Mac essentials - a list by trevorburnham

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The must-have software for every Mac OS user.

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Mac-using student

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YOJIMBO

2 people recommended this item

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This is must-have software for the Mac. It lets you store and organize PDFs, notes, password and serial numbers, tag them and run full-text searches on them. Simple? Very. Yet Yojimbo is a pleasure to use, and with its Mail-like interface, it does everything you need quickly and elegantly. I use it to store receipts (finally, an unencumbered paperless office!), archive temporary web pages, keep track of deadlines, and save my ideas.

Updated Aug 19, 2007

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Apple wireless Mighty Mouse

16 people recommended this item

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The bluetooth Mighty Mouse takes some getting used to, but once you do, you'll never want to use anything else. Its simple, portable design includes a great scroll-ball and a precise laser mechanism that works on any surface. And it's the most energy-efficient wireless mouse I've seen.

Updated Aug 20, 2007

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SuperDuper!

First to recommend

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SuperDuper! makes backing up your Mac easy. Just grab an external hard drive, fire up the program, and watch it go. It's free! But if you're backing up often (as you should), then I recommend the paid version: It lets you copy only what's changed since the last time you made a backup.

Updated Aug 20, 2007

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Scrivener

First to recommend

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This is the best writing software out there for the Mac. No, it won't replace Word, but it will complement it, with features like easy storyboarding, notes and keywords, a full-screen "distraction-blocking" mode and a versioning system that prevents you from having to compulsively hit "save," Scrivener is one very slick app.

Updated Aug 20, 2007

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Vienna

First to recommend

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Forget Google Reader. Vienna is the new standard-bearer for reading RSS feeds on the Mac. With features like smart folders, cross-feed Find, customizable skins, and Safari integration, Vienna will cut time out of your RSS routine. Oh, and it's free.

Updated Aug 20, 2007

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Journler

First to recommend

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Journler is a terrific piece of free software for recording your everyday thoughts and observations. You can tag each day's entry and then easily search through them in the future. It's simple, easy-to-use, and surprisingly essential.

Updated Aug 20, 2007

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iKlear

First to recommend

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This is the recommended screen cleaner for Apple products. It works quite well, and comes in attractive packaging. I'm not sure if it's the most cost-effective solution, though.

Updated Aug 23, 2007

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