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How can I make my Mac a DLNA server and/or client?

How can I make my Mac be a DLNA server and/or client?
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Common Lisp on Mac OS X?

Is there a comparison between the different versions of Common Lisp for Mac OS X? Is there a clear frontrunner?
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Database program with CSV import and ad-hoc SQL queries?

Is there a database program for the Mac that makes it easy to import a CSV file into a table and then query and manipulate the data using ad-hoc SQL queries? (A Windows example of a similar product would be Microsoft Access ... it also has forms and…
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To-do app for Mac OS X

I want to organize my to do's for programming an iphone app. I found this, and I really like it, but is not native to Mac OS X. Is there any app similar to it?
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Is system maintenance software required? If so, what is the best?

On Windows computers, people often use third party software like SystemCare in order to keep their system functioning at top performance. Are there Mac equivalents that monitor startup, configuration and the like? How necessary are they? What is…
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Are there any Lion optimized text editors with VIM keybindings?

I am looking for a text editor with support for Lion's new features - specifically autosave, versions, and full-screen support. I would also really like to be able to use VIM keybindings, either standard, or as an option. Does this combination…
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French Narrator

This is a strange one, but I am looking for software that will narrate french words and phrases I select on the screen. Preferably one with good pronunciation/quality voice.
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Apply "Floating/Translucent Window" to all existing sticky notes?

If I have a large number of sticky notes on my desktop, each of which a varying permutation of "Floating/Translucent Window", is there a way to "Select All" stickies and apply the "Floating/Translucent Window" operation to them all?
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How can I see where a program writes to my disk?

If I want to uninstall a program and remove all trace of data it stored on my computer, is there a tool to see where a program has written data? I expect it isn't going to be possible after the fact, but perhaps there is something that can run when…
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Virtual DJ for a Wedding

Short of creating custom audio and a custom playlist, is there a way/app that will act as a virtual DJ for a wedding including things like introducing the guests who are going to speak, daddy/daughter dance, chicken dance, etc? I could do…
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Is there a decent application for personal finances that support multiple currencies on OSX?

I'd like to keep track of my finances better and wondering what good options there are out there. Preferably something that isn't geared towards Americans as my dollars tend to be Singapore ones and it'd be nice if also could track my finances in…
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TCP Test Tool for Mac OS X

I have been using this simple TCP Test Tool on Windows. It is a very basic GUI for listening ports and making TCP requests, yet it was very handy. However I could not find anything similar which works on Mac OS X. Does anybody have any suggestions?
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Recommend me a productivity/workflow tool

Can anyone recommend me a productivity/workflow tool that does the following? I would like it to be task based I would like to be able to set: a due-date priority status (for example: started, paused, waiting for input, finished, cancelled) I…
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Is there a picture in picture using spaces under OS X?

Like picture in picture, I want a 'always in front' spaces in spaces. So if I am working or programming in one space, I can see another space that may be playing a video on the bottom right corner. Is there such thing?
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architectual drawing board for OSX

What would be the "best" drawing tool for OSX that both lets me quickly and freely lets me sketch out ideas for software architectures but also refine and "prettify" these sketches so they can be used in a specification document or book. Sort of a…
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