We define productivity as something that helps us as humans use our technology better, especially if it involves automation or integration of stand alone tools.
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Is there a software that can visually highlight focused windows more?
I do web development on my Mac and I tend to have lots of windows open. Even per application, I tend to have multiple windows opened (ie a Terminal window for tail -f error logs, one for ssh, and one ...
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Is there a faster app switcher than a keyboard shortcut linked to an Automator service?
I want to switch apps faster than cmd-tab so I created an automator task to launch an app and linked to to a keyboard shortcut through the keyboard preferences. While this works okay without any third ...
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What's the noticeable speed difference between these two Mac computers? [closed]
Someone wants to trade his new iPhone 5, his 20" iMac, and some cash for my 15" Macbook Pro. Here are the specs for my MBP and his iMac:
My Early 2011 15in Macbook Pro
2.2GHz i7
4GB Ram
AMD Radeon ...
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How to take a full page screenshot in Mac OS Safari?
I'm looking for a Safari Extension that can take full page screenshots. I am aware there are various extensions, but haven't found any that would take full page images.
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Export pdf annotations only using preview?
I use Preview on OS X and GoodReader on the iPad for reading and annotating pdfs. GoodReader allows me to 'view summary' which is a plain text list of all highlighted sections and comments added to ...
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Alfred extension or equivalent that brings a single window to the forefront
Right now, if I want to switch to a Sublime Text 2 window open to a "project" called foo, I can do option+space, type Sub hit enter and then hit cmd+` repeatedly until I arrive at the window I want.
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iOS: App to search All Content in PDF files?
There are many apps that have search over the names of the files but not all content in the files. It is very slow to test all apps such as iAnnotate, PDF Expert, Amazing PDF Expert and GoodReader. ...
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Tools to diff two Keynote '09 slideshows
Is there any tool which I can use to effectively diff two Keynote '09 slideshows?
TL;DR
An Apple Keynote (i.e. a .key) file consists of a directory structure which contains all the resources used in ...
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Can Third-Button Paste be emulated on the Mac? [duplicate]
On Linux if you highlight a section of text then click somewhere with the "third button" (on some mice its the scroll wheel, often its just clicking the right and left button together) it will paste ...
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What is an quick way to create a new blank file in Lion?
In Windows, one can create a new file using Right Click -> Add New -> Type of File. Is there an analogous action in Lion?
I just want to create a new blank file on my Desktop.
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What TODO - Mac App should I use [closed]
So being new to OS X, I checked out some of the highly rated and recommended apps for various things.
Things as a TODO list, MarsEdit for posting blogs, Yojimbo for note taking and organizing and ...
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Looking for iCloud note-taking app
I am looking for a note taking app with white text on a black background that works with iCloud. Apps for Mac and/or iOS will work. Any recommendation?
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Make Skim save PDF's with embedded notes by default
I had been reading several papers and highlighting important points, pressing Command-S every so often to save my notes.
But when I opened them back, BAM! All my highlights were lost.
It turns out ...
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Looking for an Evernote alternative with password lock
I am looking for an Evernote alternative with the following requirements:
Cloud syncing
iPhone and iPad app
passcode lock (with encryption) - Yes, Evernote can encode notes, but only from the ...
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Are there any free and lightweight spreadsheet programs for the Mac?
I'm looking for a free spreadsheet editor that is simple and lightweight. I don't want to install OpenOffice just to use a some spreadsheets every once in a while.
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Looking for stop watch alarm clock app similiar to one on iphone on OSX for macbookpro
Can I install an app on my MacBook pro similar to the the stop-watch/alarm-clock app on iPhone?
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How collaborational is Daylite 4 in terms of comment threads and file sharing? [closed]
Would Daylite 4 allow you to:
Post & read commments on tasks, projects, files, events, etc?
Share files (and preferrably, iterations/updated versions on files)?
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Show Calendar Events and Tasks together on Mac, Iphone and Ipad
I am educating myself to "Living in a calendar" way of productivity. (see http://workawesome.com/productivity/to-do-lists/). Crucial idea is to view together calendar events and tasks to schedule your ...
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How do I copy the text content of a dialog box on OS X?
Many people are not aware that on Windows you can copy the whole text content of a MessageBox by pressing Ctrl ⌃ + C when the dialog is focused.
This is an essential feature for reporting error ...
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OS X productivity application to block access to different websites?
I am looking for an OS X application that would block you from accessing certain websites, like social and entertainment one and even hide applications.
The entire purpose is to create a working ...
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Pomodoro application which shows time in menubar
Please advice a free application for Pomodoro time management which:
Can be minified to menubar and shows remaining time there (like tomighty):
Has a tasklist (like pomodairo):
Here is ...
