Top 10 Free Programs for Attorneys Using Macs

Benson Varghese of the Res Ipsa Blog has published a “Top 10” list of programs that make switching to Macs a breeze.  I have listed his recommended programs below along with a short summary of each.  However, you should read his post to get more information about each of these programs.

1. Quicksilver  ::  Uses simple commands to rapidly launch any program, file, folder, or website.
2. Anxiety  ::  Brings the iCal task list to your desktop without opening your full calendar.
3. Caffeine  ::  Turns OS X’s built-in automatic screen dimming on and off with a single click.
4. Growl  ::  Provides unobtrusive notification messages from various
   OS X programs.
5. Adium  ::  Allows you to send/receive instant messages using various
   protocols.
6. Smultron  ::  Allows you to edit multiple documents
   in an easy-to-use tabbed interface. (See also TextWrangler and Bean)
7. Skim  ::  Offers enhanced markup capabilities with PDF documents and presentations.
8. VLC  ::  Plays most modern digital video formats.
9. iStat Menu  ::  Shows a calendar and other helpful information by clicking on the time in the taskbar.
10. Rachota  ::  Allows users to track the time spent on various projects.

Source:  “Ten Free Mac OS X Programs that Make the PC to Mac Switch a Breeze” by Benson Varghese, published at his Res Ipsa Blog.