7 of the best Mac apps to level up your new MacBook Neo
Get even more from your MacBook Neo
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/alex-blake · TechRadarHow Tos By Alex Blake published 16 April 2026
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The MacBook Neo is a fantastic laptop, and a welcome benefit of owning one is that you get to dive headfirst into the world of macOS apps. Apple’s operating system is overflowing with incredible apps, including those made by Apple and a thriving ecosystem of third-party developers.
Here, we’ve rounded up 7 of the best apps that are guaranteed to lift your MacBook Neo to new heights. Install them on your new Mac and you won’t look back.
Microsoft 365
If you’ve ditched Windows and made your first foray into macOS with your MacBook Neo, Microsoft 365 might be familiar to you. It’s the premier toolset for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and more. And despite it being made by Microsoft — Apple’s archrival — the app collection is available on macOS.
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Not only that, but Microsoft 365 actually works brilliantly on Apple’s operating system. Microsoft has ensured that Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more all slot seamlessly into macOS, so if you’re already familiar with those apps, you’ll feel right at home, even as you find your bearings on macOS.
Fantastical
Staying organized — whether in your work or personal life — can help you keep on top of your daily goings on. While macOS comes with Apple’s Calendar app, it’s somewhat limited in its scope and abilities. Instead, get Fantastical from Flexibits.
This calendar app is the real deal. It’s both smart and easy to use: just type in natural language when creating events and it will add all the relevant details (for instance, create an event called “lunch with Tom tomorrow at 1pm” and it’ll be perfectly added to your calendar). With a clean user interface, support for reminders and to-dos, compatibility with popular platforms like Microsoft 365 and iCloud, and much more, it’s an essential starter app for your new Mac.
A new web browser
Browsing the internet is a core part of any Mac user’s experience, and that’s no different with the MacBook Neo. While macOS comes with Apple’s Safari browser built in, you might want to look around for alternative web browsers.
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