9 apps to try to unlock the full potential of your new Mac

Did you unbox a new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for Christmas? As you unbox your shiny new Mac and set it up, you might be wondering what apps you should install first. Although

Apple includes some great apps built into macOS, several third party options are worth checking out. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Mac apps to help you get the most

out of your new computer along with some helpful tips and tricks so you can get the most out of your new Mac. Pixelmator Pro Pixelmator Pro is a powerful image editing app for Mac

that offers a wide range of features and tools for creating and editing professional-quality images. Whether you’re a professional designer or a casual photographer looking to

touch up your photos, Pixelmator has something to offer. In addition to basic editing tools like cropping, resizing, and color adjustments, Pixelmator also includes advanced

features like layers, masks, and blending modes. This makes it easy to create complex compositions and fine-tune your images to achieve professional-quality results. If you want an

image editor without paying Abode a monthly subscription, I highly recommend Pixelmator Pro. 1Password If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of passwords to

remember. Between online shopping accounts, social media logins, and financial information, it can be tough to keep track of everything. 1Password is a password manager that helps

you store, organize, and secure all your login information in one place. With 1Password, you only have to remember one master password, and the app will take care of the rest. It

even works with Touch ID and Face ID (on iOS). 1Password is an app I wouldn’t want to be without; I’ve personally been using it since some of the earliest OS X versions.

Outside of just password management, there are many features that 1Password supports that make it something worth paying for (vs. Safari’s free features). They include support

for secure notes with attachments, personal information such as social security numbers, app license information, credit card information, passport information, and more. I also

use it for all of my two-factor authentication code storage as well. There are some other great password managers to check out including Bitwarden, Dashlane, and LastPass.

TextExpander TextExpander is a productivity tool that helps you save time by letting you create and use short abbreviations to expand into longer pieces of text. For example, you

could create an abbreviation like “addr” that expands into your home address, saving you a lot of time when you’re typing frequently used phrases or responses. It can also