When you hear the word 'app,' you immediately think of those small programs for your smartphone. However, an app is simply any piece of software that serves some kind of purpose, either online, on your computer or another electronic device.
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Some of the best and most versatile apps are available for Mac. We've compiled a list of the best free Mac apps, from well-known ones such as Dropbox and Skitch, to lesser known ones such as Adium and CheatSheet.
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If you're searching on either the Mac or iOS App Stores today, you might notice a little change in the way Apple labels free apps. Before, even if such an app contained costly upgrades, it would. Mac OSX: 10.10 or above. CPU: Core2duo with SSE2 technology or better. RAM: 4GB (6GB+ strongly recommended) HDD: 8GB of hard drive free space for the scratch disk. Pen Tablet: Mouse or Wacom compatible (Carbon API) pen tablet. Monitor: 1280x1024 monitor resolution with millions of colors. Most cards manufactured 2008 or newer.
Some of these apps can be found within Apple's App Store, while others are registered under the GNU GPL license, meaning that you can view and change the source code easily. Many of them are also compatible with various plugins and add-ons, which make it easy to customize the app to your liking.
Which free Mac apps would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments section below. Best photo apps for mac 2019.
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