Fun Software for Mac's

whyzdom · whyzdom #1 (**permalink**)

02-26-2007, 11:20 PM

I realize everybody has different tastes, but what makes your Mac fun? What software do you just have a blast with? It can be freeware, or other. I am looking for some fun programs so post away!

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #2 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 12:08 AM

I enjoy messing around with candybar and shapeshifter.. Its fun (in my opinion) to mess with the icons and the looks of the display.

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 01:09 AM

I really like VirtueDesktops. Sometimes I just flip between desktops and then go "Wheeeeeeeeee" :bone:

mathogre · mathogre #4 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kash

I really like VirtueDesktops. Sometimes I just flip between desktops and then go "Wheeeeeeeeee" :bone:

Multiple virtual desktops. I miss them from Linux, and I look forward to having them again in Leopard. Still, after visiting the site, VirtueDesktops looks pretty interesting. I may check into it further. Thanks!

NanoBite · NanoBite #5 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 03:13 AM

VirtueDesktops ... what can I say .... I love 'em as of 5 minutes ago! Thanks Kash!

~EDIT~ I installed it and it ran for a while and promptly crashed, then I was totally confused about what to do with my virtual desktops and the apps which were open in them - so I uninstalled it and decided that Alt+Tab would do until Leopard arrives.

Sachsr1 · Sachsr1 #6 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 11:22 AM

Quicksilver and rapidowrite are both fun and free (textexpander is free for 30 days then $29, but is more functional then rapidowrite)

RiDE · RiDE #7 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 11:29 AM

QUICKSILVER is incredible!

I too like VirtueDesktops. I open up some safari windows in 1 desktop, then video windows (QT, VLC, mPlayer, etc) in another desktop, then Mail and iCal in the 3rd desktop.. each with thier own wallpaper, then flip between them (really just to "WOW" friends/family).

What I REALLY like, and is of great use to me, is Multiple User Accounts combined with Parallels... On one (amazing) machine, I can flip from OS X, to XP, to Ubuntu, to Edubuntu (for the kids), with Apps open and running in each of them... 4 OS in 1 beautiful machine all at once.

Sachsr1 · Sachsr1 #8 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 12:00 PM

O kyou got me to try virtue desktop

is there a way to hide the dock on one of the desktops? I wanna use one destop for final cut or garageband, but like the dock on with other apps. I know how to hide the dock, but I would like to have a desktop with it hidden

whyzdom · whyzdom #9 (**permalink**)

02-27-2007, 11:59 PM

Ok, I am hooked on Quicksilver; it totally rocks.

Any other wonderful suggestions? Any program that you think is fun that you would like to prompt me to try?

todd51 · todd51 #10 (**permalink**)

02-28-2007, 12:14 AM

I know it's common among Mac users, but I wouldn't be able to live with Adium. Just the fact that my MSN list and AIM buddies are combined in one nice simple little program, LOVE IT!

Sachsr1 · Sachsr1 #11 (**permalink**)

02-28-2007, 07:24 AM

I use adium also, and my wife is tired of the duck quack but I love it. I'm just really into quicksilver now I started using the mouse gestures to open apps. I draw a "U" while holding alt, and disk utility opens..I love it. I had to set these up, but they are worth it.

MartinS · MartinS #12 (**permalink**)

02-28-2007, 07:33 AM

Quicksilver and Textexpander are both great, yes.

But fun?

"I say, see how I type the letters "info" and the word "information" appears! Ye gads, I can barely contain myself, Jeeves! And see here, if I press this key I can automatically append text to a file! Forget Doom3, my friends, it's Quicksilver and Textexpander that'll fulfil my fun requirements from now on..."

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #13 (**permalink**)

02-28-2007, 09:03 AM

Quicksilver is a great free program, but I most enjoy Final Cut.

mac57 · mac57 #14 (**permalink**)

02-28-2007, 09:32 AM

Also check out YouControl Desktops. I use this one vs. VirtueDesktops. I like the functionality and the look better. It comes replete with all the cube spinning visual effects that have made Xgl/Compiz such a hit in the Linux world. At this point, Spaces in Leopard is going to have to be pretty good to convince me to use it instead of YouControl Desktops.

Le Fumeur · Le Fumeur #15 (**permalink**)

02-28-2007, 10:38 AM

World of Warcraft!

whyzdom #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 18, 2007 Location: Moline, IL, USA Posts: 56 Mac Specs: MBP 15" 2.33 2Gig	02-26-2007, 11:20 PM I realize everybody has different tastes, but what makes your Mac fun? What software do you just have a blast with? It can be freeware, or other. I am looking for some fun programs so post away! When I die, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my Grandfather did; not screaming like all the passnegers in his car.
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KoDorSean #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 03, 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,374 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo MBP, iPhone 5, iPad 3	02-27-2007, 12:08 AM I enjoy messing around with candybar and shapeshifter.. Its fun (in my opinion) to mess with the icons and the looks of the display. I was on the M-F honor roll for month : May 2007
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NanoBite #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 27, 2005 Posts: 4,714	02-27-2007, 03:13 AM VirtueDesktops ... what can I say .... I love 'em as of 5 minutes ago! Thanks Kash! ~EDIT~ I installed it and it ran for a while and promptly crashed, then I was totally confused about what to do with my virtual desktops and the apps which were open in them - so I uninstalled it and decided that Alt+Tab would do until Leopard arrives. Last edited by NanoBite; 02-27-2007 at 04:47 AM.
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RiDE #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 13, 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas! Posts: 3,559 Mac Specs: Mac's	02-27-2007, 11:29 AM QUICKSILVER is incredible! I too like VirtueDesktops. I open up some safari windows in 1 desktop, then video windows (QT, VLC, mPlayer, etc) in another desktop, then Mail and iCal in the 3rd desktop.. each with thier own wallpaper, then flip between them (really just to "WOW" friends/family). What I REALLY like, and is of great use to me, is Multiple User Accounts combined with Parallels... On one (amazing) machine, I can flip from OS X, to XP, to Ubuntu, to Edubuntu (for the kids), with Apps open and running in each of them... 4 OS in 1 beautiful machine all at once. Last edited by RiDE; 02-27-2007 at 11:33 AM.
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whyzdom #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 18, 2007 Location: Moline, IL, USA Posts: 56 Mac Specs: MBP 15" 2.33 2Gig	02-27-2007, 11:59 PM Ok, I am hooked on Quicksilver; it totally rocks. Any other wonderful suggestions? Any program that you think is fun that you would like to prompt me to try? When I die, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my Grandfather did; not screaming like all the passnegers in his car.
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Sachsr1 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 199	02-27-2007, 11:22 AM Quicksilver and rapidowrite are both fun and free (textexpander is free for 30 days then $29, but is more functional then rapidowrite)
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Sachsr1 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 199	02-27-2007, 12:00 PM O kyou got me to try virtue desktop is there a way to hide the dock on one of the desktops? I wanna use one destop for final cut or garageband, but like the dock on with other apps. I know how to hide the dock, but I would like to have a desktop with it hidden
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todd51 #10 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	02-28-2007, 12:14 AM I know it's common among Mac users, but I wouldn't be able to live with Adium. Just the fact that my MSN list and AIM buddies are combined in one nice simple little program, LOVE IT!
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Sachsr1 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 199	02-28-2007, 07:24 AM I use adium also, and my wife is tired of the duck quack but I love it. I'm just really into quicksilver now I started using the mouse gestures to open apps. I draw a "U" while holding alt, and disk utility opens..I love it. I had to set these up, but they are worth it.
	QUOTE Thanks

MartinS #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 02, 2006 Location: Bournville, UK Posts: 662	02-28-2007, 07:33 AM Quicksilver and Textexpander are both great, yes. But fun? "I say, see how I type the letters "info" and the word "information" appears! Ye gads, I can barely contain myself, Jeeves! And see here, if I press this key I can automatically append text to a file! Forget Doom3, my friends, it's Quicksilver and Textexpander that'll fulfil my fun requirements from now on..." www.martinsketchley.co.uk 2011 21.5-inch i5 iMac Mid-2009 13-inch MacBook Pro
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PowerBookG4 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,190 Mac Specs: Mac Pro 8x3.0ghz 12gb ram 8800GT , MBP 2.16 2GB Ram 17 inch.	02-28-2007, 09:03 AM Quicksilver is a great free program, but I most enjoy Final Cut. My Website Blog I love my hosting company! I was on the M-F honor roll for Febuary:2006
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mac57 #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 29, 2006 Location: St. Somewhere Posts: 4,553 Mac Specs: iMac 27" 3.4 GHz, 256 GB SSD, 2 TB HDD, 8 GB RAM	02-28-2007, 09:32 AM Also check out YouControl Desktops. I use this one vs. VirtueDesktops. I like the functionality and the look better. It comes replete with all the cube spinning visual effects that have made Xgl/Compiz such a hit in the Linux world. At this point, Spaces in Leopard is going to have to be pretty good to convince me to use it instead of YouControl Desktops. My Macs: iMac 27" 3.4 GHz, 4 Core, Mac Pro, 3.2 GHz 8 Core, PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, G4 Cube, 1.2 GHz Upgrade My iStuff: 32 GB iPhone 4, 30 GB iPod Video, 16 GB iPod Touch My OS': Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Leopard, Mac OS 8.6, openSUSE 10.3, Win XP I was on the Mac-Forums honor roll for September 2007
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Le Fumeur #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 03, 2006 Posts: 76	02-28-2007, 10:38 AM World of Warcraft!
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