11 Free Mac Apps That Apple Users Should Have!

Every one desires to have a MacBook but once you have it after putting in all your wishes, prayers and struggle, you find yourself in another search and that is to find free and useful applications for Apple’s MacBook!  If this article is being read on Mac or an Apple computer, you must be wondering what free Apps should be downloaded for it and from where.

Considering what all Mac users go through, we have compiled a list of most vital free applications for Mac owners, along with their download links for your convenience. Check it out and do let us know what we have missed in our list.

1.       VLC  Media Player

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Just like Windows, Media Player has a free version for Mac as well. It is as necessary for Apple as it is for Windows. It rapidly plays any video or audio file you want to run, without using your Mac’s resources.

Click on the link below to download VLC Media Player for Apple computers.

Download VLC for Mac here.

2.       ADIUM

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With Adium you can sign in to all your chat clients – Gchat, FaceBbook chat, Aim, MSN and many others. It is an easy way to connect to our family and friends from one place on your desktop.

To download Adium for you MacBook click on the link below:

You can download Adium here.

3.       Google Chrome

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Chrome is a fast internet browser and brings different extensions to along with it. If you are not using Apple Safari as your default browser then you can always use Chrome that is available to Mac users for free.

Click on the link below to download Google Chrome:

Download Chrome for Mac here.

4.       Avast!

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Apple computer were immune to malware but recently the Mac operating system has been attacked by its first viruses. Therefore, grab an anti-virus program like Avast! for your Mac to stay safe while browsing over the internet.

Click on the link below to download Google Chrome:

Download Chrome for Mac here.

5.       Onyx

Onyx can scan and remove all the files you no longer want in your Mac. Itis the best free App for your Mac that is required for cleaning up extra files to speed up your computer.

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You can download Onyx here.

6.       OpenOffice

If you want to save money on software and don’t want to depend on Microsoft office then OpenOffice is your best option. It is capable of everything you would need MS Office for and the best part is that it is free.

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You can download OpenOffice here.

7.       Prey

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For locating your lost computer, it is good to have prey installed in your computer.

After downloading you can register your Mac on prey’s website and if your laptop disappears, you can track it down by using several different ways.

To download Prey for you Mac, click on the link below:

Get started with Prey on its website here.

8.       The Unarchiver

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The Unarchiver can handle many file types and can unzip almost any compressed folder. With a claim that it is the only unarchiving program you will ever need, it’s a simple software that every Mac user should install.

You can download The Unarchiver here.

9.       DropBox or Google Drive

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A backup service like DropBox or Google Drive ensures that all your documents and files are saved somewhere they cannot be destroyed. By keeping up your important stuff online, you ensure that whatever happens to your computer, nothing will happen to data.

To download DropBox or Google Drive, click on the link below:

You can download Dropbox here, or Google Drive

10.   Quicksilver

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It is a very productive tool that easily and quickly search your Mac’s content. It can also be used to search a dictionary and send email via Gmail, straight from your desktop to other useful stuff.

To download Quicksilver, click on the link below:

You can download Quicksilver here.

11.   AppFresh

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Appfrash scans all your applications and keep them updated. It tells you which application has updates available. Mac App Store does a similar thing but AppFresh works for applications that you have downloaded from some other location other than Mac App Store.

To download AppFresh, click on the link below

You can download AppFresh here.

If you are searching for free applications for your MacBook, then these 11 applications should definitely be installed in your computer. Comment and let us know if these Apps were helpful to you in anyway.