Setapp blog authors | Natalie Polly

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Natalie's writing journey began with exploring medical imaging and later email signature marketing. Now she aims to inspire and inform her audience about the exciting world of Mac and iPhone apps. When not writing, you can find her enjoying delicious vegan food, feeding squirrels in the park, or watching psychology videos.

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A Tale of Technological Terror

October 10, 2019

It’s October. Boo. Scared? Tough as you may be, the computer you’re reading this on can be as scary as it is powerful. After all, your Mac is, for better or worse, an extension of your brain.

Tips & tricks Lifestyle Apps for

Every tool you need for effective brainstorming

September 23, 2019

Does brainstorming ever feel like a total waste of time? - It's a classic case of brainstorming gone wrong. We'd prepared for you the most effective ways (and useful tools) to generate new ideas and solve problems, alone or in a group.

Tips & tricks Productivity Creativity

Top tips for how to use Snapchat on Mac

August 02, 2019

What is Snapchat after all? Snapchat is a fun instant messaging app with a twist — it's built around the idea of connecting with your friends without leaving a lot of digital baggage on the web by only making its messages available for so long after they are sent.

Tips & tricks Tutorial Lifestyle

Setapp shortlisted for 2019 Software as a Service Awards

July 30, 2019

In 2018, we made our first appearance, shortlisted in the category “Best SaaS Newcomer.” Today we are happy to announce the SaaS Awards nominated Setapp for Best Product for Productivity (non-US).

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How to Get Started With iTunes and its Catalina analogues

June 10, 2019

iTunes media player has been available for many years now, and it has expanded a lot. Since 2003, the creators at Apple have continued to develop new ways of improving the listening experience. Now iTunes offers more than just tunes — it plays the role of being a central hub for entertainment.

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The Best Alternatives To Windows Defender For Mac

June 03, 2019

In March 2019 Microsoft released their proprietary antivirus software for Mac, named Windows Defender ATP (Advanced Threat Protection). The release took many by surprise, not only for its cross-platform support but also because it made them question if antivirus software for Mac was actually needed.

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Setapp at Apple WWDC 2019: Full disclosure

May 21, 2019

In Setapp, we love the tradition of getting together with Apple community at WWDC. Meet us at the main event, our tech party at The Tech Museum as well as AltConf 2019.

Event Tech News

How to set up iCloud Mail on your Mac

May 15, 2019

An additional perk of having iCloud is that it comes with a free email account. So if you have an Apple ID, you by default have an iCloud email account.

Tips & tricks Tutorial iCloud

Google Translate tricks you need to know about

May 13, 2019

Google Translate is a powerful tool that lets you communicate with people in different languages almost instantaneously. It’s not quite as easy to use as Star Trek’s “universal translators,” but until that day comes here are some Google Translate tips to make the most out of it.

Tips & tricks Productivity Lifestyle

All Ways To Permanently Delete Facebook

May 08, 2019

Whether you’re deleting Facebook because you’re suffering from platform fatigue, you’re advertisement-adverse, or just believe the channel has sucked the social out of social media, here is a thorough guide to help you deactivate, close, and delete your Facebook account while still holding on to your memories.

Tips & tricks Productivity Lifestyle

How To Create, Change, And Delete Apple ID On Your Mac

April 23, 2019

My Apple ID is an Apple account used to store your settings and preferences, and most importantly as an Apple login, letting you access services like Apple Music, App Store, iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud, and many more. It’s essential for a smooth experience within the Apple ecosystem.

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Quick guide to getting the most out of Apple News+

April 19, 2019

This guide shows you how works with both free and paid content on the News+, Apple's new magazine and newspaper subscription service.

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