Mac OS X
Nice Apps
* Google Earch for Macdashboard widgets
These are my favorite Dashboard widgets
for Dutch people
The “Teletekst” (TV text) pages from the NOS, can best be browsed with the Teletekst Browser.
Dutch public radio can be listened to via the Radio 1 Widget.
if you need M$ products...
Do you need to read or edit Word, PowerPoint or Excel files? Do you have .EXE files which you depend on? Shame on you!
multimedia mastering software
All you need, or at least all I need, when editing images, movies and mastering CD’s. This software generally is very expensive. (Try to get a licenced copy from your university’s site licence, if possible!)
for programmers
Some applications you’ll need or may want when programming on a Mac.
recommended by Hedderik
Some more software Hedderik recommends, which does not fit into other categories.
if you're coming from the UNIX world...
...you’ll want a few things that you’re used to: emacs, LaTeX, X Windows, and a few more. All available for free, as usual in the Linux world.
required software for flawlessly being online
You’ve got a Mac. Now what to install to be able to really see all applets, plugins, at what may be if you go online. A collection of free software which you definately need when surfing and chatting on the web.
questionable software
Some applications are very useful, but can also be used for very illegal activities. Obviously you shouldn’t do that. Nevertheless this software is useful for legal purposes as well.
Hardware and Mac OS X
printer drivers
* Kyocera Mita* HP Deskjet
two-finger trackpad functions
On the new 2005 powerbooks, there's a feature on the trackpad which simulates a multi-directional scroll wheel, to be activated while touching the touchpad with two fingers. Is it new to the 2005 powerbooks? Not really, some older powerbooks and iBooks allow this functionality as well. A very new, still experimental driver allows you to use these functions.
using your bluetooth phone as a remote control
If you own a fancy bluetooth phone, you can remotely control your Mac using Salling Clicker (US$ 19,95). Control iTunes, PowerPoint, and lots more.adding a Nikon Coolscan
Nikon has a long-standing tradition in making their products work with MacIntoshes. Besides that, Nikon’s scanners are the best scanners available. Unfortunately, the’re quite expensive.
adding a bluetooth mouse
Let’s get things straight: a lot of bluetooth mouses out there really suck. Though a mouse is a very simple device, many manufacturers still get it wrong. After a bit of hassle, I finally found a decent mouse.
getting your Sierra Wireless Aircard working on a Mac
If you have a Powerbook, and a Sierra Wireless Aircard (that is, a GPRS pc card), you’ll want this. It is a driver which makes the two work together. With thanks to Michael Diehr and Alexander Traud for helping me write the driver.
opening my Powerbook
Okay. You have a Powerbook, and the Sierra Wireless Aircard up and running. And now you’re using it and notice the horrible, loud clicking and ticking noise coming out of your expensive equipment. Here is a way to significantly reduce this horrible noise. Requirements: alumium foil, two cross “philips” screwdrivers, one hexagon screwdriver, tape, scissors, some expierence in opening computers, 40 minutes of time and the courage to violate your warranty (hey, nobody tell Apple, okay?)