I'm an Apple engineer on the MacOS team, 4:00 this is not necessary, your Macbook is already designed to manage battery health. It is recommended that you do not install 3rd party apps as it might interfere with the solutions we've already built into the OS.
Why would limiting how much % my battery gets charged be a bad thing, compared to what apple programed? Also, what does apple program to preserve battery life and what is the difference? To my knowledge, my mac charges my battery up to 80%, then it will predict when I will use my laptop next and charge it up to 100% when that time is close. Is that correct? If yes, I think this is good, but i'd also like to manually control my battery to be only charged up to 80%. I'd love to hear your reply as a macos engineer!
hey kinda unrelated to the video subject, but got the keyboard of my base 13 inch m2 replaced and now the fourth speaker sounds distort/garbled, and the guy that opened it up says it not possible to fix that, is that true?
I would add some more Apps I Can’t Live Without: 1) Pixelmator Pro - the best Photoshop Alternative for Mac 2) Craft - Awesome for taking Notes 3) Speed Player for Safari - to adjust speed of any Video 4) 1Blocker for Safari - to block any ads 5) Encrypto - to secure folders with a password 6) Rectangle - a free App to adjust window size easy and with shortcuts too 7) AppCleaner - delete Apps completely with all files 8) ColorFolder - free App to give all folders colors 9) Downie - dowload any video from web These apps are the reason why I can't go back to Windows ever again
@@KeviKhoreoI use it for summaries, personal notes and important information for myself. It’s free and the performance on Mac, iPad and iPhone very fast. You can share your notes online via links. And the best feature is, that you can create notes in notes for each line
By the way, you have the option to display the date, including the day and time, on the menu bar. This feature has been available since the beginning. Settings > Control Center > Under "Menu Bar Only" > Clock Options > Show date - Always
Anybody who calls Preview underwhelming needs to spend a month locked in Windows or Linux and tell me how underwhelming macOS’s free PDF reader app is.
Couldn’t agree with you more, Preview when coupled with Quick Look and annotation within Quick Look is simply a V8 engine. Preview does lots of things for free that otherwise is a paid feature in other apps.
Lmao, the cracking scene is enormous compared to the walled garden and mess that is macos and linux, respectively. I bet Adobe Acrobat dc is miles ahead that whatever preview is capable of.
I agree, but from his perspective it’s kind of true, his workflow doesn’t take into account yours or mine. I’m a visual designer love preview - it’s so many things wrapped into one. You can make signatures in preview with your iPhone and easily apply to PDFs. Adobe invented the PDF and it shows in Acrobat, but like most Adobe software feels slow to load and use compared to an Apple native app.
Great Vid, Note: You can also convert HEIC images by right clicking on the image and selecting Quick Actions. There will be an option to convert. Productivity
Soooo useful! I did not imagine that there are still many nice and free tools I never knew about. Downloaded Monitor Control, PDF Gear, Transnomino, HEIC Converter and xnip.
I put my Mac and anything else important into my bag and take my bag with me into the rest room. Why would you ever want to lose your things leaving them for people to take or borrow long term?
@@sigma_z sometimes you feel like you're in such a respectable establishment in a nice area, and turn your head for just a second. Not me, but I know it happens.
@cnewton570 exactly, and even if they have CCTV, you're pretty certain you'll never see your things again. Such stress for what? Not just being responsible and take your valuables with you. If you leave something unattended, you're pretty much asking for trouble.
I'm pretty sure I can live without those. Unfortunately I didn't like the list so much. Still, thanks for including some interesting apps that doesn't show up everywhere.
There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.
There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.
14:30 The HandBrake icon features a cocktail and a pineapple, symbolizing the playful nature of the software, which is designed for video transcoding. The cocktail reference is linked to a humorous message in the app that suggests putting down the drink when encoding is complete. The pineapple has become a recognizable motif in various tech circles, often associated with hacks and modifications, particularly in the Apple community 👏👏🔥🔥
The finder rename function is exactly like the app. Multiple select files, right click, choose rename and voilà. To get the date on the menu bar just go to settings. Mac OS already manages the battery charging. Most of those apps are for, sorry to say, pple that doesn’t know how to use macOS.
How did you get that arrow on the top menu bar which collapses the running apps? Looks really clean. Plus I hate how the notch cuts off the icons for running apps.
You too: it blows my mind, and then it smashes it to the ground three times .. to see your space bar (and mine too, of course) worn out like mine, and comparing it to better looking MacBook keyboards from 2010.. Space bar has a specific problem, I guess… It shows so much… It took TWO weeks in my case just unbelievable…
There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.
Andrew, what do you use to edit a video like this? Specifically where you have your face in the bottom right while showcasing your desktop. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the video! especially for the xnip and aldente. any free app recommendation for simulating middle click/three-finger click on macbook trackpad to open new tab for instance. recently switching from windows and thats the only feature I desperately need and miss form windows.
Yes! As they have built in menu bar date, heic to jpg, pdf merging and bulk renaming… Zs are getting dumber. If a function requires minimum thinking or if it’s not flashing in front of them they won’t find it.
This is great but Macs have had built in file conversion for a bit, you just right click file, go to quick actions and you can convert heir to job or whatever built into the OS. I'm trying som of these other suggestions. Thanks!
First video of yours I have seen! Downloaded Transnomino, Portal, and Clyde.. Already had Handbrake and Monitor Control (must haves!!)! Subscribed! Productivity!
..forgot to add.. Apps I use daily include CopyClip (the 'old' free one not V2), AppCleaner (great uninstaller), PostHaste (creates folders and hierarchy), Instapaper (an app to read things later), and Carbon Copy Cloner. Productivity!!
Andrew great vide. However the X snip app is not free. By the way what is the best way to recognize if an app is free? It is really hard to know whether is free or not
Very much appreciated this video and went to try out some of the apps. Several of them are not actually free. They either have free trials or are significantly hampered without paying. (A watermark on a screenshot app? What?) Hazeover doesn't even have a trial - it's just $5.
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I'm an Apple engineer on the MacOS team, 4:00 this is not necessary, your Macbook is already designed to manage battery health. It is recommended that you do not install 3rd party apps as it might interfere with the solutions we've already built into the OS.
Wrong
how about batfi apps?
Why would limiting how much % my battery gets charged be a bad thing, compared to what apple programed? Also, what does apple program to preserve battery life and what is the difference?
To my knowledge, my mac charges my battery up to 80%, then it will predict when I will use my laptop next and charge it up to 100% when that time is close. Is that correct? If yes, I think this is good, but i'd also like to manually control my battery to be only charged up to 80%.
I'd love to hear your reply as a macos engineer!
@@jayroux5338 when you leave it charging overnight or afk overnight in games like me 🤓
hey kinda unrelated to the video subject, but got the keyboard of my base 13 inch m2 replaced and now the fourth speaker sounds distort/garbled, and the guy that opened it up says it not possible to fix that, is that true?
I would add some more Apps I Can’t Live Without:
1) Pixelmator Pro - the best Photoshop Alternative for Mac
2) Craft - Awesome for taking Notes
3) Speed Player for Safari - to adjust speed of any Video
4) 1Blocker for Safari - to block any ads
5) Encrypto - to secure folders with a password
6) Rectangle - a free App to adjust window size easy and with shortcuts too
7) AppCleaner - delete Apps completely with all files
8) ColorFolder - free App to give all folders colors
9) Downie - dowload any video from web
These apps are the reason why I can't go back to Windows ever again
Thanks for the suggestions! How do you like Craft?
@@KeviKhoreoI use it for summaries, personal notes and important information for myself. It’s free and the performance on Mac, iPad and iPhone very fast. You can share your notes online via links. And the best feature is, that you can create notes in notes for each line
I would also add Raycast! Can often replace many other apps (like Rectangle), though it'll depend what you prefer
did u purchase downie?
Nice
By the way, you have the option to display the date, including the day and time, on the menu bar. This feature has been available since the beginning. Settings > Control Center > Under "Menu Bar Only" > Clock Options > Show date - Always
yes but you won see the full calendar like the app
Anybody who calls Preview underwhelming needs to spend a month locked in Windows or Linux and tell me how underwhelming macOS’s free PDF reader app is.
Couldn’t agree with you more, Preview when coupled with Quick Look and annotation within Quick Look is simply a V8 engine. Preview does lots of things for free that otherwise is a paid feature in other apps.
Edge is a pretty solid odd reader. Not as good as preview but solid. The PDF situation on Linux is EXTREMELY grim, tho.
Lmao, the cracking scene is enormous compared to the walled garden and mess that is macos and linux, respectively. I bet Adobe Acrobat dc is miles ahead that whatever preview is capable of.
I agree, but from his perspective it’s kind of true, his workflow doesn’t take into account yours or mine. I’m a visual designer love preview - it’s so many things wrapped into one. You can make signatures in preview with your iPhone and easily apply to PDFs. Adobe invented the PDF and it shows in Acrobat, but like most Adobe software feels slow to load and use compared to an Apple native app.
@@delq, there's cracked Acrobat for Mac too, but that's not the point
Great Vid, Note: You can also convert HEIC images by right clicking on the image and selecting Quick Actions. There will be an option to convert. Productivity
That's how it's done !
How to convert multiple images at once?
@@jukebox419just select multiple photos and right click
I am surprised he needed an extra app for this :))))
You can also convert images from HEIC to JPEG or PNG in Finder. You don't need to install an app for that
Soooo useful! I did not imagine that there are still many nice and free tools I never knew about. Downloaded Monitor Control, PDF Gear, Transnomino, HEIC Converter and xnip.
Wow!!! You just dropped another solid list here for productivity. Thanks a lot!
Hey would you like to try my Mac app Folderizer :)?
Amazing list. Thank you for making this video. Just got a 2020 Air and I've been loving it
the same as me, i've also bought mac air 2020
I got 2022 air
Solid video, and super helpful. Thanks Andrew!
Please nobody leave your Mac sitting on a table in a cafe unattended. Switch on people.
I put my Mac and anything else important into my bag and take my bag with me into the rest room. Why would you ever want to lose your things leaving them for people to take or borrow long term?
@@sigma_z sometimes you feel like you're in such a respectable establishment in a nice area, and turn your head for just a second.
Not me, but I know it happens.
@cnewton570 exactly, and even if they have CCTV, you're pretty certain you'll never see your things again. Such stress for what? Not just being responsible and take your valuables with you.
If you leave something unattended, you're pretty much asking for trouble.
Can't wait to receive my new Mac and try some of these. I have always followed your older lists and added them in my stack.
Hi Daniel ! Did you get your new Mac yet ? How's the experience ?
MacOS has build in feature for image and HEIC conversion. Right click - Quick Actions - Convert Image
For Auto File Namer, if you select multiple files in Finder, you can already rename all of them at once...
MacOS has the ability to convert images to JPEG or PNG directly, you just need to right click > Quick action > Convert image
Handbrake icon is to show the convert across formats - a pineapple to a cocktail etc.
Interesting! Thanks for the share
The logo reminds me of pwnapple "pineapple" back when jailbreak was a thing
Purchased the Portal Premium for more 8k & Spatial Audio options. Great list Andrew, thanks!
I'm pretty sure I can live without those. Unfortunately I didn't like the list so much. Still, thanks for including some interesting apps that doesn't show up everywhere.
First one in, clyde is already a banger app I'll download after this video 👍
why clyde app is not available on my macbook?
Portal is Gold for me! THANK YOU! 🙌🏽
0:26
How did you add that arrow in the menu bar to hide/show the icons?
It’s an app called Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store!
@@ITSDRFAMEZ nice thanks, was looking for that :)
This is the kind of video content that deserves a BIG thumbs up. It's very informative and helpful. Thank you!
What if someone stole your laptop with the lid open 😂
😂
Productivity. Some nice time savers there, thanks.
I am working on my productivity and appreciate this video. Thank you 🙏🏻
Excellent compliation of useful apps. For HEIC converter why an app required when native apple rightclick gives an option of Quick Convert?
There is no need for an HEIC converter. If you drag your photos from the Photos app to the desktop, they will automatically convert to JPEG.
There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.
finally someone recommending apps that are actually free
Hi. Great video and greeting from the UK. Please can you update the video - Recut is a Paid app not free - Thanks
wow thanks! Is there a free app to download RUclips video to your Mac? without using crappy websites
Thanks for Al Dente, I was searching for an app to control charging.
is there any app like, smart kepboard. like g board
Dont use it if you have macbooks M models. they already have optimized batttery. that app can only be good for older macs
@@melaniesvenson9459Why? I use this since 6 Months
@@rogue_carlisle6167 👀
There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.
I used Handbrake all the time when I was deployed on an aircraft carrier doing video production, it's so useful
That MonitorControl Lite was useful thanks!
I wrote them down in my love journal and put inside my hope chest. THX!
Definitely downloading Monitor Control Lite. That's going to be super helpful, thank you! 😊
Solid list of apps. Focus Portal and Single-Window Dimmer but seem really great to try. Thanks!
Lovely content!
Productivity. One video I'll be coming back to.
Try these apps - Moom, Keyboard maestro, and Text expander.
Productivity
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
WAIIITTTTT!!!! You use MacBook and do some wiring to see it in big screen??? How did you do that??? PLEASE give a tutorial PLEASE PLEASE
14:30 The HandBrake icon features a cocktail and a pineapple, symbolizing the playful nature of the software, which is designed for video transcoding. The cocktail reference is linked to a humorous message in the app that suggests putting down the drink when encoding is complete. The pineapple has become a recognizable motif in various tech circles, often associated with hacks and modifications, particularly in the Apple community 👏👏🔥🔥
loving the calendar app...this was great, ty!
Loved the vid - productivity. id love to know how you order your main bar at the top of your screen with arrows
You can rename exactly like
That app in macOS
As you can put the date in the menubar, convert HEIC to Jpg, merge PDFs…
This list of apps is stellar
Very helpful thank you for making this great video I love my mac more now
Great job! Many thanks solved many issues I have been struggling with. Big thumbs up 👍
thanks, but I can live without any to these apps )
Great video! I'd just like to add that macOS has its own HEIC > JPEG/PNG converter. Just simply right click on a file > Quick Actions > Convert Image.
The finder rename function is exactly like the app. Multiple select files, right click, choose rename and voilà. To get the date on the menu bar just go to settings. Mac OS already manages the battery charging. Most of those apps are for, sorry to say, pple that doesn’t know how to use macOS.
I am impressed. Excellent choices of apps.🎉❤
Thanks. I installed a few of them
thanks for making this great video, i noticed theres so many useful apps
Very helpful Video. Thanks a lot ❤
Superrr helpful. Thank you so much!!! ❤
How did you get that arrow on the top menu bar which collapses the running apps? Looks really clean. Plus I hate how the notch cuts off the icons for running apps.
You too: it blows my mind, and then it smashes it to the ground three times .. to see your space bar (and mine too, of course) worn out like mine, and comparing it to better looking MacBook keyboards from 2010..
Space bar has a specific problem, I guess… It shows so much… It took TWO weeks in my case just unbelievable…
Hey productivity guy, nice video!
Wish I knew about aldente earlier! My m2 macbook air is already at 88% battery health... Now I can use it on external power at 70% with piece of mind
There is no real harm in keeping your MacBook Pro connected to the charger when it's just sitting on your desk. In fact, allowing the battery to drain significantly repeatedly puts more wear and tear on the battery chemistry than keeping it plugged in. macOS has built-in features to optimize charging so that you don't need to micromanage it. Just use and enjoy your Mac as intended. Don't babysit it.
Thank you for the video. I downloaded two apps.
Thank you very much! I pencilled down many apps!
Great video. Recently was on a work imposed 10 year hiatus from a Mac and now moving my workflow back to a Mac. Love videos like this.
thank you! im Download all de apps, great video! appreciate !
Great selection, thank you
Andrew, what do you use to edit a video like this? Specifically where you have your face in the bottom right while showcasing your desktop. Thanks in advance.
Great video. You should have a look at notch nook
Love your signature
Very good, thanks!
You are the productivity master thx
Productivity.
Love Portal since forever, also on my iPhone ❤
8:06 couldn't come at a better time i've been looking for something to batch rename some files. Productivity
Thank You for monitor control
Great video
Hey men, that was really a good video - you help me a lot!! Many thanks, good men😎
Productivity
Monitor Control is a ++, thanks!
your Screen Google Chrome it adorable, how did ??
ITSYCAL : is it connected /synced to my Appple Calender?
Thanks for the video! especially for the xnip and aldente.
any free app recommendation for simulating middle click/three-finger click on macbook trackpad to open new tab for instance.
recently switching from windows and thats the only feature I desperately need and miss form windows.
Don't macs already have a built-in feature where it avoids overcharging the battery?
Yes! As they have built in menu bar date, heic to jpg, pdf merging and bulk renaming… Zs are getting dumber. If a function requires minimum thinking or if it’s not flashing in front of them they won’t find it.
what is the chrome theme you are using
Focus Portal looks like the Momentum extension for chrome
Best video ever, definitely going to download some of the apps.
This is great but Macs have had built in file conversion for a bit, you just right click file, go to quick actions and you can convert heir to job or whatever built into the OS. I'm trying som of these other suggestions. Thanks!
First video of yours I have seen! Downloaded Transnomino, Portal, and Clyde.. Already had Handbrake and Monitor Control (must haves!!)! Subscribed! Productivity!
..forgot to add.. Apps I use daily include CopyClip (the 'old' free one not V2), AppCleaner (great uninstaller), PostHaste (creates folders and hierarchy), Instapaper (an app to read things later), and Carbon Copy Cloner. Productivity!!
thanks for the great content, I downloaded several of these apps
Andrew great vide. However the X snip app is not free. By the way what is the best way to recognize if an app is free? It is really hard to know whether is free or not
Any free app to minimize the apps list in menu bar?
So funny you featured Skógafoss, I’m a tour guide in Iceland I go there twice a week at least
Great video Andrew thank you. I already use Monitor Control and Handmirror. 🙏 Trying Portal and Haze now. What is that outro music? It is so cool.
Very much appreciated this video and went to try out some of the apps. Several of them are not actually free. They either have free trials or are significantly hampered without paying. (A watermark on a screenshot app? What?) Hazeover doesn't even have a trial - it's just $5.
Please tell me what shirt that is! It looks great lol!
Productivity 🎉
Killer apps, thanks!!
Productivity baby!
those are amazing, thank you!
Very good Video. Thank you!
recut isn't free is it...?
Useful apps. Thank you