Musings from The Software Underground

There is some Mac software that I just can't seem to live without, you know the kind. They are the first things that get installed after you buy a new Mac or you reinstall the OS on an old one. The following are some of my "must haves":

LaunchBar 3.2.12
Where would I be without LaunchBar? This elegant and unobtrusive application is one I can't live without. I no longer need to know WHERE I've put my applications, just that they are there somewhere. When you find yourself sitting down at a Mac other than your own, (or a PC even) and trying to use Command-Space to launch an application, you know you're hooked.

WeatherPop 1.8.5
I love being able to know what's going on with the weather outside. I find myself constantly consulting it before I leave in the morning so that I know how cold or warm it is and can dress accordingly. The weather source I use is usually very accurate for where I live. Colorful, out of the way, and simple, WeatherPop is a keeper.

Transmit 2.6.2
I'll admit, this application didn't win me over at first, but the latest version is finally everything I wanted. I used it with the 10 minute limit for a while, knowing that as soon as they fixed a few of the issues that bothered me that I'd purchase it, and that time came with version 2.6.2.

Snapz Pro X 1.0.9
Snapz Pro is the screenshot application that I reach for in all of my work. Quick, painless, easy to use, it's a near-perfect utility app. I can't wait to upgrade to version 2.0.