How to download and install LM Studio on MacWhere to download LM Studio for Mac, which Macs it runs on, how to install it, download your first local AI model and choose where models are kept.
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 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 Affinity on MacWhere to download Affinity for Mac, now free from Canva, what your Mac needs, how to install it and sign in with a Canva account.
How to download and install Grammarly on MacWhere to download the Grammarly desktop app for Mac, how to install it, sign in and allow Accessibility so it checks your writing in other apps.
How to download and install Signal on MacWhere to download Signal for Mac safely, how to install it, link it to Signal on your phone with a QR code and allow calls.
How to download and install Sublime Text on MacWhere to download Sublime Text for Mac, how to install the editor, enter a license, add packages and open files from Terminal with subl.
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 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.
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 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 Notion on MacWhere to download Notion for Mac safely, which version fits your Mac, how to install it, sign in and what to set up after the first launch.
How to download and install Python on MacWhere to download Python for Mac, how to install it from python.org or Homebrew, finish the setup and run python3 instead of the built-in stub.
How to download and install Rancher Desktop on MacWhere to download Rancher Desktop for Mac, which file to take, how to install it, choose a container engine and keep Kubernetes and disk use in check.
How to download and install Dropbox on MacWhere to download the Dropbox desktop app for Mac safely, which installer fits your Mac, how to install it and find your Dropbox folder in Finder.
How to download and install ExpressVPN on MacWhere to download ExpressVPN for Mac safely, how to install it, sign in with an activation code or email link, and allow its VPN configuration.
How to download and install Discord on MacWhere to download Discord for Mac safely, how to install it and which permissions to give for voice, video, screen sharing and push to talk.
How to download and install VMware Fusion on MacVMware Fusion for Mac is now free for everyone: how to download it through a Broadcom account, install it and create your first virtual machine.
How to download and install Java on MacWhich Java to download for Mac — free Eclipse Temurin or Oracle’s JDK — how to install it, check java -version and set JAVA_HOME.
How to download and install Proton Drive on MacWhere to download Proton Drive for Mac, what you need before installing, how to install it, turn on sync and find your Drive folder in the Finder.
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 NordVPN on MacWhere to download NordVPN for Mac safely, how the website and App Store versions differ, how to install it and allow its VPN configuration.
How to download and install Xcode on MacHow to install Xcode from the Mac App Store, how much space it needs, what the first launch downloads and where to get older or beta versions.
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.

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