# Favorite Apps

### Homebrew

* Best package manager for macOS enabling installing apps via CLI

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[Homebrew](/coding-and-cli-tooling/cli-tools/homebrew.md)
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### Mas

* Install apps from the Mac App Store via CLI
* [Homebrew can leverage this too](/coding-and-cli-tooling/cli-tools/homebrew.md#macos-apps)

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```zsh
brew install mas
```

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### BetterDisplay

* Enables additional resolution scaling options, ability to control your monitor's brightness and sound, and more

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```zsh
brew install betterdisplay
```

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### Cleanshot

* A screenshot app and perfect for capturing screen recordings
* This is what I use for YouTube and live presentations

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```zsh
brew install cleanshot
```

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### Rectangle

* Window manager enabling keyboard shortcuts to move apps around into various sizes and layouts

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```zsh
brew install rectangle
```

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### NextDNS

* DNS security tool, adblocker, etc. 

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```zsh
mas install 1464122853
```

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