15 Essential Mac Apps (Some You’ve Never Heard Of)

Some of my top Mac apps and utilities that transform my workflow, from audio and video tools, to screen recorders, and hidden gems you've never heard of!

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⭐️ Get the Apps

Audio Hijack + Loopback
(Promo Code: PRIMARYTECH)
http://macaudio.com/primarytech

Pastebot
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pastebo...

CleanShotX
https://cleanshot.com

Hazel
https://www.noodlesoft.com

Pastel
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pastel/...

Screens
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/screens...

Creator’s Best Friend
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/creator...

Fantastical
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fantast...

TextExpander
https://textexpander.com

Forecast
https://overcast.fm/forecast

Transloader
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/translo...

Companion for ATEM + StreamDeck
https://bitfocus.io/companion

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:21 Pastebot
00:49 CleanShotX
01:18 Hazel
02:28 Pastel
03:01 Screens Connect
03:32 Audio Hijack
04:36 Loopback
04:58 Creator’s Best Friend
05:53 Fantastical
06:14 TextExpander
06:51 Forecast
07:21 Transloader
08:11 Companion
09:13 Spotlight
09:34 Shortcuts

My Gear:

🛒 Earthworks Ethos Microphone: https://amzn.to/35hIh2h

🛒 Sony A7 IV Camera: https://amzn.to/3fZcp4S

🛒 Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 for Sony E-Mount: https://amzn.to/3qWe0yt

🛒 Earthworks Icon Microphone: https://amzn.to/3KLYLjq

🛒 Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone: https://amzn.to/3DzZe3n

🛒 Elgato Key Light Air: https://amzn.to/3EvNb8T

🛒 Sony a6400 Camera: https://amzn.to/3GlVqog

🛒 Sigma 16mm 1.4 Lens for Sony E Mount: https://amzn.to/3DxqyiK

🛒 ATEM Mini Pro: https://amzn.to/3dHfcyx

🛒 Rodecaster PRO II: https://amzn.to/46mK2WK

🛒 Sound Devices MixPre-3: https://amzn.to/3doT3EO