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Where is the Network Utility in OS X Mavericks?

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In OS X the network utility has been a efficient and convenient way to perform basic tests on your network like ping , trace route, netstat, whois, finger, and port scan. The utility provides all of these tools with the benefit of having a nice graphical user interface to work with (GUI).

The Network Utility has always been included with the installation of OS X and it still is with Mavericks, but it’s no longer in your main applications folder. It has been moved to (/System/Library/CoreServices/Applications).

  • You can easily find the Network Utility in OS X Mavericks by Using Spotlight (the magnifying glass in the top right corner of the screen) and Typing “Network Utility”.
 

Featured App: Element Trek

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What could be better than combining your love of Star Trek and Chemistry? How about Star Trek themed periodic table of the elements?

Element Trek does just that, but does so with great precision and attention to detail. Not only is the table accurate but it has interactive 3D models and animations of crystal structures and electron shells. Ionization Energies, absorption spectra, emission spectra, oxidation states and more are all included in this awesome app and all with a Star Trek theme that includes sound effects and multiple theme color options.

Not only is this a fun app to play around with but it also makes for a great tool to have at your disposal. You can actually use this table for your studies or work, which makes it even better. This app is available for Mac OS X and iPad and can be found on the App Store. The desktop version is Free.

Here is a list of features:

  • Interactive Periodic Table of the Elements
  • 3D Crystal Structures (Interactive / Animated)
  • Atom Structure (Bohr Model, Shells / Subshells)
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Emission Spectra
  • Ionization Energies Chart
  • Melting Points Chart
  • Boiling Points Chart
  • 10 Element Category Essays
  • 44 Color Themes
  • Digital Clock
  • 12 Hour or 24 Hour Time
  • 2 StarDate Types
  • Integrated Battery Status Readout and GUI
  • System Version Readout
  • Cool Sound FX
  • Mute Sound FX, for Silent Operation

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