Useful MAC Apps and Hardware [Ongoing Updates]

Mike Lucey · 24 Jun 2011, 13:38

This app is very like PhotoSketcher the free app for Windows. Initially I thought it was by the same company. However I now believe its
not.

On the Sketcher site the app is priced at €11.40 plus tax. But, its available at €5.49 on an intro offer at the App Store! I've been a bit envious of the nice output from the Win users with PhotoSketcher but not any longer as I think Sketcher has more bells and whistles even if it cost €5.49. http://neatberry.com/products/sketcher/

Mike

solo · 24 Jun 2011, 14:03

And it's also available for Windows.

Mike Lucey · 24 Jun 2011, 20:01

You're right Pete ... I was trying to keep it to the Mac users

pbacot · 25 Jun 2011, 01:57

Thank you Mike for this great find. I have been wanting to get my Windows HD working again on my Mac, mostly just for a few programs like Photosketcher. Now I can procrastinate on that some more. The image that you posted is the chapel in Yosemite Valley California. It's a great part of the Valley (well it's all great parts really).

Mike Lucey · 25 Jun 2011, 13:00

..... like you Peter, I'm procrastinating about getting Windows operating on the Mac again BUT I just hate working with Windows. Running PhotoSketcher was one of the main reason also! Now like you I can put it on the 'long finger' But I feel I will have to in time!

Mike Lucey · 12 Jul 2011, 01:26

Hi Guys,

I watched the Lion presentation this evening and came to the conclusion that its too bloody perfect Joking aside there are some nice new features coming along with all the 'pinching' and 'swiping'!

The presenter said there were 250 new features but just went through the 10 main features!

It will be a bargain at $30 or so, the usual price I think! Check it out here if you have not already
http://www.apple.com/macosx/

Mike

Mike Lucey · 14 Jul 2011, 02:02

Hi Guys,

I loaded up EverNote today on the Mac and iPhone and think it works pretty well. Its free provided you stay under a certain limit (?) over a month. I imagine if you go over the limit you would have to delete some notes or go Premium at $50 a year.

Still, I found it simple to use and up to speed after a few minutes. I have been using the incorporated 'Notes' feature in Opera up until now note quick note taking but this did not allow pic grabs so not ideal. I've also played with Circus Ponies and Together both worked okay but not as handy as EverNote.

It also syncs with my iPhone which should be useful also.

Link to EverNote,
http://www.evernote.com/

Mike

Edson · 15 Jul 2011, 12:50

mike,

I have been using evernote for some weeks and it is proving to be quite useful.

some other small apps that I have been using:
MsgFiler: very good to help you file messages in Mail.
JABMenu: to give you acess to the Address Book without having to open it.
Moom: to control the size of your app windows.
TextExpander: as the name says, it expands text in ALL applications
DesktopCurtain: to hide the apps behind the one you are using.

Mike Lucey · 18 Jul 2011, 10:43

Thanks Edson. I've adopted Moom a few weeks ago and find it very handy. Must look at the others.

Mike Lucey · 19 Jul 2011, 14:41

Hi Guys,

I came across TerraRay http://www.avisnocturna.com/site/TerraRay.html in the App Store and played with the demo and liked it. I think the app is a great way of dipping your big toe into the waters of terrain generation painlessly both from a learning curve and pocket point of view.

After I played with the demo and discovered that I needed the full version to import a 3DS model I stumped up the $14.99. I think it is something that I will experiment with and enjoy at the same time and maybe even learn a little over time

Mike

Edson · 27 Jul 2011, 16:46

a very useful and free task manager: Wunderlist. it is easy to operate and is multi-platform to boot. there is a good explanatory video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrdDUPpGV4U

Mike Lucey · 27 Jul 2011, 16:50

Thanks Edson. I will check it out

pbacot · 15 Aug 2011, 01:19

@mike lucey said:

This app is very like PhotoSketcher the free app for Windows. Initially I thought it was by the same company. However I now believe its
not.

On the Sketcher site the app is priced at €11.40 plus tax. But, its available at €5.49 on an intro offer at the App Store! I've been a bit envious of the nice output from the Win users with PhotoSketcher but not any longer as I think Sketcher has more bells and whistles even if it cost €5.49. http://neatberry.com/products/sketcher/

Mike

Have you been working with Sketcher, Mike? Have you been able to compare it with PhotoSketcher? I can't run PSketcher at present. Finding the Sketcher results a bit rough, and there is no "undo". But trying it out some, I find you don't want to run your line work through it. I have been recompositing the linework and Sketcher output (for color-only SU export) in Gimp and it is OK. In Gimp I haven't managed to get an easy WC process yet, so this might be a way.

Peter

Mike Lucey · 15 Aug 2011, 11:00

Hi Peter,

I haven't had a chance to play around much with Sketcher. However your comments will encourage me to get back to it.

Mike

driven · 13 Dec 2011, 15:10

A Quick note,

been using this with 'Export 2D Graphic' as EPS then saving as PDF in this, and it has lots of other tricks.
http://skim-app.sourceforge.net/
john

Mike Lucey · 13 Dec 2011, 18:03

Skim Screenshot attached, looks useful!

mwm5053 · 14 Dec 2011, 16:06

I've been using Win since Win95 got a Mac Pro and Loving it I inherited a Mac Pro and had SL on it upgraded to Lion.

Not sure if I like this auto save tried to disable it everytime I start SU from icon on dock it opens last file i was working on instead of new

I really like that Moom app with KT and Gimp ver. for MAC now I'm happy Just a self taught hobbyest

Would like to see Mac and Win (separate of coarse) OS about SU forum stumbled on this thread because of new post wouldn't known about it otherwise

Walt

driven · 14 Dec 2011, 16:20

welcome to the hiding room...

update your profile if you use SU on your mac.
I do try to reference here in other posts so people find it...

john

wind-borne · 14 Dec 2011, 16:30

@mwm5053 said:

Not sure if I like this auto save tried to disable it everytime I start SU from icon on dock it opens last file i was working on instead of new

free preference pane that works with SU

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Mike Lucey · 31 Dec 2011, 15:55

Punakea! I have no idea what the name means but this little app helps with the day-to-day struggle of managing your files.

The app cost $25 but could be well worth the price if it saves on searching time! There is a 30 day trial available for testing.

You can check it out here, http://www.nudgenudge.eu/home but I recommend viewing the screencast here, http://www.nudgenudge.eu/punakea/screencast

I'll let you know how I get on with the app once I have tested it.