I Replaced Default Mac Apps With These Alternatives (and You Should Too)

Ive had a gaming PC for years, but I never wanted to climb the daunting mountain of adding mods to games I always thought this would be too confusing. Fortunately, I recently took the time to figure out how to mod the games I have on Steam, and this has been a game changer!

Ever wondered why your Excel formulas sometimes produce unexpected results? It might be due to the order in which Excel performs calculations. This order is defined by the acronym PEMDAS. If you're unfamiliar with PEMDAS or how it applies in Excel, here's everything you need to know.

Is WhatsApp still just a messaging app? Or is it morphing into something else? As it picks up more features from its Meta cousins Facebook and Instagram, the lines are becoming increasingly blurred. And that's definitely the case with WhatsApp's two latest additions to the app WhatsApp Status Likes and Mentions.

If you want to access your computer via your phone from anywhere, you can try a remote desktop app. However, if you don't want to perform complex tasks and just want a way to control your cursor and keyboard via your phone, Google's Chrome Remote Desktop app may be a perfect fit.

Excel formulas are essential for unlocking the full potential of the program. If you're new to Excel and curious about what formulas are and how they work, heres everything you need to know.

I like most default apps in macOS primarily because they're free and simple. However, their simplicity often leaves them without essential features that third-party alternatives can provide. Here are some alternatives to default Mac apps that I've been using.