APPENDIX M

APPROVED SOFTWARE LIST – MACOS

This list is not all-encompassing and does not restrict the installation or use of custom software or software not explicitly listed here. Most commonly available and legitimate software will be allowed, as our primary goal is to ensure that known bad or malicious software does not compromise the security and integrity of your environment.

If you rely on software that is not included on this list or if you have custom-built applications designed specifically for your business, please let us know. We want to ensure that we are fully supporting your business needs by providing the necessary tools to keep your operations running efficiently and securely.

Our approach is to collaborate with you to maintain a secure and productive environment while enabling flexibility for your unique requirements.

Operating Systems and Core Software

• macOS (Latest supported versions)

 Productivity Suites

• Microsoft Office 365 (Mac versions: Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams)
• Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Apple iWork Suite (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)

 Web Browsers

• Safari (built-in)
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

 Creative and Design Tools

• Adobe Creative Cloud (Mac versions)
• Final Cut Pro (video editing)
• Logic Pro (audio editing)
• Pixelmator Pro (image editing)
• Sketch (UI/UX design)

 Utility and Runtime Software

• Homebrew (package manager for macOS)
• 7-Zip (via Keka for macOS)
• CleanMyMac X (system maintenance and cleanup)
• Parallels Desktop (virtualization)

 Remote Access Tools

• TeamViewer (Mac version)
• Splashtop
• Apple Remote Desktop

 Communication and Collaboration Tools

• Zoom
• Microsoft Teams
• Google Meet
• Slack
• Discord
• WhatsApp
• FaceTime (native)
• Messages (native)

 Backup and Sync Tools

• Time Machine (native for macOS backups)
• Google Backup and Sync
• Microsoft OneDrive for Business
• Sync.com
• iCloud Drive (native)

 Business and Finance

• QuickBooks (Mac version)

 Password Management

• Bitwarden
• Malwarebytes
• 1Password

File Management and Compression

• Finder (native)
• Keka (compression utility for macOS)
• ForkLift (advanced file manager and FTP client)

 Writing and Editing Tools

• Grammarly
• Scrivener (for writers and novelists)

 Task Management and Note-Taking

• Todoist
• Evernote
• Apple Notes (native)
• Things (task manager for macOS)

 Entertainment and Media

• Spotify
• Audible
• Amazon Kindle
• Apple Music (native)
• VLC Media Player