\v/ windows mac switching resources

#windows mac switching resources
i'm switching back to linux now for reasons that i will dwelve into later. in order to leave my trace in the mac world here i post some software and tips for people who just switched over from windows and other operating systems in order to help with the transition:

{apple-key} + Space
- launch programs
- open documents
- do calculations (like 2+2)
- search mails
- access settings
- definitions
and if you want more features from a box like that, try alfredapp.com

xmarks and lastpass

synchronize and backup your bookmarks and basswords across all your browsers. it just works.

srware iron

a browser that is essentially google chrome, but without the google. in my experience it is the fastest and most stable while best to use browser on the market. recommended extensions:
- adblock plus for google chrome
- disconnect
textexpander

"If you find yourself rewriting the same lines of code, the same paragraphs, even the same signature over and over each day, you’re doing it wrong. How many hours each year would you save, simply by turning an eight second repetitive typing task into a keystroke? Especially in my particular circumstance, TextExpander is 100% a necessity. “Save time and effort with TextExpander! Whether it’s a simple email signature or several paragraphs of a standard response, you’ll love how easy it is to use TextExpander to avoid typing the same thing over and over.”"

time out free

reminds you to take short breaks regulary

dropbox

automatically synchronize your files between multiple machines

sidestep

this app secures your internet connection in case you are in an unsecured wifi network

you control tunes

control itunes without having to leave your currently active application, right from your menu bar

adium

for all your instant messaging needs

better snap tool

organize your windows without the hazzle of manually resizing them

omni graffle

"Need a diagram, process chart, quick page-layout, website wireframe or graphic design? OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents quickly by keeping lines connected to shapes even when they're moved, providing powerful styling tools, importing and exporting Microsoft Visio files, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click. Whether you need a quick sketch or an epic technical figure, OmniGraffle keeps it gorgeously understandable."

find out how

apple video tutorials for new mac users

the unarchiver

opens zip, tar, bzip2, rar, 7zip archives and more

vlc video player

a free media player that is able to play almost every format. if you don't want an extra app besides quicktime you can also install http://www.perian.org/ and extend quicktime with a vlc-like encoding support

wunderlist

free todo list application with web sync and browser interface

30-must-have-tweaks-for-your-mac