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Seven tools for switchers

by Dave Caolo Feb 7th 2008 at 3:30PM

Samuel Dean at Web Worker Daily has compiled a nice list of applications that will make Mac OS X more familiar or recent switchers. Included in the list is Adium (for multi-protocol IM), WhatSize for identifying file sizes and types in a manner similar to Windows Explorer and Firefox, since they were probably using it on their Windows machine, anyway.

One tip I always share is the spotlight search feature in System Preference. Many switchers get lost in translation; that is, figuring out what Apple has named a certain system preference, or where it lives. System Preference search lets them enter a keyword, like "trackpad", and see the highlighted result. It's very handy.

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Kevitivity

Now if only I could find a free program to fix the bloody slow OS X mouse speed and get rid the wacky acceleration curve. SteerMouse works great but costs too much money.

February 11 2008 at 7:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Nello

http://www.usboverdrive.com

February 19 2008 at 7:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JonXP

For what it's worth, Vista also has added search to its equivalent of the System Preferences panel. So someone that needs to use Vista and is used to a Mac can feel closer to home as well.

February 08 2008 at 5:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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