Add ” && say Finished “(ignore the quotes) after any command in OSX terminal and you will hear a voice say “finished” when the command has finished executing. So a command like: sudo find / -name hosts* && say “hosts files search complete” Would alert you when the find command has finished searching for hosts… Continue reading Sound after command in terminal has finished
Category: OSX
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Local file sharing made easy on OSX
DropCopy is a insanely easy way to share files over your local network. Thanks to bonjour and it’s simple configuration, it is the perfect program for quickly sending files to other users on your local network. There is a iPhone version too, Mobile DropCopy. There is a lite version, and the full version (which is… Continue reading Local file sharing made easy on OSX
OSX automate program, easier than automator
Sikuli is an automating script builder gui system. So it automates tasks. It has a lot of potential and could become very user friendly if it was combined with automator.
OSX manage print server from web interface
http://127.0.0.1:631 CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), is running by default on OSX systems as the print server. The web interface allows you to easily administer the CUPS server. You can even have it send an RSS feed to a printer when your computer starts.
Multiple versions of Safari
http://michelf.com/projects/multi-safari/ is the site where you can download all the old versions of Safari. You can have the newest version of Safari installed on OSX and these Safari apps won’t interfere or over-write the new version. They’re stand-alone applications, so the packages contain all the libraries needed to run the old versions. A must have… Continue reading Multiple versions of Safari
Coda, Panic’s programming program
After a lot of back and forth, with new coding apps I’ve started and stuck with Coda. It’s not perfect by any means, but it is solid, easy to use, simple and the people at Panic are helpful. I guess I’m just not an Emacs with GIT kinda guy… 😉
Free FTP app for OSX
Cyberduck is a great free FTP / SFTP application for OSX. Download it here.
Storing your passwords safely on OS X
Have trouble remembering all your passwords correctly? Try using Keychain Access (located in your Applications/Utilities folder). It’s already installed on your machine and is easy enough for everyday use. It’s extremely secure and free.
the Best Data Recovery program for OSX
Everyone erases or looses data, at least once a year, they wish they could get back. Well Porsoft Engineering, Inc. has the best data recovery program for the Mac. Data Rescue, allows you to easily and painlessly recover erased files from your hard drive. But remember, when a file is deleted off of your system,… Continue reading the Best Data Recovery program for OSX
Using Apple Remote to control everything in OSX.
Remote Buddy is the answer to controlling all elements in and on your system. At a price tag of $15 USD, it’s not a difficult purchase to make. Remote Buddy has default plugins that support VLC, Real Player, QuickTime, Front Row, DVD Player, iTunes, Acrobat, Firefox, GarageBand, Google Earth, iPhoto, Photo Booth, PowerPoint, iWork, Preview,… Continue reading Using Apple Remote to control everything in OSX.