I just bought a new Macbook Pro... what a gorgeous machine! (2.5Ghz dual core, 4GB, 10.5.2, 7200rpm drive, HD glossy 17" screen).
If you have a mac laptop, what special software do you have on it that you like (or don't like)? For example, I've heard there are games that take advantage of the motion sensor. Are there utilities that make sense for a laptop that wouldn't make sense on a desktop system? Is there anything else you think I should know?
If you have a mac laptop, what special software do you have on it that you like (or don't like)? For example, I've heard there are games that take advantage of the motion sensor. Are there utilities that make sense for a laptop that wouldn't make sense on a desktop system? Is there anything else you think I should know?
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Re: what laptop software do you like?
Fri, May 2, 2008 - 9:53 PMThe most important laptop-specific tool I keep handy is a small philips screwdriver, in case I need to re-seat the RAM while I'm traveling.
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Re: what laptop software do you like?
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 6:51 AMAll system stuff:
I love the light-up keyboard, and Spaces - I use four... And the two-finger trackpad scrolling! I got used to that in about a minute. and if you have a .mac account, Back to My Mac is pretty cool. I rarely use it, but just having that ability is awesome.
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Re: what laptop software do you like?
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 8:32 AMwhen i got my powerbook, i spent some time messing with the voice recognition. totally fun for a minute. as far as what software i like the most....well, i'm downloading more music and videos these days so I'm using Bit Torrent a bunch and Cabos (like kazaa) pretty often. I love dragon burn for burning software, haven't had a single problem with it ever. mactheripper and dvd2one are essential dvd backup tools. the office suite is pretty sweet, but i think Jory listed a free alternative in a recent post.
you might want to pick up carbon copy cloner or super duper. they clone your drive to an external. and for added fun, check out xback by gideon software...it's a nice little desktop background.
firefox isn't too bad to have around...
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Re: what laptop software do you like?
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 9:57 AMoh yeah... Chronosynch. I synch the data files from iMac to the MBP everyday before I go out.
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