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The Dock
The Dock gives you quick access to your applications from anywhere on your Mac. It's the fastest and most convenient way of opening any application.
Screensavers
The purpose of screensavers is to keep your screen from aging prematurely. As an added bonus, it makes your Mac look gorgeous when not used.
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Great Productivity Apps for Mac Users
New blog postsWith a steady increase of potential interruptions, the challenge today is not to stay up-to-date, but to stay focused. How do one shut out all the disturbances? We’ve made a list of some of our favorite productivity-boosting apps.