Install these ones first
Ahh, that smell of a new Mac when you get it out of the box… gorgeous! Get these essential apps to make the most out of your new computer.
Essential apps for your new Mac
CleanShotX: Screenshot like a pro
We thought the built-in screenshot utility was great until we discovered CleanShot X. The app hides all the clutter from your desktop when capturing your screen, saving you time on cleanup.
Other capabilities also feel impressive. Record videos, GIFs, and even scrolling screenshots (like an entire website). Annotate screenshots, add various backgrounds and blur sensitive info. You can even set a custom wallpaper for your screen captures!
In Your Face: Join meetings faster
If you hate those last-minute searches for meeting links and annoying redirects in Zoom, get In Your Face. Right before your call, the app shows a full-screen reminder that lets you join the meeting with one click. As a bonus, you'll never be late for online calls — those reminders are, well, in your face.
TextSniper: Copy the uncopiable
Thousands of Setapp members love this app for a reason. TextSniper lets you capture text from anywhere: screenshots, videos, PDFs, photos, etc. And it works lightning-fast!
Simply press Cmd-Shift-2, select the area of your screen, and TextSniper instantly recognizes and copies the text. Now, you can paste it anywhere.
Bartender: Keep your menu bar clean
Having lots of useful apps has a downside: Your menu bar turns into a mess. But not with Bartender. It declutters your menu bar and serves you only the icons you need right when you need them.
Customize Bartender to get distracted only by important things like a new message or low battery. You can also decide which icons to keep in the menu bar and reorder them as you wish.
AirBuddy: Control your Bluetooth devices
The low battery on your AirPods won’t catch you by surprise again if you use AirBuddy. This smart helper lets you quickly see the battery levels of all your wireless devices. We love that iOS-styled pop-up for AirPods!
AirBuddy also lets you set different roles for your devices. For example, you can set different default headphones for music and calls.
CleanMyMac: Keep your Mac in shape
Want to keep your new Mac in good shape for years to come? Make sure to install CleanMyMac. This is a powerhouse for optimizing, cleaning, and protecting your Mac. Run regular cleanups and malware scans, and your device will thank you later.
As you’ll be getting more files and apps, CleanMyMac will make sure they don’t slow your Mac down. Otherwise, it’ll help you clean things up with a click.
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