I thought that I’d share some of the applications that I use regularly. Most of these are Mac-centric, but many are cross-platform.

Open Source:

  • Clipy – ClipBoard manager that builds on the open-source ClipMenu. This is a MUST have for me.
  • Maestral – allows you to sync with DropBox – without counting as a device and much more.
  • Joplin – Note taking (supports Markdown) and encrypted syncing.
  • DarkTable– Photo organization and editing. Completely replaces Adobe Lightroom for me.
  • RawTherapee – Photo editing
  • Manager – Business Accounting. Terrific for consultants who need to create professional looking invoices.
  • NetNewsWire – RSS reader.
  • OnyX – System cleaning and “fixing”. Get it before you need it.
  • OBS – Advanced screen recording. A little bit of a learning curve, but you can do nice recordings.
  • GNUCash – Accounting software. Great for checkbook and financial tracking.
  • GRAMPS Genealogical Research Software

Paid Apps:

  • 1Password – password manager
  • Audio HiJack – Record audio with lots of features.
  • BBEdit – Lots of great features for free, but I support the software by purchasing.
  • Comic Life 3 – bought it once and use it regularly. Plus, phenomenal support.

Other Things That I use:

  • Hypothesis – Social Bookmarking and Annotation. Technically, this is open source. However, I don’t host this myself, I use the public version.
  • App Cleaner – Not open source, but free. Removes the dependencies along with the application.
  • Moodle – Learning Management Software. I host this on a server.
  • WordPress – Web development platform.
  • Mastodon – Social Networking site. Currently, I’m on Scholar Social.
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