10 Mac Apps I Can't Live Without
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10 Mac Apps I Can't Live Without
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#2Instead of using 'Witch' to command+tab between windows and apps, I actually find the built-in method of switching far easier to use: Command+Tab switches applications, Command+` switches windows within an app. And bundled with my probably favorite OS X shortcut to un-minimize windows[1], I don't see a need for added utilities.
[1] If you Command+Tab into an application that's minimized, it won't be restored, unless: Command+Tab into the minimized application, and while holding down Command, press Option, and then let go of Command; your window will spring back to life. This sounds and feels awkward at first, but quickly becomes second nature. (I use my left hand thumb+ring finger to Command+Tab, then I just move ring finger from Tab to Option, and let go of Command)
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#3> Caffeine – When activated stops your Mac going to sleep! Great for presentations or watching your “on demand” TV shows.
Seriously, you need an app for that?!
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#4I would add MultiClutch to the list http://wcrawford.org/2008/02/28/everytime-i-think-about-you-.... It allows you to define custom gestures for any application. I was thinking of switching to jitouch http://www.jitouch.com/. Anyone know how they compare?
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#5> If the original title begins with a number or number + gratuitous adjective, we'd appreciate it if you'd crop it. E.g. translate "10 Ways To Do X" to "How To Do X," and "14 Amazing Ys" to "Ys." Exception: when the number is meaningful, e.g. "The 5 Platonic Solids."
http://ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
It's okay to downmod me for getting too meta. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
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#6Instead of using 'Witch' to command+tab between windows and apps, I actually find the built-in method of switching far easier to use: Command+Tab switches applications, Command+` switches windows within an app. And bundled with my probably favorite OS X shortcut to un-minimize windows[1], I don't see a need for added utilities. [1] If you Command+Tab into an application that's minimized, it won't be restored, unless:…
Wow, awesome. I never knew you could restore a minimized window with just the keyboard (without the aid of another app). Previously I just never minimized any windows, electing to hide them instead.
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#7> Caffeine – When activated stops your Mac going to sleep! Great for presentations or watching your “on demand” TV shows. Seriously, you need an app for that?!
Seriously - I do! It's great. I can leave my preference settings alone and conserve my power & screen life with a single click on the mac bar. Plus you gotta love the little coffee cup that switches between empty and full. :)
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#8These sort of lists always kind of amaze me. I don't think I use 10 mac apps total. Chrome, iTerm, Mail, iCal, Adium, Twitterrific, iTunes, uh...Unix? I guess that last one is kind of a multi-parter, but still.
Are the apps in the article addressing problems that don't really exist, or will I just put up with anything?
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#9As I posted at the OP:
My essentials: - SizeUp + Cinch - TextMate - Quicksilver - iStat menus - TextExpander - The Unarchiver - Growl - Perian - Movist
Also, for webdevs: - WebKit nightly - ImageOptim - Colors.app - Transmit - xScope - CSSEdit - Sequel Pro - Changes.app - Reggy - GitX
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#10Instead of using 'Witch' to command+tab between windows and apps, I actually find the built-in method of switching far easier to use: Command+Tab switches applications, Command+` switches windows within an app. And bundled with my probably favorite OS X shortcut to un-minimize windows[1], I don't see a need for added utilities. [1] If you Command+Tab into an application that's minimized, it won't be restored, unless:…
It’s really a shame that OS X doesn’t have a consistent shortcut for switching tabs. It’s ctrl+tab for Safari but not Terminal. – edit: scrap that, only true for at least those using German keyboard layouts, not everyone using US keyboard layouts (and others?)
(Cool thing, though, for all these commands is that you can simply switch direction by throwing in shift.)