For Windows users who recently acquired a Mac, below is a list of downloadable apps (most are free) to catch you up to speed.

  • Dr. Cleaner (for cleaning cache and deleting unused apps/files)
  • Keka (Winzip/7Zip Alternative for Mac OS X)
  • EQMac2 (sound equalizer for adding more/less bass, mid and treble)
  • Turbo Boost Switcher (for conserving battery on Macbook laptops)
  • Caffeine (prevents screen from turning off after a period of inactivity)
  • Paintbrush (alternative to MS Paint for Windows)
  • VLC (a fully featured and free video/movie player)
  • F.Lux (adjusts screen lighting according to time of day)
  • Magnet (Splits apps easily for multi-task ; for high-resolution monitors ; only $1)
  • Motion FX (Recording pictures and videos from camera.  Has visual effects too.)
  • Wineskin (allows your Mac to emulate a variety of Windows apps)
  • Oracle VM (Emulates Windows XP/7/8/10 and Linux ; requires decent specs).