Owners of computers from Apple are not as shy in choosing applications as those who use Linux on their computer. Even the coolest brands do not see anything shameful in properly porting their products to Mac. On Mac OS, programs work just fine. Even as powerful as Photoshop or Pro Tools. However, utilities such as various cleaners, optimizers, office applications are missing from the operating system itself. Therefore, they must be installed. But you need to know exactly which ones are the best. This is why this review is written. But first, a little about the key features of the Mac OS.
A little bit about the operating system
Makos differs from Windows exactly as much as the sky differs from the earth. Moreover, the "land" in this case is the notorious "Windows". A key feature of Macs is that they are not designed to run programs and games released for Windows. This largely explains the security of this OS. But this is a double-edged sword. "Windows" applications are not suitable for "Makosi". And installing programs on Mac OS is fundamentally different from the same process in Windows.
Programs on Macs are delivered in special DMG format images. The installation itself is much simpler. The installer does everything himself. The user only needs to accept the license agreement. On Mac OS, programs work just fine and are pretty buggy. That is why professionals mainly choose these computers and laptops. Now consider the most interesting and popular programs for "Mac" from a variety of categories. Among them are real masterpieces.
Spark
Fast and lightweight email client for Mac has an excellent and intuitive interface, advanced email search and very high speed. The key feature of the program is a huge number of settings. You can configure almost everything in the client. And this is good. This is rare for Mac OS. Programs of this kind usually have only standard settings. The more valuable the Spark. The utility is completely free, which can also be attributed to the benefits.
Iina
A great alternative to the obsolete VLC. IINA is a universal multimedia player with a modern design (in the style of "Mac OS") and a huge number of settings. The player can work perfectly with local video files. But that is not all. The player works great with streaming video online. The player uses only the most advanced codecs and compressors that are available on Mac OS. Programs of this type should definitely be installed on any Mac.
CleanMyMac 3
An excellent utility for cleaning Mac from various digital junk. It can delete unnecessary files, clean and optimize disks, work with system files and perform other optimization tasks for Mac OS Sierra. Programs of this type are rarely used on Macs, since there is no registry in this operating system. So, there is nothing to litter. Nevertheless, disks will not save anything from cluttering. For this, there is a utility CleanMyMac 3. It is good for everyone. That's just expensive.
Pixelmator
A great alternative to the ubiquitous Photoshop. In terms of capabilities, this program is no different from a giant. But it costs significantly less than the product from Adobe. With the help of Pixelmator you can process photos, retouch them, do computer graphics and other very interesting things. Programs for Mac OS X of this type are very popular among users, as Apple products are widely used for design and comprehensive image processing. The most interesting thing is that the Pixelmator interface painfully resembles Photoshop. This means that users will not have problems when mastering a new product.
Tuxera NTFS
Another paid utility for Mac. However, it is absolutely necessary for those who often work with the Windows operating system. The fact is that in "Mac OS" by default it is impossible to write to partitions with the NTFS file system. This utility helps to correct this annoying misunderstanding. It forces the OS to work with NTFS in normal (full) mode. Tuxera has a huge amount of settings and an intuitive interface. You can find it in "AppStore" or on torrent trackers. In any case, it is useful to many. This is a must-have utility.
Handbrake
Legendary video converter for Mac OS. Programs of this type usually do not last long, but HandBrake has been successfully operating for about a decade. Previously, he only knew how to transfer DVD or Blu-ray to regular files. But now he has learned to work with any type of data and has become a truly universal product. Such utilities really need to be installed on every computer. You never know what. Moreover, this converter can work not only with video, but also with audio. It supports all formats. The main thing is that the player on the "Mac" could play them.
Punto switcher
“Oldies” know that such a utility is available under “Windows”. But in “Mack” her work is implemented much better. The program is designed to automatically switch the keyboard layout. If the user forgot to switch the layout and started typing some gibberish in a non-existent language, then Punto will instantly determine which language is needed and switch the layout, correcting what is already written. Very convenient. Also a good plus is the fact that the program is completely free. After installation and basic settings, it is placed in the system tray and silently runs in the background, completely without loading the "Mac".
Logic pro
Platform "Mac" is deservedly considered the best for working with sound. This is because the hardware delays of sound during its output are minimal (they do not exist at all). Thus, you can work with tools in real time. And Logic is a unique audio editor for Mac OS. Programs of this type are usually released first for “Macs” and only then for PCs on “Windows”. And there are no analogues of Logic at all. This is a multi-track audio editor that allows you to use many plug-ins, effects and virtual instruments. This is a complete audio studio. However, it costs quite tangible money. But the best software for professionals in the field of sound is not anywhere else.
Adobe Photoshop
Legendary editor on Mac OS. Installed programs for image processing can be safely removed, since this monster alone can replace everything. And if you take into account that it works much better on Mac than on Windows, then you can completely forget about other graphic products. However, there is one significant minus: subscribing to this product is very expensive. Not everyone will risk it. Unless the person is a professional photographer. Then without "Photoshop" in any way.
Garageband
Apple’s unique application that turns the Mac into a full-fledged studio. You can easily create masterpieces. And use exclusively MacBook. This program is included in the iLife package, which is now very actively promoted by Cupertinians. In order to get GarageBand, you will need to install the entire package. How to uninstall a program on Mac OS? Naturally, for this you will have to uninstall the entire iLife package in the standard way used on Mac computers. Although you can try to remove only a specific item using CleanMyMac 3. It should work.
Conclusion
So, the most interesting applications for Mac OS were reviewed above. Programs differ in scope, price and features. However, it must be admitted that useless and non-functional software for Macs is not released. And this is the main difference between the Mac OS and Windows. For the latter, too many useless utilities have been developed that often worsen the situation, and do not eliminate any problems.