Useful Mac Apps Worth Checking Out - August 2021

The Mac apps aren't as well-known as those for iPhones or iPads. We have created a series of videos that highlight the best Mac apps. August's picks include apps that allow you to draw with the trackpad and manage music.
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SigmaOS ($10/Month - SigmaOS is a web browser that targets people who spend a lot of time online. It lets websites and web apps be organized into different workspaces and projects. It also supports multitasking with up to two active pages. You can temporarily snooze workspaces you don't use, and you can also send pages to another browser if you collaborate often. SigmaOS is available for free, but you will need to pay $10 per month for unlimited workspaces and pages, actions, and cross device syncing.

SigmaOS ($10/Month - This browser is for people who do a lot on the internet. It allows web apps and websites to be organized in different workspaces or projects. It also supports multitasking and two active pages simultaneously. You can temporarily snooze workspaces you don't use, and you can also send pages to another browser if you collaborate often. SigmaOS is available for free, but you will need to pay $10 per month to access unlimited workspaces, pages and actions. Also, cross-device sync is possible. MiniKey ($1.99) – MiniKey is a lightweight, one-time password application for Mac. It's intended to be an alternative to Google Authenticator or Authy. It can be found in the Mac's menubar and is used to store all your two-factor authentication codes. Click to copy, or drag and drop your codes from the drop-down menu.

MiniKey ($1.99) – MiniKey is a lightweight, one-time password application for Mac. It's intended to be an alternative to Google Authenticator or Authy. It can be found in the Mac's menubar and is used to store all your two-factor authentication codes. Click to copy, or drag and drop your authentication codes from the drop-down menu. Magic Drawing App (Free). Magic allows you to create drawings using your Mac's trackpad. You can use it with the MacBook's Force Touch trackpad to sense pressure and you have a variety of customizable brushes.

(Free) Magic allows you to create drawings using your Mac's trackpad. You can use it with the Force Touch trackpad on your MacBook to sense pressure. There are also customizable brushes. Sleeve ($5) – Sleeve is a desktop player that supports Apple Music, Spotify and Doppler. It is highly customizable, allowing you to create a small desktop widget that displays information about what's playing, album art, and allows you to adjust playback controls. You have complete control over how much and where you want information to appear.

Sleeve ($5) - Sleeve, a desktop music player, works with Apple Music and Spotify. It is highly customizable, allowing you to create a small desktop widget that displays information about what's playing, album art, and allows you to adjust playback controls. You have complete control over how much and where you want the information to be displayed. Slapdash (Free). Slapdash aggregates all your apps' capabilities into one place that is easy to reach with a single keyboard command (command+ J). Slapdash is easy to use. You can search for the item you are looking for if it isn't already in the quick-access list. Slapdash can be customized and has team features that are available for companies. Slapdash can be used for a limited time, but you will need to pay $12/month to unlock all the features.

Do you know of any must-have Mac apps or games that we haven’t yet highlighted? We'd love to feature your app or game in future videos. MacRumors readers have recommended many of the Mac apps we share. Check out our Mac apps archive for more of our Mac app picks.