My all-time favorite Mac Apps and Utilities

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Recently¹, Jason Snell at sixcolors.com posted a very interesting article on the best apps/utilities to install on a fresh new Mac. Conclusion: back in late 2023, macOS already came with a lot of great defaults and it’s probably best to start there. This is even more true in 2026.

In the past, I’ve sometimes made the mistake of pushing alternative apps onto others, particularly Mac Newbies. But just because something works for me does not mean it fits them. Worse, anything that is not default ultimately is harder for them to solve on their own when they run into trouble. At best, they don’t use it anyway; at worst, I’ve created future IT support for myself.

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My all-time favorite Mac Apps and Utilities