It was good to see the new release of Mac Speech Dictate yesterday that solves the problem of Dictate not working on the latest, top end, iMacs utilising the i5 or i7 Intel CPU chips.
So, if you’ve been waiting for this release or using the pseudo-microphone workaround you should install version 1.5.8 and get back on track.
Every now and again I stumble across software which redefines a task or process in a way which goes completely against the norm, or which simply introduces a new productivity improvement. FlySketch is one such application … although I’m not sure that the developer (Flying Meat) actually intended the outcome that I’m about to describe.
I discovered MacHeist 3 at the very end of its limited life. Luckily I was in time to take advantage of the event and acquire some great Mac applications that I continue to use.
$154 worth of software for free
MacHeist 4 is now underway and as I write there are six days left to obtain six applications for your Mac for the great cost of zero dollars. Yes, this one has been designated a nanoHeist and the licences are completely free — the largest application on offer (Mariner Write) will only be unlocked when 500,000 downloads of the packages have happened. About 110,000 downloads have already been reached.
Interestingly, I have already purchased and used regularly two of the applications on offer — MacHeist is definitely not a giveaway of questionable software.
Anyway, I suggest you get over to the MacHeist page and check it out while the opportunity of quality software for free remains.
The MacHeist 3 Bundle is a way of getting nearly $700 worth of Mac software for just $39 AND 25% of that goes to charity.
At the time I am writing this, nearly 40,000 bundles have been sold which means that nearly $400,000 has been raised for the supported charities.
I would be surprised if you cannot find more than one application in the bundle which will be a welcome addition to your applications folder. And MacHeist even allow you to gift any of the applications in the bundle before you place your order!
I’m particularly looking forward to trying Kinemac, a 3D animation package.
Anyways, I strongly suggest that you check to see if the offer is still current.
OmniFocus for the iPhone
Therefore, OmniFocus has become one of the first licenses I have purchased.
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