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2026 is almost here, and if you want to get more out of your Mac this year, these apps are absolute must-haves. From powerful productivity tools Apple still hasn’t built into macOS, to smarter window switching, focus tools, file management upgrades, and even a beautifully designed screen saver, these Mac apps completely change how you work every day.
In this video, I’m breaking down some of the best Mac apps for 2026, including utilities that improve Finder, boost focus, simplify window management, optimize images, and even add smarter security protection to your Mac. Whether you’re a creator, student, or power user, there’s something here that will make your Mac faster, cleaner, and more enjoyable to use.
If you’re always downloading files, juggling windows, or just want macOS to work the way it should, these apps are well worth checking out.
Let me know in the comments which Mac apps you’re using going into 2026, and which ones I should include in a future video.
Mac Apps Mentioned in This Video:
• Folder Preview (00:19)
https://anybox.ltd/folder-preview
• Monocle (01:03)
https://gumroad.com/a/878996947/xqdrw
• One Thing (01:48)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-thing/id1604176982?mt=12
• Sponsor: Moonlock (02:38)
• Alt-Tab (04:06)
https://alt-tab-macos.netlify.app
• DockDoor (05:09)
https://dockdoor.net
• Launchy (06:06)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/launchy-app-launcher-switcher/id6739782043?mt=12
• Command X (07:06)
https://sindresorhus.com/command-x
• Substage (08:05)
https://selkie.design/substage/
• ImageOptim (08:59)
https://imageoptim.com/mac
• Bauhaus Clock (09:50)
https://bauhausclock.com
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