Update 03/03/2022 - Like every month, this guide is updated with new software recommended by the editorial staff. In this month of March, we would like to introduce the Atom program to Mac users.
Whether it's your work tool or your personal computer, your MacBook or iMac should allow you to meet all your needs, to be productive, communicate or even entertain yourself. For these purposes, we present a selection of must-have software.
In some categories, we offer several alternatives that may be suitable for you in different cases. It's up to you to make your choices according to your own criteria, knowing that it can sometimes be interesting to change some habits to mobilize a more efficient application.
The recipe of the month for March from the editorial staff: Atom
Atom is an Open Source code editor for Mac. In addition to being Open Source, it has the advantage of coloring the syntax and making suggestions to help you move forward faster. A very useful help, especially when you are new to programming.
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Atom
Atom is a cross-platform, free and open source code editor. It offers many features like collaborative work, the ability to work directly on Git and GitHub, and many more.
- Downloads: 30
- Date de sortie: 08/03/2022
- Auteur: GitHub
- Licence : Free software
- Categories: INTERNATIONAL
- Operating system : Linux - Windows 32-bit - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - Windows 64-bit - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - macOS
Surf the Internet
A computer, whether professional, personal or family, is almost always used to browse the Internet. With MacOS, several browsers can be requested, to be chosen according to your specific needs.
Google Chrome
With its simple and efficient interface, Google Chrome is a versatile browser, easy to configure and rather fast.
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Google Chrome
Fast, efficient, powerful and offering many additional features and extensions, Google Chrome is the most popular and therefore the most downloaded free web browser.
- Downloads: 54517
- Date de sortie: 08/03/2022
- Auteur: Google
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet
- Operating system : Android - Linux - Windows - Windows Portable - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
Safari
Safari is an "in-house" browser. It is therefore perfectly adapted to your Mac computer and it works without worry on all Apple-branded devices.
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Safari
Safari has been Apple's web browser for many years, and the company keeps improving it on a regular basis. Safari has a good reputation, and we've found it to be fast and stable.
- Downloads: 21922
- Date de sortie: 13/01/2016
- Auteur: Apple
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet
- Operating system : Windows
Brave
Do you blame Chrome and Safari for letting through too many ads and poorly protecting your privacy? In that case, download Brave for Mac instead, an innovative browser in terms of privacy.
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Brave Browser
Brave Browser is focused on protecting the privacy of its users. Although the browser tries to block all ads and trackers by default, it does use an interesting way for users to compensate creators.
- Downloads: 982
- Date de sortie: 07/03/2022
- Auteur: Brave Software Inc.
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet
- Operating system : Android - Linux - Windows - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
Take care of your Mac
Mac computers are renowned for their robustness and speed. But to maintain an always efficient system and avoid certain delays, these few programs will certainly be useful to you.
Avast
On Mac too, an antivirus may be necessary. Do not hesitate to download Avast, it is totally free and it offers you satisfactory protection.
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Avast Free Antivirus
Get free, effective real-time protection against viruses, malware, malware, and web threats with Avast Free Antivirus.
- Downloads: 1248467
- Date de sortie: 28/02/2022
- Auteur: AVAST Software
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Safety
- Operating system : Android - Linux - Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
AppCleaner
To make sure you uninstall all the applications you no longer want in depth, use this very simple to understand software.
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AppCleaner
AppCleaner is a small application for macOS that will help you clean up your Mac. Thanks to it, you will be able to easily uninstall the applications of your choice.
- Downloads: 903
- Date de sortie: 02/02/2021
- Auteur: Freemacsoft
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Utilities
- Operating system : MacOS
Onyx
The Onyx software on Mac is particularly complete. It will help you take care of your computer and clean it efficiently.
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OnyX
OnyX is a free utility developed for Apple Mac system users. It allows you to scan your macOS system and perform maintenance and configuration operations in a simple way.
- Downloads: 854
- Date de sortie: 19/02/2022
- Auteur: Titanium software
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Utilities
- Operating system : MacOS
Manage your emails
You can check your emails from a standard web browser. But if you are looking to combine several boxes in the same interface, the use of this software becomes essential.
Installed by default on your Mac, Mail allows you to access all your emails in a fluid interface. It is a simple application to configure and quite powerful.
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Apple Mail
Apple Mail is your email client for your iCloud account. Whether you are a Mac user under macOS or an iPhone and iPad user under iOS, Mail is your solution for retrieving, writing and sending your emails.
- Downloads: 698
- Date de sortie: 20/12/2020
- Auteur: Apple
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Communication
- Operating system : Online service All internet browsers - iOS iPhone / iPad / Apple Watch
Thunderbird
The mail solution developed by Mozilla can also be installed on Mac, if the application provided by Apple does not completely suit you.
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Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla Thunderbird is a free email program that offers a range of options for PC users. It allows you to integrate multiple mailboxes with SMTP or POP protocols.
- Downloads: 25982
- Date de sortie: 04/03/2022
- Auteur: Mozilla
- Licence : Free software
- Categories: Internet - Communication
- Operating system : Linux - Windows 32 bits - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - Windows 64 bits - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - Windows Portable - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - macOS
Organize video calls
More and more people are using video calls, both in the professional sphere and in the private circle. These different programs allow you to make your calls simply on Mac.
Skype
With Skype, you can easily communicate with other people, even if they don't have a Mac. A practical software appreciated for its compatibility with all systems.
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Skype
Skype allows you to call your contacts and video chat with them, as well as make calls to landlines or mobiles. It is also capable of organizing conference calls and group video calls.
- Downloads: 34492
- Date de sortie: 01/03/2022
- Auteur: Microsoft
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet - Communication
- Operating system : Android - Linux - Online service All Internet browsers - Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
Zoom
If you need to talk to several people at the same time, favor Zoom! This application makes it possible to organize conferences to facilitate exchanges in groups, with family, between friends and of course in telework.
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Zoom
Stay connected wherever you go. Start or join a 100-person meeting with crystal-clear face-to-face video, high-quality screen sharing, and instant messaging—all for free!
- Downloads: 2196
- Date de sortie: 07/03/2022
- Auteur: zoom.us
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet - Communication - Productivity
- Operating system : Android - Linux - Online service All Internet browsers - Windows - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
FaceTime
The Apple application dedicated to video calls pleases for its ease of use and its beautiful interface. For use with everyone else with a compatible device (iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac).
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FaceTime
Send or Receive Video Calls on Mac to iPhone or iPod Touch
- Downloads: 4288
- Date de sortie: 19/09/2019
- Auteur: Apple
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Video
- Operating system : iOS iPhone / iPad
Instant messaging
Instant messaging has become commonplace: it is increasingly replacing SMS and other e-mails, for its lively and interactive side. Several programs allow you to use it on Mac.
whatsapp for mac
Do you often communicate via WhatsApp on your smartphone? Download the Mac app to respond faster while typing on your computer keyboard.
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WhatsApp
Write and send messages to your friends and contacts from your mobile phone and view and access your Whatsapp directly from your computer.
- Downloads: 6799
- Date de sortie: 01/03/2022
- Auteur: WhatsApp
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Communication
- Operating system : Android - Online service All Internet browsers - Windows 10/11 - Windows 32 bits - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - Windows 64 bits - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - iOS iPhone - macOS
Google Hangouts
People who are more accustomed to the Google instant messaging service can also use this service without problems on Mac.
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Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts is a well-designed, cross-platform messaging service that offers text, audio, and video services in one easy-to-use app.
- Downloads: 189
- Date de sortie: 15/02/2022
- Auteur: Google
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet - Communication
- Operating system : Android - Online service All Internet browsers - iOS iPhone / iPad
Office programs
Office software naturally allows you to write and format text, but not only. They will be useful for accounting purposes, to create tables, invoices, slideshows and much more.
Microsoft Office
All Microsoft Office software works perfectly on Mac. You can use Word, Excel or even PowerPoint in the same way as on a PC.
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Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is a Microsoft Office collaboration and productivity tool for use via the cloud. Since Microsoft 365 uses the cloud, everything is synchronized automatically between your different devices.
- Downloads: 1361
- Date de sortie: 26/02/2022
- Auteur: Microsoft
- Licence : commercial license
- Categories: Office - Productivity
- Operating system : Android - Online service All Internet browsers - Windows - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
Libre Office
You like the Microsoft Office interface, but you don't want to pay for this suite? Download Libre Office in open-source, comparable in its functionalities and its presentation.
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LibreOffice
LibreOffice is a free suite of office applications for creating text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more, which you can then save in Microsoft Office format.
- Downloads: 133323
- Date de sortie: 03/03/2022
- Auteur: The Document Foundation
- Licence : Free software
- Categories: Office
- Operating system : Linux - Windows 32-bit - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - Windows 64-bit - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - macOS
Pages / Keynote
Pages and Keynote software are available on your Mac as soon as you buy it. Pages presents itself as a rather nice word processor, while Keynote lets you create presentations.
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Apple Pages
Apple Pages is Apple's word processing application accessible in the iWork office suite. Available for free for Mac computers and iOS mobile devices (iPhone, iPad).
- Downloads: 300
- Date de sortie: 28/09/2021
- Auteur: Apple
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Office
- Operating system : Online service All Internet browsers - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
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Apple Keynote
Keynote is the desktop publishing application developed by Apple for its office suite. thanks to it you will be able to make very beautiful presentations for your meetings, reports, conferences, etc.
- Downloads: 217
- Date de sortie: 28/09/2021
- Auteur: Apple
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Multimedia - Office automation
- Operating system : Online service All internet browsers - iOS iPhone / iPad / Apple Watch - macOS
Adobe Reader
You can read your PDF documents with "Preview", natively installed on your Mac. But to add annotations or sign it, you will need Adobe Reader.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is the essential tool for your PDFs. You will be able to read, print, comment, digitally sign, convert PDF files and fill out the forms they contain.
- Downloads: 236832
- Date de sortie: 07/03/2022
- Auteur: Adobe Systems Incorporated
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Office
- Operating system : Android - Windows - Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
Prioritize tasks and take notes
Is your Mac a work tool, or do you want to use it as a memo so you don't forget your personal appointments? Take a look at what these 3 apps are all about.
Evernote
Evernote software lets you take notes the way you want, in any format. A versatile interface to better organize your daily life.
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Evernote
Evernote is a powerful and fast tool that lets you create, update, and sync notes and clips from your desktop, and it can sync with a cloud account from any device imaginable.
- Downloads: 7040
- Date de sortie: 07/03/2022
- Auteur: Evernote
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Office
- Operating system : Android - Online service All Internet browsers - Windows 10/11 - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
Notes and Reminders
The "Notes" and "Reminders" applications on Mac are similar to the eponymous applications on iOS (you can also synchronize their contents with your iPhone). They are particularly useful for writing down what you need to remember, and displaying it on your phone if necessary.
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Apple Notes
Apple Note will allow you to take notes on your Mac computer or your iOS mobile devices (iPhone, iPad). The application manages text, images, drawing, etc.
- Downloads: 101
- Date de sortie: 20/12/2020
- Auteur: Apple
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Productivity
- Operating system : Online service All Internet browsers - iOS iPhone / iPad
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reminders
Reminders is a small application created by Apple for its Mac computers and iPhone and iPad mobile devices. Thanks to it you will never forget anything and can organize your time quietly.
- Downloads: 52
- Date de sortie: 22/12/2020
- Auteur: Apple
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Productivity
- Operating system : Online service All internet browsers - iOS iPhone / iPad / Apple Watch
Watch videos
Do you often use your Mac to relax and watch videos? In this case, you need a multimedia application.
VLC
If you're looking for something a bit more versatile than QuickTime Player, it's in your best interest to download VLC for your Mac, a very handy player that's compatible with a wide range of formats.
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VLC media player
With VLC Media Player you will be able to play all audio or video files without additional codecs, in real time and in streaming, with the possibility of adding subtitle tracks.
- Downloads: 177609
- Date de sortie: 14/02/2022
- Auteur: VideoLAN
- Licence : Free software
- Categories: Audio - Multimedia - Video
- Operating system : Android - Linux - Windows 32 bits - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - Windows 64 bits - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - Windows Portable - XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
Infuse
To go even further than the classic VLC, we suggest you turn to Infuse, which also offers a Pro version with advanced features.
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Infuse
Infuse is a media player, primarily video, for your iOS mobile device (iPhone, iPad, and even Apple TV). Thanks to it, you can play any video file.
- Downloads: 294
- Date de sortie: 07/03/2022
- Auteur: Firecore
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Multimedia
- Operating system : iOS iPhone / iPad
Compress and unzip archives
Natively, your Mac can compress and decompress archives without specific software. However, you may need a program of this type to create archives and control certain parameters such as format or dimensions.
The Unarchiver
This is the preferred software for managing all archives on Mac, very easy to use even for neophytes.
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The Unarchiver
The Unarchiver is an application developed for Mac users that allows them to open any type of archive file (ZIP, RAR, ISO, CAB, etc).
- Downloads: 489
- Date de sortie: 02/03/2022
- Auteur: Day Agren
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Utilities
- Operating system : MacOS
Edit photos
Do you particularly enjoy sorting and editing your photos? Some easy-to-use apps can help you with editing or even small touch-ups, depending on your level.
Preview
The Mac Preview application is relatively versatile, since it allows you, for example, to annotate an image, change its size or even crop it. It is more than enough for small daily tasks. The application is present by default in macOS.
LiveQuartz
If you need a more comprehensive photo editing solution on Mac, download the LiveQuartz app. It integrates more functionalities, with the possibility of making more accomplished creations than with the Preview tool.
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LiveQuartz Photo
LiveQuartz Photo is a photography editing application developed for macOS. The editor allows the management of layers, the application of filters and is non-destructive.
- Downloads: 357
- Date de sortie: 22/11/2020
- Auteur: RhapSoft - Romain PIVETEAU
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Multimedia
- Operating system : MacOS
Back up files online
Even if you take care of your Mac, you are never safe from an error that puts your files at risk. Remember to save them regularly so that you never lose them.
dropbox
The Dropbox service, compatible with all operating systems, is now a must. The Mac application allows you to make your backups in a few clicks.
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dropbox
Dropbox is a popular service that lets you easily sync files between computers or smartphones, share them with others, and create backups.
- Downloads: 1326
- Date de sortie: 08/03/2022
- Auteur: dropbox
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet - Productivity
- Operating system : Android - Linux - Online service All Internet browsers - Windows - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
iCloud Drive
If you use an iCloud account, do not hesitate to mobilize iCloud Drive in order to make your backups and access them easily (even with your other Apple devices synchronized via your iCloud account).
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iCloud
iCloud contains staples of iOS, such as email, contacts, calendars, and iWork. In addition, it also contains a widget to locate your iOS device.
- Downloads: 271
- Date de sortie: 01/02/2019
- Auteur: Apple Inc.
- Licence : Free license
- Categories: Internet - Utilities - Personalization
- Operating system : Online service All Internet browsers - Windows - iOS iPhone / iPad - macOS
With all these software, you will be able to take advantage of your Mac without any difficulty and use it easily in your daily life.
- See also: the best software to download for Windows
