Your MacBook can do more. 8 useful apps you won't want to work without
Useful MacBook apps to make life easier (photo: Getty Images)
MacBook is a powerful tool for work, but with the right apps, it becomes even more convenient and functional, reports MacRumors.
Ice Menu Bar Manager
Ice is a menu bar management tool on macOS that is an alternative to Bartender. Last year, Bartender was quietly acquired by a dubious company, and many users are now looking for a replacement.
Ice offers a wide range of functions: you can change the order of icons in the menu bar, change its color scheme, hide unnecessary elements, and much more.
Cost: free
DropOver
DropOver is a simple macOS app that improves the drag-and-drop experience. It allows you to easily move multiple files without having to open windows side by side.
To activate DropOver, just shake the cursor, then the files can be added to the virtual "shelf" and moved to the desired folder.
Cost: $5.99
Latest
Latest is a minimalistic app that checks if your apps are up to date. It supports updates for apps from the Mac App Store as well as those that use the Sparkle system, which covers most macOS apps.
Cost: Free
NotchNook
NotchNook turns the notch on your Mac screen into an iPhone's equivalent of Dynamic Island. It lets you quickly access your media player, calendar, quick notes, and more. It also supports dragging and dropping files and sending them via AirDrop. The cost is $25 or $3 per month.
Cost: $25
Shortwave
Shortwave is an email application with AI elements. It helps you organize your inbox by highlighting important emails, creating tasks, adding labels, and archiving minor correspondence.
AI can summarize emails, suggest text for replies, and even write in your style by analyzing past messages. It's an advanced app that takes some getting used to.
Cost: free, subscription $7 per month
Local Send
Local Send allows you to transfer files between Apple devices (iPhone, Mac) and Android or Windows gadgets. It is a convenient alternative to AirDrop for those who use devices from different manufacturers.
Cost: free
Hyperduck
Hyperduck offers a more flexible way to share links between Apple devices. For example, you can save a web page on your iPhone and open it later on your Mac, even if it was turned off when you saved it.
Cost: 4 dollars
Rocket
Rocket is a simple application that allows you to quickly insert emojis in any application. To do this, press the colon key and start typing the name of the emoji. The free version only offers emoticons, while the paid version adds support for GIFs and images.
Cost: free
