The macOS setup for everyone (with freeware only)

1. 

   

   OnionShare

    Like

   Share large file anonymously over the Tor Network.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer Service

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid
   • iPhone
   • iPad

   

   

   

   +14

   
2. 

   

   Pearcleaner

    Like

   An open source app cleaner for mac

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • System Cleaner
   • Software Uninstaller

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

   
3. 

   

   AppCleaner

    Like

   To properly remove apps and their files.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Software Uninstaller
   • System Cleaner

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

   
4. 

   

   AlDente

    Like

   To limit the charge of your battery to 80% to preserve it's lifespan.

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

   

   
5. 

   

   Stats

    Like

   For the nerds who wants to have a quick menu with cpu temp and other infos. Allow you to manually control fans speed !

   Worth mentioning : Hot

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • System Information Utility

   Platforms

   • Mac

   
6. 

   

   Middle Click

    Like

   Emulate a scroll wheel click with three finger Click or Tap on MacBook trackpad and Magic Mouse with macOS Sonoma support!.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Platforms

   • Mac

   
7. WebPQuickLook

    Like

   If you're a web dev you might want to be able to preview WebP pictures on your mac !

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Image Viewer

   Platforms

   • Mac

   
8. 

   

   KeyboardCleanTool

    Like

   To disable your keyboard for cleaning time !

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Platforms

   • Mac

   
9. 

   

   Folder Peek

    Like

   To have your favorite folders and a peek of what's inside in your Menu Bar

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Platforms

   • Mac

   

   

   

   +1

   
10. 

    

    Clop

     Like

    Compress media when coping them or sharing them to optimize space

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Image Optimizer

    Platforms

    • Mac

    
11. 

    

    Space Radar

     Like

    To identify the large files on your disk !

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Disk Usage Analyzer

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Electron / Atom Shell

    

    
12. 

    

    Menu Bar Dock

     Like

    To have your dock and runing apps in your menu bar on top with some customization

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    
13. 

    

    Link Unshortener App

     Like

    Link Unshortener is a Mac app that expands shortened web links, following redirects until it reveals the destination URL.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

    

    +7

    
14. 

    

    WinDiskWriter

     Like

    If you need sometimes to create Windows Installation Drive but don't use Windows this is for you !

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Bootable USB Creator

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    
15. 

    

    SD Card Formatter

     Like

    The name says it all ! If your SD card looks dead to your computer this tool can potentially fix it !

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

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16. 

    

    Swift Quit

     Like

    Swift Quit enables automatic quitting of macOS apps when closing their last window (clicking the red x). It can be configured to quit when the last window of any app closed, or restricted to a specific list of apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac

    
17. 

    

    Cyberduck

     Like

    If you have a server or have to use FTP this is the macOS client of choice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • FTP Client
    • File Manager

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

    +1

    
18. 

    

    VMware Fusion

     Like

    Windows or Linux Virtual Machine on your Mac

    Worth mentioning : UTM The best for performance VirtualBox The OG Parallels Desktop Good enough for some Windows gaming

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Virtualization Tool

    Platforms

    • Mac

    

    

    

    +4

    

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