When it comes to web design and development staying on track with deliverables, time-lines, email, tasks, communication with the client, requested changes, etc (the list goes on and on...), can be extremely difficult and a little bit overwhelming at times. But all is not lost! Thank goodness there are many so many useful applications and tools that can be a very helpful solution to many of these problems.

Ok, so there are literary tons of applications and tools that you can get to help, some free and others not. But which ones are actually worth using? Which ones are actually going to save you time and  a whole lot of frustration? And which ones are just distractions and are only going to waste your time! Being a good web developer isn't always all about a kick-butt design, usability, etc. It is also about being efficient at all of the above.

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What the...as if I just said that, right? I am a designer, aren't I supposed to be using a mac? Aren't I supposed to be in love with it, and tell everyone how much better it really is? Like if your going to be a designer you had better get a Mac because it's the only tool you can use!

I ask myself this question, along with a lot of other questions when it comes to Mac's and design. What makes a mac better than a PC for designing? Does it have some magical oompa loompa vibes that just somehow help out? Does the extra money I have to spend to get one somehow make me a better designer?

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As a web designer my life would not be complete without these very useful applications/programs.  Below is a list of applications/and or programs for web designers and developers, that I use. They will save you time, money, and frustration. I promise!

Ok before I get to the list I would just like to point out that these may all be apps, but they are all going to be very different. Some may have installers and run off your computer, while others may be web apps, some may run on Adobe air, etc. you get the point. So I am using the words application/programs loosely. Also if you don't already have Adobe Air installed you should! Adobe AIR - a cross-platform runtime environment for rich-internet and desktop applications. You can get it for free here. It will be needed for some of the best apps out there!

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