So today I was diving into my /Applications folder (For you Windows users that’s c:\Program Files\) looking for programs installed I no longer need, use, or particularly want. Quite a few found their way to the trash can as I’ve really been trying to trim down my program usage to the bare minimum and consolidating a lot into single applications as much as possible.
I’ve come to the conclusion that my “Must Haves” list has gotten very small. I am down to the following as required for me:
- iTerm
- Safari (switched from Firefox recently)
- NetNewsWire
- iPhoto
- iTunes
- Twhirl
I can get everything I need to get done with just those applications. I hold onto Microsoft Office for the rare times I need to open an office document on my personal computer; however for the most part Google Documents allows me access to those files as well.
I was able to remove tons of “Helper” applications in favor of small plugins to the above programs that accomplish the same goal. For example, I don’t need a Flickr upload application when I can just use their site and or a plugin to iPhoto. I don’t need Thunderbird, gmail works just fine. I don’t need VNC as I use LogMeIn for all my remote connections now.
What are your “must have” applications? This is more aimed at the Mac users as my Windows computer I do not have any control over the programs on it.
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