Must Have Os X Software

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From the moment I first started using MacOS X, I fell in love. It was like my long-time favorite Macintosh <= v9 had spawned with my other love, NeXTStep, to create an exquisite underlying

The Jurassic Park scene where the girl says 'This is a UNIX system! I know this!'? That was me…

Os x mac apple apps. Besides its natural language entry method for creating new events, and its design, its simplicity of use makes this software a must-have for everyone. Jan 07, 2019 For my point of view, OS X is the most ready to use desktop OS. Since the OS is installed you have a TOP-3 browser (Safari), brilliant viewer apps (Preview, iTunes, iBooks) and good enough terminal.

In high school, I had read a *NIX book during detention (There was a time when I just didn't like going to class…), and I consider that experience to be one of the defining moments of my life.

Apple com update. I had been coding sprites since I lost my first teeth, learned BASIC and was already on IRC and BBS's, but UNIX was a gloriously complex and special thing. We didn't have Linux back then really, People primarily used FreeBSD and some of the other commercial distros.

I still consider myself a System V fangirl, after paying many years of dues in UNIX Technical Operations for a large managed hosting company. That's how I got into security, so I'm really a paranoid UNIX admin who happened upon security.

But I digress. UNIX is awesome. And MacOS + *NIX is even awesome-r.

Mac OS X is extremely secure to begin with, with fantastic built-in features such as full-disk encryption with FileVault, a firewall, many sharing and other more risky features disabled by default, and GateKeeper for application protection.

The standard features are great for most people, but remember – I'm paranoid. Security can generally always be improved for any device, system, solution, etc.

When I install a fresh copy of MacOS X, there are certain pieces of software that I absolutely must install, and most are security tools.

I've compiled a list of the security software I tend to install on every Mac I use. These vary from network firewalls to monitoring of specific IOCs (indicators of compromise).

I'm not affiliated with any of these companies (that I know of), these are just awesome tools I recommend.

You're perfectly okay only using stock Mac OS X, as these tools are mostly monitoring tools for the truly paranoid. E.g. The Mac OS X Firewall works perfectly fine, but there are tools that offer additional functionality. These tools may also adversely affect performance, because they are constantly watching.

In no particular order, these are my top pieces of software for protecting your Apple Mac OS X computers: Picture touch up software, free download.

    • KnockKnock https://objective-see.com/products/knockknock.html (Free)
      • See what is persistently installed on your Mac
    • TaskExplorer https://objective-see.com/products/taskexplorer.html (Free)
      • Visually explore running tasks and other cool process monitoring
    • BlockBlock https://objective-see.com/products/blockblock.html (Free)
      • Monitor for new things being added to persistence on your Mac
    • Ransom Where? https://objective-see.com/products/ransomwhere.html (Free)
      • Watches for encrypted files create by processes
    • Binary Ninja http://binary.ninja/ (Paid)
      • Binary editor/viewer/reverse engineering tool. You may not need this, but it's sometimes handy for troubleshooting.
    • Xcode (Download from the Mac App Store) (Free)
      • Apple's code editor. Also includes many libraries you may need if you decide to install a package manager like Pip or Brew.
    • Sophos AV is a good option with NO ADS (so it's my favorite, but go with what you like) https://home.sophos.com/mac (Free)
      • Anti-virus
    • MalwareBytes https://www.malwarebytes.com (Free)
      • Anti-malware
    • MacKeeper http://mackeeper.com (Paid)
    • and/or Clean My Mac https://cleanmymac.com (Paid)
      • Some people seem to not like MacKeeper, but I use it and have no issues. I turn off all of the ‘get help from a human' and ‘find my mac' features, and just use it for general cleanup.

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    • VeraCrypt https://veracrypt.codeplex.com (Free)
      • Encrypt files and directories
    • Little Snitch https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html (Paid, but worth every penny)
      • If you only buy one piece of software for your Mac, let this be int. An extremely robust firewall with temporary and permanent rulesets – Coolest new feature is a map showing where connections are going to/from
    • Micro Snitch https://www.obdev.at/products/microsnitch/index.html (Paid, but sometimes you can find a bundle and purchase it with Little Snitch)
      • Monitors and reports any microphone and camera activity to help you figure out if someone's spying on yo
    • And/or OverSight https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html (Free)
      • OverSight monitors a Mac's mic and webcam, alerting the user when the internal mic is activated, or whenever a process accesses the webcam.
  • Arq https://www.arqbackup.com (Paid)
    • This is rsync-like functionality with a GUI that encrypts backups before you store them in the cloud. Can enforce size limits and remove dereferenced files.
  • I've never personally used it, but some have said that SpiderOak is another good alternative for encrypted backups and end-to-end encryption. https://spideroak.com

I'd love to hear about YOUR favorite security tools!

What do you use and why? Comment below or mention @aprilwright on Twitter

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2. El Capitan Features
3. El Capitan Download & Install
4. OS X 10.11 Problems
5. Mac OS X 10.11 Tips
6. Software for OS X 10.11
7. Compare OS

In July, Mac has released their newest beta OS, El Capitan. While users still might experience a few bugs until the official version is released this fall, many of us are quite happy with the overall experience and all the new features. To make the experience even better, there are numerous apps available for the OS. Whether you want to increase productivity, organize your day better or find a great media player, I've got you covered. Here are my top 10 picks of the greatest and most indispensable software for Mac OS X El Capitan.

Top 13 Must-have Software for Mac OS X 10.11

#1. Recoverit (IS)

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Recoverit (IS) recovers almost all kinds of files from multiple devices. You can use this powerful Data Recovery to recover your images, video or audio files, ducuments and archives etc. It is also available on Mac computers, video players, USB, hard drive, digital camera, and memory card. This Data Recovery provides the easiest, fastest and safest solution to recover your data lost by accidental deletion. You are allowed to preview your files before recovery. The recovery process is extremely easy and every one can use it without difficulty.

#2. Wunderlist

It can't hurt to have a great to-do app, but finding one that is actually great for you is harder said than done (trust me, I've been there). Wunderlist is probably the best one out there, because of its versatility. Whether you want to write a grocery list, manage work projects, create a schedule or set a reminder for that important business meeting next week, Wunderlist has got you covered. The interface isn't cluttered and difficult to navigate, so organization will be easier than ever. To me, this is an app I couldn't function without. Plus, it allows you to share lists with family or colleagues and is available on pretty much every platform. You can set reminders, due dates, add hashtags, notes or print your schedule with just a few clicks. That's power, right there.

Price: Free ($4.99 for the Pro version)

#3. 1Password

Do you know that feeling when you have so many accounts or email addresses that you eventually forget what the password is for every one of them? I do, which is the reason why I love 1Password so much. It keeps all of your passwords in one place, so you'll never have to click that embarrassing 'I forgot my password' button again. There are a lot of similar apps available, but I opted for this one because of its overall simplicity. In El Capitan, 1Password might experience slight display glitches, but other than that, it works fine.

Price: Free ($69.99 for the Full version)

#4. iSkysoft iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac

iSkysoft iMedia Converter Deluxe for Mac is an all-in-one video converter that converts an audio or video media file to virtually any format. In this case, this can be a very helpful tool that allows you to convert your video files from or to any other format. You can not only convert various video formats files, but also be able to make and manage distinctive videos. This powerful Converter allows users to crop, trim or rotate video before conversion. The converting process is so simple that even beginners can use it in no time.

Price: $59.95

#5. Mailbox

Going through your emails is often like running through a maze – you get lost in junk mail, subscriptions, newsletters and personal emails, so sometimes, you overlook a few important messages. Mailbox is only one of email management apps, but, unlike most of the others, it's already available for El Capitan. With mailbox, you get an iPhone-like experience; you can swipe right and left to delete or mark your emails, it has a bunch of useful features and a fast and visible interface.

Price: Free

#6. MalwareBytes

Every computer needs a good anti-virus protection. MalwareBytes has over 200 million downloads, so it must be doing something right. It's simple to use, while still effectively protecting your Mac from those dangerous Trojans, worms, spyware, rogues and whatnot. Protecting your computer is definitely something every user should invest in, so if you haven't downloaded it by now, get right onto it.

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Price: Free ($25.54 for the Premium version)

#7. Caffeine

This tiny little app prevents your Mac from automatically going to sleep and starting screen savers. Although it doesn't do anything groundbreaking, it's pretty useful for users and that's why I love it. After installation, you'll see a little coffee cup at the top of you menu bar – when you click it, Caffeine will be active, but you can turn it off just as easily. Plus, it's free, so if you decide you don't want it anymore, you won't shed any tears over the price.

Price: Free

#8. CoconutBattery

CoconutBattery allows you to see everything you need to know about your battery's life: how often it was charged, how much time you have before you need to charge it again, current capacity in comparison to when it was new, its age and so much more. It doesn't take up much space on your Mac, but is really useful.

Price: Free (they accept donations, though)

#9. Colloquy

Have you been searching for that perfect messenger to communicate with people? If so, this is the best choice you can make. Usually, Mac's chat apps aren't very easy on the eyes, but Colloquy is the exception. It's really simple, clean and easy to use and has a feel of a high-quality Mac app. Plus, it's available on mobile, as well. It has a sleek interface and you can customize the look of it however you like. It also includes a dictionary and emoji's, so communication will be really easy.

Price: Free

#10. Fantastical 2

This is probably one of the best, clearest and most user-friendly calendar programs out there. It allows you to import your schedule, organize your tasks in different categories (family, work, personal etc.) and all of it will be reachable and easy to navigate. You can also set reminders and have 2 different themes to choose from – Dark and Light. Fantastical 2 is the Holy Grail of calendars, trust me on this.

Price: $39.99

#11. Filmora Video Editor

For those who needs a tool for video editing, Filmora Video Editor is by far the most powerful and useful video editor. This software allows users to convert video clips into movies a lot faster. You can also create a timed movie with background music, professional effects and smooth transitions. With Filmora Video Editor, you can edit and personalize your video and audio files with ease.

Price: $39.95

#12. CleanMyMac 3

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This is a software useful to anyone with a Mac. Most of us have a lot of apps or old files we don't really need anymore, but can't quite bring ourselves to delete them. That's where CleanMyMac 3 comes in. Hey, did you know that every time you rotate a photo or make any sort of change to it, your computer automatically creates a copy of it? Now, how many unnecessary files is that? A lot. With this program, you can choose which folders you want scanned, so broken downloads, old updates, file copies or old email attachments won't eat up your disk space anymore. Call it a spring clean, but every computer need a cleanup every now and then.

Price: Free (€39.95 for the full version, €59.95 for 2 Macs, €89.95 for 5 Macs)

#13. Deliveries

Now if you are big on online shopping like me, you'll love this app. It will be located on the bottom of your screen and show you the status of your purchases. Whether you're waiting on the latest gadget, a piece of clothing or a new book that you can't wait to read, with Deliveries, you'll be able to track your shipment. If you click a particular delivery, it will display more information and there's also a countdown timer, so you'll always know how much more you need to wait until you get your hands on an anticipated product. It's compatible with more carrier services, like FedEx, DHL or City Link.

Price: $4.99





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