The Official Mac Thread (Docs, Themes, Apps, Etc.)

Originally Posted by TheRav4

Originally Posted by TheRav4

I have a question about the batteries in the new Macbook Pros. I understand after a certain amount of use (5 yrs or 5000 recharges or w/e) it dies. That being said after the battery dies, will I still be able to use the MBP using the AC adapter no problem? And another question is, if I am a guy that usually has my MBP on my desk using the AC Adapter, wouldn't that make the battery last longer since I'm not using the transporting power of the battery, or would the expected life be the same? Thanks.
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Anybody? It's alright, I guess I'll ask one of those Mac guys at their store.
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yes, u can still use your mac without the battery in it as long as the power is connected. and, i basically use my MBP as a desktop replacement so it'salways plugged in. but i try to cycle the battery at least twice a month to keep it fresh as possible
 
some of these are duplicates...... im aware of that
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[/h4][h4]System tool: iFreeMem[/h4]
Recovers memory for your applications to use and helps avoid the performance hit you get when running low on Free memory.


[h4]System tool: Silver Keeper[/h4]
Mac's free backup application with scheduling ability.


[h4]Productivity: The Unarchiver[/h4]
Think of it as WinZIP for Mac. Supported file formats include Zip, Tar-GZip, Tar-BZip2, Rar, 7-zip, LhA, StuffIt and many other more or less obscureformats.


[h4]Productivity: Name Mangler[/h4]
If you need to rename several files at once every now and then, this is the application you have always been looking for.


[h4]Reader: Skim[/h4]
PDF reader for Mac.


[h4]Editor: Nvu[/h4]
'WYSIWYG' HTML editor based on Gecko, Mozilla's rendering engine.


[h4]Editor: Smultron[/h4]
Yet another free text editor for Mac OS X.


[h3]Security[/h3][h4]ClamXav main screen ClamXav[/h4]
Free open source virus checker for Mac OS X.


[h4]Flame[/h4]
Application that shows you what's going on behind the scenes on your network.


[h4]IP Securitas[/h4]
IPsec based VPN allowing you to transfer secure data remotely.


[h4]Rookit Hunter[/h4]
Searches for popular UNIX and Mac rootkits and removes them.


[h4]Server Admin Tools[/h4]
Provides information about the Mac OS X Server administration software applications.


[h4]Tiger Envelopes[/h4]
Tiger Envelopes is a little program that lets you read and write email privately.


[h4]WireShark[/h4]
Network protocol analyzer


[h2]Audio and Video[/h2][h4]Audacity[/h4]
Free Mac sound editing and recording tool.


[h4]Centerstage Project[/h4]
Play audio, video and photo on your Mac or connect it to a TV.


[h4]Handbrake[/h4]
Open-source DVD to MPEG-4 converter.


[h4]iPodDisk[/h4]
Copy your music from iPod to your Mac, via Finder.


[h4]Miro[/h4]
HD video player, podcast player, torrent downloader, Youtube viewer that can play almost any video file and offers over 6,000 free internet TV shows andvideo podcasts.


[h4]MPlayer[/h4]
It might not have that appealing interface, but you should know that it actually play more file formats than VNC player.


[h4]VLC Player[/h4]
A favourite Mac video player that supports almost all video formats!


[h2]Graphics and Image Publishing[/h2][h4]GIMP[/h4]
You probably won't need Photoshop if you have this.


[h4]Inkscape[/h4]
Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, or Xara X using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics(SVG) file format.


[h4]iStrip[/h4]
An application to view and archive comic strips available onlin


[h4]Paparazzi![/h4]
Makes screenshots of webpages.


[h4]PhotoBook[/h4]
A Facebook photo browser for Mac. It makes it easy and fun to manage, share, and view your friends' Facebook photos in one intuitive interface.


[h4]Xee[/h4]
Lightweight, fast and convenient image viewer and browser.


[h2]Internet and Network Utilities[/h2][h4]Cyberduck[/h4]
Open source FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Mosso Cloud Files and Amazon S3 browser for the Mac.


[h4]Classic FTP[/h4]
Mac program to upload, download, delete and manage files on a remote server or website using the file transfer protocol.


[h4]Camino Browser[/h4]
Powerful brower that combines the awesome visual and behavioral experience that has been central to the Macintosh philosophy with the powerful web-browsingcapabilities of the Gecko rendering engine.


[h4]Chicken of the VNC[/h4]
Yet another VNC client for Mac OS X.


[h4]FileZilla[/h4]
Perhaps one of the most famouse FTP/SFTP around.


[h4]Firefox Browser[/h4]
A no brainer must-have for those who enjoys surfing web with open standards.


[h4]Flock[/h4]
A Social Web Browser


[h4]iStumbler[/h4]
Wireless discovery tool for Mac OS X, providing plugins for finding AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices and Bonjour services with your Mac.


[h4]JollysFastVNC[/h4]
Secure ARD and VNC client.


[h4]Juice[/h4]
Podcast receiver that lets you create your own custom online audio anytime, anywhere.


[h4]KissMac[/h4]
Open-source and free stumbler/scanner application for Mac OS X


[h4]MAMP[/h4]
MAMP stands for Mac, Apache, MySQL and PHP. It's a one-click-install application to setup a PHP webserver.


[h4]Remote Desktop Connection[/h4]
Mac application to quickly, simply and securely connect to Windows-based PCs to access Windows-based files, applications, devices, and networks from yourMac.


[h4]Serverskine[/h4]
Have instant access to all of your web server, domain name, and hosting accounts. Serverskine allows you to keep everything straight in a way that'sintuitive, easy and useful.


[h4]SvnX[/h4]
Allows you to browse your working copies, spot changes and operate on them but also to browse logs and revisions of your repositories !


[h4]Transmission[/h4]
Transmission is a fast, easy, and free multi-platform BitTorrent client.


[h4]Vuze (Azureus)[/h4]
Powerful torrent meta-search with login support for private trackers.

 
GiftedMotion 1.4 is a free and easy to use GIF Animator for OS X. It allows you to easily design animations from a series of digital images tobe used on your homepage or as a forum avatar, without the hassle of learning how to use a complicated graphic applications. It also runs on Linux andMicrosoft Windows.



FEATURES
* Localized In English And German
* Ideal For Animations On Your Home Page
* Supports PNG, JPG, BMP And GIF Files
* Adjust The Size And Position Of Your Animations
* Animation Preview Support
* Control All Aspects Of The Finished Animated GIF File
* Excellent Dithering Results
* Edit Existing GIF Animation Files

http://www.onyxbits.de/giftedmotion
 
ResizeIt allows you to change the size of multiple images simultaneously. It can also convert file formats at the same time.

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http://homepage.mac.com/n...t/softOSXE.html#ResizeIt
 
Thank you everyone for posting this stuff. My wife just got a Macbook Pro, so this will all be very useful.
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Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by TheRav4

Originally Posted by TheRav4

I have a question about the batteries in the new Macbook Pros. I understand after a certain amount of use (5 yrs or 5000 recharges or w/e) it dies. That being said after the battery dies, will I still be able to use the MBP using the AC adapter no problem? And another question is, if I am a guy that usually has my MBP on my desk using the AC Adapter, wouldn't that make the battery last longer since I'm not using the transporting power of the battery, or would the expected life be the same? Thanks.
Click to expand...




Anybody? It's alright, I guess I'll ask one of those Mac guys at their store.
Click to expand...


yes, u can still use your mac without the battery in it as long as the power is connected. and, i basically use my MBP as a desktop replacement so it's always plugged in. but i try to cycle the battery at least twice a month to keep it fresh as possible
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Thanks man. Thats was my main concern.
 
Originally Posted by TheRav4

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by TheRav4

Originally Posted by TheRav4

I have a question about the batteries in the new Macbook Pros. I understand after a certain amount of use (5 yrs or 5000 recharges or w/e) it dies. That being said after the battery dies, will I still be able to use the MBP using the AC adapter no problem? And another question is, if I am a guy that usually has my MBP on my desk using the AC Adapter, wouldn't that make the battery last longer since I'm not using the transporting power of the battery, or would the expected life be the same? Thanks.
Click to expand...




Anybody? It's alright, I guess I'll ask one of those Mac guys at their store.
Click to expand...


yes, u can still use your mac without the battery in it as long as the power is connected. and, i basically use my MBP as a desktop replacement so it's always plugged in. but i try to cycle the battery at least twice a month to keep it fresh as possible
Click to expand...

Thanks man. Thats was my main concern.
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Here is a useful page on battery info from the apple support site. In your case it says that you should calibrate the battery once a month.http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490
 
Originally Posted by one11archerave

Originally Posted by TheRav4

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by TheRav4

Originally Posted by TheRav4

I have a question about the batteries in the new Macbook Pros. I understand after a certain amount of use (5 yrs or 5000 recharges or w/e) it dies. That being said after the battery dies, will I still be able to use the MBP using the AC adapter no problem? And another question is, if I am a guy that usually has my MBP on my desk using the AC Adapter, wouldn't that make the battery last longer since I'm not using the transporting power of the battery, or would the expected life be the same? Thanks.
Click to expand...




Anybody? It's alright, I guess I'll ask one of those Mac guys at their store.
Click to expand...


yes, u can still use your mac without the battery in it as long as the power is connected. and, i basically use my MBP as a desktop replacement so it's always plugged in. but i try to cycle the battery at least twice a month to keep it fresh as possible
Click to expand...

Thanks man. Thats was my main concern.
Click to expand...


Here is a useful page on battery info from the apple support site. In your case it says that you should calibrate the battery once a month. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490
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Thank you, Sir.
 
So I'm new to customizing icons & I'm just wondering if candybar is necessary to change the icons when only .png, .ico, & .icns files are inthe download? I know how to do it when a folder is already included with the copy & paste method but can't figure it out when only the above files areincluded in the download. I guess what I'm really wondering is if Candybar is worth the $29?
 
Originally Posted by one11archerave

I guess what I'm really wondering is if Candybar is worth the $29?
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sure it is, if you like customizing and you [color= rgb(255, 255, 255)]P[/color]lan on changing your the[color= rgb(255, 255, 255)]M[/color]e on a regular basis.


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Originally Posted by 23MichaelJordan45

What is the best program to convert movies to MP4 to transfer on my iPod? Is Handbrake good?
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Handbrake is GREAT. Very easy to use, takes about 35-40mins for me to copy a 2hr DVD with good quality.
 
Originally Posted by NostrandAve68

Originally Posted by 23MichaelJordan45

What is the best program to convert movies to MP4 to transfer on my iPod? Is Handbrake good?
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Handbrake is GREAT. Very easy to use, takes about 35-40mins for me to copy a 2hr DVD with good quality.
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Actually took about an hour for a 3 hour movie (Schindler's List.) Excellent application.
 
Originally Posted by 23MichaelJordan45

What is the best program to convert movies to MP4 to transfer on my iPod? Is Handbrake good?
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off dvd or a file? i use handbrake for dvds and visualhub for files.
 
Whats a solid printer that seems to work good for Macs? Looking to stay under $150 and I have $25 to Best Buy and was thinking that getting a new printer wouldbe the best investment for this. Any suggestions are welcomed.
 
Originally Posted by Newbs24

Whats a solid printer that seems to work good for Macs? Looking to stay under $150 and I have $25 to Best Buy and was thinking that getting a new printer would be the best investment for this. Any suggestions are welcomed.
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any printer would be fine, be on safe side make sure its mac compatible, but im almost sure most are nowadays.. when it comes to a printer, it comes down towhat its used for? word processing? pictures? i suggest making an investment in a laser printer either way (color or mono), you'll save money in the longrun...
 
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