I just made the switch to a Mac – and can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner. Here are a few apps that will make life more productive and fun for you (if you’re like me):
Parallels: The ability to run Windows from the Mac desktop is what sold me on the switch. Now I can access the (few) programs that are better on Windows: Quicken and Quickbooks. They work just as well and its really streamlined my workflow.
Coda: Previously I would have a SSH file transfer, an SSH terminal, Dreamweaver and hope to remember my site settings. Coda does all of that, all in one. Its incredible and worth the $100!
iMovie: I can’t get over how easy it is to upload clips from my Flip camera, edit it in iMovie and set it to music. I’ve already done a few movies and its easy, fast and tons of fun.
DashBoard: To be able to access weather, sports news, flight arrivals, a calculator and times around the world of interest to me with one button.. Priceless.
1Password: This program is essential. It stores every password to every site in one database and works in Safari, Firefox, you name it. I don’t know how I lived without it!
