In this video, Andrew shares 14 unique apps for Mac users, including Zappy for screen recordings and gifs, X-Snip for screenshots, Sigma OS for a unique browser experience, Side Notes for quick note-taking, Clean My Mac X for maintenance, Gemini 2 for duplicate file detection, Spaces for cleaning up desktop space, Daily Time Tracking for productivity tracking, Pocket for saving articles, In Crypto for secure file storage, Magna for organizing multiple windows, Grammarly for writing assistance, and Figma for design and planning. Andrew recommends these apps for customizing the Mac experience, increasing productivity, and getting the most out of the expensive device.
1. The speaker shares 14 unique Mac apps he has been using and recently installed.
2. Zappy is an app that quickly captures screen recordings and gifs.
3. X-Snip is a screenshot app with more features and functionality than the native Mac screenshot function.
4. Sigma OS is a unique browser that turns browser tabs into tasks and encourages the user to stay focused on a single workspace.
5. Side Notes is an app that allows the user to jot down quick notes that are color-coded, organized, and exportable.
6. Clean My Mac X is a maintenance app that frees up space, keeps the Mac up to date, and has an uninstaller tool.
7. Gemini 2 is a cleaning app that detects and deletes duplicate files.
8. Spaces for Mac is an app that cleans up the desktop and Mac before launching a new task, allowing for easy multitasking.
9. Daily Time Tracking app is used to keep track of how long the user spends on each task for optimal workflow.
10. Pocket is used to save articles to read later, with a browser extension and IOS app for flexibility.
11. Crypto is an app that securely stores and sends files with aes256 encryption.
12. Battery Health app tracks the overall health of the Mac's battery, with details on manufacturer date, age, charge cycle count, and more.
13. Magna is an app for organizing windows on a larger screen or external monitor.
14. Figma is a powerful app for designers and others, useful for web design, mobile design, basic graphic design, and planning and visualizing ideas.