Editor’s note: The following article is the final entry in Macworld’s series that started in July. Visit the for a list of past Mac Gems. Choose only ten Mac Gems? Are you kidding?
As Macworld’s resident Gem-meister, I not only test every Mac Gem, but I also end up using many of them regularly, so choosing a list of ten must-haves is an excruciatingly difficult task. (The last time I tried to come up with a list of “Gems I’m thankful for,” I ended up with covering 31 products!) But if I’m forced to choose the First Ten Gems I’d Install On A Desert Island—or however you want to phrase this cruel hypothetical—here’s my current list [ Editor's note: Yes, Dan was forced by his editor to stick to ten Gems.]:: I list LaunchBar first because it’s my Numero Uno of must-have Gems. From instant app launching and document opening, to quick Website searching, to easy script running—all with just a few key presses—LaunchBar makes me and my Mac’s programs more productive.
And in a pinch—or, say, if I was forced to choose a limited number of must-have programs—LaunchBar can even take the place of a multiple-clipboard utility such as. (See how I squeezed in a mention of another Gem?): This combination of a standalone program and a seamlessly integrated browser add-on lets you store passwords and other personal info in a secure database that’s accessible across all your browsers (and syncs with companion iPhone and iPad apps). I love that you can also save multiple logins for any site, as well as store multiple identities (name, address, etc.) and credit-card records that you can automatically enter on any Web page. 1Password and: While technically two products, these two work so well together that I’m officially designating them two sides of the same Mac Gems coin. ClickToFlash lets you selectively choose which Flash content Safari should display, blocking everything else.
BashFlash monitors the Flash content you do allow, letting you kill Flash—without disturbing Safari or other Web content—if it gets out of hand.: Each year, I wonder if an update to Mac OS X will render Default Folder X unnecessary. Each year, I continue to be thankful that Default Folder X exists. This utility dramatically enhances Open and Save dialogs, letting you assign a default folder to each application and making it easier to access recently used, favorite, and currently open folders. It also remembers the last folder and file you accessed in each program—something the stock Open and Save dialogs still can’t do.: This nifty utility lets you create a new document in the current folder by pressing a keyboard shortcut—you just choose the type of new document from the palette that appears. When you create as many documents each day as I do, the convenience quickly adds up.
Windows 10 mac audio driver. If you didn’t sign up, the retail version is coming on so those who want it on a Mac may have to wait until then. Quick note: You’ll need a Windows 10 ISO file to install the software no matter which way you choose to install. If you signed up, you’ll be able to download the ISO file from, which you can install on a Mac. Mashable chose to install via Boot Camp, since the operating system will run more smoothly. Windows 10 is rolling out only for Windows users who for it earlier.
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UPDATE: Sadly, it appears as if DocumentPalette may no longer be available. And my favorite alternative,, doesn't currently work with Snow Leopard.: While we haven’t (yet) officially reviewed Dropbox, it’s most definitely a Gem.
Thanks to its seamless Finder integration, no other service or program I’ve tested makes it easier to keep data in sync between my computers and to share files with friends and family.: In my line of work, I need to keep up with lots of Web news. I’ve tried many RSS (news-feed) readers for the Mac, but I keep coming back to NetNewsWire, thanks to a great interface and many useful features. It also syncs with Google Reader, which means my feeds and reading progress are synced between my Mac and my favorite RSS readers for iPhone and iPad.
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