Eight Useful Mac Apps Worth Checking Out

The MacRumors YouTube channel has a video series that highlights useful Mac apps, with a focus on simple, one-task apps that add utility to your Mac. Ice Menu Bar Manager is a free alternative to Bartender that allows users to rearrange menu bar apps, change the look of the menu bar, and hide unwanted items. DropOver is a $5.99 app that enhances the Mac's Drag and Drop functionality, allowing users to grab multiple files and move them around without opening side-by-side windows. Latest is a free app that checks to ensure that your apps are up to date, supporting apps that use the Mac App Store and Sparkle for updates. NotchNook is a $25 app that turns your Mac's notch into a Dynamic Island-like feature, providing shortcuts and drag-and-drop functionality. Shortwave is a free email app that uses AI to organize your inbox, create to-dos, and more, with additional features available for $7/month. Local Send is a free app that allows users to share content between iOS devices, Macs, Android devices, and Windows PCs. Hyperduck is a $4 app that enables users to share links between their Macs, iPhones, and iPads with more control than AirDrop. Rocket is a free app that lets users add emojis in any app by pressing the colon key and typing in the desired emoji. The MacRumors team invites readers to suggest great Mac apps they haven't highlighted yet, which may be featured in future videos.