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Application software. Applications, or apps, for short, is software that runs on the computer.

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How do I completely uninstall an app in OS X without the use of a dedicated app eg AppZapper?

I came across this post, however all the answers recommend using Applications eg AppZapper or similar to achieve the uninstallation of the App desired. …
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What are some good iPad apps for students?

Khan Academy: Allows you to learn almost anything for free. iOS app is the best way to view Khan Academy’s complete library of over 4,200 videos. See also: Khan Academy - Youtube Channel. This b …
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OS X Mavericks App Compatibility?

Is there an efficient, quick way to check whether an OS X App is compatible with 10.9 Mavericks (rather than tediously going to each application developer's website) ?
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Minimising App Windows Into their Respective Icons On The Dock To Create Less Clutter?

The Dock is a fundamental part of using OS X, however I have some frustrations with it: As we know the Apps themselves are located on the left of the divide** separated from the "stacks" and trash ca …
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Using Finder To Arrange Applications By "Application Type"

How do you therefore go about arranging Applications by "Application Type" ie Productivity, Music, Video etc....... ? …
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Does a free alternative to Proxifier or ProxyCap exist?

Spotflux provides a managed and trusted connection to the internet that immediately reacts to and protects against emerging threats and unwanted tracking that affect mobile devices and desktop compute …
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Making Hidden Apps Appear Faded Whilst Sitting On The Dock?

Sometimes it can be quite difficult for me to tell which of my apps are hidden on the dock and which are not. Is it possible to make those Apps which I have hidden (either by terminal command or other …
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Adobe Creative Cloud: Mac App Alternatives?

Swift Publisher 3 ($19.99) Page layout editor which is a suitable alternative to Adobe Indesign. Comes with plenty of pre-defined templates to choose from. It also has the ability to create addition …
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Adobe Creative Cloud: Mac App Alternatives? [closed]

A couple of days ago Adobe announced that its Creative Suite Software is to be rebranded as Creative Cloud, the development of its creative suit line will come to an end. Whilst Adobe CS6 will still …
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How Many Different Ways Are There To Force Quit An Application?

Although it is not a common occurrance, sometimes my cursor has a continuing spinning beach ball, which I believe to indicate that an app has frozen (correct me if i'm wrong). When this happens I usua …
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What RSS reader software runs on iOS, Andriod and OS X for someone used to Google reader?

MultiPLX Is An Elegant, Pinterest-Like Web Based RSS Reader that works independently of Google. It will import your feeds from an XML/OPML file while retaining their folder structure. You can share an …
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Book manager - Mac + iPad

Calibre is one of the best open source eBook Management tools: http://calibre-ebook.com/ Features include: Library Management E-book conversion Syncing to e-book reader devices Downloading news fr …
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Is there an app such as GoodReads for movies?

Funnily enough it is called Goodfilms - A social film review site, focusing on what your friends are watching, and what they thought of it: http://goodfil.ms/ (As I have never used the site personal …
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Mac Vector Image Tools

Intaglio is described as traditional Mac drawing with the power of Mac OSX http://www.purgatorydesign.com/Intaglio/ Mapdiva produces two vector programs Artboard and Ortelius which are very commenda …
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Applications in the Menu Bar & The Ability to choose which are Active upon startup?

Are the applications located towards the right side of the menu bar next to system icons automatically active upon boot up of an apple mac. …
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