First time macOS user, what are the essential apps?

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First time macOS user, what are the essential apps? - Lemmy

I’m lost without magnet.

apps.apple.com/gb/app/magnet/id441258766?mt=12

‎Magnet

‎Every time you multitask with many apps open, you need all the windows arranged accordingly. Magnet makes this process swift and easy. In one drag to the edge of your display, you size any app into half of the screen. And by dragging its windows to corners, you snap them into quarters. Sliding on t…

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Why not use Rectangle? While Magnet looks like it probably does a lot more and has more customization I’m having a hard time seeing the difference to make it worth that price vs. free. Can you explain your thoughts? 🙂
Rectangle

Move and resize windows in macOS using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas. The official page for Rectangle.

I wasn’t aware of the alternative and having brought years ago kind of forgotten about the cost. It just follows me around.
Makes sense haha. Whatever works is good. 🙂