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Application software. Applications, or apps, for short, is software that runs on the computer.

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Is there a good free DWG viewer for Mac OS X?

There are new Autodesk products (AutoCAD LT or similar) for Mac OS and iOS, but I couldn't find a simple free DWG viewer for Mac.
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NetCut Alternative For Mac OS X

Any NetCut like app available for Mac OS X? I wonder if there are available alternative out there to scan and cut all devices that in our LAN connection. Thank you.
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Is there a tool to detect log files that have been written to

This is my first question to apple.stackexchange, hopefully it's on topic :) As a developer, there are frequently things written to log files (exceptions or other status information) that I'm interested in. My current workflow is that I simply tail…
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Can all Mac executables be copied between machines?

Many programs for OS X simply ask to drop the executable into the Applications directory. This obviously means that copying the executable onto another machine is possible without problems. What about applications that go through an installer (for…
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In my iPad settings there is an app called null what is it?

When I go to settings on my iPad it shows an app called null what is this? What do I do about it? Is it bad or nothing to worry about?
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how can I add command line parameters to an application shortcut

Chromium has command line flags. I'd like to use them, but I'd like to put them on the shortcut, since I tend to launch Chromium via spotlight. Is this possible?
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Diff application with posibility to input text manually

Is there some application, which allows you to open just 2 blank panes and paste there text manually, so I don't have to save them into files before comparing them and I can edit files directly in panes? And I would like comparison like Kaleidoscope…
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Is there anything special about the "Applications" folder?

As I've now got a few different Macs in the household, it's become painfully apparent just how much hassle it can be making sure that everything is sync'd properly across multiple systems. Music and other downloaded files as well as documents and…
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Is it OK to rename an application?

Let's use "Coda 2.app" as an example. If to rename it to "Coda.app": Will it affect the functionality of the app? Is the app still be able to access the sites data saved in Keychain previously? Is there any problem for the in-app auto…
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Can I get a list of file types a particular app is set as the default to open?

I would like to see all the file types that a particular application is set as the default for. I will change some of these default file type associations; I know how to do that on a filetype by filetype basis. My question is, can I find a list of…
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What is the best Subversion GUI?

I'm looking for "the best" SVN GUI/manager for Mac OS, allowing things like line by line comparison, merging, branching, ... I tried Versions for a few days but now I found that Cornerstone might be a good alternative (better ?). I was wondering if…
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Is MacKeeper a contoversial App that new Apple Users should be educated to stay away from?

I see adverts for this particular app all over the place. Is it true that people should stay well away from it, as it could potentially do more harm than good to your Apple Computer, and to your wallet!!
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How to uninstall Webex?

I needed to attend a Webex meeting and by going to the provided address I was given a file to download (Webex.pkg). After the installation of it, there was no respective application in the /Applications or ~/Applications folders. The Webex…
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How to remove application that is damaged or incomplete when it can't be found in the applications folder

I have an app called Template on my computer with no icon. When I click on it it says that "You can't open the application "Template.app" because it may be damaged or incomplete.". I've looked in the application folder and searched in Finder…
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"The application “%@” can’t be opened." However doing "open with" and selecting default app works

Using macOS Sierra, when I double click a file that is supposed to open with Atom I get this message: However if I right click and choose the default option it works fine:
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