Eugene Daguman

Novice II

I just got a new mac. What do you think is a must-have program?

February 20, 2012 8:49 PM PST · Flag · 21 answers

EDIT: I am looking for free software. Or, .99 applications on the mac app store!

Dmitriy Z.

Novice III

VideoLAN - Official page for VLC media player, the Open Source vide...

VideoLAN - Official page for VLC media player, the Open Source video framework!

VLC is a must for any computer. The best video player you can ever use, without having to deal with any annoying codec problems.

✔ Highest voted answer

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Ma N

Novice II

Dropbox - Simplify your life

I see you have windows on it as well, so wunderlist to sync todo lists. Also works on iPhone, Android and in a browser, and Dropbox to sync/transfer files.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 84 days ago · 4 people agree

Daniel Gisberts

Novice II

Boot Camp: Windows 7 installation frequently asked questions

Windows.

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1 points posted by Eugene Daguman

Already boot camped it when I first got my mac.

1 points posted by Bob bossa

Damn! That's what I was going to say XD

Elliott Regan

Novice II

Caffiene by Lighthead Software

Its in the App store, now (and free). Great for when you are watching videos

Reply · Send thanks · posted 83 days ago · 3 people agree

Elliott Regan

Novice II

F.lux: software to make your life better

This app makes reading at night easier. You don't even realize it happens.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 83 days ago · 1 person agrees

John Williams

Practitioner II

Adobe Reader. You're screwed without it.
If you're looking for something fun, however... Steam!

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2 points posted by Elliott Regan

Absolutely not. Adobe Reader is nothing but bloatware. Preview is much nicer.

1 points posted by John Williams

Preview can't open all types of files though. Also,
...STEAM

Sly Kittyable

Enthusiast I

If you want to record for youtube videos, Screenflow is great. You can upload in 1080p but it costs a LOT. If you search Screenflow 3.0.1 or 3.0 codes, you can get it for free.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 55 days ago

Ed-digital P.

Novice III

STEAM POWERED, an online gaming network that stores your purchased products and allows playback on any/most computers including mac -- popular games like left4dead,2, valve, products and more.

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Chase Gould

Novice II

Google CHROME SON

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James Moriarty

Novice I

Transmission

Transmission. Rock solid torrent client.

Oh and VLC, Chrome, The Unarchiver, Open Office, and Virtual Box.

All free!

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Jordan Montreuil

Novice II

Quicksilver is the smallest but best. It's a program launcher that learns key combinations. I launch all of my most used programs with just a few keystrokes.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 73 days ago

Axel Wallquist Jonsson

Novice II

Albert! It's in the App Store.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 75 days ago

stereo n.

Novice II

I recommend unrarx and apptrap.
Unrar X is the winrar version of mac that helps you open .rar files if needed and Apptrap which is an application that removes any files associated with an application when thrown into the trash. Basically helps you fully unistall a program from your mac with not associated files left behind.

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egg T.

Enthusiast I

http://mplayerx.org/ Mplayerx is better than vlc imho
if you want a nice desktop you should get geektool, its not essential but its worth installing.
both these things are in the mac store by the way

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Spenser Chicoine

Novice I

F.lux: software to make your life better

F.Lux. Puts a color filter over your screen in sync with sunset/sunrise to ease the strain on your eyes while using the computer at night.

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Elliott Regan

Novice II

Anxiety - Lightweight To-do Management

I know Apple is adding a to-do list soon, but this is a great little guy.

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Brandon Rochester

Novice III

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1 points posted by Bob bossa

Greg Strong

Enthusiast III

HandBrake

HandBrake is a program that's free where you can convert almost any video file format into another. I use it to convert AVI files to iTunes compatible ones so I can put all of my movies into my iTunes library so they can be in one place.

Reply · Send thanks · posted 88 days ago

Ryan Nott

Novice I

This is all down to what you want to do with your computer. If you want to go for gaming then I would recommend programmes like steam but if you are looking into media and things like that then programmes like photoshop are good and sony vegas or after effects for video...

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Brian Jung

Novice II

Garageband is a great program if you like making music.

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Ryan Jameson

Professional I

Pro Tools 10- Professional audio recording and music creation software

Your dedication deserves the best tools available. Get everything you need to compose, record, edit, and mix-in the highest quality-with Pro Tools 10 software. Whether you work in a professional facility, home studio, or on the road, nothing giv... read more...

Well I'm into music so I think a great recording program like Pro Tools is a must have. Very expensive, though. Ouch.
It's amazing what you can accomplish with this program though!

Reply · Send thanks · posted 90 days ago

Voting Summary

1.	VideoLAN - Official page for VLC media player, ...	39% agree
2.	Boot Camp: Windows 7 installation frequently as...	17% agree
3.	Dropbox - Simplify your life	17% agree
4.	F.lux: software to make your life better	10% agree
5.	Pro Tools 10- Professional audio recording and ...	3% agree