MarcoPolo is a software that enables automatic location switching for Mac OS X. With this software, users can configure settings for different locations and their Mac will automatically adjust network, device, and application preferences based on their current location.
MarcoPolo is a must-have software for Mac OS X users seeking an easier way to switch between settings and locations. The program is equipped with a clever feature that allows you to provide hints, and it will make calculated guesses as to your current location, and switch automatically for you.
For those who may not know, Mac OS X locations comprise of networking settings for your computer's devices. With MarcoPolo, you can effortlessly switch your current location without navigating through the individual settings.
However, users still need to explicitly opt for the correct location each time. That is where MarcoPolo's hints feature comes in handy. This tool provides various clues as to your current location. For instance, the presence of a particular USB mouse could point to your location being 'Work'. Other hints that Marco Polo uses include patterns of an automatically-assigned IP address, and other connected hardware.
Key features of the program include fuzzy-logic-based matching on attached USB devices, assigned IP addresses, and actions triggered by changing location, coupled with an optional delay. Users can also set their default printer and even open files such as applications or documents. And in case none of your rules match, Marco Polo comes with a default location feature to fall back to. The software also supports Growl.
Overall, MarcoPolo is an outstanding program that makes users' lives more comfortable and more manageable. It's highly recommended for those seeking a more effortless way to navigate through the settings of their computer devices.
For those who may not know, Mac OS X locations comprise of networking settings for your computer's devices. With MarcoPolo, you can effortlessly switch your current location without navigating through the individual settings.
However, users still need to explicitly opt for the correct location each time. That is where MarcoPolo's hints feature comes in handy. This tool provides various clues as to your current location. For instance, the presence of a particular USB mouse could point to your location being 'Work'. Other hints that Marco Polo uses include patterns of an automatically-assigned IP address, and other connected hardware.
Key features of the program include fuzzy-logic-based matching on attached USB devices, assigned IP addresses, and actions triggered by changing location, coupled with an optional delay. Users can also set their default printer and even open files such as applications or documents. And in case none of your rules match, Marco Polo comes with a default location feature to fall back to. The software also supports Growl.
Overall, MarcoPolo is an outstanding program that makes users' lives more comfortable and more manageable. It's highly recommended for those seeking a more effortless way to navigate through the settings of their computer devices.
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