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).
