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Suggestions regarding the applications for my macbook
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Hey guys,
I am a newbie to Macs. Wanted to know whether or not do we need to install a separate security software for this system (Antivirus, Internet Security, etc)
Some good image editors (free)
And an alternative to Corel on Mac.
A free or paid download manager like IDM for windows.
Any must haves for macs (as are for windows)
Now my transition from the PC to the Mac has made my life really peaceful which was not the case when I used Windows with all the updates, pop ups, antivirus and security management, updation, and system maintenance.
Therefore to make it a bit messy i started googling around for applications and stuff which I would never actually require but would install and tinker around with. I was really confused with the various sources available. Kindly mention a few reliable and updated sources and forums where I could post my Mac specific queries and issues (if there are any) like installing Windows in conjunction with OS X etc.
Cheers and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Lots of questions!
Security software: not really necessary. You can get Norton if you really want, but you don't need it.
Image editors/Corel: Others will have to help you with that.
Download manager: what are you trying to do? I don't know of anything like this other than what's built into web browsers.
Ask questions here about any apps here. If they pertain to running Windows on Mac, see our Alternative OS forum.
Good luck and enjoy using your Mac!
Steve
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I would recommend using the system firewall. It is accessible from the System Preferences. I would also suggest getting a free antivirus. I use Clam antivirus.
A good free graphics editor is GIMP. You might also want some graphics viewers. I like Xee and Toyviewer. Toyviewer can also be used for simple editing such as cropping, and for saving an image as another type (eg. .gif to .jpg or .png). Were you referring to Corel Word Perfect? There is NeoOffice or Open Office.
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Thanks for the above suggestions.
I need a download manager like Internet Download Manager which can help manage my dl's on mac
And by Corel I meant Corel draw suite
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