An Apple computer running Mac OS X Mavericks is one of the best tools available for getting work done.
Whether you're a programmer, a writer, or a graphic designer, the easy to learn Mac interface on top of the powerful Unix-derived base makes it easy for users to create an environment that allows them to maximize productivity.
Of course, most people don't like to dig into settings (or code) to make their computers do what they want.
Thankfully, a number of developers have eliminated most of the hassle by creating apps that do most of the work for you — making it easier than ever to do nearly any common task.
Alfred lets you do most common tasks on your Mac without ever taking your hands off of the keyboard.
This one's a no-brainer. Without ever having to click into an app, Alfred lets you find apps or files on your Mac, search the web, search your iTunes library, look at things you've previously copied to your clipboard, or send an email within seconds.
Price: Free
VLC plays most audio and video file formats that you might come across.
Don't waste time looking for format-specific apps or plug-ins — VLC can play pretty much anything you throw at it.
Price: Free
NameChanger lets you quickly rename batches of files.
If you take lots of photos on a standalone camera, NameChanger is a great way to quickly give your photos understandable names so you don't have to deal with hundreds of files with names like "IMG_371."
Price: Free
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