Useful MAC Apps and Hardware [Ongoing Updates]
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SHUSH could be a useful little app for anyone that makes a lot of Skype calls! http://mizage.com/shush/
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I saw this on OSX Daily kinda cool specially if you like the old typewriter.
Noisy Typer – a typewriter for your laptop.
Noisy Typer is a free piece of software which plays typewriter sounds as you type. It runs in the background and works with all applications ( email, web, word
F.A.T. (fffff.at)
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Thanks Walt. Noisy Typer is cool! Bring back memories of pre computer times. Oh! and don't forget the qaz123 code to quit to go back to silent mode
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Guys,
I don't know how many of you ever use mindmaps. I use them occasionally and find the process useful for getting thought connections organised, even initial building room / area layouts requirements sorted.
The problem to date has been how to present the mindmap to a client / associate etc. Giving them a huge mindmap can be daunting and off putting but I've just learned of NovaMind's latest Beta with Presenter. It looks like it could be a nice solution.
The d/l link is here,
http://www.novamind.com/blog/2012/announcements-novamind-5-for-mac/novamind-5-4-for-mac-with-presenter-enters-beta-testing/Mike
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Hi All,
Just learned that Panic the CandyBar developers are now giving the app away for free. I won't go into the reason, you can read that for yourself.
Mike
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Here's one I found recently if it's been mentioned here sorry.
The Unarchiver, it opens zip, rar and a whole slew of other extensions I've never even heard of before, the great thing is if you download a plugin you can unzip it directly to the plugins folder no more copy and paste. -
For those who have always been interested to use both OS X/Windows variants of SketchUp in combination (they have both pros/cons in their UI), still today you can get Codeweaver's CrossOver for free (they only ask you to promiss to vote...)
http://flock.codeweavers.com
CrossOver is a program to run any Windows application directly without virtualization/emulation.
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Hi Aerillius,
have you managed to run SketchUp under crossover on linux?
I've tried on mac in the past and just reinstalled to try anew, but get a Bugsplat on startup, and cant locate openGL error, etc...
a working bottle may help
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I am using it (for years), but until now with Wine, I will try CrossOver now.
The Bugsplat on the first start is usually because SketchUp first tries software rendering, but after setting it to hardware acceleration in the registry it usually works (not sure if CrossOver is different, but in your bottle you should find a Windows directory with regedit.exe). -
Cheers,
I'll have a look tomorrow night
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Hi Guys,
Are any of you missing the 'Save As' function after upgrading to Mountain Lion? If so the problems can be solved in seven easy to follow steps.
How to Restore 'Save As' Functionality to OS X Mountain Lion
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Clean Memory App is good and free on the App Store.
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Guys,
Productive Macs are doing a good deal on a bundle, here, http://www.productivemacs.com/f/847429
There is a total of 9 apps in the package for $29.99.
I have purchased and find Task Paper and Disk Aid and Desktop Shelves very useful.
Mike
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I did a try and buy for LEAP by Iconic Software. http://www.ironicsoftware.com/leap/ I find it a huge time-saver
For those that like a video review, check this out, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FgWjLTYexo&hd=1
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If you use a Mac you know they love shortcuts for about everything this is a dashboard app that has lot of Mac apps only (wish the made one for SU) for you to look up from Finder to Mail and third part apps like Apature, Keynote and lots more.
Enjoy
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@mwm5053 said:
If you use a Mac you know they love shortcuts for about everything this is a dashboard app that has lot of Mac apps only (wish the made one for SU) for you to look up from Finder to Mail and third part apps like Apature, Keynote and lots more.
Enjoy
a couple that show Mac's hardwired SU shortcuts (different than those entered within SU) and the ones you make in System Preferences.
Neither allow editing as far as I could tell which limits their usefulness in my eyes.
You can click from items on both.Free
http://www.grandtotal.biz/CheatSheet/$
http://www.ergonis.com/products/keycue/I have an older version of KeyCue, a little easier on the eyes than CheatSheet
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take control
I purchased this app immediately when it emerged from Beta, better price back then
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WB, thanks for the heads-up on Bartender, I'm now using it ...... it makes things a lot tidier looking
I have had a Mac Mighty Mouse wireless for some time but only recently started using it due to the death of my MobilityLab mouse. While the Mighty Mouse took a little getting used to, I now quite like it as the ball scrolling is easy on the finger!
I was having a few problems with 'right clicking' on SU but since installing SteerMouse http://plentycom.jp/en/steermouse/ my problems have been cured.
SteerMouse is a mouse driver that lets you freely customise buttons, wheels and cursor speed. The app is not cheap at $20 but worth it I think as it really enhances the functionality of the MM
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mike,
can you tell me in what way is SteerMouse better than or different from the free app MagicPrefs?
on second thoughts, perhaps the difference is the fact that MagicPrefs is a for the MagicMouse whereas SteerMouse works for the Mighty Mouse.
(by the way, I still find the older MightyMouse much better for modeling in sketchup than the current touch mouse)
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Well, you answered your own question Edson
Yep, I also prefer the wireless mighty mouse. I have only tried out the new touch mouse at my local Apple Store but as it doesn't have a scroll ball / wheel I gave up on it. I did however come across an article about a work-around for this which seemed to work. I will locate it and post here.
BTW, I use the wireless might mouse on my MBP which is on a stand which slopes. I initially found the mighty mouse a little heavy but then discovered that it would work perfectly with one battery! Removing a battery dropped the weight a little and as they same 'every little helps'
EDIT: Couldn't find the article I had in mind but found this, How to use Apple's Magic Mouse with CAD!
http://www.archicadmonkey.com/files/apple_magic_mouse_CAD.html
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