9 essential Mac apps I can't live without - and why

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ZDNET key takeaways

• There are certain apps I have to use on MacOS.
• This list is curated from Apple and third-party apps.
• Each of these apps is trusted and works very well.

Although it's not my primary operating system, I do use MacOS. This is especially true when I'm on the go (because I use a MacBook Pro) or when I'm working on multimedia. Other than that, it's all Linux, all the time.

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When I'm working on MacOS, I have a list of apps that have become essential to me over the years. This list is a mixed bag of Apple and third-party apps, and some of them might just surprise you.

Let's get to the list.

1. Opera ...