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Best software for my new Macintosh?Dave, I'm thrilled, I just got a new Mac Mini to dip my toe into the world of Macintosh (I'm a long-time Windows user) and I'm wondering what applications you recommend I add to the unit to make it maximally useful? This is always a fascinating question to tackle, actually, because everyone has their own favorite dozen applications and add-ons, so I'll share mine, and then absolutely expect others to pipe up with their own selections.
There are probably more applications that I use on my Mac quite a bit, including Microsoft Office, which includes my email app Entourage, which I use way more than I should, but that list will certainly get you started!
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Tagged: Previous: Why are Windows people calling April 12 Update-Crash Day? Next: Where can I find docs for Sony DDS hardware? Reader Comments To Date: 14nekkets said, on April 10, 2005 8:44 AM:
what about quicksilver and cocktail? RON NORRIS said, on April 10, 2005 8:57 PM:
Cocktail Dave Taylor said, on April 12, 2005 7:24 AM:
Great additions, but let's perhaps add a sentence or two to describe each app rather than just list a bunch of names?? Erik Weibust said, on April 29, 2005 3:33 AM:
I like Desktop Manager. It gives you multiple desktops like you have in a linux world. And with the 12" PowerBook I have I need the screen real estate. Erik Joe said, on June 16, 2005 3:24 PM:
Antivirus apps for Mac are jokes. Seriously, you're completely wasting your money. aron said, on July 21, 2005 9:17 PM:
SnapNDrag is a free, simple alternative to SnapzPro for generating screen shots: Brian Stucki said, on September 2, 2005 6:50 PM:
Keep an eye on http://www.freemacware.com . We try to keep it updated often with freeware finds. Joseph Badger said, on October 31, 2006 12:50 PM:
What is the best contact manager to use on my powerbook? One that can generate emails, letters, broadcast, keep nots, etc. Looking at entourage but it seems liek it has the potential but it was not designed as a sales tool. a. hondrogen said, on February 18, 2007 11:44 AM:
Hi Dave...I just switched from a pc to a mac (book). I had a desktop calendar from zepsoft that was perfect for me but it is not available for macs. macgeek said, on January 4, 2008 8:42 AM:
RE: Antivirus apps for Mac are jokes. Seriously, you're completely wasting your money.
imom said, on October 2, 2008 6:07 AM:
dave, Adrian said, on March 9, 2009 12:56 AM:
Ah Macs are the best aren’t they, they will turn you into a productive machine :) If anyone wants to check out another Mac Software listing visit: Anna Brooks said, on December 30, 2010 5:31 AM:
Is's also worth to install download manager, like Folx, which is free (http://mac.eltima.com/download-manager.html), Skype (http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home) and player, which can play videos (VLC or Elmedia Player)
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Merlin Mann over at 43 folders has compiled a blog posting with links to people's "OS X inventories" on other blogs:
http://www.43folders.com/2004/09/osx_inventories.html