Archive for the 'Mac Picks' Category

Easily Backup Your Files with Mozy

The only time I had a hard drive crash on me was during the time I was using my late model Tivo. But with the data density on the hard drive platters getting higher and higher, it’s only a matter a time before something bad happens on the PC/Mac side.
You can avoid this problem by [...]

Software Pick: VisualHub

Over the past few days, I’ve been playing around with VisualHub. For those interested in a good video converter, I have no problems recommending this app.

Mac Pick: Coda

Coda is an app I use almost daily. Combine an FTP program with a text editor, CSS editor, terminal, and a reference library and you have Coda.

Having Fun with Skitch

If you’re looking for an easy to use screencap utility, I strongly recommend checking out Skitch. It’s been in closed beta for a while but they opened it up to everybody several weeks ago.

Software Pick: MarsEdit

MarsEdit is my favorite blog editor. I prefer using a local editor due to the awkwardness of the online WordPress editor. I don’t mean to slam WordPress. Compared to the other CMS products I’ve seen, WordPress is a joy to use.
It’s just that in certain scenarios, it makes better sense to use a regular application. [...]

Transmission 1.00 is Out

The popular BitTorrent client, Transmission came out of beta a few days ago.

Easy DVD Conversion via HandBrake

HandBrake allows you to convert your DVD into a high-quality, compact video file that can play on a variety of devices. HandBrake will even work on commercial copy-protected DVDs.