Mac apps I use 2020 5/15/20

I’ve been a Mac user since right before the transition to Intel in 2006. Over the years I’ve collected a large number of third party apps that I use regularly for work and sometimes for play. I’ve left default Apple apps off the list, but I use those as well.

• 1Password - Password vault
• Acorn - Image editor
• Arq Backup - Backup archived files to B2 or S3
• Backblaze - Backup entire computer
• Bartender - Organize Mac menu bar
• BBEdit - Lightweight text editor
• Be Focused Pro - Pomodoro timer
• CodeRunner - Playground for different programming languages
• DaisyDisk - Helps cleanup old files
• Dropbox - Sync files
• Encrypt.me - VPN
• Forecast - Edit tags for podcast mp3s
• HandBrake - Convert video files
• Hazel - automate file cleanup and organization
• HazeOver - Darken inactive windows
• IntelliJ - IDE for web project
• iStat Menus - Keep track of runaway apps
• Keyboard Maestro - Text snippets, and OS automation
• Microsoft Edge - Gives me the same dev tools as Google Chrome
• Moom - Window management
• Music Converter Pro - Convert audio files
• Patterns - Regex helper
• Paw - Debug HTTP requests
• Piezo - Record audio
• Reeder - RSS reader
• Rest - Make yourself to take screen breaks
• Scrutiny - Check links for websites
• Sequel Pro - GUI for MySQL
• Soulver - A better calculator
• SourceTree - Free Git GUI
• SuperDuper! - Full disk backup
• Todoist - Cross platform to do list service
• ToothFairy - Connect to AirPods from menu bar
• TripMode - Throttle apps while on cellular data
• Turbo Boost Switcher Pro - Turn off CPU turbo boost while on battery power
• Viscosity - OpenVPN client
• Visual Studio Code - Light code text editor
• XScope - Measure things on screen

If there’s any alternative apps you think I should try, reach out to me on Twitter.