Mac apps - page 9

Editing a PDF on a Mac? Look no further than PDF Reader Pro.

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Become a PDF editing master with the PDF Reader Pro for Mac.
This Mac app has everything you need to edit your PDFs.
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Whether it’s your first time editing a PDF or you’re looking for a more efficient way to manage your documents, PDF Reader Pro for Mac will give you the tools you need. With this handy Mac app, you can easily insert, add and replace both text and images in any PDF. And those are just some of the many included features that will take your PDF editing skills to the next level.

Typically retailing for $59, PDF Reader Pro is now on sale for $39.99, which represents 33% off its retail price.

This simple extension fixes one of Safari 15’s biggest frustrations

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ActiveTab extension for Safari 15
That's more like it.
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After installing Apple’s newest Safari 15 update, many Mac users quickly noticed that it’s too damn difficult to identify which tab is active. It’s one of the biggest complaints (on a list of many) regarding the browser’s big redesign.

But there’s an easy way to fix it. One developer has created a simple Safari extension called ActiveTab that makes it much easier to see which tab you’re currently using at a glance by drawing a customizable colored line beneath it.

Solve iOS problems in minutes and skip the support line’s annoying hold music

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Fix hundreds of Apple problems in a few clicks.
With AnyFix, you can easily solve common iOS issues.
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Sometimes your Apple gear just isn’t going to work properly. When you’re having trouble with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple TV, you can skip the long wait for tech support and just use AnyFix.

This one-stop solution for all sorts of Apple problems is on sale now for just $40 for a lifetime subscription.

Recover any lost file in a click with this top-rated Mac app

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Recover any file in one click with this highly rated software.
You'll never lose a file again with this lifesaving software.
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Whether you work from home with professional documents or have a library of irreplaceable family photos, a reliable data-recovery system is an essential for all Mac users. (Hey, accidents happen.)

Highly rated Mac app Disk Drill Pro 4 gives you the tools you need to salvage a bad situation. It makes it easy to recover photos, documents, videos and more with just the click of a button.

Snatch these essential apps for an extra 40% off

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These will unleash your iPhone and Mac.
Right now, you can save an extra 40% on these nine must-have apps.
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With the sheer number of security tools and productivity-boosting apps on the market, it can be difficult to sift through the chaff and find the best ones to purchase. But we did the hard work for you with this roundup of nine premium utility, security and entertainment apps for Mac, iOS and other platforms. Plus, with coupon code VIP40, you can save an extra 40% off their already-reduced sale prices.

Most of these deals offer lifetime subscriptions. Act quickly, though, because the deals themselves will only be around for a limited time.

Best ways to fix iOS 15 update stuck on the Apple logo

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If your iOS 15 update gets stuck on the Apple logo, try Tenorshare ReiBoot for Mac.
If your iOS 15 update gets stuck on the Apple logo, try Tenorshare ReiBoot for Mac.
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This iOS repair post is brought to you by Tenorshare ReiBoot for Mac.

Apple’s iPhones and other devices are known for their reliability, yet from time to time one of them gets stuck on the Apple logo while the device is starting up. This happened recently with people testing beta versions of iOS 15 software prior to its launch.

Free up space on your Mac with BuhoCleaner

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If your Mac's running low on storage, you can quickly turn things around with BuhoCleaner.

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This Mac software post is brought to you by BuhoCleaner.

Macs have always been known for their stability and ease of use. But even the most perfect operating system can collect a few cobwebs or start to feel slow after years of use. BuhoCleaner for Mac is designed to clear out the junk and get your Mac back in fighting shape in just a few clicks.

Save on software and services that will change your life

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Change how you do things with these 7 tech deals.
These seven awesome deals are just too good to pass up.
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Knowing you can improve yourself — or the world around you — and actually doing it are very different things. As much as you might want to learn new skills or upgrade your technology, actually figuring out how to do it can be the most difficult part.

So, isn’t it great that you can get a running start toward hacking your productivity and improving your technology with these really great (and really time-sensitive) deals on software and e-learning?

Create epic slideshows for Mac with WnSoft’s PTE AV Studio Pro

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WnSoft's PTV AV Studio is powerful photo slideshow software for Mac.
WnSoft's PTV AV Studio is powerful photo slideshow software for Mac.
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WnSoft’s PTE AV Studio is powerful but easy-to-use slideshow software that is widely used by photographers, camera clubs and AV groups for competitions and festivals. Shows created in PTE AV Studio have won prizes in events held in the U.K., France, Belgium, Italy and other countries.

Now, WnSoft calls its latest version of PTE AV Studio Pro “the most powerful photo slideshow software for Mac.” And judging by the robust feature set it includes, that may be no exaggeration.

Picture-in-picture, video editing in your pocket, and another great email app [Awesome Apps of the Week]

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Awesome Apps of the Week
YouTube finally gets a much requested feature, Clips can make you a short-form video star, and another email app is a contender.
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Maybe it’s the impending iOS, iPadOS and macOS updates, but in checking out the App Store this past week, everything seemed to be “bug fixes and stability improvements.” Those are great things to have, but they aren’t as cool or exciting as fresh features or hot new apps!

Fortunately, a long-awaited feature is finally coming to the YouTube masses. Plus, I found another email app worth checking out. And, if you’re hoping to become an influencer, we’ve got an app to help you level up your videos in this week’s Awesome Apps of the Week.

Learn up to 14 languages for life with the world’s top-grossing language app, Babbel

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Babbel language learning is on sale for all 14 languages
With Babbel, you can learn 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of language education online.
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If you’ve started and stopped trying to learn a new language multiple times, then you know how hard it can be. Learning a language isn’t just about mastering new words. It’s picking up new grammar, new ways to move your mouth you haven’t had to before — even new ways of structuring how you think. And all that’s really hard to learn without individualized instruction and a lot of chances to practice.

Babbel is the No. 1 way to pick up a new language — 14 new languages, actually. During the Babbel is Back promotion, you can get a lifetime of Babbel Language Learning for just $199. 

8 apps and services you’ll use every day, on sale for an extra 30% off

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These awesome apps are all on sale.
Optimize your device with some great software on sale.
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The right software can make the difference between your Mac or iPhone being a diverse tool for any situation or a really expensive paperweight. The problem is that finding high-quality apps and software can be really hard. And what you find might end up being more expensive than you’re willing to pay.

With that in mind, here are some affordable apps that you will find useful every day. And they’re all 60% off if you use the code ANNUAL60 during our Semi-Annual Sale event! 

Use AirPods more seamlessly with your Mac with this $9 app

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This app lets you connect your Mac and AirPods
If you like your AirPods, and you like your Mac, you're gonna love AirBuddy.
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AirPods are awesome, but they’re more magical with iOS devices than with Macs. Unless, of course, you use AirBuddy.

The Mac app brings some of that iOS-style sweetness to your AirPods experience on an Apple computer. And right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to AirBuddy for less than $9.

Pixlr puts thousands of photo-editing tools at your fingertips for just $20

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Edit your photos quickly and professionally with Pixlr
Get professional results quickly and easily with this intuitive photo editor.
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The unsung hero of photography and visual art is editing. Yes, you can enhance your photos with the right equipment, but being able to edit your work later is absolutely essential.

It is also incredibly time-consuming and difficult. If you want to make editing your photos easier, take a look at Pixlr Premium. Right now, a one-year subscription to this intuitive editing software is on sale for $19.99. That’s a steep drop from its MSRP of $95.

Make photo editing easy

With Pixlr, you can make small, precise edits using a wide variety of tools. And you can make big, global changes that will take your work in a new direction. If you’re interested in posting your work on social media, you can use Pixlr’s design templates for the most popular platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and more.

If you want to delete the backgrounds from portraits, selfies and other shots, you can use the remove background tool. This is great if you want to customize the background, or if you just want to save a visual asset without having to delete the background every time you want to use it. Plus, you can choose from the 18,000 assets that come with the program.

Pixlr Premium comes packed with enough tools for you to create endless unique works. Beyond the thousands of assets, it gives you 3,000 extra overlays, 7,000 icons/stickers, 5,000 decorative texts and a ton of templates. The photo editor works on Macs and Windows PCs.

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If you want to start editing your photos quickly, you’ve got to try out this easy-to-use photo editor that’s packed with fun features. You can get a one-year subscription to Pixlr Premium on sale now for $19.99.

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Wondershare PDFelement 8 is a serious alternative to Adobe Acrobat

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Wondershare PDFelement 8.0 is a full-featured PDF editor.
PDFelement 8.0 is a full-featured PDF editor.
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This post is brought to you by Wondershare, maker of PDFelement.

Wondershare’s PDFelement, now available in version 8.0, vies for the title of best Adobe Acrobat alternative and prides itself on being a PDF editor “built on simplicity,” whether you use it with macOS or Windows. We’ve seen nothing in our use of the Mac version of the utility to quibble with any of that. It’s powerful and easy to use.

Wondershare Filmora’s advanced features for Mac make video editing easy

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On macOS, Wondershare Filmora offers auto reframing, touch bar support and more.
On macOS, Wondershare Filmora offers advanced video editing without a steep learning curve.
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This post is brought to you by Wondershare, maker of Filmora video-editing software for Mac and PC.

If you’re looking for an easy way to take your videos to the next level without skimping on features, you can find it in Wondershare Filmora X.

The popular app enables you to make complex, visually rich videos like a pro — but without the learning curve. It simplifies advanced features to make them accessible to everyone. With Wondershare Filmora, you can quickly start shooting vids and sharing them, even if you’re new to video editing.

Recover files you accidentally deleted from your Mac with Disk Drill Pro 4

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Recover lost files while keeping your disk space in shape with this handy device
Deleted Mac files aren't lost forever with Disk Drill Pro.
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Even the most experienced computer users make mistakes. Working quickly, moving files around, and juggling multiple tasks at once can sometimes lead to the accidental deletion of important files. Disk Drill Pro 4 is the perfect solution for anyone with a Mac.

Be a multitasking hero with this slide app for Mac

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Bring more flexibility to your Mac with this slide app
Slidepad brings the iPad's slide in/out feature to your Mac.
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Ever wanted your Mac to work more like your iPad? Well, now it can. This Slidepad Mac App: Lifetime Subscription brings the slide in/out feature that iPads have to your Mac. That means all you crazy Mac multitaskers can easily and intuitively access all the apps and media you’re using, instantly.

Create polished videos with this bestselling video editor

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Create professional videos with this amazing editor
Camtasia 2021 can help you produce polished, beautiful videos with ease.
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The demand for professional video content to engage users online isn’t going anywhere. And while it can be incredibly expensive and time-consuming to create original content, some tools certainly will help you increase output without sacrificing quality.

This subscription to Camtasia 2021 + One Year of Maintenance helps you easily produce polished, beautiful videos. You can use the Mac app’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface to quickly create educational, engaging content from the materials you readily have on hand.

Spike email app adds audio and video calls for macOS and iOS

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Spike email app adds audio and video calls right in your inbox.
Spike email app adds audio and video calls right in your inbox.
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Popular email app Spike, which strips down emails to make them more like chats or test messages, just added audio and video calls. The update means Spike users can readily communicate in real time — and skip switching to Zoom, FaceTime or another videoconferencing app.

Clean your Mac’s hard drive with this top-rated app, now just $10

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Make your Mac run faster than ever with this top-rated clean up app
This top-rated cleanup app will make your Mac run at lightning-fast speed.
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Is your Mac running a little sluggishly? Or, has it filled up with useless cache and apps over time? It happens to all of us. While you might think it’s time to buy a whole new Mac, in reality, you probably just need to clean up the junk that’s slowing yours down. 

You can do that and speed up your Mac instantly with the easy-to-use BuhoCleaner for Mac. Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to a family plan, which covers three Macs, for the special price of just $9.99 — that’s a 66% discount off the regular price of $29.