Even though macOS provides many useful utilities such as ColorSync, Digital Color Meter, etc., they typically provide sufficient functionalities to get most jobs done. In most cases, other third-party developers have created more useful tools that complement the existing macOS functionalities. Let’s talk a look at some of these tools you must have. They mostly are free or at a very reasonable price. It’s a no-brainer to have all of them installed on your system.
Mos by Caldis
If you want different scroll directions between mouse pad and mouse, this lightweight tool can set scroll direction independently of the setting on your Mac. In addition to the reverse scrolling, other useful mouse settings are smooth scrolling, scrolling speed, scroll distance, etc.
Cost: free | download link
Itsycal by mowglii
The nifty utility shows a tiny calendar on the menu bar. It does some useful configurations, including showing week numbers, holidays, and integrating with the native calendar.
Cost: free | download link
Alfred 5 for Mac
Besides Alfred’s core search features, this Swiss-army knife utility has many useful productivity functionalities, including highly-configurational automation workflow for non-, accessibility enhancements, etc.
Cost: Free for limited features/paid for full | download link
BBEdit by Bare Bones Software
The BBEdit is probably one of the best text editing software in the market. These are a lot of enhanced features, including but aren’t limited to replacing across multiple files, multi-language support, syntax coloring for numerous source code languages, Git and Subversion integration, and text and code completion. BBEdit offers a 30-day evaluation period with the full feature available. It will still be free with limited functionalities afterward.
Cost: free with a 30-day full-functionality evaluation period. | download link