Archive for the Tools Category
Sequel Pro: MySQL From the Desktop
Practically every website on the Internet these days utilizes some sort of database to store data. Whether it is user account information or private banking information, databases are everywhere. As a web developer, I have to interact with databases very often in the course of my day, so I found it much easier to use a Desktop Application that can be launched with one click rather than having to click through many links to get to a web browser based management system. There are a few great applications for the Mac to accomplish this, but I have found the best to be Sequel Pro.
Posted by Seth Smith on July 19th, 2009 in Development, Freeware, Tools, Web Tags: Database,desktop,mysql,Web Design,web development, 2 Comments »
Audacity: Open source, free, audio recording and editing
On occasion, most of us need to record a little bit of audio. Whether that be a quick note to self or even a full blown podcast audacity can do just that. It works on Windows, Mac and Linux, not only that, it’s also completely free! It’s top features include the ability to record from microphone, line input, or other sources. The ability to dub over existing tracks to create multi-track recordings and the ability to record up to 16 channels at once (requires multi-channel hardware) .
Posted by Brian Johnson on July 14th, 2009 in Audio, Tools Tags: Audio Editing,Audio Recording,Free Software,Open Source,Simple Interface, 2 Comments »
Mactracker – Find information on every Apple Product
Mactracker is an application that has a permanent place in my dock. It contains extensive information on every Apple product ever made, including Desktops, Notebooks, Servers, Devices and Software.
Posted by Dylan Brown on July 8th, 2009 in Applications, Freeware, Tools Tags: Benchmarks,Database,iPod,Mac,Xserve, 4 Comments »
Xmarks – Bookmark Syncrinisation
So if, like me, you like to bookmark your favorite websites so you can access them with speed and ease but you want to be able to trust that you’re not going to lose you bookmarks or they are not going to be available when you need them but there’s never been a reliable and fast way to do this. Well now, with the help of xmarks, you can do exactly that!
Posted by Brian Johnson on July 3rd, 2009 in Firefox, Plugins, Tools Tags: Bookmarks,Organization,Syncrinisation,Xmarks, 4 Comments »
Awaken – Wake up with your Mac
Awaken is a simple and easy to use alarm clock and egg timer for OSX, it integrates into your iTunes library allowing you to wake-up to your favorite music, all in a beautiful, well-designed interface. Awaken’s easy to use interface and extra features make it easy to use and allow you to customize your alarms to how you want them.
Posted by Dylan Brown on July 1st, 2009 in Applications, Organization, Personal, Tools Tags: Alarm,Awaken,iTunes,Media,Timer, 4 Comments »
ScreenFlow: Professional Screencasting
As a reviewer and tech enthusiast, I find myself teaching those less technically aware than myself how to do various computer tasks that range in complexity. I find myself frequently having to physically show my audience a solution, rather than writing or vocally explaining. I have also recently taken to recording technology based tutorials for a wider audience, and without ScreenFlow none of this would be possible.
Posted by Adam Lawson on June 23rd, 2009 in Applications, Tools, Tutorials, Video Tags: capturing,flow,screen,screenflow,Video, 5 Comments »
iStudio Publisher: Desktop Publishing. Simplified.
iStudio Publisher allows users to create a variety of documents with incredible looking designs. Users can make anything from posters to business cards. A combination of killer features and phenomenal usability makes iStudio Publisher a brilliant application.
Posted by Luke Hiller-Addis on June 20th, 2009 in Applications, Tools Tags: desktop,iStudio,Publishing, 2 Comments »
MacSnapper: Creating tutorials with style
MacSnapper is a great application for creating great easy to follow tutorials. MacSnapper even allows you to export your work into a PDF, HTML page, or to WordPress format. If you wanted to create an interesting and impressive tutorial for your blog or site, then MacSnapper is the application for you. I feel that the developer’s of MacSnapper were aiming to create an application specifically for creating step-by-step tutorials, manuals, kiosks, user guides or even personal notes. MacSnapper has an easy-to-use interface offering you tons of features to get the most out of the application.
Posted by Seth Smith on June 5th, 2009 in Applications, Graphics, Productivity, Tools, Tutorials Tags: Annotated Snapshots,HTML and PDF templates,Kedisoft,MacSnapper,Tutorials, 8 Comments »
