Check out this week’s best apps for your Mac [Deals]

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Run the most comprehensive diagnostic tests available to keep your Mac running smoothly.
Run the most comprehensive diagnostic tests available to keep your Mac running smoothly.
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Another week, another grip of great apps. Whether you’re looking to keep your computer running in top shape, fix your spotty wifi, or stay focused and productive, we’ve got apps you’ll love at prices you can’t resist.

Take a look for yourself:

TechTool Pro 8 for Mac – 60% off
This diagnostics tool well beyond the basics to keep your system running at peak performance. Test your motherboard, RAM, processor, cache, sensors and fans, even create a bootable diagnostic device to test in the field, plus plenty more. With a whole buffet of tools for addressing and preventing problems, this is an ideal tool for keeping your personal machine, or a whole fleet of them, in good working order.

Get TechTool Pro 8 for Mac for $39.99 at Cult of Mac Deals.

Visualize and optimize your wi-fi connections in any space, right from your Mac.
Visualize and optimize your wi-fi connections in any space, right from your Mac.

NetSpot Pro Wi-Fi Optimizer for Mac – 87% off
NetSpot lets you visualize, optimize, and troubleshoot your wireless networks with any MacBook. Use the mapping feature to visualize wifi reach and dead zones, optimize hotspot placement, run download/upload speed tests, and use the troubleshooting tool to identify connectivity issues. This means you can easily get the best connection possible at all times in your home or office.

Get NetSpot Pro Wi-Fi Optimizer for $18.49 at Cult of Mac Deals.

Take control of and organize your windows with SizeUp for Mac.
Take control of and organize your windows with SizeUp for Mac.

SizeUp for Mac – 61% off
With SizeUp, easily move and resize windows on your screen and position them based on quadrants and halves of the screen. Working even on externally connected screens, you can customize window dimensions, keyboard shortcuts, and more. It’s a dead simple way to manage your desktop and keep things orderly — you can even use AppleScript features to create custom actions like thirds (3 columns or rows), anchors (move a window to a screen edge or corner without resizing), and more

Get SizeUp for Mac for $4.99 at Cult of Mac Deals.

Eliminate distractions and stay focused on the task during work time with this invaluable Mac app.
Eliminate distractions and stay focused on the task during work time with this invaluable Mac app.

Focus for Mac – 50% off
Focus is a brilliant menu-bar app that quickly makes your work environment more productive by knocking out all distractions. Block distracting websites like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and apps like Twitter, Skype, and Mail during designated work times. You can enter “work mode” with a simple keystroke, add websites to the ‘no-go’ list via simple drag and drop, and Focus will even help get you motivated by providing inspirational quotes throughout the day.

Get Focus for Mac for just $9.99 at Cult of Mac Deals.

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