GardShow

To start off, I guess I will help out my fellow mac users. There are a number of programs I wanted to share with you, as I think they are great additions to the computer and are free to boot. This time around, some of the more basic apps, that I am guessing (hoping) some of you have these already, but if not, click the link and away you go..  Actually, I’m gonna show you something first. If you simply click on the links below, they will open in new windows which may be disruptive or undesired. Before clicking on the links, hold down the command key and they should load as a new tab instead. Set your preferences so that tabs load in the background (doesn’t jump to that page) while you stay on the same page. Now you can just hold down command and click on all of the links you want. Simple way to open a bunch of pages from a homepage, or even better, from a search results list. Once you are done with the page(or tab) hold command again and hit the W key. That will kill the tab or page your are on move to the next one. 

1 – MPlayer – Play a great variety of video formats (including wmv and flv files) and renders t. It’s my default player for viewing

2 – google notifier – runs in the background and alerts you when you have new mail in your gmail inbox

3 – handbrake – Will take a proper DVD (and many other video formats) and allow you to make a ‘back up’ copy

4 – AppCleaner – Properly delete applications. Will delete all remnants unlike the drag and drop to trash which can leave little files behind

5 – dropbox – Provides free online storage and a drag and drop interface, means you can keep a back up or working copy of files regardless of what computer you are using. 

6 – cyberduck – It’s the FTP application I used to upload all my website files. Simple interface and set up and a reliable way to transfer files online

7 – AntiRSI – A simple program that allows for customizable break times and intervals. Has a built in timer that is only active when the keyboard and mouse are not in use. Good reminder to take breaks and get away from the computer from time to time

8 – Transmission – A clean and simple torrent program that runs light and fast

9 – Unrarx – If you need to open rar files (common compression format) this is a good option

10 – Alarmclock – On my laptop, this has come in handy several times. Can set it to music or alarm and it has the requisite snooze option too.

Guess that will do it for today. Hope these help, Gards