Automatically Unmount Volumes When Your Mac Sleeps
Jettison eliminates the hassle of manually ejecting external drives before you put your MacBook to sleep. With Jettison, you just close your MacBook, unplug and go!
(Source: macworld.com)
Resize Finder and Windows Explorer Columns to Fit File Names
I have to browse through lots and lots of files in my folder structure on my Mac. I prefer to use the column view (pictured above) because it allows me to quickly navigate through the entire folder path. But since I have a tendency (read compulsive disorder) to name folders and files with intricate, detailed names, it becomes difficult to read the entire name in the default finder column size.
To quickly make the column size snap to the longest file name in OSX Finder, simply double click in the white area at the bottom of the column. That’s it! You should be able to view the complete file names of all the files at the current level. Note: A coworker confirmed that this works in Windows Explorer as well.
There are all kinds of Mac OSX finder shortcuts, including the ability to make upload windows jump to the correct file.
Option-Click the Airport Symbol to Quickly See Your Connection Speed
By holding the Option key on a Mac and clicking the symbol for your AirPort settings, you get the fastest path possible to seeing your connection strength, transmit rate, and other details.
(Source: Lifehacker)
Make Upload Windows Jump to Your File
If you’ve ever uploaded a picture to Facebook or tried to attach a file to an email using the “add attachments” button, you know it can be a pain using the tiny pop-up file uploader window to navigate through your folder structure to the file you want. If you’re on a Mac (and some versions of Windows) you can make this process much quicker by dragging the file to the upload window.
The next time you want to upload a file, keep the folder it is in next to your browser window (or on the desktop). When the upload window appears, simply drag the file over top of it and drop. The upload window will automagically snap to the correct folder and highlight the file. All you have to do is click the upload button.
Know When Caps Lock is On with CapSee [Free Mac Download]
Guest Writer: Brandon Kaetzel
CapSee is a cool little tool for warning you whenever you’ve “accidentally” turned on the Caps Lock. It shows up on the desktop to let you know you’ve hit it just like OSX’s built in volume control and screen brightness notifications. Best of all it’s free from ThreeMagination.
CapSee [download page]
Open Windows Programs on Mac OSX [Free Download]
If you’re on a Mac but need to open Windows programs, then WineBottler is for you. This free download will open most Windows programs inside Mac OSX without having to boot up a virtual machine.
Download Page {WineBottler}
Work More Efficiently on Your Computer with Cinch
[Mac Software}
Cinch is a $7 Mac software application that allows users to easily partition opened windows on your screen (halves or fullscreen). Simply drag the window to the edge of the screen on the side you want, and Cinch will automatically resize the window for you. Pulling the window away from the side resizes the window back to its original dimensions. Watch the video above to see Cinch in action.
I am all about the “Getting Things Done” (GTD) philosophy. Anything I can do work more efficiently, and with less frustration, is worth the try. I purchased Cinch this past December and love it.
Below is a description from the developer’s website:
Cinch gives you simple, mouse-driven window management by defining the left, right, and top edges of your screen as ‘hot zones’. Drag a window until the mouse cursor enters one of these zones then drop the window to have it cinch into place. Cinching to the left or right edges of the screen will resize the window to fill exactly half the screen, allowing you to easily compare two windows side-by-side (splitscreen). Cinching to the top edge of the screen will resize the window to fill the entire screen (fullscreen). Dragging a window away from its cinched position will restore the window to its original size.
Do you have an app to help you manage your windows? Let others know about it in the comments.
via Irradiated Software [download page]
