Preview gives you basic options for changing a folder’s color. If you want more control, you can follow the same process in Photoshop or another image editing app. This is a free Mac drawing app available at the Mac app store. It provides users with professional grade tools to help create images on your Mac computer. Furthermore, you can use Inkscape to acquire support for the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics or SVG file format.

Advertisement Here you have it – our ultimate list of must-have Mac apps. From email clients to system utilities, time savers to productivity boons; on this page you’ll find the best Mac software used by MakeUseOf staff and readers alike. We will continue to update the list on a regular basis, so be sure to add your favorites in the comments and we’ll consider them the next time we update this page. Last updated: July 6, 2017 Navigation: Audio The old Mac favorite is a You don't need a Mac to make music, but with this much free software available it certainly helps., and it’s free for all Mac users to download and try out. Record audio, play virtual instruments, and get access to the Apple Loops library of royalty free sounds. A completely free kernel extension for macOS that allows you to pass audio between applications by acting as a virtual audio device. Essential for recording system audio when paired with Audacity (above). One of the best free Unless you're chained to the iTunes ecosystem and have no choice but to use it, you may want to consider switching to one of these alternatives., Clementine supports a huge number of audio formats and external services including Spotify and cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox.

You can also transcode music, manage podcasts, and enjoy visualizations while listening. Spotify changed the game when it first launched, bringing unlimited streaming music to desktops and mobiles for a fixed fee. You can also stream for free, if you’re not bothered by adverts. ITunes Included with your Mac, iTunes is the only way to access the Apple Music streaming service which is one of the best alternatives to Spotify. Browsers Safari Safari is the default browser installed on every Apple computer. We think it’s the best browser for most Mac users, plus there are Safari is probably the best browser for Mac users, but you can make it even better with a few well-chosen extensions.

Google’s own browser, Chrome is a powerhouse for those who need developer tools, extensions or multiple profiles for separating work or play. An excellent alternative to Chrome, Firefox has focused on slimming down over the past few years after complaints it had become bloated. If you haven’t tried it for a while, it might be time to give it another go.

Also consider: Email Mail It’s a bit crusty and lacking in new features compared to some of the more adventurous clients, but Mail is free and it works well enough. Dig a bit deeper and you can use it to do cool things like Apple's Mail app doesn't come with a scheduler by default, but you can use Automator or a third-party plugin to add 'send later' functionality. ($9.99) AirMail is When I first heard of Airmail, I must admit I questioned if I really needed a new way to check my email. Like many people, Mail.app satisfied all of my email requirements, and I struggled., with a beautifully simple aesthetic and full support for labels and starring, among other Google features. Mail Pilot 2 ($20) The second version of Mail Pilot continues the “to-do list” approach to email in a bid to make you more productive by focusing on what’s most important.

Download windows media player for mac os x 10.4.11. A new feature called Dash provides an at-a-glance overview of new emails, outstanding conversations, and responses that are overdue. Nylas N1 is a bit of an oddity in terms of an email app. It’s both a premium sync service and an open source Every Mac comes with a free email application, but it's not the be-all and end-all of OS X email solutions.

Here's five of the best alternatives. If you’re happy to compile it yourself and run your own sync engine, you can enjoy one of the best email experiences completely free of charge (otherwise it’s $7 per month). Also consider:, & News ($9.99) The If you’re looking for a fast way to get news updates from specific sources, RSS is still the best way to go about it., Reeder disappeared for a short while before returning in full force. It’s not free but it’s got the best interface, great themes, and supports a wide range of services to provide a premium reading experience. ($9.99) We’ve Still looking for the perfect Mac RSS reader?