If you’re looking around for the best Mac downloads of 2010, check these out. Although Download.com released its list of the top 10 Mac downloads, here’s a look at the five best downloads. These are the ones that really count! And the programs that made the list may also surprise you.
5. Stuffit Expander. It is a compression tool that can handle all sorts of archival forms, such as WinZip, WinRAR, iShrink, Rarify, BetterZip, and more. The 2011 version now has email notifications, a 32-bit/64-bit installer, and compatibility with the newest versions of Stuffit Deluxe and Stuffit.
4. YouTube Downloader. This jewel is loved by both Mac and PC users, something that usually never happens! This nifty piece of software allows users to transfer videos from YouTube, to their computer, and then to a variety of players such as notebooks and Smartphones. Its simplicity is what makes it so great, even though it lacks bling.
3. Adobe Photoshop Update. This is for the $649 Adobe Photoshop software program, which is considered best-in-class for image enhancing software. It is high-end, chock full of features, highly-polished, and a well-loved program. Mac users must download this update to keep their expensive software up-to-date.
2. VLC Media Player. It’s great because it has the ability to read a lot of different audio and video formats including MivX, MP3, DVD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPET-4, OGG, and VCD. It can also handle a variety of streaming protocols. Newer versions of this great product also provide the capability to record live video.
1. Virtual DJ. Often considered the creative bunch, Mac users may or may not be surprised to hear that Virtual DJ is the most downloaded program for Macs in 2010. This tool has an easy-to-use BeatLock engine that keeps tracks automatically in sync, has virtual controls to let users scratch as they would on real turntables, and has automated seamless loops for outstanding live-performances.