chrome development tools Pocket – so, I’ve fund this great article online, and I want to keep it around for later It costs around $10, and is worth a look. I also played around with version 0.9 of Lightpaper which was free at the time, but a bit buggy.
#Mac essential apps pro
Markdown Pro is not free, but it’s worth the modest admission fee (around $12). I use markdown for code documentation (GIT style), and wherever else I can – including this blog. Markdown Pro and Lightpaper – both are among the best Markdown editors for OS X. With FreeMind, I can quickly visualize project status with the team, without having to weed through lots of text in Jira (used for more serious and time-consuming stuff). I use mind mapping for light project management, capturing meeting notes on the fly, and brainstorming. The cost is FREE, but you can purchase a power pack which will give you even more utility, and a great way to support this developer.įreeMind – simply the best FREE mind mapping application that runs everywhere.
#Mac essential apps install
It is the app I install first, because it makes everything else easier.



Here is my up-to-date favs list: General utilities and productivity toolsĪlfred – a great program launcher, and much more. Two years later, in order to write an iOS app, I purchased my first MacBook Pro, and realized that OS X had all the ‘LINUX’ I needed and wanted, but also a great UX on top of it, and some really nice apps.Įver since, I’ve been discovering new apps, little (and big) gems that make my tech life more fun and productive. In 2006, I left Microsoft Windows for good, and switched to Ubuntu Linux. Keeping this here, but overdue for an updateįor context.
