As you (hopefully) know, I’m a web developer by trade. Whenever possible, I try to take time to help other aspiring designers and developers get their feet wet when they make the switch to Macs. There’s a refreshing amount of excellent software for Mac that will allow you to dive headlong into web development with a minimal investment on your part. Here’s a list of what I consider the essential software that you can get for free or inexpensively, as well as a few paid alternatives.
Archive for the ‘Software’ Category
My Thoughts On MobileMe
In July, MobileMe will have been around for exactly one year in it’s current incarnation. It was always one technology that I was hesitant to jump right into because I felt like it was a tad superfluous. I mean, why would I want to pay for over-the-air syncing of my Address Book or phone numbers when it’s just as easy for me to plug my phone in and sync thru iTunes? Throughout the past three months I’ve found that there’s a lot more to MobileMe than just syncing contacts and information wirelessly. Let me tell you a bit about it…
Beak.app Demo and Impressions
Here’s a quick screencast taking a look at the brand new Twitter app for Mac known as Beak. Be sure to check it out on Vimeo if you want to experience it in pure HD goodness.
Gentlemen, Start Your Tweeting
It would be an understatement to say that people were looking forward to the desktop release of the popular Twitter client Tweetie, which prior to yesterday was only available for consumption on the iPhone. In this weird world we live in, where Twitter teeters on the edge of complete mainstream absorption, it’s a great idea to step back and see what options are available to you. So, without further ado, let’s get to it.
Are Macheist Users Cheap Bastards?
In a nutshell, MacHeist is a great software initiative that, as far as I can tell, successfully does three things:
- Raises money for a variety of excellent charities
- Gives otherwise unknown developers a moment in the spotlight
- Offers users an incredible set of programs for a single, deeply discounted price
The question this raises year after year is: Does partaking in MacHeist make you a cheap bastard?
