Getting Started with OS X

I needed to write this up for one of the guys in the office, but I thought the world might get some use out of it, so I’m adding it here.

Applications I can’t live without:
Adium – IM client that works with everything
TextWrangler – good for editing code (syntax highlighting), there are other options, but this is what I use.
MS Remote Desktop – gotta RDP into Windows machines. May already be installed.
iTerm2 – WAY better than Putty or the Terminal
Quicksilver – I don’t use it, but power users absolutely swear by it. Worth trying.
Unarchiver – unzips anything
VLC – video player.

I’m sure you’ll need an SVN client. I’ve been using Synchro and haven’t had problems, but you might want to ask around since I’m not a developer and rarely use it.

Some guides you might find useful:
Basics of switching (a little dated, but not inaccurate):

http://lifehacker.com/224674/hack-attack-a-guide-for-switching-to-a-mac

Good tips for customizing & working with the interface:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/03/mac-os-x-tips-tricks_n_855102.html

Apple’s 101:

http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/

Apple’s list of keyboard shortcuts (WAY long):

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1343

…find the ones you need and copy (Cmd + C) and paste (Cmd + V) them into a document.

Also, Cmd + Space is Spotlight. I use that all day every day to find documents, launch applications, etc.