Useful macOS Software

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I got a new laptop (a refurbished MacBook Pro 14" with M2 Pro) and was setting up the little tools and pieces of software that just make using it nicer. So I figured I’d list a few of them here!

One Thing

Free

Download / Info: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-thing/id1604176982?mt=12

This just gives you the ability to add some text to the menu bar on macOS. Add a reminder for the day, a phrase, just one thing to sit up there that you can edit by clicking on it.

“Love one another” with the pride flag in the macOS menu bar

Hidden Bar

Free

Download / Info: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hidden-bar/id1452453066?mt=12

This gives you the ability to hide menu icons behind an expanding arrow.

The macOS menu bar showing icons in a hidden area The macOS menu bar showing icons expanded out from a hidden area

Magnet

£9.99

Download / Info: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/magnet/id441258766?mt=12

I wish macOS had better window management, arrangement, and snapping built-in, but until then, Magnet solves that and has customisable key-combos to put things where you want them!