How to download and install Anaconda on MacHow to download Anaconda Distribution for Mac, choose the graphical or command-line installer or Miniconda, install it and check that conda works.
How to download and install RStudio on MacHow to install R from CRAN and then RStudio Desktop from Posit on a Mac, which R build fits your chip and what to set up first.
How to download and install OrbStack on MacWhere to download OrbStack for Mac, which build fits your Mac, who needs a license, how to install it and run Docker containers and Linux machines.
How to download and install Obsidian on MacWhere to download Obsidian for Mac safely, how to install it, create or open a vault for your notes and what to set up after the first launch.
How to download and install Steam on MacWhere to download Steam for Mac safely, how to install it, which games run on a Mac and where Steam keeps them on your disk.
How to download and install MacPorts on MacHow to install MacPorts on a Mac: the Command Line Tools, the installer for your macOS version, then selfupdate and port install in Terminal.
How to download and install Parallels Desktop on MacHow to download Parallels Desktop for Mac, start the 14-day trial, install it and set up Windows 11 on Apple Silicon with its assistant.
How to download and install UTM on MacWhere to download the free UTM for Mac, how it differs from the paid App Store version, how to install it and create your first virtual machine.
How to download and install GitHub Desktop on MacWhere to download GitHub Desktop for Mac, which build fits your Mac, how to install it, sign in to GitHub and set your name for commits.
How to download and install Google Drive on MacHow to download Google Drive for desktop on a Mac from Google, install it, enable it in Finder and choose between streaming and mirroring files.
How to download and install FileZilla on MacWhere to download the free FileZilla Client for Mac, how to pick the right build and the free edition on the download page, and how to install it.
How to download and install 1Password on MacWhere to download 1Password for Mac safely, how to install it, start a trial or sign in, and add the browser extension and Touch ID unlock.
How to download and install GIMP on MacWhere to download GIMP for Mac for free, which build fits your Mac, how to install it and why the App Store copies are not from the GIMP team.
How to download and install Transmit on MacWhere to download Transmit 5 for Mac from Panic, how the 7-day trial and the license work, how to install it and connect to your first server.
How to download and install The Unarchiver on MacHow to get The Unarchiver for Mac free from the App Store or its website, open RAR, 7z and other archives, and make it the default app for them.
How to download and install Android Studio on MacHow to download Android Studio for Mac from Google, pick the Apple Silicon or Intel build, install it and plan for the SDK’s many gigabytes.
How to install Homebrew on MacHow to install Homebrew on a Mac with the official command from brew.sh, add brew to Terminal and install apps with one line.
How to download and install Google Chrome on MacWhere to download Google Chrome for Mac safely, how to install it, bring over bookmarks and make it your default browser.
How to download and install Tor Browser on MacWhere to download Tor Browser for Mac safely, how to install it, connect to the Tor network and browse without giving yourself away.
How to download and install WhatsApp on MacWhere to download WhatsApp for Mac safely, website or App Store, how to install it, link it to your phone with a QR code and allow calls.
How to download and install HandBrake on MacWhere to download HandBrake for Mac safely, how to check the download, install the video converter and keep its large output files in check.
How to download and install Keka on MacWhere to download the Keka file archiver for Mac for free, how it differs from the App Store version, how to install it and give it access to your folders.
How to download and install Git on MacHow to install Git on a Mac with Apple’s Command Line Tools or Homebrew, check the version and set your name and email for commits.
How to download and install Claude on MacWhere to download the Claude desktop app for Mac safely, how to install it, sign in and what to set up after the first launch.

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