My Favourite MacBook Apps of All Time

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  • @aleksiylitalo9429
    @aleksiylitalo9429 Рік тому +697

    I prefer using built-in features rather than downloading an app for every task:
    1. Alfred = Spotlight
    2. Moom = Press and hold option+move your cursor over the green button on the top left corner of the window -> move window to left or right
    3. Amphetamine = Terminal -> type command "caffeinate". Or "caffeinate -t 600", to keep your Mac awake for 10 minutes
    4. Cleanshot X = Cmd+shift+4

  • @leonardoamber2289
    @leonardoamber2289 10 місяців тому +38

    *People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.*

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 10 місяців тому

      “The greater the passive income you can build, the FREER you will become.”

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 10 місяців тому

      Always put your finances in good care to ensure that your income rises. Wealthy people achieve there financial goals and acquire riches by seeking help from finance pro(s) but many claim to have achieved success themselves.

    • @Friedamichaelson
      @Friedamichaelson 10 місяців тому

      That’s a just approach. I’m 50 but my financial life is a mess. Any ideas will go a long way in shaping my life and finances.

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 10 місяців тому

      I operate a wide range of investments and have achieved massive growth in my finances with the help of my financial professional, making my financial goal a reality.

    • @leonardoamber2289
      @leonardoamber2289 10 місяців тому

      sear ch the full names below if you care

  • @ThilanNana
    @ThilanNana Рік тому +330

    spotlight does everything you showed Alfred does and more. it even gives answers to currency conversions on spotlight itself so you doing have to load google

    • @connorwherry3555
      @connorwherry3555 Рік тому

      Have you tried raycast before? Find it the best of those apps

    • @simonvutov7575
      @simonvutov7575 Рік тому +26

      Yeah spotlight underrated

    • @miliootoledoo
      @miliootoledoo Рік тому +37

      you woke up and decided to speak facts

    • @stellalie2707
      @stellalie2707 Рік тому +15

      I used raycast these days

    • @rinodenijs
      @rinodenijs Рік тому +3

      But you cant add URL shortcuts in spotlight to specificatie website pages :)

  • @ChristianOkoko-u2z
    @ChristianOkoko-u2z 8 днів тому

    I love how a good new tab extension can transform your browsing experience. I found one that syncs tasks across devices and it has been a game changer for staying organized.

  • @SuperhumanCo
    @SuperhumanCo Рік тому +35

    Thanks for the shoutout, Ali! We're so honored to be one of your favorites 💜

  • @MENTIONNN
    @MENTIONNN Рік тому +383

    Productivity
    1. Alfred
    2. Moom
    3. Amphetamine
    4. Cleanshot
    5. Rize
    Life organization
    6. Things 3
    7. Fantastical
    8. Superhuman
    9. Dashlane
    10. SigmaOS
    Personal life
    11. Day one
    12. Texts
    13. Spotify
    Research and writing
    14. Obsidian
    15. Scrivener
    16. Zotero
    17. Kindle
    18. Google chrome
    19. Surfshark
    Creative work
    20. Screenflow
    21. Final Cut Pro
    22. Creative Cloud - Photoshop, Lightroom, Lightroom Classic
    23. Streamlabs
    24. Figma
    Business
    25. Notion
    26. ClickUp
    27. 1Password
    28. Slack
    29. Zoom
    30. Loom
    31. Miro

    • @ehrenmicha
      @ehrenmicha Рік тому +2

      thanks

    • @Saintel
      @Saintel Рік тому +1

      Thank you, this was much needed.

    • @RohanDurey
      @RohanDurey Рік тому +4

      Bro doing the lord’s work

    • @maxyorke2453
      @maxyorke2453 Рік тому +3

      Always appreciate people who do this for these kind of videos. Provides clarity.

    • @nachoci6876
      @nachoci6876 11 місяців тому

      Thanks!!🙏

  • @ars5833
    @ars5833 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @OriginalTrevor
    @OriginalTrevor Рік тому +11

    Finally the study playlist is live!! Thank you so much Ali!!! I’ve been waiting for this glorious day 🥲

    • @havenheaven6100
      @havenheaven6100 Рік тому +1

      If you get MacBook then have mercy and give me the old one if possible thanks

  • @aveerajsharma
    @aveerajsharma Рік тому +4

    Broooo, the thumbnail looks soooo gooood, just love the perfect amount of exposure and colours in it!😍

  • @joerutland1682
    @joerutland1682 Рік тому +87

    I switched from Alfred to raycast last year, think you’d also like it, it has native functionality for what your using moom for also

    • @sagarnikam136
      @sagarnikam136 Рік тому +1

      I will try that out.

    • @xkolm49
      @xkolm49 Рік тому +11

      Yes, also using raycast. Wouldn't go back to Alfred.

    • @dimitriskalomoiris9727
      @dimitriskalomoiris9727 Рік тому +5

      raycast is incredible

    • @piotr_sss
      @piotr_sss Рік тому +6

      Yep, it was kinda weird to see him using Alfred when Raycast has all this and soooo much more functionality.

    • @Sorghumtales
      @Sorghumtales Рік тому

      I can't find raycast in my apple store, any ideas?

  • @tacowilco7515
    @tacowilco7515 Рік тому +14

    This is great that you showed all these applications and I hope that most of people will find it useful. But to me these are so non-essential things. I feel like I would have to force myself to use those if I had to.

  • @IAmDavidWhipple
    @IAmDavidWhipple Рік тому +22

    Loads of great suggestions. Some seem to repeat or overlap though. Delivered well altogether. I've adopted some of these.

  • @Digitalachievement
    @Digitalachievement Місяць тому

    Not sure if I missed it but I wasn't able to find the free course you did on Final Cut Pro editing?

  • @AppleMasterChris
    @AppleMasterChris Рік тому +1

    Another video concept rehashed with the same apps for the millionth time. Fantastic. Full time UA-cam paying off big time!

  • @akiffpremjee
    @akiffpremjee Рік тому +10

    You gotta switch to Raycast from Alfred - it's life changing (I'm an Alfred Powerpack user)

    • @andergda
      @andergda Рік тому

      Agreed. Raycast is so much more than an Alfred replacement. For example, you could easily substitute Amphetamine as well with Raycast's "caffeinate" function.

  • @pietrosmusi8546
    @pietrosmusi8546 5 місяців тому

    terminal "caffeinate", or if you prefer an app easy switch, include tons of options

  • @AFatOcelot
    @AFatOcelot Рік тому +7

    Spotlight does exactly everything that alfred does. Especially your currency conversion example I tried it in spotlight and had the answer before I finished typing it

    • @aaronbliss
      @aaronbliss Рік тому +6

      Yeah, everything he used as an example, spotlight already does.

  • @MissJCAnn
    @MissJCAnn Рік тому +5

    why don’t you do cmd + shift + 4 to screenshot? so much easier & quicker

  • @retrochill6527
    @retrochill6527 Рік тому

    You’re so intelligent I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot getting thru your vids.

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Рік тому +2

    Today, it’s nice to see Classic Ali with the Grey Top. Takes me back to the first video of yours that I saw.

  • @kagebeast954
    @kagebeast954 Рік тому

    You mention having things app on all devices but didn’t mention you have to buy each separately per devices. I paid 9.99 for my iPhone then went to download iPad version but it’s asking I pay 19.99 for iPad. Hope I can get my money back

  • @juergen_de
    @juergen_de Рік тому

    Thanks for this informative video. It's been 10 years since I've used an Apple device. But tomorrow I'll be back with the MacBook Air M2 and I'm looking forward to rediscovering the Mac!

  • @alexsanjiv155
    @alexsanjiv155 Рік тому +1

    How do I get the texts app? In the appstore or on their website? Either way could not find it :D

  • @Aaron-0202
    @Aaron-0202 5 місяців тому

    my alfred doesnt show downloads and stuff like that after hitting space idk why

  • @legendarygaming8180
    @legendarygaming8180 Рік тому

    Bro, please make a video on --how to use any app in full screen , overlapping the notch bar (basically in macbook air m2 and upgraded line up models)

  • @Eli3h
    @Eli3h Рік тому

    Quick question how can change the shortcut for Alfred for CMD+Space when i wanna change it, it opens apples default spotlight

  • @maaz2505
    @maaz2505 Рік тому

    How can I use Microsoft office apps in macbook without subscription I'm 😢 student I don't have even Money.or any best alternatives for macbook word

  • @boaz63
    @boaz63 Рік тому

    Don’t apologize for the length of this video! One of your best! Really helpful… Thanks much! 😎👍

  • @CharlesNJohn
    @CharlesNJohn Місяць тому

    Prefer the native apps/features better even if it means missing somethings out, like to keep it light, so I am not installing a bunch of stuff for everything. D

  • @mohamedelsabbagh5681
    @mohamedelsabbagh5681 Рік тому +1

    Sorry are u using Todoist or things or according to the sponsorship.

  • @frangellgram
    @frangellgram Рік тому

    Could you please share the link where you bought that cover of the MacBook, thanks before hand.

  • @AlphaBieber
    @AlphaBieber Рік тому

    Spotlight can do google search. Or whatever your default search engine is.

  • @rost5717
    @rost5717 Рік тому

    I'm wondering why you use Alfred when Raycast is out being more fast and poverful

  • @deepalwije
    @deepalwije Рік тому

    Hi,
    Can you help me to find out best mac app which fulfill following my minimum requirement.
    Requirement:
    Every 10min i need to get notification(sound) untill i shut down my mac and after turn it on app shoud automatically load and again every 10 min it too give sound notification.

  • @williammaffitt
    @williammaffitt Рік тому

    did the change the name of the CleanShot? I dont see it on my Macbook Air M2.

  • @jokerabhilasha
    @jokerabhilasha Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your videos Ali. Just wanted to tell you that your laptop skin is the prettiest skin ive ever seen. Want to use it as my wallpaper, please upload a jpg version of it

    • @amex4453
      @amex4453 Рік тому

      It's a default mac wallpaper

  • @rk_san
    @rk_san Рік тому +2

    What's the diff b/w Alfred and Spotlight cuz I can open Chrome, files and also currency exchange using Spotlight as well

    • @moonlitspud
      @moonlitspud Рік тому

      Spotlight is a lot slower for a lot of these actions. For example I just booted up Spotlight, went to type 'Downloads', and even when I typed the whole thing, the top result was an App on the App Store I have no interest in. My downloads file was 3 down. With Alfred, I pressed space, the letter 'd' and return, and I had my downloads open. Just 3 key presses. Give it a try - it's free. If you prefer Spotlight, that's fine, but in my experience Alfred is way way faster and learns your behaviour better.

    • @TOP10-j9c9u
      @TOP10-j9c9u Рік тому

      more features

  • @SigmaOS
    @SigmaOS Рік тому +3

    🧡In good company! Proud to be your browser, Ali 🧡

    • @codetime242
      @codetime242 Рік тому

      But I wish you use Chromium (like he said) instead of WebKit. Really love the way you approached to "vimium" my behaviour. But I switched to Arc just because they use chromium.

  • @batiannolte
    @batiannolte Рік тому +1

    Hey! if you use app nr.3 Amphetamine, you are able to keep the display of your second monitor on and fully close your Mac book without it having to be on charge

  • @stretchoxford7835
    @stretchoxford7835 Рік тому

    16:12 -- oooh what’s that cool clock in Notion? How do you add that?

  • @argajit
    @argajit Рік тому +2

    Ali, Any suggestions for Windows 11 User? 🏜️

  • @DamienTalksMoney
    @DamienTalksMoney Рік тому

    Super useful video thank you

  • @petrzurek5713
    @petrzurek5713 Рік тому +14

    Over 90% match with my favourites 👍but using Cron instead of Fantastical, Craft instead of both Obsidian&Notion

    • @gracied3298
      @gracied3298 Рік тому +3

      I agree. There’s just something about Craft that I really love.

    • @gergemall
      @gergemall Рік тому

      Excellent Ali.

  • @PGproductionsHD
    @PGproductionsHD Рік тому +1

    So what's the difference between Notion and Obsidian?

  • @kofkyokusanagi
    @kofkyokusanagi Рік тому +1

    I honestly believe some of these apps are overlapping one another and making you less productive (if you actually use them all).
    Great content though.

  • @faleshsahu6676
    @faleshsahu6676 Рік тому

    Rectangle is better than moon its has got many features to resize window

  • @hepsko2318
    @hepsko2318 Рік тому

    Hi, can you tell me where you got this mcbook skin, I can't find it :?

  • @TheTomorrowDream
    @TheTomorrowDream Рік тому

    This is the video I´ve been waiting

  • @Niramay-ff2uy
    @Niramay-ff2uy 5 місяців тому

    Use Rectangle instead of Moom... much intuitive and customisable

  • @walterf6763
    @walterf6763 Рік тому

    Ali, thanks for what you do on this channel. I downloaded Alfred and tried to use it as you showed for opening the downloads folder, it it just takes me to Google. Did you have to change some settings to get Alfred to open that directory? Tks

    • @ikarobaby
      @ikarobaby Рік тому

      Hi man, you have to input 'Downloads

  • @naomigorissen7654
    @naomigorissen7654 Рік тому

    Ohhhh that Alfred App is the best!! Thanks for the tip!!

  • @SebastianCristanchoYT
    @SebastianCristanchoYT Рік тому +3

    How on EARTHHHHH did this not get pushed to me on UA-cam?! I had to go and find this manually meanwhile I feel like I’ve been waiting for this video since 2022. Thank you, Ali. Pumped.

  • @Stan_sprinkle
    @Stan_sprinkle Рік тому +5

    Have your tried Arc browser? Such a pretty design, similar workspace concept as sigma

  • @outsidewithquad8123
    @outsidewithquad8123 Рік тому

    What MacBook cover is that on the thumbnail

  • @AC21578
    @AC21578 Рік тому

    Hi can someone help? I can't seem to find the cleanshot app referenced in the video.

  • @IOMA888
    @IOMA888 Рік тому

    8:09 your hoodie brand plz, looks so cool!

  • @kaustubhmaladkar869
    @kaustubhmaladkar869 Рік тому +1

    Cool video, brother! Keep it up!

  • @saadshayanahmed
    @saadshayanahmed Рік тому +11

    Masha Allah Ali bhai ... you've been so helpful to me alhamdulillah for my studies
    May Allah bless you more ✨️

  • @michaelconroy5668
    @michaelconroy5668 Рік тому

    Spotlight built in literally does everything Alfred does. Your just making the keyboard shortcut to activate it longer.

  • @RobGibraltar
    @RobGibraltar Рік тому

    For your study spotify list, can I recommend two tracks from the Destiny2 soundtracks: 'Journey' and 'Deep Stone Lullaby'

  • @aydinhutchison
    @aydinhutchison Рік тому

    Hi Ali I really love your content can you please do a video on how you use Day One please :)

  • @Abdullah-zl9ub
    @Abdullah-zl9ub Рік тому

    Ok so I’m lost. Some videos he mentions Todoist and some videos he mention things3. Which one does he really use???

  • @halefsoler6319
    @halefsoler6319 Рік тому

    What’s the video editing tool you use man? I really enjoy your content 🎉

  • @johnkardier6327
    @johnkardier6327 Рік тому

    15:50 Why don't you use Adobe Illustrator instead of Figma to "design stuff" ?

  • @idhantgulati6076
    @idhantgulati6076 Рік тому

    2:59 Aunkur Waikroo is a student of his UA-cam academy

  • @alneez2010
    @alneez2010 Рік тому

    You were researching about warikoo ? loved the moment of seeing two of my favourite UA-camrs

  • @BillMcAuley1
    @BillMcAuley1 Рік тому

    where did you get your MacBook cover

  • @codexous
    @codexous Рік тому +1

    Why not use Arc over Sigma?

  • @MartinRiiseNielsen
    @MartinRiiseNielsen Рік тому +1

    You don't need Alfred to do any of the things shown in this video. You can do all of them natively with Spotlight.

  • @BobbyGsCorner
    @BobbyGsCorner Рік тому

    Very glad I found your channel, informative and very knowledgeable individual that kept it fun and interesting the whole time thru. I will be checking into many of the applications that you mentioned!

  • @iamdanruss
    @iamdanruss Рік тому +2

    Question… how do you find different scientific journals / studies? Do you have any websites you would recommend?

    • @1263448
      @1263448 Рік тому +1

      Google scholar in general, then pubmed for medical articles

    • @eska6722
      @eska6722 Рік тому +2

      Usually your institution or school gives you access to databases. You can also try asking your local library.

    • @iamdanruss
      @iamdanruss Рік тому +1

      @@eska6722 local library! Great idea. Thanks :)

  • @ag_1996
    @ag_1996 Рік тому +2

    Hello, Ali! These videos are my favorite- I wish you did them more often. One thing I noticed from the previous months, why did you switch from Todoist to Things 3?

  • @hartlessforever
    @hartlessforever Рік тому

    This video just changed my life lol. Thank you

  • @p.m.8316
    @p.m.8316 Рік тому

    just add downloads folder or any folder to dock, its faster. 1 click. you can also do currency conversion in the calculator btw.

  • @_andrewpeacock
    @_andrewpeacock Рік тому

    Why did you move to Obsidian instead of Notion?

  • @hussainjafri7548
    @hussainjafri7548 Рік тому

    Ali - liking the desktop background. Could you guide us on where to find it? Thank you, sir!

  • @MersedP
    @MersedP Рік тому

    I thought you said Apple Notes for personal note taking instead of Obsidian?

  • @nitromusik9275
    @nitromusik9275 Рік тому

    1:07 Wow thats so coool... Its 100% exactly like you would do it with spotlight man... wtf. This pitch had throwback bad infomercial vibes.

  • @rafael-rossi
    @rafael-rossi Рік тому

    Why did you change from Notion to Obsidian to manage your second-brain? Thx!

    • @aliabdaal
      @aliabdaal  Рік тому +1

      I have a video on the channel explaining this: ua-cam.com/video/K-ssUVyfn5g/v-deo.html

  • @CDKE23
    @CDKE23 Рік тому

    Just bought my first ever Macbook! Anyone recommend any more additional apps?

  • @rahulmahajan9118
    @rahulmahajan9118 Рік тому

    From where you got the Macbook skin?

  • @robbquinnimaging4321
    @robbquinnimaging4321 Рік тому

    Ali, I cannot find cleanshot in the App Store?

  • @ValleyInsider
    @ValleyInsider Рік тому +3

    This Guy's life is 101% Productive

  • @jannett210
    @jannett210 Рік тому

    cleanshot no longer available, any alternative suggestions?

  • @koteloida
    @koteloida Рік тому

    why do i feel more anxious after watching this video than prior

  • @RobertoM892
    @RobertoM892 Рік тому

    do you use any of the apps that came with the OS? LOL j/k good review!

  • @BrettHuntley-b1p
    @BrettHuntley-b1p Рік тому

    How much do you spend on apps?! Even with productivity increases, don't these start to add up?

  • @tacowilco7515
    @tacowilco7515 Рік тому

    Why don't you use spotlight search?

  • @bw7796
    @bw7796 Рік тому

    New video from the best!!!

  • @jerrisonli
    @jerrisonli Рік тому +1

    great list! did you replace Todoist with Things 3?

  • @shakthivel9354
    @shakthivel9354 Рік тому

    What is the sticker on ur mac on ur thumbnail bro

  • @ThanmayRoobaNathan
    @ThanmayRoobaNathan Рік тому +1

    Could you make an updated iPad Apps Video it would be great

  • @ihsan.abubaker
    @ihsan.abubaker Рік тому

    Thanks bro; you are so lovely and enjoyed it

  • @sitifarhanafajrinadnan
    @sitifarhanafajrinadnan Рік тому

    Thank you Ali. All the best

  • @tiyanjanekapalamula7937
    @tiyanjanekapalamula7937 Рік тому

    Looooove you!!! Thank you this is super helpful!

  • @YouTubeShorts-eo5fc
    @YouTubeShorts-eo5fc Рік тому

    Can you recommend MacBook for video editing in 2023?

  • @rakibulsitab
    @rakibulsitab Рік тому

    Wow, this video was so helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise on this topic

  • @telungtseng844
    @telungtseng844 Рік тому

    Amazing video! Super help thanks for the awesome work

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Рік тому +31

    Wish I had Zotero in my Academic Career so that I didn’t have to have to undergo panic to get my references and citations in order.

  • @humansnotai4912
    @humansnotai4912 Рік тому

    Which app do you use to choose your apps? ;0)
    Great video and content. Love your channel. Namaste x