The Mac App Store is filled with free Mac applications. It is a nice alternative to paying for software. However, many times you can download applications for free on the Mac App Store, but you get what you pay for. Software that doesn't work and/or crashes can be very frustrating. In order to avoid these frustrations, there are several steps you can take when downloading applications on the Mac App Store.
First, make sure that the download comes with a license agreement and the exact type of software you need. To download the software to your Mac, you should always have the exact version that you need. While the Mac App Store is a great place to find a variety of applications, you should not download an application that is not compatible with your Mac's operating system. Also, it is very important to read the license agreement before you download an application. Because some applications will try to trick you into purchasing them, there are some that will request that you buy an upgrade before they will allow you to download the application.
After you have downloaded the application to your Mac, be sure to scan it to ensure that everything is working properly. This is a great time to take a look at any type of spyware that may be on the application. If you find that there is anything suspicious on the application, contact the developer and delete the files. When you are finished with your scan, reboot your Mac to activate the new application. Follow the directions that come with the application to the letter, and you should be able to download a wide variety of applications for free on the Mac App Store.
