Browsers
I often get asked what internet browser I use on a day to day basis. I have recently switched and use Google Chrome exclusively now. I still use Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari from time to time, but my day-to-day is Chrome. Chrome is very fast, secure, and most important, cross platform. So, if on Windows or Mac, everything is the same with Google Sync service. I also strongly recommend Last Pass for online password management. You will need to remember one password! Let LastPass remember everything else! Another add-on I use is Xmarks. Another browser add-on that is cross platform/browser. It will keep your bookmarks in sync no matter what computer you are using.
Utilities
DropBox – Cross platform software that allows you to take your files anywhere.
TextExpander - TextExpander saves you countless keystrokes with customized abbreviations for your frequently-used text strings and images. Incredibly useful in everything I do!
GeekTool – Allows you to place static and dynamic content on your desktop.
Divvy – Window management for applications
Growl – Notification system. I use Prowl, a plugin and app for iOS to receive push notifications from Growl.
Productivity
Remember The Milk (RTM) – I use this on a daily basis! Great way to get organized and on track! Always in sync on the browser and my smartphone.
Google Calendar – Organize your calendar and always in sync on the browser and my smartphone.
Google Reader – Another great tool to keep up-to-date with all your websites in one place and always in sync on the browser and smartphone.
Virtualization
VMware Fusion - Virtualization software which allows me to run multiple operating systems on one machine.
Backups
Your as good as your last backup! I firmly believe that if a file does not exist in three locations, it is not safe. I go into a deeper review on how I backup my data, click here to see that post.
Hardware
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