Annoyingly specific question about a failed Flash installation on a Mac: [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 3 answers
Looking for a lightweight MP3 app for OS X, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 14 answers
Are there any free, good software auditing programs/suites for OS X? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 3 answers
Major crashes with OS X 10.4 (on a G5 iMac). Bad hardware?
It looks like I'll have to take it in for repairs, but maybe there's a software fix? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 13 answers
I just switched to Macs and I was a Windows power user (video editing, audio editing, scanning, graphic design, presentations, flowcharting, spreadsheets, databases, web design). What software can I absolutely not live without for the Mac? Being a fan of Open Source software (and excessively cheap) I'd prefer open source apps when possible.
posted on May 29, 2008 - 23 answers 
Mac Mess Filter: help me choose personal database software. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 13 answers
What is the best rss reader for subscribing to flickr tags on a mac? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 3 answers
OSX Leopard 10.5.2 update - somehow aborted, now my macbook pro is caught in limbo. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 17 answers
Are there any OS X equivalents to Windows-only Volumouse and Keynote (the note-taking software, not the presentation program)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 6 answers
What book writing software exists for Max OSX? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 6 answers
I have an mp3 I'd like to use as a ring tone, but it's 2 seconds too long. I don't want to cut off the beginning or end, but is there some other way to shorten it to 30 seconds? What software (OS X please) can do this?
I realize some options might make it sound slightly off, but it's a ring tone so I shouldn't be too bothered by it.
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 12 answers
Is there any good, preferably free, OS X software for the Garmin Forerunner? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2007 - 3 answers
I'm looking for Mac OSX software or a Firefox plug-in that will allow me to create local copies of web sites to be viewed later. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 8 answers
Looking for a sampler/looper/track recorder for OSX. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm trying to find a note-taking program for OSX that allows a pseudo-Cornell-style of note taking, and some other features. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 5 answers
Are there any comprehensive guides to Fserve use on Mac OSX? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 6 answers
Can anyone recommend easy to install, cross platform monitoring software for Mac OS X - that is, something that would allow a parent, employer or teacher to, from their PC, monitor the screen of a Macintosh? Will remote desktop do this? Is it relatively easy to install?
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 13 answers
Why do so many mac people love Growl? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2006 - 19 answers
I switched to Aperture from iPhoto and love it, but I miss feeling connected with my old photos like I used to. Help develop strategies to stay in touch with them in Apple's grown-up photo client. [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2006 - 7 answers
I'm looking for a file repository application suitable for managing a software collection plus storing metadata about each program (version, developer site, dependencies, that sort of thing - I'll need to have some custom fields also). This is for private use, I'm not recreating Sourceforge or Freshmeat, so lightweight is better. Must run under OSX or LAMP. Suggestions?
posted on Dec 13, 2006 - 6 answers
Help me host an auction on my laptop! [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 3 answers
Filemaker Pro 8 refuses to launch. Why? Mac OSX 10.4 Server, Powermac G4 Quicksilver, 1GB RAM. It ran fine for months and then, with no changes to anything, just started crashing on startup, with no warning or dialogue boxes. I've deleted preferences, fixed permissions on all drives, reinstalled FM8, removed FM7 (which I also had on the machine) to no avail. Trying to avoid reinstalling OS X server. Advice?
posted on Oct 29, 2006 - 10 answers
I spend an increasingly large amount of time in FTP client. Is there any way to set up a simple FTP sync script on OS X? I want to edit a file on my machine, hit save and it gets automatically uploaded to the relevant place on my FTP server(s). [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 12 answers
What's the best (free, or cheap) word processor (or other program) to write my resume with? I'm on Tiger OS X and don't have MS Word. [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 21 answers
Are there any programs out there for OSX that allow you to burn a standard audio disk from MP3 Files that also allow you to, within the program itself, do simple editing of the CD tracks? In other words, I don't want to edit the mp3 files, but I'd like to be able to do things like clip the start and end of the tracks a bit to cut out extra noise and/or adjust the timing of the transitions. Nero for the PC let me do this, but I haven't been able to find a single program for the Mac that lets me do the same thing.
posted on Jul 11, 2006 - 11 answers
I need to send out a fax to about 130 advertising contacts and am looking for either troubleshooting tips or recommendations for faxing software (Mac.) [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 6 answers
I need a good media center application for OS X. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2006 - 7 answers
Why this minor Safari inconsistency between machines with exact same build of Safari? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2006 - 10 answers
After installing the most recent security update for OS X, my PowerBook G4 no longer boots. I've gone through the generic troubleshooting steps on Apple's site, and even paid for the phone support, but couldn't get any better answer than "Archive and Install," which I can't do due to lack of free space. Please help me fix this hopefully simple problem. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2006 - 10 answers
How do I get a cross platform (Mac/PC) application developed? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2006 - 23 answers
I'm trying to find a (stable) OSX web browser that...
A) allows you to select text and right-click to search for that text in Google,
AND
B) displays bookmarks in the bookmarks toolbar as favicons (not just plain text buttons). [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2006 - 12 answers
Calling all GTD-ers! I need some help with a cross-platform, portable system to keep track of my endless supply of open-loops and next-actions. I'm looking for The One tool to use and it has to meet some odd requirements. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2006 - 13 answers
Does anyone know of a good undelete tool for Mac OS X (10.4.x) that can recover AVI files from an external (FAT32) drive? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2006 - 3 answers
Experiences with software raid with external USB drives? XP and/or OSX? Ever have problems with the drives spinning down when not in use and the raid set breaking in the process? Does this shorten the life of the drives in any as compared to mounting internal of a case using IDE or SATA?
posted on Feb 26, 2006 - 5 answers
I have a Mac (10.4.5), my Dad has a PC (XP Home). We both have cable modems. We want to video chat. What apps can we use together? Bonus points if I can continue to use iChatAV. [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2006 - 11 answers
How do I make Firefox's keyboard shortcuts more like Safari's on OS X? I'm used to using [cmd][arrow up] to go to the top of a page, for example, and find it much more intuitive than [fn][pg dwn] on my laptop. Is there an easy way to change Firefox's keyboard shortcuts to match Safari's?
posted on Jan 6, 2006 - 1 answers
What's a good, very basic paint program for OSX? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 7 answers
Is there an OS X script or app that will quickly join images? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 6 answers
Any recommendations for meal-planning software I can run on my iBook? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2006 - 2 answers
Help me choose a bibliographic reference manager for OS X... [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2005 - 11 answers
What is the best (small, simple, and efficient) CPU/RAM meter for OS X? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2005 - 13 answers
Killing Spam dead (osx and other strategies.)
What tools/strategies are you using? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2005 - 25 answers
Best way to backup two OS X laptops to a single firewire drive? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2005 - 16 answers
Looking for a way to control an instance of winamp (or similar media player) running on a PC from an iBook, via existing Wireless network... [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2005 - 8 answers
Is there alternative photo organizer software for OS X? iPhoto is driving me nuts. I'm not interested in anything that costs money -- just a reliable free download that will organize and display photos. Thanks.
posted on Aug 18, 2005 - 12 answers
A good friend of mine uses the application BULK MAILER+ to maintain an address list for an academic organization. He uses various flags in the notes field to sort addresses by membership year, indicate specific officers of the organization, whether or not they organize sessions at each year's annual meeting, etc. However, now he's on OSX and we're wondering if the only option is to run the app in Classic (Satori Software seems to have no intention of creating an OSX version) - or is there something else he should be using?
posted on Aug 16, 2005 - 5 answers
Looking for: OS X MP3 player with good ability to scroll through long files easily and accurately. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2005 - 7 answers
Can anyone recommend free (or dirt cheap) character recognition software for OSX? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2005 - 4 answers
What Mac software should I use for listening to mp3 streams? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2005 - 4 answers
What's the best novel writing software for Mac OS X? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2005 - 10 answers
ComputerMusicFilter: Is there a good piece of OS X software for learning to play the piano? I'd like to buy one of those inexpensive USB keyboards and noodle around in GarageBand, but my actualy musical skills are sorely out of practice, and I don't think they're going to just come back to me, either.
posted on Feb 16, 2005 - 3 answers
Mac OS X Mail.app putting annoying line breaks into long URLs. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2005 - 4 answers
Do you find that MS Office for OS X runs faster than MS Office for Mac OS 9...., run on an OS X Mac in Classic mode (or, whatever it's called...)
posted on Jan 26, 2005 - 9 answers
MultipleMoniterFileter: My Google-Fu is suprisingly useless today. I know there's a utility for OSX that allows one mouse to move across all networked monitors, but cannot locate it.
posted on Jan 19, 2005 - 10 answers
Is there a way in Mac OS X to use iCal with an exchange server? Entourage for the Mac isn't all that wonderful compared to the built in Mail app and I like the ability to use the ldap server to look up names without an extra step. The only thing the Mail app is missing is integration with the calendaring events like Entourage has. Any help?
posted on Jan 11, 2005 - 1 answers
On my Mac OS X 10.3.5 machine, I have two user accounts. Is it possible to set up the Garageband music software so that one of the user accounts contains only the original installation of Garageband loops and effects... and the other user account contains the original installation, plus all other loops and effects I've installed from subsequent Jam Packs?
posted on Jan 2, 2005 - 3 answers
I want to monkey about with Mono on OS X. I've found a few installation tutorials via google, but was wondering if anyone here had a preferred set of instructions they use (before I go and break my computer).
posted on Dec 13, 2004 - 1 answers
Music software for OSX question: A band of which I am quite fond has posted bootlegs for one of their shows on their Web site, as avi videos. I want to be able to listen to the goodness on my iPod, but I can't find any software that will convert the audio from the avi files to mp3s. VersionTracker and download.com yield various shady, non-working shareware or freeware packages.
posted on Nov 14, 2004 - 7 answers
Good OS X CD Burning software? I need a few specifics: a. able to burn playlists; b. able to check the length of the CD prior to burning. iTunes isn't able to do B and Audion is absolute garbage. Help.
posted on Oct 30, 2004 - 8 answers
What is a good Mail application for Mac OS X (10.3.5)? Requirements: can send html email, generally produces "windows friendly" formatting. [slightly more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2004 - 14 answers
Potentially-really-obvious-mac-question-filter. Why does Safari want to open MP3 streams in QuickTime no matter what I do - and how can I stop it?
posted on Oct 15, 2004 - 8 answers
OS X: All of a sudden clicking things on the menu bar of any program makes a SF-like "click" noise. (I checked under sounds in the system preferences and noises from the interface is unchecked.) It happens when I click on the Apple in the top right or the program name and sometimes File. I have not installed any news software. My question is: WTF?
posted on Oct 14, 2004 - 7 answers
My brother would like to do some recording (acoustic guitar mainly, maybe other things) at home and is looking for recording software for OS X. The ideal price would be $500 or under, but it should be something decent rather than just cheap. He "doesn't need pre-recorded loops, etc, so [he] figure[s] GarageBand isn't what [he's] looking for." Any recommendations?
posted on Oct 13, 2004 - 12 answers
You have an .ogm file of a non-subtitled movie and a .srt subtitle file -- what's the best OS X tool to watch the movie with subtitles? For educational purposes only, etc, (more inside)
posted on Oct 7, 2004 - 6 answers
QuickSilverFilter: After purusing this thread on cool Mac OS apps, I decided to try out Quicksilver. I think it's pretty darn spiff, but there's one thing I can't figure out. (MI)
posted on Oct 3, 2004 - 6 answers
What are the best free cool programs for a mac running OSX?
posted on Sep 27, 2004 - 21 answers
My own blue thread makes me want to know how I can record these concerts (Real media streams) to my hard drive and then convert to MP3 and then break them up into individual tracks. I'm on OS X Panther and prefer iTunes but will download whatever.
posted on Sep 19, 2004 - 9 answers
Reading a visio file on OS X: Can it be done? [mi]
posted on Sep 6, 2004 - 8 answers
Does anyone know of a good, reliable free/shareware OS X app that can do simple backup/synchronise operations. Something like Syncback on windows. Thanks.
posted on Aug 20, 2004 - 3 answers
Is there a way to make a Mac OS X (Panther) install CD from a pair of eMac Software Install and Restore DVDs or install the operating system over a network on a computer that lacks a DVD drive?
posted on Aug 8, 2004 - 4 answers
I'm looking for a document checkout system, preferably one that is usable by English professor technophobes. Specifically, I'm on a committee that does scheduling, and we all work on the same document. It would be great to find a way for one of us at a time to check the document out and work on it that didn't require any behavioral modification.
Everyone but me is running windows xp. I've got OS X 10.3.
posted on Jul 31, 2004 - 8 answers
How do I view .avi files on a Mac running OSX?
posted on Jun 21, 2004 - 10 answers
I've got a bunch of email in MH format that I would like to get into Entourage on OS X. Anything around that does this directlly or indirectly? [mi]
posted on Jun 14, 2004 - 3 answers
Does anyone know of a program available for Mac OS X that can read the Media ID of a DVD-R? I have tried MissingMediaBurner and even DVDINFOPro under Virtual PC, but neither one gives any info.
posted on Jun 3, 2004 - 2 answers
Hey, Celestia users. I have a couple of questions about buggy textures, and I want your recommendations for plugins. I am on Celestia for OS X. More inside.
posted on May 11, 2004 - 5 answers
DVD authoring software?
posted on May 4, 2004 - 8 answers
In need of a recommendation for an Windows outlining tool that has the same functionality as the Omni Outliner that ships with Mac OSX? Need to document a software testing plan and can't find a program for the Windows that works as well as Omni does for the Mac. All suggestions are appreciated.
posted on Apr 20, 2004 - 8 answers
Looking for a free way to burn playable video content using a CD burner in OS X. I'd like a solution that accommodates multiple input formats (AVI, mpg) and that someone here has successfully used. Also, is VCD the standard output format? Are there many alternatives?
posted on Apr 9, 2004 - 6 answers
VCD Player for Mac - Is there a freeware or shareware program that y'all recommend for playing VCDs on a mac running OS X? As a Windows user, I was shocked to find that my VCD wasn't even recognized by any of the applications on the mac.
posted on Apr 3, 2004 - 6 answers
OS X coders, what is your freeware text editor of choice? Something with syntax highlighting, line numbers, auto-indent, a versatile local open/save dialog, and [optional] FTP Open/Save. Right now I use SubEthaEdit and jEdit and like them both, but I'd like to see what other software I may have missed in Googling.
posted on Mar 24, 2004 - 19 answers
It's embarrassing but a real need: Is there a simple one-click way, freely downloadable or hidden somewhere, to keep a permanent notebook while surfing and writing? I'm on an imac with OS X/Safari. [More inside.]
posted on Mar 10, 2004 - 33 answers
What's the best (free, easy to install, doesn't hog resources) emai list software for OS X?
I've been running Macjordomo, but it is buggy and hogs resources, slowing down my machine. I manage about 10 local lists, with not more than 20 members of each list.
I thank you, MeFi gestalt...
posted on Jan 23, 2004 - 5 answers
Not to deplete the well, but... I have upgraded to OSX and everything is sunshine and roses save the lack of one application, something OSX native for recording live spoken word as an .mp3 or in a format which can be converted to .mp3 by importing to iTunes. Any suggestions?
posted on Jan 8, 2004 - 6 answers
I am looking for an OS X application that assists with landscape design. Something with a very good plant database that is also relatively easy to use and not too pricey is preferable. [more inside...]
posted on Dec 30, 2003 - 8 answers
