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Re:Ask HN: For a first-time Apple owner, what development to... by taligent on Tuesday July 24, 2012 @11:02PM (#4289144)
In terms of utilities. Would recommend:

1) iStat Menus

2) Menu Meters

3) Hazel

4) Going to System Preferences -> Languages & Text -> Input Sources and checking the "Keyboard and Character View" in the list and the "Show input menu in menu bar" checkbox. This will give you quick access to the Unicode characters.

5) In the /System/Library/CoreServices folder is some 'hidden' system apps e.g. Wi-Fi Diagnostics.

6) Growl and Hiss for Notifications.

Re:Ask HN: For a first-time Apple owner, what development to... by yackfou on Thursday July 26, 2012 @02:32AM (#4294722)
4) In most programs you can reach the Characters View via [alt][cmd][t]. Avoids clutter in the menu bar.