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Using an iPhone as a Remote Video Recorder from a Mac
I want to film my puppies, but when they see me, they do not act naturally.
Does there exist any app for iPhone/Mac that allows me:
to see on the Macbook what my iPhone camera "sees" via WiFi?
to ...
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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 any Cloud Storage GUI for Mac?
On my iPad, I have GoodReader, as well as ReaddleDocs, and both allow me to connect to a large assortment of Cloud Storage providers. On my Windows machine, there are the Cloudberry Lab assortment of ...
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Encrypting sensitive data on Mac + Windows
I've been a long-time Windows user, using a utility called AxCrypt to encrypt sensitive documents which holded sensitive info (bank passwords, credit card numbers, etc).
I had an encrypted Excel ...
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Key logger/watcher suggestion
I'm thinking my Mac in for repair again and last time I lost data.
Can someone suggest a key logger or watcher so I have a bit of granularity in terms of what the repair guy is doing..
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Is there a good one hand typing Mac app?
Is there a (decent) Mac app that I could use to learn one handed typing?
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How can I view/inspect my Mac’s Parameter RAM (NVRAM)?
Inspired by this question I started looking for apps that allow to read the data saved in my Mac’s Parameter RAM. Aside from a very antique (pre OS X) application for Classic, I could not find any. Is ...
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Ball and Stick molecule modelling program for Mac OS
Does anyone know any good programs for making ball and stick molecular models on the Mac? I'm looking for something to produce high quality 3D models with nice lighting, like this on
from ...
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Is there a karaoke trainer for OS X?
is there an easy-to-use karaoke training software for Mac OS X?
My point is, I select the .kar file (or the vocals-only .mp3) and I sing against, then I listen to what I've actually sang?
FWIW, I'm ...
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How to setup a Mac for kiosk mode video presentation?
My situation is: 2 iMacs (Lion), one displays a slide show and the other one a video.
If a user comes to the iMac and wants to play the video again, he should be able to play the video with one click ...
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How can I disallow all network operations except for browser, mail?
I am on a rather low monthly limit with my mobile phone plan. When travelling, I usually write mails and browse the web on my Macbook Air via iPhone Personal Hotspot.
However, I do know several ...
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How can I make/receive Google Voice calls in Mountain Lion?
I use Google Voice as my main line now adays. However, having to leave Google Chrome open and logged into Gmail is getting in my way...
I was wondering if anyone has a way to get these calls to go to ...
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Mac OS X Disk Imaging Software
I'm looking for some good disk imaging software, so I can store some of my Mac's applications on a flash drive and then export them to a newer machine. Any recommendations? Also, are there any free ...
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PL/SQL Mac compiler or Mac OS X compatible softwares
How can I run PL/SQL in Mac OS X Lion. I couldn't find any compatible application for mac to run PL/SQL. Please give some suggestion.
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How can I benchmark my new RAM?
Based on the responses to my earlier question about memory replacement, I plan to upgrade soon. That said, once I've acquired and installed said memory, what is the recommended Mac software I should ...
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Recommendation for genealogy software for OS X?
I primarily work with gedcom files for my genealogy. What software is available for the mac which allows me to view and edit gedcom genealogy files?
If there are several options, I'd like one that ...
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What Mac apps are capable of managing SQL Server databases?
I'm looking for a Mac app that has capabilities similar to Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager.
The app should be capable of the following:
Create and administer SQL Server databases, objects, ...
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Is there an application like Clipper for Mac? [closed]
Is there any software like "Clipper" for Mac?
I am looking for an application like this.
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What sleep charting software exists for Mac OS X?
I'm looking for Mac software that will make it easier to generate a chart of my personal sleeping habits. I have a system improvised with Numbers '09, but it doesn't work very well. Is there any ...
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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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SNES Graphics Editor for Mac?
Does anyone know of an editor than can open/read SNES 4BPP graphics files? Or at least one that can convert to/from this format?
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Remove useless files from a Mac
I want to find a way to delete all the useless files: binaries, log and cache files, duplicate files and app's leftover.
How can I do that?
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Maintain business contacts database on Mac and iPhone?
My wife organises amateur and semi-pro orchestras. She has a ‘database’ of about 600 musicians which she currently keeps in an OpenOffice spreadsheet on the Mac, with each player’s name, ...
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Is there a tabbed PDF reader for Mac OS X?
I am looking for a tabbed PDF reader, preferably with annotation support (highlighting mostly) for Mac OS X. I looked at the Skim FAQ which said that tabs would never come to Skim.
I am currently ...
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Things to do with a Mac Mini [closed]
So I just bought a Mac Mini. Hooked it up to my TV and installed Boxee, Plex (kinda just using boxee tho), and EyeTV.
These are all cool, but I was wondering what else I can do! It's a powerful ...
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Recommendations for a good Bandwith Tracker on OS X
Is there a way I can track total bandwidth usage over the course of a month? My service provider requires me to stay within fairly strict limits.
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Display a dependency graph
I am looking for an application that allows to display a dependency graph, and the "entities" that are part of the graph.
Suppose I define the "task" entity; the software should allow me to define the ...
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is there an application to manage bookmarks?
I hate the in-built book mark managers of all browsers, it quickly becomes too messy and important links are hard to find
Is there desktop application which deal with bookmarks? something that has ...
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Offline Maps application for Mac
Can anyone recommend an offline mapping application for Mac (something similar to Google Maps, but that works when not connected to the internet)? Ten years ago, Microsoft Streets and Trips worked ...
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Where can I find good tutorials for an OS X newbie?
I am using Mac OSX Snow Leopard.
Now, I am giving my MacBook to my younger brother, who is quite new to OS X and Unix. He is using Windows for thelast 8 months, and is quite familiar with it.
I need ...
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Best free application uninstaller on Mac [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Any recommendations for a before&after software installation scanner/uninstaller?
What is the best free software "uninstaller" for OS X?
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Share links, notes, and pictures between iPhone and Mac?
Just like the newly presented iMessage but instead of just between iOS devices, with the Mac too.
I've looked at Handoff. It can only send links to the iPhone from the Mac.
I've looked at Droplr. It ...
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Is there an alternative dictionary for OS X?
Is there any better English dictionary software available to replace the simple default dictionary app in mac?
I need some features like
one-click word lookup,
hotkey to open the program,
hotkey ...
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good dictionary which support text to speech or real voice pronunciation?
I have just switch to a mac recently. Trying to find some thing equivalent to Babylon on windows but haven't found any.
I wonder if are there any good dictionary software which support real voice ...
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ClamXav not protecting against Malware and Trojans, what to do
Possible Duplicate:
Anti-virus comparison for Mac OS X
I am using ClamXav for protecting my Mac from Antivirus.
But I don't think that it protects from Malware, Spyware, or Trojans.
So, ...
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Diary App for Mac OS X (equivalent to Chronories)
I am looking for Diary App for my MacBook (Leopard) and MacBookPro (Snow Leopard)
One of the famous Diary App is Chronories (link), but I need something else (if it's free, it would be good)
EDIT: I ...
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Application level volume control in OSX?
I recently switched from PC to Mac and one thing I miss Window's application level volume control (i.e. mute Firefox, turn up iTunes etc). How can I achieve the same on a Mac? Or better yet I want tab ...
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What is a good GTD app with cloud sync on iPhone, iPad, and Mac?
I am looking for a good GTD (todo/task/project management) app that has cloud sync. I'd like it to be on my iPhone, iPad and Mac. Web app would be nice, too.
OmniFocus is the closest thing I've found ...
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What's a good Mac app for making timelines (Gantt charts)?
What's a good native Mac app for making timelines on Macs? I'm looking for an easy-to-use program that I can use to create timelines easily without delving into graphics programs like Illustrator. ...
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What is a good program for timing activities?
I am looking for a program to time projects and activities, both computer- and real life-based, allowing me to tell him to start and stop timing this or that activity, in a very light, background, ...
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Filesorter alternative
I found a really cool app in the App Store called FileSorter
It automatically sort files. Is there any FREE alternative?
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Are there personal finance applications offering both an iPhone and a mac version?
With the demise of Cha-ching, I find myself in need of an application for managing my expenses which I can use on both platforms.
It should work in Europe, and maybe have a decent UI.
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Controlling a Mac remotely
Is it possible to control the Mac remotely?
My parents live in different country other than where I'm living now, I think about giving one of my Mac to my parents to use iChat. As my parents are not ...
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What software for video editing should a G5 Tower Use?
My friend has a G5 Tower and would like to create some music videos for his band. I've looked into Final Cut Pro, but unfortunately the latest version is Intel only.
I assume if we went that route, ...
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Do you know a simple sound booster app for Mac?
Some videos on websites have the sound volume so low that even with all sound settings at maximum levels it's hard to listen.
I'm looking for an app that would allow me to boost the Mac's volume. ...
