![]() ![]() □ 1Password 7 dark mode on Mac (Image source: 1Password) Many of us know how hard it is to get our parents to use best practices when it comes to online security. They also have a family plan available, which can be handy. Tip: One-time passwords, along with an authenticator app, are always safer than SMS.ġPassword’s personal plan costs $2.99 a month (billed annually). This is important to me as it means I spend less time grabbing my phone. It also supports one-time passwords, which means you can use it as a Google Authenticator alternative. The Mac App is beautiful, along with dark mode. I have used 1Password for years now and love it. ![]() And second, you should never use the same password twice, ever. Why is this important? First off, it helps to prevent from having to write them down anywhere. Most people these days are using some type of password manager. Some of these apps are also available for PC (Windows). Rosetta 2: Not optimized yet for Apple Silicon, but still runs via Rosetta 2. For those of you who don’t know, Apple takes a cut of the sale (30%) from developers when you use the App Store. This makes it super convenient to reinstall apps later down the road and saves a lot of time. While I always try to support developers where I can, I do prefer purchasing from the Mac App Store. The Mac apps below (listed in alphabetical order) consist of free and premium apps straight from the developer’s website and apps from the Mac App Store. So for most of my life, I’ve been knee-deep (more than most) in the Microsoft world of Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, etc. ![]() In 2013 I received the Microsoft MVP Award in the Windows Expert-IT Pro category. I switched to Macs back in 2018 after using PCs exclusively for over 20 years. Hopefully, you’ll find an awesome new Mac app or setting in this list that will help make your life easier! I’ve also included some of the tweaks and settings I change whenever I get a new Mac or reinstall macOS. So to keep from repeating myself over and over, I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the best Mac apps. Recommendation for this company.Another reason for this post is that visitors, friends, and even family are always asking me which apps I use for specific tasks. DSR is easy to contact and quick to get a reply. We also purchased a used ‘Pactor Modem’ posted on this site. *** For installation, we ordered and followed “Sailors’ Quick-Start Guide to SailMail / Airmail / Winlink 2000” from DockSide Radio (DSR) in Punta Gorda, Florida. Test-fail-test-problem-test-pain-test-curse-test-patient-test-whatever-test-finally VOILA!!!.Install Modem on Boat (Ours is Pactor IIPro with Pactor-III License).Install Antenna system with Antenna Tuner on Boat.Install ‘Radio’ on Boat (Ours is iCOM IC-718).Install ‘ViewFax’ Program on Computer (Free Download-This is to view GRIB file/weather map.Install ‘AirMail’ Program on Computer (Free Download-Main program to transmit emails.).Take a HAM test and receive a ‘Call sign’ assigned by FCC (HAM General License Exam).While I am feeling as if the ‘Sky is the limit’ through HAM radio operation, the world is changing rapidly… Smartphones, Ebola virus, Amazon Stock Price, and etc… It is all news on the AM station this morning. It’s broadcasting that “All New York City Police Officers are getting a new weapon (Smartphones and Tablets) in the war on crime beginning January 2015”. Navigation StationI am currently listening to an AM Radio Station from Manhattan New York City’ through HAM radio. ![]()
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