From Libre Office to Pocket, passing by Audacity: here is a list of the best 10 free programs to install on our Mac
Do you have a Mac and you’re tired of having to buy new programs for your work or your hobby? No problem, luckily on Apple computers there are several free programs for various functions.
It is often thought that free software for Mac does not offer the same functions as paid ones. Totally false. There are plenty of them that are no match for more famous programs like Word or Photoshop. Such as Libre Office, a work suite that offers programs that perfectly replace those of Office. The user will have available a writer to write documents, an Excel-style worksheet and even a program to make slides. But Libre Office is not the only one: here are the 10 best free programs for Mac.
Libre Office Writer
We start of course from the base, and then from a text editor. Those who do not want to spend money on such a program can rely on Libre Office Writer. In addition to having the main functions that we find on more famous alternative software such as Microsoft Word, it can also comfortably open files saved in .doc and .docx formats. If you don’t find all of your favorite features in Office Writer, have no fear. Online you can find several apps with additional actions you can apply to the program. These are also free of charge. Downloading from the official Libro Office website is very intuitive and installation is done by following the instructions.
What about having a reader for texts and articles always at hand and customizable? On Mac you can, and totally free of charge thanks to Pocket. Pocket is an innovative service because in addition to text it also supports photos and videos. In this way we can save at any time a text or multimedia content that interests us, even from the web, to read it again or watch it more calmly when we have more free time.
Dropbox
For those who do not want to spend too much to increase their storage capacity on iCloud, the alternative is called Dropbox. The site is good for immediately uploading medium-sized files but the Mac version of Dropbox will make your life much easier in managing and storing your most important documents. This service is associated with the Finder and therefore you won’t need big actions to manage your files, everything will always be the same, just like in Documents.
Hearthstone
Now let’s move on to a free video game for Mac. Hearthstone is definitely one of the most popular card games at the moment, and even on Mac you can download it for free. Fans of role-playing games, fantasy and titles like “Magic: the gathering” will not be disappointed by this title. The download is quite easy, although it includes a Steam installation. At the moment, the game has passionate about 40 million players.
Audacity
This is the free Mac program for anyone who intends to use audio editing tools. Whether you manage audio tracks for work or as a hobby, Audacity is for you. It has a set of basic functions, such as cutting and cleaning up the track. For those who work with podcasts, it’s perfect. It also removes noise from recordings and some users even use it to manage lectures and speaking engagements.
Evernote
Are you looking for a tool to manage and take notes? Well, Evernote is a very famous and also free tool for Mac and beyond. The app has its own paid version with several advanced features, but for most users the free version will suffice. Evernote is also useful in the office because it can be used for file sharing and chatting with colleagues. It has smart controls that automatically save a page without the need to copy and paste. It also handles most formats.
Dashlane
In times of hacker attacks and constant computer security problems a good password manager can be the right solution. Even more so if the program in question is free. Also because using different passwords for each account and then remembering them is not easy. Beware though, where possible, we always recommend the use of two-factor authentication as well. This will give you greater security for your profiles.
Smart Converter
We live in a world where files have ever-changing formats. Managing documents and working in this scenario is not always easy. That’s why a good file converter is always a recommended solution. Smart Coverter is one of the best free solutions in this field. Also because it is compatible with formats that are not downloaded from Apple devices. Like, for example, an audio from a Samsung cell phone or a document from a third-party app.
Sunrise
Agenda always full of commitments? Don’t worry, with Sunrise, for free, we’ll have an intelligent calendar on our Mac as well. You can also synchronize it with the data on iCloud or Google Calendar. It also connects with our Foursquare account. If we have also downloaded Evernote, the two services can be synchronized to manage reminders and scheduled events.
Battery Health
Nowadays, the battery life of various electronic devices is a real nightmare. That’s why it’s better to monitor its health constantly. To do this on a Mac, a good solution is Battery Health. The program informs us about the strength of the current, the various charging cycles performed and adds a dialog box to manage some actions that can extend the life of the battery of our Mac.