Software
Software Review: Pathfinder 5.0 (File manager)
I hate Finder, bundled with Leopard for Mac. Manipulating image files is a key part of my research, and dealing with Finder drives me to distraction. It is one of the few parts of the operating system that simply is not “elegant” and “easy.” So when Pathfinder 5.0 was released, I thought it [...]
Keeping electronic files under control
Recently, we had an addition to our family. A bouncing baby Fujitsu Scan Snap 510M Scanner. This device is a double sided A4 to PDF scanner, that works perfectly with the Mac. I spent the weekend scanning numerous bits of paper and am slowly emptying my filing cabinets. So the plan [...]
Using CMAP tools for concept mapping
I love the idea of visual note-taking, even if I can’t always get it into my workflow. Even when I use it little, there are occasions where it is vital. The example that springs to mind is trying to figure out the interrelationship between renal and cardiac physiology. When I studied that [...]
12 really useful Mac calendar utilities
Calendars are central to our lives, so some extra calender utilities are always appreciated.
Magical (free) is a menubar calendar, including a drop down monthly calendar that can be torn off and placed anywhere on the screen.
Tinycal (free or $10 for advanced features) is a customizable menubar calendar that can drop down multiple months, and [...]
Software deals: Give good food to your Mac promotion
Give good food to your mac is on again this year. It is a little different to other software in that you get to choose what software you want to trial. Download a trial version, and if you like it you can purchase it at a big discount.
Most of the programs are by [...]