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    • Mike LuceyM Offline
      Mike Lucey
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      Status Duck!

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      *- Earn precious time and screen space by using StatusDuck

      • Easily manage your applications without using keyboard shortcuts
      • Pin your favorite applications and folders to the Menu Bar
      • No installation necessary
      • Very low CPU and memory footprint
      • Fully compatible with Bartender, WMWare Fusion with Unity*

      I'm using it and find it save a lot of time. Check it out, here,
      http://www.statusduck.com/

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      • Mike LuceyM Offline
        Mike Lucey
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        I am finding StatusDuck really useful πŸ‘

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        • pbacotP Offline
          pbacot
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          What is the advantage over using the dock?

          MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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          • Mike LuceyM Offline
            Mike Lucey
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            Less mouse moves πŸ‘ Try the demo version and let me know what you think?

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            • Mike LuceyM Offline
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              I think I may have mentioned BumpTop some years ago. Its a virtual desktop that you can have untidy and sloppy and then click a button to magically tidy it up! It was launched then bought by Google and shelved. I put my copy away in a safe place and have been using it since, its fun!

              BumpTop.jpg

              I now see that both the Mac and Win versions are available for free, here, http://code.google.com/p/bumptop/downloads/list

              The is the original site, http://www.bumptop.com/

              A YouTube demo, here, BumpTop 1.0 - 3D Desktop Zen
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage%26amp;v=eqcmPJ-oVL0

              Mike

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                Moi3D 3.0 Infinite Trial without save! 😎

                But with this little Script "one line" you can have a "Copy screen" at any size! β˜€
                By Michael Gibson creator of Moi3D
                You can of course modify any thing you want following you graphic card size!

                script: /* Print Screen on the Clipboard */ var prev_background = moi.view.viewportBackgroundColor; moi.view.viewportBackgroundColor = 0x000000; moi.view.lineWidth = 4; moi.grid.display = false; moi.grid.showXYAxes = false; moi.ui.getActiveViewport().renderToClipboard( 2560, 2560 ); moi.view.lineWidth = 1; moi.grid.display = true; moi.grid.showXYAxes = true; moi.view.viewportBackgroundColor = prev_background;
                

                A very old test of that! πŸ˜„

                http://s6.postimg.org/9vttcxavl/test.jpg

                Frenchy Pilou
                Is beautiful that please without concept!
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                  News of the V3.0 Moi3D πŸ˜‰

                  Frenchy Pilou
                  Is beautiful that please without concept!
                  My Little site :)

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                  • K Offline
                    kaas
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                    Any tips on a good file & folder backup application? For Windows I'm testing PureSync but I prefer a multi-OS application because I intend to use both Windows & Mac.

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                    • Mike LuceyM Offline
                      Mike Lucey
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                      Have you considered DropBox?

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                      • K Offline
                        kaas
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                        @mike lucey said:

                        Have you considered DropBox?

                        My first idea was to look for an application that I could use both on Mac and Windows to sync with my Synology nas. That one automatically gets synced with a friends nas every night. I rather keep my data only on those two.

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                        • Mike LuceyM Offline
                          Mike Lucey
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                          Gmail for Mac: Finally, Gmail is a true desktop email client

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                          Just a moment...

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                          (www.kickstarter.com)

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                          • pilouP Offline
                            pilou
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                            This one seems very cool for MAC! (Free beta) after maybe 50 bucks! β˜€

                            Frenchy Pilou
                            Is beautiful that please without concept!
                            My Little site :)

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                            • Mike LuceyM Offline
                              Mike Lucey
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                              I have been trying to get to grips with Affinity Designer for a few days and noticed an email from Affinity advising about the Beta Affinity Photo. I didn't open it but will now d/l the beta after seeing that video ...... cooooooool!

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                              • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                Mike Lucey
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                                The TarDisk is a possible way of upgrading a MacBook!

                                TarDisk 256GB | MacBook Storage Expansion 64GB, 128GB & 256GB Modules

                                TarDisk.jpg
                                https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/968674372/tardisk-256gb-macbook-storage-expansion-module?ref=kickspy

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                                • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                  Mike Lucey
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                                  Hi All,

                                  I like using my iPad as a second monitor with my BBP. I have tried out many apps that use WiFi but I hate the cursor lag they all display. I am waiting patiently for a couple of Packed Pixels but in the meantime keeping an eye out for a lag free solution.

                                  Yesterday I came across Duet Display http://www.duetdisplay.com/ and must say I am impressed with the app. It was developed by two ex-apple engineers and they have eliminated the lag problem by using a direct USB connection rather than WiFi. I think the app is well worth the $15 when there is no lag.

                                  Here is a positive review on Duet Display
                                  http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/12/24/review-duet-display-makes-apples-ipad-even-more-useful-for-mac-users

                                  SideCar.jpeg

                                  I'm attaching the iPad with a SideCar, http://www.venostech.com/products/sidecar

                                  Mike

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                                  • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                    Mike Lucey
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                                    I definitely won't mention AstroPad on the general forums as I'm sure it would drive PC users to tears πŸ˜†

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                                    Like Duet mentioned in my last post on this thread, AstroPad is an app developed by two ex-Apple engineers, Matt Ronge and Giovanni Donelli, that practically turns an iPad into a Wacom Cintiq for just $49.99! Check it out here, http://astropad.com/

                                    I have just downloaded the app and will start playing with it this evening. I am looking forward to seeing how things work out using my MacBookPro, iPad and 3DC SpaceMouse ...... should be fun!

                                    Here is a link to a good article that goes into more detail, http://www.imore.com/astropad-brings-cintiq-experience-your-ipad

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                                      pbacot
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                                      Looks interesting Mike. Looking forward to a review. I am thinking of taking up my intous tablet as I have some shoulder pain I think may be from too much mousing. Seems you need a pressure sensitive pen to fully use this app?

                                      MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                                      • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                        Mike Lucey
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                                        All three work together, the MBP, SpaceMouse and iPad running AstroPad. I am using a LynkTec TruGlide stylus that works quite well both it was not configured as AstroPad only yet support Wacom, Adonit and Hexe Jaja styluses (or is it styli)

                                        While orbiting there was some fuzziness which was a bit annoying but it settled quickly. I will see if this can be fixed through tuning.

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                                        • D Offline
                                          driven
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                                          QuickLook generator plugin for 3D model mesh file formats (.off, .obj, .mesh, .wrl)
                                          but also works on some stl's...
                                          [anchor=Mesh.qlgenerator goto=http://alecjacobson.com/weblog/media/Mesh.qlgenerator.zip:heznkn68]Mesh.qlgenerator[/anchor:heznkn68]6 views...

                                          learn from the mistakes of others, you may not live long enough to make them all yourself...

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                                          • Mike LuceyM Offline
                                            Mike Lucey
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                                            I've just backed the 'TILT Retina: Ultimate Cooling for the MacBook Pro Retina by madMINDS'

                                            Just a moment...

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                                            It will serve four purposes for me, better cooling, more comfortable lap working, addition USB ports (4) and a slot for a backup hard drive, all on the go!

                                            BTW, it looks cool with that sexy aluminium finish!


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