The MacBook is considered to be a rather useful working device for performing tasks that are not too expensive (in terms of resources). Most often it is used either for working with text, or editing video materials, or for not too "heavy" programming. This article will talk about what programs can be installed on the "MacBook" at the first start, as well as how to do it.
Installation process
It is worth starting the material from this so that the user does not waste time searching for a description of this process. There are two ways to complete the procedure. They are presented below.
Work with the .dmg format
To install programs on the MacBook, you must use this type of software. The algorithm is as follows:
- Download the .dmg format installer from the Internet.
- Double-click on it with the right mouse button. The process of mounting the disk image starts.
- Next, you need to drag the application into a folder called "Programs".
- The copy process starts. You need to wait for it to finish.
- After that, you need to dismantle the disk image. The corresponding button is located to the right of the name.
- Now you can delete the .dmg program file for the macbook.
Using a company store
This is the easiest way to install various software on a MacBook. The principle of operation is as follows:
- go through the process of creating a personal account;
- launch the appstore;
- Find the necessary entertainment or office programs;
- open the information section and click on the purchase button.
Now you can move on to the list of useful utilities.
BetterTouchTool
This software is necessary to expand the functionality of the touch mouse and trackpad. With it, you can register additional keyboard shortcuts and gestures using a few fingers and binding the necessary commands to them. It is also possible to configure the work with windows. It is worth noting that this is a fairly useful program for the "MacBook". Also, it is absolutely free.
However, there is one big drawback. This application is quite complicated. It will take a long time to figure it out. Alternatively, you can use Magnet, which costs 75 rubles.
CleanMyMac
One of the best programs for the MacBook. Its main task is to remove obsolete files from the device that clog the space. Thus, the optimization process is carried out. Another useful feature is the launch of some system processes. Thanks to this, the MacBook will work much faster and with fewer problems.
CleanMyMac also gives the user the ability to perform a clean uninstall of unnecessary applications, without using a recycle bin and scattering unnecessary files around the system.
Punto switcher
A useful office program for MacBook, which allows you to automatically change the keyboard layout, in the case of writing text in the wrong language. And the text that has already been typed will be converted into the necessary form. The utility allows you to perform a number of useful settings that will simplify the work of typing. Among them:
- selection of combinations for switching layouts;
- software launch at system startup;
- setting up special situations in which the layout should not switch;
- selection of supported languages.
Teamviewer
One of the most useful programs for the "MacBook" and other operating systems. It allows users to receive remote access (subject to the provision of data) to another device and perform various manipulations with files and software.
It will be extremely useful for beginners who do not know much about the MacBooks. In case of a question, it will be enough to provide the other user with a password and ID (which change once a day). And then he will be able to show how to perform the necessary procedure.
Transmission
This program for "MacBook" is a local torrent client. Its advantages are:
- ease of use;
- simple, understandable and at the same time very informative interface;
- compactness.
An alternative to it will be the well-known utility μTorrent.
The unarchiver
Without this program, it becomes quite difficult for MacBook to work. This software is a universal alternative to WinRar, popular on the Microsoft Windows operating system. The utility works with such formats as:
- ZIP
- RAR;
- CAB
- EXE;
- MSI
- PKD;
- XMS
- SAR;
- NSA and others.
Inside there is a fairly convenient function that allows you to send the archive to the basket immediately after unpacking it.
VLC player
An extremely convenient and pleasant player to use for a specific operating system. The program does not require the installation of many different additional codecs and is able to play video directly from the Internet. Great for watching long content on the YouTube platform.
The utility has a wide range of functions, settings and parameters.
Kaspersky Internet Security
Compliance with the basic rules of safe surfing on the Internet is not able to protect you from various viruses that penetrate the device along with various software. This has become especially relevant now, during the period of popularization of cryptocurrency mining. In some programs, they began to “plant” a special code called a “miner,” which uses the power of your computer to extract the resource mentioned above.
To increase your own security in the vastness of the World Wide Web, you should use the notorious "Kaspersky antivirus." The license of this software will cost you 1,200 rubles for 12 months.
The program can neutralize malware, provide protection against surveillance via a webcam, and block the browsing history in the browser.
However, recently its popularity has been falling due to the fact that scanned files have been marked as infected, and viruses are entered into the system completely undetected (tested in practice).
Alfred
It is an alternative to the standard program for the "MacBook" Spotlight. It can be used if for some reason the predefined option is not suitable for work.
Among the functions of the free analogue are present:
- performing fast calculations;
- search for the necessary file on the web;
- finding any image or text that was previously copied.
It is worth noting that this software has a self-learning function. And after a short period of work, it will give priority to those search results that match the preferences of the user himself.
Dr. Cleaner
Another program for the "MacBook" from the optimization section. It is perfect when you need to remove various unnecessary or imperceptible elements from the device’s disk. It also clears the computer cache, temporary files, as well as everything that remains after the removal of any programs or applications.
Bartender
This utility allows you to conduct quality management of all applications installed on your device. The functionality of the program includes such features as:
- time for placing and removing application shortcuts in the menu;
- hiding programs that need to work, but you would not want to see them in the workspace, and much more.
The first four weeks of use are free.
iwork
A kind of alternative to the Microsoft office suite. It is a set of programs for working with texts and tables. There is also a utility for creating presentations. In general, there is everything that is needed to perform standard tasks or implement simple projects in school.
For new computer models (released after 2013), this set is installed for free. But on older devices you will have to pay 1,500 rubles for each program in the package.
Final cut pro
The editor is popular among those whose job it is to process or edit video clips. It costs a lot - 23,000 rubles. (since it is an Apple product), however, quite a lot of functionality and a high level of usability are worth it.
If you have the financial ability, but you doubt the choice of an editor for the video, then you can use the trial mode for 30 days.
You can use iMovie as a free alternative. It comes with new computers, but has much less functionality.