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And Mac apps are the key to that. The following apps are the "must-haves," the ones that will actually change the way you use your Mac. These apps will take your movie-watching to the next level, keep your Mac running clean, or let you make your own GIFs at any time. On the more serious side, they will help you take great notes and build effective passwords to keep your accounts safe.
There's even an app to make your computer screen easier on your eyes.
At the root of it all, these apps make it easier than ever to do nearly any common task - in other words, these are the 14 Mac apps you should download today.
Additional reporting by Kyle Russell and Steven Tweedie.