If you're new to macOS or just upgraded, here's your starter kit. These apps are all free (or have great free versions) and help you go from basic to power user fast.
🧠 1. Raycast
The next-gen Spotlight replacement — run commands, open apps, use AI tools, all from one launcher.
📁 2. Rectangle
Snap your windows like on Windows. A must-have if you multitask or come from a PC background.
📝 3. Notion
Perfect for school notes, dev planning, journaling, whatever. The best all-in-one workspace.
🎵 4. Lofi.co or Endel
Apps for focus music, especially for study or coding sessions.
💻 5. Warp Terminal
A modern terminal built for developers. Great if you’re doing any CLI, git, or coding work.
📸 6. Shottr
Super-fast screenshot tool with annotation. Way better than the built-in tool.
📦 7. AppCleaner
Fully uninstall apps (not just drag-to-trash).
🇱🇰 Quick Tip
Sinhala student kenek වගේ ඔයාට laptop එක productivity වලට භාවිතා කරන්න ඕනේ නම්, මේ apps එකතු කරගන්න. එතකොට ඔයාගේ MacBook එක මරු working machine එකක් වෙනවා.