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4/16/08 at 1:27pm
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Re: Macintosh: Most recommended software list?

Thanks, I'll check that out.
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4/17/08 at 2:44pm
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Re: Macintosh: Most recommended software list?

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Thanks, I'll check that out.
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4/21/08 at 10:03pm
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Re: Macintosh: Most recommended software list?

Maybe this has been mentioned already, but I just found a new one called Blue Phone Elite. It lets you make and receive calls and text messages through your Mac using your Bluetooth enabled cellphone. It basically makes the Mac act like a glorified Bluetooth headset, so you can use the built in mic and speakers. Free 2 week trial then you have to pay for it.

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5/12/08 at 10:08am
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Re: Macintosh: Most recommended software list?

Perhaps of interest for DSLR users looking for a 'Make It So' type workflow app.

Testing a Demo of DxO Optics Pro v5 beta for OSX intel (ppc is available as well)
FREE DEMO

A stunning app for batch processing raw or jpg from your Nikon/Canon DSLR. The software uses modules designed for most current DSLR models and lens ranges. My interest is for a D40 & 18-55 kit lens, but there are free modules for the 18-200mm VR, the wide 12-24 and others I will need later. The standard pkg will cover Nikons up to D300. The pro models (D3,2X,etc) and prime F lens modules require an upgraded pkg. Canons up to 40D and most of their DX lenses are covered in the standard as well.

Lightroom/CS3 plugs are included for workflow additions.

Many, if not all functions in this software can be done with a combination of share and freeware combined with CS, but to have what might be considered a very complex and easily adjustable action in one spot is compelling.
The lens correction alone might sell it for me.

After tossing a few old and thus unknown body jpgs at it, I'm stunned at what I get in such a limited mode (raw with current model modules gets you into a full range of corrections)

a review of 4.2 - DxO Optics Pro Software

The mouse overs on KR's review should give you an idea of what it does, but v5 has more stuff.
Those fisheye to flat corrections at the bottom are amazing.
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8/27/08 at 7:26am
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Re: Macintosh: Most recommended software list?

Just wanted to recommend Deja Vu, an alternative to Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper:

Déjà Vu

I have used Deja Vu for years, and I prefer how it is a part of System Preferences as opposed to a standalone app. It's extremely easy too. Just pick the folder/ disk you want to back up, and then point out where you want it backed up. Of course, it can also be scheduled to back up as well.

I highly recommend it!

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12/16/08 at 9:38am
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Re: Macintosh: Most recommended software list?

I opened up this thread to see what you guys had recommended for a DVD/BD library function and was checking out Delicious Library based on your recommendation. The Blutooth scanner sounded AWESOME but man, $210, I think I'm gonna use the iSight instead.

Anyone use The Unarchiver? I saw that when I checked out Xee, looks interesting for the times you need to open 7zip and other non .zip archives...

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4/20/09 at 1:31pm
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Re: Macintosh: Most recommended software list?

I triend almost every twitter client available but for free think Nambu was the best free client for features combined with GUI.

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6/30/09 at 9:38am
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Bump for Stickyage, please Mods!

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I Love Stars

Great, free tool for encouraging the rating of songs in iTunes. When music is playing, it appears in your menu bar; about 30 seconds before the end of an unrated song, it will flash and/or chime to remind you to rate the song. One click on the 5 dots to set a 1-5 star rating (or double click to even do 1/2 stars) and the song is rated.

I like this because it is inobtrusive but nudges me to rate my music, and doesn't require keyboard shortcuts to get the job done. And it's free. And Snow Leopard compatible.
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10/1/09 at 10:59am
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I triend almost every twitter client available but for free think Nambu was the best free client for features combined with GUI.
Unfortunately Nambu is totally broken in Snow Leopard and its been almost a month now since SL's release.  No word on when Nambu will be fixed.

Can anyone recommend a free Twitter client that does work under SL to tide us over until Nambu is fixed?

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10/1/09 at 12:44pm
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