{"id":253357,"date":"2025-05-23T07:37:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apple-2\/best-free-apps-for-mac\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T07:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:37:08","slug":"best-free-apps-for-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=253357","title":{"rendered":"Best free apps for Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-bigbite-multi-title\"\/>\n<p>There\u2019s something of a misconception when it comes to the Mac: that Mac apps cost more, just like the computer itself. While powerful tools like Photoshop or Final Cut Pro certainly have price tags commensurate with their robust feature sets, many of the greatest Mac apps won\u2019t cost you anything more than the time they take to download them.<\/p>\n<p>A quick note before we begin. Apple has changed its security settings in macOS, so you\u2019ll need to allow your system to open a couple of these apps. A dialogue box may pop up telling you a certain app \u201cis an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?\u201d Click Open to proceed with the installation.<\/p>\n<p>These are the best free Mac apps we use, in alphabetical order.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-listicle-chart-block wp-block-product-chart product-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"amphetamine-free-anti-sleep-app\">Amphetamine \u2013 free anti-sleep app<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-full=\"\" image:=\"\" amphetamine=\"\" mac=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Amphetamine-Mac.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Amphetamine Mac\" class=\"wp-image-2791341\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Amphetamine Mac\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Amphetamine\u00a0will keep your Mac awake. Featuring a menu bar-based interface, the app lets you temporarily override your Mac\u2019s sleep schedule (even when your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/673295\/how-to-use-macbook-with-lid-closed-stop-closed-mac-sleeping.html\">MacBooks\u2019s lid is closed<\/a>) and even adds a few useful features like activating only when connected to specific Wi-Fi networks and keeping only certain drives awake. <\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amphetamine\/id937984704?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Amphetamine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"audacity-free-audio-editor\">Audacity \u2013 free audio editor<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/audacity.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339261\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Amateur Mac recording engineers have known about the power of\u00a0Audacity\u00a0for years. A robust desktop client for recording and editing multi-track projects, Audacity will let you edit and add effects just like you would with Logic Pro X without needing to spend hundreds of dollars on a bunch of features you won\u2019t need. Granted, the interface is quite a bit outdated, but you need only spend a few minutes with it to see just how powerful it is. A killer tool for podcasting, recording audio books, and creating video voiceovers, Audacity will turn your Mac into a multi-track recording studio, and it won\u2019t cost you a dime.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.audacityteam.org\/download\/mac\/&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"audacityteam\" target=\"_blank\">Audacity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"backup-and-sync-from-google\">Backup and Sync from Google<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-photos.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339258\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even the most stalwart Mac fans have to admit that Google does photos better than Apple, despite Apple\u2019s improvements over the years. While there ids no longer the unlimited free storage there once was, with instant syncing across virtually any device, and an amazing search engine, Google Photos is everything we wish Apple Photos would be. But you might not know that there\u2019s a super easy way to get photos from your Mac into your Google Photos library. Google offers a small utility called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/photos.google.com\/apps&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"google\" target=\"_blank\">Backup and Sync<\/a>\u00a0that will automatically upload images stored on your Mac. The simple menu bar app works with your Google Drive to continuously scan for images in folders of your choosing to keep your photo library in sync. And it\u2019s so efficient, you won\u2019t even know it\u2019s working. But thats not all! Backup and Sync makes an extremely effective cloud storage solution for <em>all<\/em> file types. In fact, if you use more than just Apple gear, it\u2019s probably the best cloud storage solution.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/photos.google.com\/apps&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"google\" target=\"_blank\">Backup and Sync<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"bbedit-free-html-and-text-editor\">BBEdit \u2013 free HTML and text editor<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bbedit-difference.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339245\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">BBEdit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Professional software developers have been singing BBEdit\u2019s praises for years, but you don\u2019t need to spend a bundle to get on board. The\u00a0free version of BBEdit is a full-featured editor in its own right, sporting powerful features such as multiple clipboards, automatic backups, live search and syntax-highlighting support for more than 20 programming languages. But you don\u2019t have to be a Swift coder to appreciate it\u2014anyone who writes and edits large chunks of text on their Mac should grab a copy.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.barebones.com\/products\/bbedit\/bbedit11.html&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"barebones\" target=\"_blank\">BBEdit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"google-chrome-free-web-browser\">Google Chrome \u2013 free web browser <\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-full=\"\" is-resized=\"\" image:=\"\" google=\"\" chrome=\"\" browser=\"\" mac=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Google-Chrome-browser-Mac.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Google Chrome Browser Mac\" class=\"wp-image-2791273\" style=\"width:879px;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Google Chrome Browser Mac\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The debate over which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/668670\/best-web-browser-for-mac.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bbst web browser for Mac<\/a> is one that won\u2019t be settled anytime soon, but in the meantime, every Mac user should have a copy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/browser\/desktop\/index.html&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"google\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome<\/a>\u00a0alongside Safari in their Dock. Fast, smart, and endlessly customizable, Google\u2019s browser is an excellent alternative to Apple\u2019s, with speedy surfing, smart syncing, and Google Assistant-style voice searches. And with a dedicated store filled with extensions and themes, finding ways to enhance it is way easier than it is on Safari. Google has even added some intelligence to Chrome on Mac with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2414746\/google-adds-some-intelligence-to-chrome-on-mac-with-new-ai-based-search-tools.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-based search tools<\/a> in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2214279\/chrome-mac-m121-ai-features.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrome for Mac update.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/simplenote.com\/&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"simplenote\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"clearvpn-free-mac-vpn\">ClearVPN \u2013 free Mac VPN<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/clearvpn-mac.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339293\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/231047\/best-vpn-for-mac.html\">VPN clients available for the Mac<\/a>, but few of them are as straightforward and effortless as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.audw.net\/c\/312327\/1148425\/1733?subId1=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"audw\" target=\"_blank\">ClearVPN<\/a>, which has a free plan. Rather than let you choose from a complicated list of servers, ClearVPN\u2019s straightforward interface will automatically route you to the best option based on what you want to do, whether it\u2019s private browsing or watching Netflix outside the U.S. Everything else happens in the background\u2014protocols, servers, and encryption are handled in real-time using MacPaw\u2019s Dynamic Flow Technology that automatically selects the best server for your needs. Heavy users will want to subscribe for $13 a month, but the free plan\u2014which offers few shortcuts including Netflix streaming and ad-free browsing\u2014is a great addition to any Mac. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2491145\/clearvpn-review-a-good-option-for-vpn-newbies.html\">review of ClearVPN<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.audw.net\/c\/312327\/1148425\/1733?subId1=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"audw\" target=\"_blank\">ClearVPN<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"duplicate-file-finder-free-duplicate-file-remover\">Duplicate File Finder \u2013 free duplicate file remover <\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/duplicate-file-finder.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339256\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been using your Mac for a while, there\u2019s a good chance you have accumulated duplicate files along the way. And some of them could be eating up precious space on your drive. You could run a full disk cleaner to find and root them out, but if you want to quickly find double files and get on with your day, make space for\u00a0Duplicate File Finder\u00a0in your Applications folder. Simply drag a folder onto its window and within seconds you\u2019ll have a full report of the duplicates on your machine, letting you see what they are and where they\u2019re hiding, and letting you delete them in a snap. Unless you opt for the $5 pro version, you\u2019ll have to deal with the occasional ad, but it\u2019s an indispensable tool nonetheless. Duplicate File Finder is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/550084\/maccleaner-pro-2-review.html\">MacCleaner Pro<\/a>, which features in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/673271\/best-mac-cleaner-vs-cleanmymac.html\">Best Mac Cleaner<\/a> roundup. <\/p>\n<p>Get Duplicate File Finder from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/duplicate-file-finder-remover\/id1032755628?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/nektony.sjv.io\/c\/321564\/599555\/9832?subId1=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;u=https:\/\/nektony.com\/duplicate-finder-free\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"nektony\" target=\"_blank\">Nektony<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"foxit-pdf-reader-free-pdf-reader\">Foxit PDF Reader \u2013 Free PDF reader<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image:=\"\" foxit=\"\" pdf=\"\" editor=\"\" free=\"\" trial=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Foxit-PDF-Editor-free-trial-1.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Foxit PDF Editor free trial \" class=\"wp-image-2419847\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Foxit PDF Editor free trial \" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Foxit PDF Reader is a free document viewer that supports advanced annotation tools. This lets you control the size, color, and style of inserted text or shapes. The app also packs some handy customization features, such as support for changing the document\u2019s background shade, reversing and rotating pages, signing forms, and more. Beyond tweaking the PDF file, this Mac app can read the text aloud, measure distances, calculate areas, magnify selected spots, and have AI analyze your document. It\u2019s certainly more capable than Apple\u2019s Preview app and most free PDF readers we\u2019ve used.<\/p>\n<p>See how Foxit PDF Editor compares to other PDF tools in our round-up of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2408950\/best-pdf-editor-for-mac.html\">Best PDF editor for Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.foxit.com\/pdf-reader&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"foxit\" target=\"_blank\">Foxit PDF Reader<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"garageband-apples-music-maker\">GarageBand \u2013 Apple\u2019s music maker<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/garageband.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339264\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want to make music on your Mac there\u2019s no better place to start than GarageBand. Loaded with loads of instruments, sounds, loops, and beats, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/garageband\/id682658836?mt=12&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">GarageBand<\/a> will help you make killer tracks whether they\u2019re bound for a stage, screen, or just your ringtone. And in true Apple fashion, its interface is drop-dead simple, letting you record, scrub, and mix just by dragging and dropping. You can use real instruments or virtual ones, and an array of pre-recorded tracks and samples will let you compose a great song even of you can\u2019t hold a tune. And if you\u2019re clueless about where to begin, there are even a couple piano and guitar lessons to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/garageband\/id682658836?mt=12&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">GarageBand<\/a> from Apple. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"grammarly-free-grammar-and-spelling-checker\">Grammarly \u2013 free grammar and spelling checker <\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/grammarly.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339290\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Spell-check on our iPhone is awesome, but it\u2019s not so great on our Mac. That\u2019s where Grammarly comes in. Available as a Mac app or a Safari extension, it adds a powerful spelling and grammar engine to Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else you type words. (It even works in our CMS, which is why this blurb is free of errors.) Easy to use and basically restriction-free for most people, Grammarly will be a lifesaver for anyone with clumsy typing fingers\u2014especially if you\u2019re stuck using\u00a0one of the problematic MacBook keyboards.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"grammarly\" target=\"_blank\">Grammarly<\/a> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/grammarly-for-safari\/id1462114288?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iina-mac.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339296\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While VLC (above) will always have a place on our Mac,\u00a0IINA\u00a0is making a strong case for supremacy. Its sleek, minimal design makes it feel like a fresh and modern video player, while features like dark mode and picture-in-picture put VLC to shame. But IINA\u2019s best feature is its uncanny ability to play basically any file type you throw at it, from years-old local files to YouTube playlists. Plus, it\u2019s written in Swift and open-source, so you can bet the features\u2014including native M1 Mac support\u2014will keep on coming.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/iina.io\/&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"iina\" target=\"_blank\">IINA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"kindle-free-book-reader\">Kindle \u2013 free book reader<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kindle-for-mac.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339277\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sometimes you just want to curl up with your Mac and read a good book. With the Kindle app for Mac you can do just that. Like iBooks, but for all of your Kindle books, comics, and Kindle Unlimited subscriptions, you\u2019ll be able to access all fo your Amazon.com purchases \u00a0right on your desktop. With a full-screen mode, five font options, a dark theme, and adjustable point sizes, brightness, and page widths, you can customize your reading experience just the way you like it. There\u2019s also a built-in dictionary and easy annotating, and Amazon\u2019s Whispersync tech will let you pick up right where you left off on any device. Except, you know, from an actual book.<\/p>\n<p>Download Amazon\u2019s Kindle app for Mac from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/kindle\/id405399194?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"onyx-free-mac-cleaner\">Onyx \u2013 free Mac cleaner <\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/onyx1.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339232\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mac maintenance might not be as vital to the day-to-day operation of your Mac as it once was, but slowdowns still happen. And when they do,\u00a0Onyx will clear them up. A general-purpose utility with more tools than a Swiss Army knife, Onyx packages maintenance scripts, cache cleaning, and permissions repairers to keep your Mac in tip-top shape. Its simple interface makes it quick and painless to run all kinds of cleaning solutions, but its best feature might be the individual optimized versions Titanium Software offers, going way back. Onyx is one of a number of Mac cleaners we review in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/673271\/best-mac-cleaner-vs-cleanmymac.html\">Best Mac Cleaners<\/a> group test. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/352902\/onyx-review-macos.html\">review of Onyx<\/a>. Another free Mac cleaner worth a look is Piriform Software\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100470607-15552465?sid=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccleaner.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"ccleaner\">CCleaner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.titanium-software.fr\/en\/onyx.html&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"titanium-software\" target=\"_blank\">Onyx<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"pages-numbers-keynote-the-free-office-apps-on-every-mac\">Pages\/Numbers\/Keynote \u2013 the free office apps on every Mac<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image:=\"\" pages=\"\" template=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pages-Template.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Pages Template \" class=\"wp-image-2791446\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Pages Template \" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Apple\u2019s productivity suite has been a benefit to new Mac buyers for years, but now everyone can get them. Previously available for $20 apiece, for a while now they have all been free, and you won\u2019t find a better set of tools without opening your wallet. With professional features, powerful collaboration, and tremendous cross-platform versatility, Apple\u2019s office suite of\u00a0Pages,\u00a0Numbers, and\u00a0Keynote\u00a0can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with apps sporting much higher price tags. Things like Touch ID protection and real-time tracking belie its free status, and of course, there are iOS companion apps that are also free so you can work wherever you are. And don\u2019t worry if you have a mountain of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files\u2014it\u2019ll work with those, too.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pages\/id409201541?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Pages<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pages\/id409201541?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Numbers<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/keynote\/id409183694?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Keynote<\/a>\u00a0from the Mac App Store. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"polarr-photo-editor-free-photo-editor\">Polarr Photo Editor \u2013 free photo editor<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/polarr.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339259\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While most photo storage apps offer a rudimentary set of editing tools, serious Instagrammers are going to need a little more creativity. Look no further than\u00a0Polarr Photo Editor. The free version of Polarr offers the same great interface as the subscription version, with enough tools, filters, brushes, and slides to turn your bland selfies into social-media worthy masterpieces. You\u2019ll be able to add text, tweak colors, remove spots, and apply masks like you can with Photoshop, just without the subscription to Creative Cloud. We look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/668272\/free-mac-photo-editors.html\">best free photo editing apps for Mac<\/a> separately.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.polarr.com\/all_platforms\/&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"polarr\" target=\"_blank\">Polarr Photo Editor<\/a> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/polarr-photo-editor-lite\/id1077124956?ls=1&amp;mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \">Raycast \u2013 free shortcut app <\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image:=\"\" raycast=\"\" for=\"\" mac=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Best-Free-Mac-Apps-Raycast.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Raycast for Mac\" class=\"wp-image-2791983\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Raycast for Mac\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">Foundry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While Apple\u2019s Spotlight technology tends to do a good job of quickly finding files of all kinds via its indexed, system-wide search engine, Raycast may just do it better. Raycast, developed by Raycast Technologies, functions as a quick, on-the-fly application launcher, wherein you can quickly access files by typing in a few keywords, tell Raycast what function to perform (such as searching user folders, etc.), and then let Raycast go to work. While you\u2019ll need to permit Raycast to search through local drives the first time using it, the program is intuitive, simple, and, for many people, everything they wish Apple\u2019s Spotlight technology could be.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=http:\/\/www.raycast.com&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"raycast\" target=\"_blank\">Raycast<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"shazam-free-music-recognition-app\">Shazam \u2013 free music recognition app<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shazam.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339269\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We all know how great the Shazam app is on our phones, but it might be even better on the Mac. It does the same thing\u2014identify songs that it hears and direct you to where you can buy them\u2014but on the Mac it\u2019s always listening for music. And as soon as the Shazam app hears a song, it\u2019ll identify it for you, whether it\u2019s played on your Mac or somewhere else in the room. And now that Apple owns Shazam, It\u2019s kind of like a peek at what is almost certain to be a future macOS feature that you can play with right now.<\/p>\n<p>Get Shazam from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/shazam\/id897118787?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"simplenote-free-note-taking-app\">Simplenote \u2013 free note taking app <\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/simplenote.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339223\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t let\u00a0Simplenote\u2019s<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>name fool you\u2014the only thing simple about it is the decision to download it. No matter how or what you write, Simplenote promises to fit neatly into your workflow, with a syncing and organizational system that rivals the most powerful note-takers around. The deceptively powerful app puts a premium on speed and efficiency, offering a clean, lightweight interface that lets you breeze in and out of your notes, organize your thoughts, and quickly find things buried under a mountain of text snippets.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/simplenote.com\/&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"simplenote\" target=\"_blank\">Simplenote<\/a> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/simplenote-notes-and-memos\/id692867256?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"slack-free-team-collaboration-and-messaging-app\">Slack \u2013 free team collaboration and messaging app<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/slack.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339254\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since its launch in 2013, Slack\u00a0has quickly become the first name in business collaboration and messaging, and its free Mac app is the best way to keep in touch with your team. Bringing everything you love about the web interface to your Dock, the Slack desktop app lets you quickly switch between groups, change your status, drag and drop files, and, of course, communicate with your team members. A lightning-fast search gives you instant access to buried messages, and granular notifications will keep you apprised of only the most important correspondences. It\u2019s so good, you might not want to turn it off at the end of the work day.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/slack\/id803453959?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Slack<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"spark-free-email-app\">Spark \u2013 free email app <\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spark.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339257\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Apple\u2019s default email client gets better with each macOS revision, but if you\u2019re looking for something different,\u00a0Spark\u00a0will be a refreshing change of pace. Smart, stylish, and speedy, Spark will help you get control over your inbox with powerful filters that help you focus on the messages that need your attention. It works with Gmail, iCloud, Outlook, and just about any other email address, and its companion iOS apps will keep all of them perfectly synced. With a deceptively powerful interface and a slew of advanced features, Spark just might ignite your passion for email again. Or at least make you not hate it as much.<\/p>\n<p>Download Spark from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spark-love-your-email-again\/id1176895641?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"spotify-free-music-streamer\">Spotify \u2013 free music streamer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/spotify.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339285\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Apple Music might come free with every new Mac, but unless you subscribe for $10 a month, it\u2019s kinda useless for listening to anything other than your purchased music (although there are ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/675739\/how-to-get-apple-music-for-free-2.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get Apple Music for free<\/a>). That\u2019s not the case with the Spotify app. Whether you\u2019re a premium subscriber or a free one, the Spotify app for the Mac is chock full of tunes to get you through your workday. It also makes an excellent podcast directory and player. Just like the iPhone app, you can listen to anything you want with two limitations: shuffle mode is always on and visual and audio ads occasionally pop up.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.spotify.com\/us\/download\/mac\/&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"spotify\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Spotify<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vlc2.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339234\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Video formats are constantly changing, and you no doubt have all sorts of movie files littering your Mac\u2019s drive. But if they haven\u2019t been encoded in 64-bit or MPEG, QuickTime might not be able to play them. That\u2019s where\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/index.html&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"videolan\" target=\"_blank\">VLC<\/a>\u00a0comes in. Open-source and omnipotent, the media player will play, stream, or convert just about any video format you can throw at it, while sporting a clean, minimal interface that strips away unnecessary controls and puts the focus on the content. It\u2019s so good, you might forget it didn\u2019t cost you anything.<\/p>\n<p>Download <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/www.videolan.org\/vlc\/index.html&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"videolan\" target=\"_blank\">VLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"the-unarchiver-free-unzipper\">The Unarchiver \u2013 free unzipper<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unarchiver1.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339214\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>ZIPs and RARs might not be as prevalent as they were when the Mac operating system was named after big cats, but if you still have expanding and extracting needs,\u00a0The Unarchiver\u2019s<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>immediate and inconspicuous processing will help you quickly get at the files hidden inside. With dozens of supported formats and drop-dead simple one-click operation, the app will dutifully extract and expand all sorts of extensions, in numerous languages and virtually any compression method.<\/p>\n<p>Get The Unarchiver from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/the-unarchiver\/id425424353?mt=12&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a> or direct from <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/theunarchiver.com&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"theunarchiver\" target=\"_blank\">MacPaw<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"wake-up-time-free-clock-app-with-alarms\">Wake Up Time \u2013 free clock app with alarms<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/wake-up-time.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339265\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With no Clock app, setting an alarm on your Mac isn\u2019t quite as easy as it is on your iPhone. But with Wake Up Time, it is. Featuring a skeuomorphic design that looks like a modern clock radio, the app will let you choose an alarm time and one of eight pre-loaded sounds (including a rooster and a cow), or pick one of your favorite songs to play when the time arrives. You can even download a helper app that will put your Mac to sleep until the alarm is ready to go off\u2014because machines need some down time too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get Wake Up Time from the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wake-up-time-alarm-clock\/id495945638&amp;xcust=1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0&amp;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/226525\/free-mac-apps-every-mac-user-should-have.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-subtag=\"1-1-226525-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"apple\" target=\"_blank\">Mac App Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-listicle-chart-item listicle-chart-item\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  \" id=\"whatsapp-desktop-free-text-messaging\">WhatsApp Desktop \u2013 free text messaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{\" uploadedsrc=\"\" size-large=\"\" image=\"\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/whatsapp-mac.jpg?quality=50&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339301\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">WhatsApp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you send a lot of WhatsApp messages, you need to get\u00a0WhatsApp Desktop\u00a0on your Mac. There\u2019s not all that much to it\u2014it basically mimics the web interface in a floating window\u2014but it\u2019ll sync your chats so you don\u2019t have to reach for your phone every time you want to read or respond to a message. You will, however, need to have your phone within range and connected to Wi-Fi, and you won\u2019t be able to make calls, but if you\u2019re a chromic Whatsapper, it\u2019s a must-have. 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