[Mac Tip] Spotlight as a calculator

[Freddy]

Using Spotlight as a calculator!

It is possible to use Spotlight as a calculator. It is much quicker than loading the dashboard and using the calculator widget.

[eblaster101]

you can also use it as a dictionary

[gatch.]

just looked at this, i'm on 10.4.11 and it's not there.

[Freddy]

10.5 onward I would think then.

[gatch.]

bummer! thought i could make use of that.
upgraded to 10.5 but loads of issues using networked printers so had to revert to 10.4.

[Freddy]

No fear pal there are some better alternatives to built in spotlight:

http://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/index.html - Launchbar (approx. £10)

http://www.blacktree.com/ - Quicksilver (free)

I'm using launchbar and fcuking love it but then I'm always seeking ways to improve workflow (not logging into DF isn't an option).

These have calculator functionality