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fris · 03-07-2013, 10:21 AM

any good apps to get, ive never owned a mac before.

candyflip · 03-07-2013, 10:27 AM

Zyzz · 03-07-2013, 10:27 AM

Let's see:

Alfred
Adium
Transmision
Moom
Dropbox
Flycut
The Unarchiver
TexExpander
TextWrangler
MAMP
VLC
AppZapper
Parallels
Sublime Text 2/3
...

Thats what i use every day

fris · 03-07-2013, 10:29 AM

thanks ;)

waltgator · 03-07-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyzz

Let's see:

Alfred
Adium
Transmision
Moom
Dropbox
Flycut
The Unarchiver
TexExpander
TextWrangler
MAMP
VLC
AppZapper
Parallels
Sublime Text 2/3
...

Thats what i use every day

Adium for sure!

candyflip · 03-07-2013, 10:31 AM

CloudClip is a nice one that let's you clip something to your clipboard on your desktop and it gets copied to your clipboard on your iPhone or iPad.

Verbal · 03-07-2013, 11:01 AM

BetterSnapTool

My Fucking Traffic · 03-07-2013, 11:18 AM

TextMate, Terminal.app, Mail.app, Sequel Pro, Transmit and Chrome are the bare essentials.

MPGdevil · 03-07-2013, 02:51 PM

The Hackintosh build didn't work out well?

shake · 03-07-2013, 02:55 PM

+1 on Coda

anexsia · 03-07-2013, 03:12 PM

Microsoft Windows

fris · 03-07-2013, 03:37 PM

any good books i should get? osx for dummies? ;)

mineistaken · 03-08-2013, 06:45 AM

turned fanboy

Simon · 03-08-2013, 07:51 AM

Adium - another vote for it
BBEdit - unless TextWrangler is enough for you
Little Snitch
Neo Office or Open Office
Transmit
WiFi Guard
Yojimbo

fris · 03-09-2013, 07:58 AM

best ssh app like putty?

Simon · 03-09-2013, 08:28 AM

The Mac OS X has the Terminal app included, which may be all you'll need.

You should see it in your Utilities folder, or type Terminal into the Spotlight search box that opens when you click the magnifying glass icon in the menu at the top right of your screen (or when you hold down the command key and depress the spacebar).

Here's a page with ssh commands in case some are different than what you're used to using.

http://developer.apple.com/library/m...an1/ssh.1.html

Sid70 · 03-09-2013, 08:51 AM

Congrats on making your first Million!

fris · 03-09-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonSays

The Mac OS X has the Terminal app included, which may be all you'll need.

You should see it in your Utilities folder, or type Terminal into the Spotlight search box that opens when you click the magnifying glass icon in the menu at the top right of your screen (or when you hold down the command key and depress the spacebar).

Here's a page with ssh commands in case some are different than what you're used to using.

http://developer.apple.com/library/m...an1/ssh.1.html

ya i know how to use ssh, was looking for more of an app with a gui.

Supz · 03-09-2013, 10:24 AM

Sorry Bro.

Simon · 03-09-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

ya i know how to use ssh, was looking for more of an app with a gui.

Not sure if they'll do what you're looking to use them for, but you can take a look at these two.

Fugu
http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/

RBrowser
http://www.rbrowser.com/

HTH

My Fucking Traffic · 03-09-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

ya i know how to use ssh, was looking for more of an app with a gui.

What do you need a GUI for? Terminal does everything PuTTY does but better.

Aric · 03-09-2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

You'll dig Coda.

http://panic.com/coda

Sublime Text 2 is better than Coda... lots of converts.

I'm hoping to get a macbook pro 13" soon, I miss my old one

Sunny Day · 03-09-2013, 02:24 PM

Carbon Copy Cloner - Clones your hard drive in case of crash

Data Resuce 3 - almost wiped an external HD, got at least 98% back

FileZilla Free FTP

Rename - bulk file renamer

DFS22 - duplicate file finder

Aluminum Skin Calendar - older versions of iCal had a better skin. Haven't found the right calendar program yet. But a couple of years ago Apple made the same stupid mistake as Microsoft and all colors are washed out. I can't tell red from brown or orange.

Zyzz · 03-09-2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

ya i know how to use ssh, was looking for more of an app with a gui.

If you don't like the terminal you should try iTerm2 that offers much more customization.

eroticfem · 03-09-2013, 07:03 PM

I am so tired now i thought the post said "new smack user"

scouser · 03-09-2013, 07:18 PM

macvim
terminal or iterm
transmit or yummy ftp
get vm for windows for testing ie6/7/8/9/10 https://github.com/xdissent/ievms/
marsedit for adding wp/blog posts
sequel pro for mysql stuff
colloquy for irc
and install xcode then download the command line tools (plus probably get macports so u can easily install *nix based stuff)
xampp for local server (easier than using built in php..)

Dirty F · 03-09-2013, 07:26 PM

So many geeks.

Theo · 03-09-2013, 11:06 PM

Evernote
Caffeine
Boom - makes your speakers louder

fris · 03-10-2013, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVN Theo

Evernote
Caffeine
Boom - makes your speakers louder

thanks ;)

Due · 03-10-2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

ya i know how to use ssh, was looking for more of an app with a gui.

Go with Coda. You can edit files online or upload using sftp / ftp, comes with build in code editor with syntax highlight

The apps I use the most is
Coda (paid)
Mail (free)
Skype (free)
Evernote (free but pay for biz account)
MS Office (it's even cheaper than the windows version)
Notes (build in)
Radium (online radio, paid $2 or $3 for it)
Raindrop (auto upload screenshots, subscription)
Dropbox (free app)
Timemachine (build in)
LastPass (free app with subscription)

To increase your productivity I recommend looking into using smart folders both for typical files you search for on your HDD or typical keywords / contacts you use in mail.

zipppy · 03-10-2013, 08:46 AM

It's worth learning vim. You'll be able to edit html/scripts/configs on your server if ever you need to instead of having to upload/download all the time and it is extremely powerful.

fris · 03-10-2013, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zipppy

It's worth learning vim. You'll be able to edit html/scripts/configs on your server if ever you need to instead of having to upload/download all the time and it is extremely powerful.

ya i use vim on linux.

facialfreak · 03-10-2013, 10:47 AM

***MacKeeper*** (don't listen to the haters ... this program pays for itself in no time!!!)
Alfred
Droplr
Jing
Sparrow Mail
FreeMemory
xbmc
Tomahawk
HackStore
UnrarX
HandBrake
coconut Battery
Libre Office
smc FanControl
Cyberduck FTP
Flycut
HotSpot Shield
Google Drive

fris · 03-10-2013, 10:53 AM

think im gonna take my macbook back, and order one from apple.com instead, didnt know i could upgrade it to a dual i7 instead of dual i5, and 512gb ssd, instead of 256gb ssd.

Due · 03-10-2013, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

think im gonna take my macbook back, and order one from apple.com instead, didnt know i could upgrade it to a dual i7 instead of dual i5, and 512gb ssd, instead of 256gb ssd.

Dual CPU or dual core CPU ? I had quad core from apple on my last 2 MacBook Pro's, I think they started the quad core line 2-3 years ago

Sunny Day · 03-10-2013, 02:32 PM

If you're anywhere near an Apple Store, use the Genius Bar for problems, hardware or software. Usually free repairs. Just make an appointment. People bitch about the price of Macs, but when you take a computer back to Best Buy, you'll know what up your ass means.

Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE · 03-10-2013, 03:35 PM

iMasculate

facialfreak · 03-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunny Day

If you're anywhere near an Apple Store, use the Genius Bar for problems, hardware or software. Usually free repairs. Just make an appointment. People bitch about the price of Macs, but when you take a computer back to Best Buy, you'll know what up your ass means.

Quoted for truth .... no other computer manufacturer has anything even close to Apple when it comes to service after the sale ....

They will even train you how to get the most out of your apple products for FREE!

My monster-in-law bought an iPad last fall ..... did not know even how to turn it on .... now she is a seasoned pro on that thing!

fris · 03-10-2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Due

Dual CPU or dual core CPU ? I had quad core from apple on my last 2 MacBook Pro's, I think they started the quad core line 2-3 years ago

its a one of the new 13" 256gb ssd, dual core i5 with retina.

facialfreak · 03-10-2013, 11:31 PM

I have a mid 2011 13" MBP with i7 proc and I upgraded to 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme SSD and 16GB RAM

(My boot time from cold is 14 seconds - and loading the full Adobe CS5 Collection brings it up to 24 seconds.)

I dropped alot of dough into this rig, but I am counting on it lasting me for at least 5-6 years ...

My last iBook lasted me 6 years, and my daughter is still using it for her first year of college.

Macs are like diesel Volkswagens ... treated well, they will last forever, and they hold their value pretty good too!

---------

I also have a mid 2010 13" MBP with 2.4Ghz C2D and 16GB RAM (stock 250GB 5400RPM) that will boot up in under 35 seconds ...

RAM is your best bang-for-buck upgrade for macbooks

bDok · 03-10-2013, 11:31 PM

another vote for sublime text 2. Fucking love it. Switched from textmate.

for ftp/sftp I use transmit. Worth the couple bucks. Like how I can mount sftp/ftp sites as volumes. So then I can just edit files in sublime direct from the command line.

install brew to get lots of other packaged goodies.

I use irssi as irc client.
install xcode and then go into the prefs and install command line tools. That's a must.

tweetbot I like for twitter.
evernote.

Those are off the top of my head.

bDok · 03-10-2013, 11:35 PM

oh another one I like is sourcetree for free gui git, mercurial, and svn.

fris · 03-11-2013, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bDok

oh another one I like is sourcetree for free gui git, mercurial, and svn.

i like tower so far ;)

LAJ · 03-11-2013, 10:45 AM

Welcome to the dark side. Mac user since '04 and never looked back.

bDok · 03-11-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

i like tower so far ;)

Checking it out. Hadn't heard of this. Downloading trial and will take a look at the screencast later.

fris · 03-20-2013, 03:17 PM

post some more ;)

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Zyzz So Fucking Banned! Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fuuuaark Posts: 5,223	Let's see: Alfred Adium Transmision Moom Dropbox Flycut The Unarchiver TexExpander TextWrangler MAMP VLC AppZapper Parallels Sublime Text 2/3 ... Thats what i use every day

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facialfreak Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,018	I have a mid 2011 13" MBP with i7 proc and I upgraded to 480GB OWC Mercury Extreme SSD and 16GB RAM (My boot time from cold is 14 seconds - and loading the full Adobe CS5 Collection brings it up to 24 seconds.) I dropped alot of dough into this rig, but I am counting on it lasting me for at least 5-6 years ... My last iBook lasted me 6 years, and my daughter is still using it for her first year of college. Macs are like diesel Volkswagens ... treated well, they will last forever, and they hold their value pretty good too! --------- I also have a mid 2010 13" MBP with 2.4Ghz C2D and 16GB RAM (stock 250GB 5400RPM) that will boot up in under 35 seconds ... RAM is your best bang-for-buck upgrade for macbooks __________________ Managed Shared Hosting starting at $4.99/mo Managed VPS starting at $29.99/mo Last edited by facialfreak; 03-10-2013 at 11:39 PM..

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bDok Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SD/OC/LA Posts: 1,917	another vote for sublime text 2. Fucking love it. Switched from textmate. for ftp/sftp I use transmit. Worth the couple bucks. Like how I can mount sftp/ftp sites as volumes. So then I can just edit files in sublime direct from the command line. install brew to get lots of other packaged goodies. I use irssi as irc client. install xcode and then go into the prefs and install command line tools. That's a must. tweetbot I like for twitter. evernote. Those are off the top of my head. __________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Warriors come out to plaAAaayyy! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Last edited by bDok; 03-10-2013 at 11:34 PM..

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