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Top 3 tools for Mac developers

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3 handy developer tools
These three apps solve three annoying problems with coding on the Mac.
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Whether you’re just learning how to code, you’re studying computer science or you’re a well-seasoned Mac developer, these three apps are sure to help you in your work. I have an app that adds a whole slew of new features to the Xcode Simulator, one that makes it easier managing packages in Homebrew and a better way to download and install Xcode.

All of these tools are, themselves, open source. There are links to each GitHub repo where you can learn from them and compile them yourself.

Get an award-winning PDF editor for the best price online

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Never have trouble editing a document again with this award-winning PDF editor, now $70.
This PDF editor lets you edit docs right on your Mac or iPhone, and it's on sale now for just $70 for life.
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PDFs are still the best way to send and share documents, contracts and invoices, whether you work from your office or run a small business at home. However, Apple users know it can be a nightmare to properly edit PDFs on standard Mac software.

But with a lifetime license to PDF Expert, you can create and convert beautifully readable documents and never have to struggle with trying to edit PDFs on macOS again. You can get it on sale for $69.99 (regularly $139), the best price online.

Get the app that pro writers use for the lowest price on the web

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Get the app that pro writers use for the lowest price on the web.
Whatever you're writing, this genius app can make it easier.
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Here’s the bad news for students, and the good news for writers of any other kind: Despite the hype, ChatGPT isn’t going to do your job for you. There’s always going to be a need for journalists, novelists, screenwriters — and yes, essays that prove you know your subject.

However, while tech can’t replace your creativity, it can make your job a lot easier. Scrivener 3, the latest update to the software that professional writers have been using since 2007, is on sale now at a 50% discount. And Cult of Mac readers can get lifetime access to it for an extra 10% off.

MacUpdater 3 makes software updates effortless

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MacUpdater lets you see apps needing updates at a glance. And it can update many of them with one click.
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If you’re tired of the hassle of manually updating your Mac apps, MacUpdater is just what you need. Regardless of how many apps you have or where you got them, MacUpdater is the easiest way to keep them up to date effortlessly — a must for optimal functionality and security.

You can even enjoy a 15% discount with the code CULTOFMACQ1, exclusive for Cult of Mac readers.

Make AI your photo editor with a lifetime subscription to Luminar Neo [Exclusive discount]

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Make AI your photo editor with a lifetime subscription to Luminar Neo.
Use Luminar Neo's AI superpowers to make your iPhone photos look amazing.
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While the cameras on our iPhones and how we take photos are constantly improving, we can always use a hand to clean them up after the fact. For those of us that aren’t professional photographers, or particularly adept at photo editing, user-friendly and innovative photo editing software can make this daunting task a whole lot easier.

Luminar Neo uses the power of artificial intelligence to edit, refine and stylize photos. And now, you can grab a lifetime license to it, bundled with other impressive photo editing add-ons, for only $79 (regularly $400) — but the savings don’t stop there. Cult of Mac readers can save an extra 10% by adding exclusive coupon code TAKE10NOW.

Transforming everyday pictures into truly beautiful photographs can become a reality with this AI-driven software.

4 must-have productivity apps for Mac

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Speed up your work on a Mac
These apps (and system features) will help you work faster.
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I’m going to show you five ways you can instantly boost your productivity on your Mac. You might not have thought your Mac was capable of these advanced features. But in my opinion, the Mac’s reputation for being un-customizable is misunderstood. Four of these tips depend on third-party productivity apps that will add radical new system features to your Mac.

I’ll show you how to get instant window snapping on the Mac, powerful screenshot and recording tools, a clever clipboard manager that should be built into macOS, a simple tip for opening apps faster, and a smart time-tracking tool that’ll keep you productive.

Anyone who writes will love this useful Mac app [New price cut!]

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Best-selling writers, students and journalists alike can get this useful writing app for only $29.99.
Scrivener 3 gives you helpful organizational tools that will make writing a breeze.
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Whether you’re a content creator with a buzzy blog, a college student powering through a midterm essay, or a bestselling author chipping away at a first draft, you don’t have to be stuck with the same old writing apps.

Scrivener 3 is not only a writing platform, but also an in-depth organizational tool that lets you visualize your entire writing project. Now, you can get lifetime access to this innovative writing app for only $29.99. And, if you add promo code SCRIVENER10 at checkout, you’ll save an additional 10%!

Mount all your cloud drives on your Mac with this smart tool

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Get more than half off this smart tool which keeps all your cloud files in one place, now $19.99.
This top-rated Mac app connects all your cloud drives and can help you avoid lost files.
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Where do you store all your files? Chances are, they’re spread across multiple devices, accounts and cloud storage drives. That probably also means that searching for the exact file you need can take way more time than it should. And, if you’re unlucky, it could even lead to losing important documents.

To safely manage all your cloud storage accounts in one place, try CloudMounter. Typically $44.99, you can grab a lifetime license for your Mac right now for only $19.99.

Elephas app uses AI to take the time and tedium out of writing

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Powered by artificial intelligence, the cross-platform Elephas writing app works seamlessly with apps you already use.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the cross-platform Elephas writing app works seamlessly with apps you already use.
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People in almost any business must write from time to time, whether they like it or not. But whatever the project — like a marketer’s blog post, a business leader’s executive summary or a developer’s technical use case — there’s a tool out there that makes writing easy and effective.

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It’s the Elephas app, which runs on Macs, iPads and iPhones. It’s powered by artificial intelligence, and it works seamlessly with all the apps you already use. Sound like a useful tool? You can try Elephas for free, and get 20% off when you sign up for an annual plan.

Avoid PDF-related frustrations while filing taxes by saving big on PDF Expert

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Avoid PDF-related frustrations while filing taxes by saving big on PDF Expert.
PDF Expert will help streamline your tax preparation process for just $69.99.
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When it comes to quickly saving, sharing and editing documents, PDFs are a daily staple for many. Routinely necessary for professional and educational purposes, they’re also a crucial way to streamline the tax preparation process each year.

PDF Expert is a smart resource for Mac users who want to eliminate unnecessary frustrations caused by file compatibility problems. And a lifetime license is currently available for only $69.99 (regularly $139).

Luminar Neo marks a year of creative upgrades with a special offer for you

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Right now you can get a 2-for-1 deal on the highly functional Luminar Neo photo editing app.
During Luminar Neo's birthday celebration, you can get a two-for-one deal on the highly functional photo editing app.
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Are you a photographer? If so, you should know about Luminar Neo, the full-featured photo editing app from Skylum that’s celebrating its first birthday.

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The team behind it, based in war-torn Ukraine, has relentlessly improved the award-winning software over the past year. With a multitude of new features — including several AI-powered tools that make photo editing magically creative — Luminar Neo offers serious photographers total control over their images.

Skylum is marking Luminar Neo’s one-year anniversary with a fantastic opportunity for savings. Read on for more on the app’s new features and the “1+1” deal on offer.

Browse with ease with this Presidents’ Day deal on Windscribe VPN

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Browse with ease with this President's Day deal on Windscribe VPN.
Get 3 years of this private VPN from WindScribe for just $49.99 this Presidents' Day.
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You may have heard that Netflix has started cracking down on password sharing. They’ve been doing the same thing to VPN users for years, but there are a few that can still get through, which may be a big help with the upcoming restrictions. As of 2023, Windscribe can still access Netflix servers, and that’s just the start of what you could do with this premium VPN.

You can keep your ability to share Netflix passwords with your partner, family or friends with a three-year subscription to Windscribe VPN. With this Presidents’ Day deal, you can get it for only $49.99, but this sale ends February 20 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Why UPDF is a top choice among PDF editors (53% off now)

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Find out how UPDF stacks up against popular PDF editors PDF Expert and Adobe Acrobat in terms of feature sets and price.
Find out how UPDF stacks up against popular PDF editors PDF Expert and Adobe Acrobat in terms of feature sets and price.
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Most people must deal with PDF files online at some point, like when they fill out forms, sign documents or save files they don’t want others to easily modify. But if you think your only choices for easy-to-use, feature-rich PDF editing software are big, expensive products, you haven’t met UPDF yet.

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In this article, we’ll take a look at how UPDF stacks up against major PDF editors — PDF Expert and Adobe Acrobat — in terms of feature sets and price. Then you can make your best choice. At the end of this article, a special discount will be provided for Cult of Mac readers.

Get a lifetime Microsoft Office license for just $29.99

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Get a lifetime license to MS Office for your PC for less than $30.
Get the full Microsoft Office Professional suite for just $29.99 -- and use it for life!
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Whether you do any kind of work on a Mac or PC, chances are you need at least one of the tools in the Microsoft Office suite. This suite has everything a professional needs, and boasts several features that can make you more productive in every stage of development, whether that’s creating documents or compiling data.

If you’ve been holding off on buying these essential apps, the time to buy them is now. Cult of Mac readers can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for just $29.99.

WhatsApp’s native Apple silicon Mac app in beta gets a wider release

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WhatsApp's native Apple silicon app is one step closer to release.
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WhatsApp’s beta Apple Silicon Mac app is now available for download to the public through its website. The company has been beta testing its native Mac app through TestFlight for the last few months.

The new app provides a notably better user experience than the existing app of the messaging service. And since it is a native app, it performs much better as well.

PDF Expert lets you easily edit, annotate and sign PDFs

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PDF Expert lets you manage files on Apple devices and comes at a discount.
Pick up the top-rated PDF Expert app for half the price.
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PDFs remain one of the best ways to transmit documents and data. However, handling these files can be tricky if you don’t have the right tools. A lifetime license to PDF Expert immediately empowers you to manage, secure and share PDFs with ease, speeding up daily tasks and increasing your ability to seamlessly collaborate on projects.

Typically $139.99, you can now pick up this license now for just $69.99 (a 50% discount).

This 3-day flash sale lets you install Microsoft Office on your Mac for life at just $25

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Get Microsoft Office for Mac life for just $25 — but only for the next 3 days.
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Owning a copy of Microsoft Office is simply essential in today’s remote and hybrid working world. Set yourself up to work from home — or anywhere at all — with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac.

It’s on sale at the all-time low price of $25 (regularly $349) for the next three days only.

How to record gameplay on Mac

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When you want to record gameplay on a Mac, you've got options -- including EaseUS RecExperts.
When you want to record gameplay on a Mac, you've got options — including EaseUS RecExperts.
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If you’re a big fan of playing video games, chances are you might need to record your gameplay sooner or later. Luckily, recording gameplay on a Mac is easy. And posting your results online is a great way to flex your gaming skills or learn from mistakes.

In this post, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to recording games using a free game recorder for Mac.

Get Microsoft Office on your Mac or Windows PC for just $30 today

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Work from anywhere with Microsoft Office, for life, for less than $30 right now.
Boost your productivity in 2023 with the full Microsoft Office suite - on sale for less than $30 today.
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Owning a copy of Microsoft Office is simply essential in today’s remote and hybrid working world. Set yourself up to work from home or anywhere with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac, on sale now for just $29.99 (regularly $349).

Extended Cyber Week sale: Get Microsoft Office for Mac (or PC) for just $30

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Get the full Microsoft Office suite at its lowest price ever with this unbeatable Black Friday deal.
Get the full Microsoft Office suite for less than $30 with this early Black Friday deal.
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Whether you like to work offline or simply want to work with the same software as 200 active monthly million users around the world, Microsoft Office is a great choice as opposed to using free online tools. There’s also never been a better time to purchase the full Office suite.

With this Cyber Week sale, you can get Microsoft Office 2021 for just $29.99 for Mac or Windows — its lowest price ever!

These are Apple’s picks for the best App Store apps and games of 2022

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App Store award winners are going to get a physical plaque from Apple.
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Apple crowned 16 apps and games as winners of its 2022 App Store Awards for “making a profound cultural impact.” The App Store’s editorial team honored apps and games on five platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.

This time around, the company also selected five “Cultural Impact winners that have made a lasting impact on people’s lives and influenced culture,” Apple said in a press release Tuesday.

Turn any video into high-quality MP4 on Mac or PC with this great app

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VideoProc Converter makes video conversion easy.
VideoProc Converter makes video conversion easy.
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These days, many people find themselves completely immersed in online video, which often proves more engaging and easier to digest than other forms of media.

But that also brings unexpected problems. Sometimes a video recorded on iPhone won’t upload to a desktop video editor. Or YouTube won’t let you upload your favorite family vlogs. Or you can’t watch videos you downloaded online on your TV.

Luckily, Digiarty Software’s VideoProc Converter can solve all those problems and more, on either Mac or PC.

Get beloved Mac optimization app CleanMyMac X for just $25

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Get an early Black Friday price on this Mac optimization software.
Give your Mac a good cleaning with this optimization software that's already marked down for Black Friday.
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All those incomplete app downloads and files you never open aren’t doing your Mac’s local storage any favors. Declutter your digital space with CleanMyMac X, a Mac optimization tool that works like a digital detailing service.

We’re releasing early Black Friday price drops on popular gadgets and apps all month, and CleanMyMac X is high on the list. You can get a one-year CleanMyMac X subscription for just $24.99 — the best price on the web.

Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office, a top-rated VPN and more Mac apps for just $60

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This top-rated Mac bundle includes Microsoft office.
Give your Mac a productivity overhaul with lifetime subscriptions to Microsoft Office and a handful of other useful apps.
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You’ve got the Mac — now you just need the software to maximize your computing. The Premium Limited Edition Mac Bundle comes with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office, a top-notch virtual private network, a password manager and more, and the whole thing is on sale for the low price of just $59.99.

Just look at the Mac software you get in this shockingly affordable bundle. (And these are just the highlights — the bundle contains several other great Mac apps as well.)

Access your Mac from anywhere in the world with this top-rated software for $20

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This top-rated app lets you access your Mac desktop from anywhere in the world… and it’s less than $20.
Access your Mac desktop anywhere with this app loved by remote workers, less than $20 today.
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You don’t need to be tied to your desk anymore, especially if you can remotely access your Mac. Screens 4 allows you to access your Mac from another device from anywhere in the world, and it’s on sale today for just $19.99 (Reg. $29).