Posts tagged: SlimBatteryMonitor
Dropbox - I use this for quick backups, transferring files between computers, and sharing files. Dropbox is perhaps the most frequently used item in my menu bar.
Meteorologist - I am a weather junkie, and my office at work has no window, so it is very handy to have a quick way of seeing what the weather is outside. Meteorologist is both simple and powerful, but I am always looking for something even better. The temperature is usually in Celsius, but when I am in the US I prefer to use the local units.
SlimBatteryMonitor - This lets me know how much power I have left. I prefer SlimBatteryMonitor to the Mac OS X default battery monitor because it takes less space, and it provides more information.
Time Machine - This lets me easily control Time Machine, and it lets me know if a backup is in progress.
AirPort - The wireless network at work is flaky, so this lets me know if I am connected, and it gives me an easy way to control my wireless connection.
Time - This gives me the time, and nothing but the time.
Fast User Switching - I have multiple accounts on my laptop, so this is very useful.
Spotlight - This is my go-to method for finding things on my computer, but it would be nice if the interface were more powerful.
(From Stephen Holland, Astrophysicist working on gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and globular clusters)
Path Finder: Finder replacement. I like the dual pane file browser and the drop stack.
: I’m on it all day long, every day for work.
Dropbox
GeekTool: Display the output of shell commands on your desktop. My favorite customization tool.
TinyAlarm: Simple alarm. I’ve had it for years.
TinyCal: Another menubar item that I’ve had for many years. Like TinyAlarm, its simplicity charms me.
WiFi2HiFi: Stream music wirelessly to your iOS device.
GrabBox: Simple screenshot sharing. Syncs with Dropbox.
SimpleText: I use it in conjunction with Notational Velocity, an app that made me completely rethink how I write on a Mac.
Boxcar: Notifications.
Notify: I live in Gmail. Sparrow is nice but too simple.
CuteClips: Clipboard history manager. I need to change to something with more features but I haven’t gotten around to it.
BetterTouchTool: Customize gestures on your Magic Mouse and trackpad. Just started using it.
SlimBatteryMonitor: Good-looking space-saver.
Air Display: I use my iPad as a second monitor while I’m working.
Bluetooth: To connect to my Magic Mouse, an Apple product that I both loath and love.
Volume
Wi-Fi
FuzzyClock: Because in a world where everything is measured second by second, it’s nice to have a clock that reminds me time is relative.
(From Abraham Hyatt, production editor at ReadWriteWeb)