New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Unpacking a new MacBook puts you at the edge of one of the most polished computing experiences out there but even Apple's best hardware benefits from a handful of carefully chosen apps. If you want your MacBook to work harder and smarter from day one, these five essentials are the real difference-makers. This list isn't aimed at just power users. If you're interested in gaming, working, or streaming, you can unlock a smoother Mac with this curated toolkit.

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