Software Essentials

Mac Software worth having. I use these regularly.


  • 1Password
    Password management made easy.
  • Skype
    Voice, video, text . . .
  • Ripit
    DVD ripping.
  • Sandvox
    Website creation. It built this site.
  • Supersync
    Selectively synchronize iTunes libraries amongst multiple machines.
  • Dropbox
    Online storage. Great with 1Password. Free up to two gigs.
  • Photoshop
    So incredibly powerful. I wish I had the time learn how to use it properly.
  • Firefox
    You need this if you have a mac. You need it if you run Windows. You need it, period.
  • Apple Aperture
    Photo editing and library management. Its worth the price.
  • Things
    Task management and lists.
  • SpamSieve
    Phenomenal spam filtering done locally.
  • SuperDuper
    Backup made easy.
  • Topaz Adjust
    Pseudo HDR.
  • Fisheye-Hemi
    Fisheye compensator. You'll get way more milage out of that fisheye lens.
  • FlickrExport
    The best way to get images from Aperture to Flickr.
  • Viveza
    Selective photo touchup. A little goes a long way.