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1. #Startupizer for mac#
2. #Startupizer manual#
3. #Startupizer plus#
4. #Startupizer series#
5. #Startupizer windows#

What programs do you automatically load when you restart your computer? If you are not sure (and not using a program like Startupizer, look under  > Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.Startupizer for Mac allows for more control over your login items It uses the e-mail address to find a match. It will even go out and find your contacts’ profile pictures by looking them up on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. It basically replaces the Mac Address Book app. I explain why in a blog post I wrote about a week ago. I have tried almost everything on the market, and this is still my favorite. I keep all my to-do lists and project lists in it.

#Startupizer series#

I store anything I want to reference later, including receipts, PDFs, contracts, invoices, checks, web pages, literally everything.I have written a series of twelve articles on how I used it to go paperless. I use it to manage Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

HootSuite is my can’t-live-without, social media dashboard. I switched to Google Calendar from Outlook, so that I could share my calendar with people who don’t work in my own company.Īgain, I created this app with Fluid. It turns any web page into a stand-alone, launchable application. I created this app with a little application called Fluid. Mine is pretty customized with filters and scripts. I have tried a few others, including Sparrow, Postbox, and Thunderbird. I used to use Outlook but got frustrated with its bloat. It is very handy for copying and moving files.

It has a tabbed interface so you can open different folders in separate tabs. It seems faster to me than Safari or Firefox. It’s ideal for documenting or sharing what you see on your screen. It enables you to keep a catalog of all images and even upload them to a remote server and share the link. I have tried Skitch and several others, but this is the one I keep coming back to. This is the program I use to take screenshots. I like this way better than Carbonite or any of the alternatives I have seen. It can also keep two or more devices in sync. This utility runs in the background and backs up all my important folders to a remote server. I can then instantly share it with anyone. The file uploads, chimes, and copies the URL to the file to the clipboard. I simply drag a file to the Cloud icon in my menu bar. It is also much faster and easier to use. This utility is probably redundant to DropBox, but I like the interface better.

#Startupizer manual#

It keeps my computer screen organized without a lot of manual fiddling.

#Startupizer windows#

This utility allows me to quickly resize and rearrange windows into a customizable grid, using nothing but drag and drop. You can also assign keyboard shortcuts to each item, so you can control iTunes from anywhere without switching to the program. Synergy is a tiny utility that puts three buttons to control iTunes on your menubar: previous track, next track, and play/pause. Also, I am now trying out Dripps, a DropBox-powered file sharing app written by my friend 8BIT. I also use it to share files with my different devices: my MacBook Air, iPad 3, and iPhone 4s. The files are stored on a remote server and can be shared with anyone. I use this service to share files with my family, friends, and colleagues. I explain here how I use this slick little scanner to scan all my paper, including receipts directly into Evernote. This program manages my Fujitsu ScanSnap Scanner. If I type ~bl, the program will replace it with my blog address. For example, I can type addrh, and the program will replace it with my entire home address. This utility takes an abbreviation and expands it to a phrase, a sentence, or an entire document.

#Startupizer plus#

For example, I launch Apple Mail by typing ⇧⌥⌘-M (yes, that’s three modifier keys plus the “m” key). This utility allows me to launch programs, documents, or scripts with a single keystroke combination. Think of it as Spotlight on steroids-but much easier to use. This utility saves me time by searching my local hard drive, bookmarks, and even the web. It allows me to create different start-up sequences, depending on various conditions, including the day of the week and whether or not I am holding down a modifier key (e.g., ⌘, ⌥, or ^). I also manage all my start-up programs with a really cool program called Startupizer. If you use Windows you can usually find an equivalent program. I use a Mac, so all my recommendations are Mac related. Hopefully, you will share some you use in the comments below. This might help you discover a few interesting programs.

So I thought I would share a list of the programs I launch when my computer starts. I am a technology enthusiast and love to learn from others.