I just got a MBP for work. Was wondering what folks favorite software is.

It has been about 4 years since I've had a MBP, so I'm sure there are a few new products out there.

Appreciate any feedback.
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On 01 Apr 2025, Errol Casey said the following...

I just got a MBP for work. Was wondering what folks favorite software is.

Linux!

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Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: MeaTLoTioN to Errol Casey on Tue Apr 01 2025 08:13 pm

On 01 Apr 2025, Errol Casey said the following...

I just got a MBP for work. Was wondering what folks favorite software is.

Linux!

LOL. Why does that not surprise me! I like linux too; but cannot install it on this machine....
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I just got a MBP for work. Was wondering what folks favorite software is.

Hmmmm;

TGPro - $10 fan curve software
Pearcleaner - Remove applications fully
DaVinci Resolve - Video Editing
OnyX - System cleaner/maintenance
Stats - System Statistics in taskbar
SyncTerm/MuffinTerm - BBS terminal software
Warp Terminal - AI terminal software
Brave Browser - web browser
Ollama - Local AI LLMs
Docker Desktop - Container software
LocalSend - 'AirDrop' for all phones/devices
GIMP - Photo editing
VLC - Video player

... those are some of my must installs. ??? :P



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Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: paulie420 to Errol Casey on Tue Apr 01 2025 05:59 pm

Howdy,

Docker Desktop - Container software

FWIW, I used to use Docker Desktop as well - used it for a few years, until they changed their license. I use a corporate laptop for work and didnt want to confuse anybody around usage and licensing.

I discovered orb - IMHO its way better than Docker Desktop (I noticed it was faster), and it has a couple of other features that I use (easy to exchange files with containers, and the ability to run VMs as well as containers).

Thought I'd share in case you are not aware of it...
https://orbstack.dev/



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Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: deon to paulie420 on Wed Apr 02 2025 05:47 pm

Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: paulie420 to Errol Casey on Tue Apr 01 2025 05:59 pm

Howdy,

Docker Desktop - Container software

FWIW, I used to use Docker Desktop as well - used it for a few years, until they changed their license. I use a corporate laptop for work and didnt want to confuse anybody around usage and licensing.

I discovered orb - IMHO its way better than Docker Desktop (I noticed it was faster), and it has a couple of other features that I use (easy to exchange files with containers, and the ability to run VMs as well as containers).

Thought I'd share in case you are not aware of it... https://orbstack.dev/

Thanks Deon, I had not heard of orb. I'll check it out.

Thanks Paulie for the list, that is what I was looking for.

Some apps I have found useful so far are:
Maccy - Clipboard manager
MacPass - Keepass compatible password safe
Homebrew - Must have linux tools :-)
iterm2 - ssh client
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Docker Desktop - Container software

FWIW, I used to use Docker Desktop as well - used it for a few years, until they changed their license. I use a corporate laptop for work and didnt want to confuse anybody around usage and licensing.

So... on all my other systems, aside from MacOS, I just use Docker CLI and portainer (for bigger systems)...

I discovered orb - IMHO its way better than Docker Desktop (I noticed it was faster), and it has a couple of other features that I use (easy to exchange files with containers, and the ability to run VMs as well as containers).

Hmmmm - whats this??? I hate that I have to install Docker Desktop on MacOS... haven't heard of Orb at all - but will take a peek!

Thought I'd share in case you are not aware of it...
https://orbstack.dev/

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Maccy - Clipboard manager

Thanks.

Homebrew - Must have linux tools :-)

I use brew.sh.

iterm2 - ssh client

Check out Warp Terminal - its flipping nuts and much better than iterm2 IMO... :P



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I discovered orb - IMHO its way better than Docker Desktop (I noticed it was faster), and it has a couple of other features that I use (easy to exchange files with containers, and the ability to run VMs as well as containers).

Thought I'd share in case you are not aware of it...
https://orbstack.dev/

Thank you much - this looks like a smarter solution for Apple hardware... gonna be hard suggesting it to OTHERS, but I appreciate this over the stupid Docker Desktop joint.... thanks Deon. :P



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Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: paulie420 to Errol Casey on Wed Apr 02 2025 08:39 pm

iterm2 - ssh client

Check out Warp Terminal - its flipping nuts and much better than iterm2 IMO... :P

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I've been reading about it and seen some YT videos. Guess it is time for me to try it. Thanks for the recommendations
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FWIW, I used to use Docker Desktop as well - used it for a few years, until they changed their license.

I discovered orb - IMHO its way better than Docker Desktop (I noticed it was faster), and it has a couple of other features that I use (easy to exchange files with containers, and the ability to run VMs as well as containers).

Dude - I know I've already replied to this a couple times, but I got a chance to dive into OrbStack a bit more... w0w - it freaking rocks! Not only does it just give me the docker CLI bin's that I was missing; it does SO MUCH more!

OrbStack also comes with Kubernetes support; another thing I've been learning on other systems... super cool that I have it on MacOS now, too.

My favorite bit, tho, is the WSL/WSL 2-like Linux Machines it can spin up!! Just like the WSL, its a one command (or click) to get Ubuntu, Debian, Kali - ANYTHING - spun up in MacOS - that is freaking COOL. Not like a full GUI VM, but it lets me use Linux on my MacOS Volumes... very useful!!

Thanks for suggesting OrbStack - its exactly what I was looking for. And even for users who prefer the Docker-Desktop GUI interface, I think Orb is the better choice as it has that for users who want it. This one is a WINNER!



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Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: deon to paulie420 on Wed Apr 02 2025 05:47 pm

Some apps I have found useful so far are:
Maccy - Clipboard manager
MacPass - Keepass compatible password safe
Homebrew - Must have linux tools :-)
iterm2 - ssh client

I'd add ICE to those


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Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: Jimmy Anderson to Errol Casey on Tue May 06 2025 07:43 pm

Some apps I have found useful so far are:

I'd add ICE to those

I've found that one too, thanks for commenting.

It is nice to keep the clutter down in the menu!
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Re: Re: Software/Apps
By: Jimmy Anderson to Errol Casey on Tue May 06 2025 07:43 pm

Some apps I have found useful so far are:

I'd add ICE to those

I've found that one too, thanks for commenting.

It is nice to keep the clutter down in the menu!

I was having issues because with it being cluttered and I
was running things with lots of 'file/edit/help' items,
things were covered up. :-)



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