Tag: mac users

Using only free OS X programs

By default, Mac OS X has an interface that will always offer its users very high degrees of usability and eye candy. Although it is already a standard that users of other OSes still dream of, Mac users will always try to give it a little more bang.

If you do not think that the OS X GUI is one of the best-looking OS interface designs out there, just think about the high number of Windows and/or Linux users that will do anything in their power to make their OS look and act as closely as OS X.

If you are a Mac user that is not completely satisfied with how their Mac’s interface looks like and you want to achieve the full OS customization nirvana, you should know that, although you can also do this by hand (this is possible because OS X has an incredible high degree of ease personalization, if you know how to do it), you will need a set of tools to help you in your enterprise.

The tools of this trade are mostly free, with a couple of them still trying to get sold to people that still don’t trust free software or have not yet found the best free alternative. Such solutions will allow you to change almost anything you have ever dreamed of changing in OS X, and more. Read More»

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Ten Tricks and Tips for New IRC Users

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is an often overlooked medium of communication. I’ve been using IRC for several years and have found it to be a great way to collaborate and interact with other people, wherever they may be.

If you’re used to traditional peer-to-peer chat systems, you may at first feel rather daunted by the unfamiliar look and feel of IRC. Once you’re able to gloss over this, you will start to appreciate the true power of IRC and maybe even adopt it as your preferred chat medium.

Here is my top 10 list of tips and tricks that will give you a good start on the road to becoming an everyday IRC user. Read More»

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