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To-Do List App with Sync, Repeating To-Dos
I'm looking for a To-Do list application with with following features:
Due dates
Notes
Sync to a cloud or web-based service where changes can be made
Able to repeat to-dos by due date and ...
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2answers
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What rtmp streaming software solutions exist?
I've been doing some live streaming lately, and learned that Adobe's Flash Media Live Encoder is cross-platform. Unfortunately, it's been ludicrously unstable crashing occasionally during use, and ...
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What RSS reader software runs on iOS, Andriod and OS X for someone used to Google reader?
What software and service functions similarly to an RSS reader which will sync between my Macs, iOS devices, and Android devices?
I am looking for a web view similar to Google reader as well as ...
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1answer
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Software recommendations for projector titles/slides and simple visual effects at an event
I'm looking for recommendations for software to use to run companion slides and visual effects on a projector screen at a public event.
Ideally, I'd like something that can:
Show titles/slides ...
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1answer
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iPhoto 8 alternative
I kind of like iPhoto 8, but it's unmantained, is there an alternative that:
runs on 10.6
imports iPhoto library (events, albums, Facebook albums, hidden photos), and works more or less like iPhoto ...
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1answer
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Software for sorting images based on the image data (not file type)
I have a bunch of photos that I have recovered from a corrupted hard drive and I need some way to sort them because all of my personal photos are mixed in with the operating system and application ...
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OCR software for handwritten notes
I am looking for a way to recognize handwriting of scanned notes (in PDF format).
It doesn't have to be perfect, and it doesn't have to free, but before paying I would like to try it (even with just ...
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What desktop software (for Mac OS) is there similar to Zite?
Zite is an awesome iPad app that offers a personalized magazine from web sources (an amazing variety of public RSS feeds from conventional news to popular blogs). You start by giving it some keywords ...
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Must Scan, Convert to OCR, Tag, Annotate + Auto Organize/File 500 documents on Mac
NEED TO SCAN, CONVERT TO OCR, ETC. & EASILY ACCESS 500 DOCUMENTS ON MAC!
I have about 500 1-5 pg. docs of text & graphics I need to EASILY * single/duplex scan * annotate * tag *convert ...
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What's a good Windows RDP client for Mac?
I administer a number of Windows machines, and am trying to find a really good application to remote desktop in to them from my Mac. I've tried CoRD, and I really like its library approach to saved ...
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Airdrop Alternative for Windows/Mac/Linux?
I am looking for something that does the same thing as Airdrop that would work on Windows/Mac/Linux. Because of hardware it would most likely have to be LAN-based, but I am perfectly fine with that. ...
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What's the name of the iOS / OS X calculator app that has 'variables' functionality?
I'm looking for an app on the App Store but I forgot its name.
It is a calculator app that looks like it has been written on a noteblock.
You can store the solutions of calculations as ...
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5answers
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Replacement RSS reader for Mountain Lion, integrated with Notification Center?
I am looking for a recommendation for a replacement RSS reader for Mountain Lion. I have used RSS feeds in Mail.app for semi-important alerts, like maintenance announcements from my webhost or new ...
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1answer
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What iOS app displays ToDos/Reminders in the Notification Center?
I need a tasklist/ToDo/Reminders app that lists out my current tasks in the notification center.
I know that Reminders will if I add a time or alarm (I won't want this).
I know Things can if I ...
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1answer
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What Twitter apps work with a Retina display?
Update: Twitter for Mac is now supported by Retina and available through the app store.
As many have noticed, the Twitter App doesn't render sharply on a Retina display.
Some say Tweetbot is the ...
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Is there a screen capture tool that will export to animated gif?
I'm looking for a screen capture tool that will export the capture to animated gif.
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is there free OS X equivalent to Total Commander?
is there free equivalent to Total Commander for OSX?
two panels
drag & drop
tabs
etc ect
I found DoubleCommander the best but OSX port has its bugs. muCommander is nice too but not as good as ...
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5answers
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Is there a good / acceptable blog-publishing application on Mac OS X?
On Windows, there is the pretty good Windows Live Writer.
I have always been told that there is no equivalent on Mac.
What would be the best alternative?
Some details about pros/cons, missing ...
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5answers
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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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How to change iTunes metadata on PC?
I'm looking for a windows compatible program that will change iTunes metadata. I'm interested in changing tags that iTunes doesn't let me change, such as making a little HD flag appear next to the ...
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4answers
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What's the best way to edit Microsoft Word documents on iPad?
I'm on the road and have the need to update my CV which is a Microsoft Word document. My CV is accessible via WebDav but I've also got it stored on the iPad using the Synology DS File app.
What is ...
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1answer
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App for making interactive mockup or GUI on ipad?
Are there any apps for iPad that let me construct a graphical user interface either wysiwyg or otherwise and play with it interactively (obviously without any application logic or data)? There are a ...
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How can I free up some disk space?
I'm about to run out of disk space, and I know I have a lot of junk on my macbook but I don't know how to find it to figure out how to delete it.
Is there an easy command line way through terminal to ...
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8answers
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What orthodox file manager for OS X could I use?
I'm looking for a graphical file manager fro OS X, for console Midnight Commander is ok.
I need two panels, function keys operations and preferably FTP and SCP support.
Also, it would be great to be ...
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Is there a secure shell client for Mac similar to Secure CRT for Windows?
I have many servers to manage and I don't want to use Terminal on my Mac to keep and manage server lists.
I want to know if there is a secure shell client for Mac similar to Secure CRT on Windows?
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How to combine two images into one on a Mac?
Say I have two photos (or any images), for example with the following dimensions:
+----------+ +----------+
| | | |
| | | |
|320 x 428 | and ...
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7answers
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Good simple Clipboard manager
I'm used to using Ditto on windows, and need something similar on my mac mini.
Any Suggestions?
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Ditto's equivalent in Mac [duplicate]
can you help me find an equivalent clipboard management programs in OS X?
I am used to how Ditto- clipboard manager (copy-paste stack) works and was unable to search for a replacement using "ditto ...
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0answers
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Sort photo collection from iphone into folders by year, month and city/region
I'm using Photostream to wirelessly sync the photos on my iPhone to my computer. In time my photo collection grew bigger and bigger and since Photostream just dumps everything into one folder I'm ...
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1answer
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How can I make a copy of a dvd made with imovie?
I have a movie of me skydiving, but the disk is starting to get scratchy. I was wondering how I can copy this to my hard-drive, so I can play it whenever I want. I tried the disk utility and copy the ...
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How to batch edit jpeg images
Is there some elegant way to edit the brightness / contrast of a batch of images?
I need to be able to see a real time preview of the effect of the brightness / contrast change on at least one of the ...
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21answers
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Can anyone recommend an app for creating flowcharts and diagrams?
I'm seeking a Mac app for creating basic flowcharts and similar diagrams.
Google has been no help; I've followed dozens of links to apps that either don't exist anymore, I can't find any real ...
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Better tabs management in Safari
I'm looking for extensions to allow Safari to manage open tabs better - in particular I'm looking for two features:
Vertical tabs. This is possible in Firefox by means of the extension Tree Style ...
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1answer
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How can I display the date on actual photos taken with iPhone?
I need some photos that I have taken to be dated. The date must be displayed on the actual photo (in a similar fashion to how one would think of film photos), but I have no idea how to do this? My ...
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Which is the best alternative for Dreamweaver in Mac?
I'm looking for a few freeware alternatives to Dreamweaver that I can use in my Mac that runs on OS X Lion. Shoot the best free, website development applications you know?
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1answer
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Are there iOS/iPad apps that work well to edit XML?
I'm surprised that a google search doesn't turn up dozens of XML editors for ipad. All I can find are generic code text editors that happen to "support" XML. Well duh.
I'm looking for an ipad app ...
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What options exist for ad free web browsing on iOS?
In OS X I can use extensions in most browsers to block ads. This offers an distraction free browsing experience.
For example: In Safari, Chrome and Firefox I can use Adblock or Adblock Plus. Both ...
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1answer
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Any program that can automatically split photos in one scan?
I am about to scan my photo collection. To save time, I would like to scan multiple photos at once. How can I automate the splitting of photos in a single scan?
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Which OS X Applications do you find indispensable?
Please Search Prior To Posting!
There are many applications already listed. In all likelihood, this includes the one you are thinking of. Please check the existing answers to avoid duplicates, and ...
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Snap feature for Mac?
Coming from Windows I have gotten extremely used to the Windows Snap feature, which resizes a window when it's dragged to the screen edges.
However, it's not built into OS X. Are there any 3rd party ...
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What Window Management Options exist for OS X?
I'd like to do something with my windows on OS X, where something includes options like re-arranging, moving, re-sizing, remembering positions, cloning across Spaces, etc. What options exist?
Rules
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Is there an app available from the App Store (iOS) to find out the LAN speed?
I'm trying to see if it would be worthwhile to upgrade my PC computer to a 5 GHz wireless adapter. The only device I own that is capable of using the 5 GHz band is my iPad. So, I'm trying to see if ...
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0answers
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How can I quickly open a text file from the iPhone's home screen?
Just like you can save a URL from safari to the iPhone home screen, I want to put a .txt-file on my iPhone homescreen.
I use PlainText to store my files, but sometimes search is too slow. For my ...
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Equivalent to Windows' Baretail
Is there any alternative to Windows' Baretail?
What I am looking for is a graphical Baretail?
Actually, I don't really care that it is graphical but I want to be able to have colors (lines with ERROR ...
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4answers
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What are some alternatives to Quicksilver?
I'm an avid fan of QuickSilver, and I had been using it for several years already. But then development of the application seemed to have stagnated for a while, and many bugs (specially with plugins ...
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What is the best media player for the mac (besides .mov - e.g., .mp3, .wmv, .avi, .mpg, etc)
I've recently switched from PC to Mac, so I'm slowly building a library of useful utilities. So, any recommendations for the best generic media player?
On the PC - I've found the VLC player to be ...
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bandwidth shaper or bandwidth controller App for Mac OS X
I'm looking for a bandwidth/packet throttle/shaper program with the following features:
Similar to Windows-based Netlimiter.
GUI based and not terminal or command line.
Shows list of all ...
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What are Mac OS replacements for Visio?
Visio is the most conspicuous example of a program that I found useful on Windows for which I have not identified a Mac-compatible replacement.
Visio's primary function is as a flowchart diagramming ...
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1answer
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What iOS apps allow free calling to the UK?
I travel a lot, so often rely on WiFi for calling. On the iPhone, I use MagicJack to get completely free calls over WiFi/VoIP to US numbers. I'm looking for a similar app to enable me to call UK ...
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Best business suite for iPhone?
I recently switched from Android (Galaxy S2) to iPhone 4S. So I need suggestions on a business suite I should look into for opening and managing documents (.doc, .pdf, .xls, and .ppt) on my iPhone.
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