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    This is a list of software I use, plan on using or will not use again. I keep this list because good software is hard to find and when I move to a new machine or need to reinstall I like to know what I usually install on that machine.

    Unless otherwise noted, software is free.  Please see the disclaimer.

    • Software In Use

      Software that has survived daily use for a week or more. These are applications that I prefer to have installed on my machine.
      • AppZapper
        Uninstalling a Mac application isn't always easy, with this it is. $12.95
      • ArgoUML
        Free, cross-platform UML application
      • AtomicParsley
        Sets iTunes metadata, I use it to make video files "TV Shows"
      • Chmox
        A CHM viewer, comes in handy once in a while.
      • ClamXav
        Virus scanner. I haven't had a virus on my Mac but this has caught a windows virus in one of my files.
      • Delicious Library
        I have version 1 and will probably buy their iPhone app if it's ever finished.
      • Disco
        This is the main burning software I use on the Mac. $29.95
      • Disk Inventory X
        Shows the sizes of files and folders, useful for tracking down why your hard drive is full.
      • F.lix
        Changes your display at night to be kinder on your eyes. Not good for artists but great for late night programming.
      • ffmpeg
        Converts video, especially useful for uncommon formats.
      • Firefox
        In the rare cases Safari doesn't cut it, I run to Firefox.
      • Flip4Mac WMV
        So I can watch WMV movies seamlessly.
      • GimmeSomeTune
        Controls iTunes via the keyboard, crashes sometimes unexpectedly but worth every penny.
      • Google Earth
        Just because it's fun to play with.
      • GraphicConverter
        Image viewer/converter, I rarely use it anymore but still highly recommended. $39
      • Growl
        Used by several pieces of software for notifications.
      • HandBrake
        Useful for backing up DVDs so they don’t get scratched.
      • iLinkPod
        Allows you to access the music that Apple normally hides in your iPod. This saved me after a hard drive crash.
      • iStat menus
        Shows system status in the menu bar.
      • ManOpen
        GUI application for viewing manual pages (man command line tool).
      • MetaX
        Useful for adding meta-data to your iTunes music and video files.
      • MPlayer
        Video playback, supports more exotic formats than Quicktime.
      • OmniFocus
        The best task manager on the Mac and iPhone.
      • Perian
        Fills in support for the video formats I use.
      • RCDefaultApp
        Allows you to set the default application to use a file type.
      • Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2
        My favorite tool, it allows me to work from home.
      • Subversion
        Version Control System, it’s cross-platform and what I use at home.
      • QuickSilver
        If you have Mac OS X, you need this application. Learn how to use it and never go back. It's future seems to be in doubt, though.
      • TextExpander
        Expands abbreviations as your type, another app you can't live without once you use it. $29.95
      • TextMate
        If I'm not using Xcode, I'm using TextMate. It's the best text editor I've used. $52.70
      • TimeMachineEditor
        Allows you to tweak your Time Machine settings.
      • Tooble
        Download YouTube videos, for legitimate reasons.
      • Twhirl
        I use this for my desktop Twitter client.
      • Transmission
        I use Xtorrent most of the time, but sometimes this does a better job.
      • The Unarchiver
        Un-archives all the compression formats I use.
      • VLC media player
        Video playback, plays almost everything under the sun and supports subtitles.
      • Xtorrent
        I used to download all torrent in Windows because uTorrent was better than everything on the Mac. Now, everything goes through Xtorrent. $20

    • Possibilities

      Software that isn't installed right now, but I plan on trying out. Most of this comes from MacBreak Weekly.
      • Video Monkey
        VisualHub was the king of video conversion until the developer abandoned it. Video Monkey appears to be the replacement.
      • SousChef
        All I want is to be able to put together my own cookbook. Connoisseur failed, I hope SousChef succeeds.
      • Compress
        File compressor supports tar, zip, bzip2, gzip and p7zip.
      • Platypus
        Mac OS X application wrapper for interpreted scripts.

    • Not Used

      Applications that I purchased but don't use anymore.
      • DEVONthink
        Document repository that was part of the MacHeist Bundle. I can't find a use for it. $39.95
      • FotoMagico
        I purchased it as part of the MacHeist Bundle and never had a need for it. $39.99
      • iClip
        Part of MacHeist, it just doesn't work with my work flow well so I stopped using it. $29
      • NewsFire
        Another MacHeist application, I tried to read RSS feeds using this but Safari's method suites me better. Still, a very nice application. $20
      • Pangea Arcade
        Part of MacHeist, it's a set of good games (I love Nucleus) but I just don't play them that much. $19.95
      • Pixen
        I didn't purchase this but it's buggy enough that I should warn you NOT to use this. It's costed me hours of work.
      • RapidWeaver
        This web site used to be managed by RapidWeaver until it became obvious that the program would lose blog posts, poor support for comments and generally crappy. $39.95
      • ShapeShifter
        Changes the appearance of OS X, part of MacHeist. Interesting but not really worthwhile. $20
      • Synergy Advance
        Hotkey control over iTunes. Used to love it, but the author never released updates. $13.45
      • TweetDeck
        Even for a beta, it crashes a lot. It comes to the front whenever a tweet happens. Just very annoying.