9 roundups
The best Mac apps.
Independent picks by category, always with a free option.
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Best of · 10 min read
The Best Markdown Editor for Mac in 2026 (8 Apps Compared)
The best Markdown editor for Mac, from free MarkEdit, Obsidian and VS Code to iA Writer, Typora, Bear and Ulysses, compared on price, preview, files and sync.
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Best of · 9 min read
The Best Terminal App for Mac in 2026 (8 Apps Compared)
The best terminal app for Mac in 2026: Apple's Terminal, iTerm2, Ghostty, Warp, WezTerm, Kitty, Alacritty and Tabby compared on speed, features and price.
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Best of · 9 min read
Best Virtual Machine Software for Mac in 2026 (and How to Run Windows)
Virtual machine software for Mac compared: Parallels, free VMware Fusion, UTM, VirtualBox and CrossOver, plus how to run Windows 11 on Apple silicon for free.
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Best of · 10 min read
The Best Cloud Backup for Mac in 2026 (and How to Back Up Your Mac)
The best cloud backup for Mac compared: Backblaze, IDrive, Arq, Carbonite and CrashPlan, plus how to set up Time Machine and why iCloud Drive isn't a backup.
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Best of · 8 min read
The Best SSH Client for Mac in 2026: Built-in ssh and 8 Apps Compared
The best SSH client for Mac, from the built-in ssh command to Termius, Prompt, Royal TSX and Core Shell, plus SFTP apps, compared on features, sync and price.
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Best of · 11 min read
The Best Mac Apps in 2026: 18 Must-Have Apps for Every Mac
The best Mac apps worth installing on a new Mac, from launchers and window managers to clipboard, notes, menu bar and storage tools. Most are free or one-time.
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Best of · 7 min read
The Best Clipboard Manager for Mac in 2026 (7 Apps Compared)
The best clipboard manager for Mac, from free Maccy to Paste and Pastebot, compared on price, history, sync and privacy, plus macOS Tahoe's built-in history.
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Best of · 8 min read
Best Screen Recorder for Mac: 8 Free and Paid Apps Compared
The best screen recorders for Mac, free and paid, compared on system audio, editing, sharing and pricing, from the built-in tools to OBS and Screen Studio.
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Best of · 8 min read
7 Best Disk Space Analyzers for Mac (Free and Paid, 2026)
The best disk space analyzer apps for Mac, from free tools like GrandPerspective and OmniDiskSweeper to DaisyDisk, compared by price and ease of use.
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