OS X Essential Apps

One last batch... OS X this time.

Cavtec Systems Limited

Cavtec Systems Limited, established 1991. Providing the finest quality computer support and additional services to Small Medium Enterprises and Home users. Newcastle upon Tyne, London and East Grinstead.

http://www.cavtec.co.uk

admin@cavtec.co.uk

MEDIA

Video Player: VLC

Price: Free
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Photo Manager: Lyn

Price: $20
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Music Player: iTunes

Price: Free
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Video Encoder: Handbrake

Price: Free
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Streaming Video and Live Conversion: StreamToMe

Price: Free
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COMMUNICATION

Email Client: Sparrow

Price: $10 or Free
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Instant Messaging: Adium

Price: Free, open source
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Video Chat: Skype

Price: Free
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Twitter Client: Twitter

Price: Free
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PRODUCTIVITY

Web Browser: Google Chrome

Price: Free
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Calendar: iCal

Price: Free (with OS X)

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News Reader: NetNewsWire

Price: Free
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App Launcher: Quicksilver

Price: Free
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Syncing Note Taker: Notational Velocity

Price: Free
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Text Expansion: TypeIt4Me

Price: $20
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Programming Text Editor: TextMate

Price: $58 (30 Day Free Trial)
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Word Processor: TextEdit

Price: Free

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Best Spreadsheet App: Microsoft Excel 2011

Price: $120-200 (Part of Microsoft Office)
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Presentations: Keynote

Price: $20
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To-Do: Wunderlist

Price: Free
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Time Tracker: Klok

Price: Free ($16 for Pro Version)
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PDF Viewer: Preview

Price: Free
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FTP: Transmit

Price: $34
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UTILITIES

Alternative File Browser: Path Finder

Price: $40 (with a 30-day free trial)
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Disk Cloning: Carbon Copy Cloner

Price: Free
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File Archive Utility: The Unarchiver

Price: Free
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Disc Burning: Burn

Price: Free
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BitTorrent Client: µTorrent

Price: Free
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Terminal Emulator: iTerm2

Price: Free
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System Monitor: MenuMeters

Price: Free
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Antivirus: Nothing

Price: Free!