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A Small App, but So Handy

By Dianne Goode

Real Estate Agent with Raleigh Cary Realty NC Broker #178638

June 30, 2013 04:32 AM

PopClip is a humble little app that quite simply makes working on the computer easier.

Install PopClip and it runs continually in the background. Then whenever you highlight text, you get a whole list of action choices: Cut, Copy, Paste, Email, Capitalize first letters of all words, small cap all letters of all words, save to Evernote, and more. Plus you can add extensions (for free!) that give you additional choices.

Although PopClip may seem a minor convenience, it allows you to cut, copy, paste, capitalize, etc., with the mouse -- no need to use the left hand keyboard commands. If you do a lot of copying and pasting from one page to another, as I do, PopClip makes the process quicker and easier.

Popclip screen shot

PopClip is also intuitive. If you have just used Cut or Copy, the next time you click to enter text you get the option Paste. If spellcheck has flagged a misspelled word, highlight it and PopClip will give you the correct spelling. If you highlight a web address -- even if not linked! -- PopClip will take you there. If you click on an email address -- even if it's not linked! -- PopClip will open an email message to that address.

PopClip is available from the iTunes App Store for $4.99 when it's not on sale for $1.99. Extensions are free and there are almost 100 to choose from. Many are generic; for example, Quotes adds quotation marks at both ends of the highlighted text. Others are program- or app-specific. For example, Things creates a new to-do in Things; LinkedIn looks up a highlighted name in LinkedIn; Wikipedia looks up the highlighted text in Wilipedia.

Check it out at http://pilotmoon.com/popclip. However, sorry, PopClip is only available for Mac.

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Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Dianne. A great tip, thank you.

Jul 06, 2013 10:05 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Sounds like a great app, Dianne. Too bad it's only available for the Mac. at present.

Jul 06, 2013 11:38 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Dianne,

I came over from Kathy's post this morning on her weeks picks for posts..this one is excellent..I've bookmarked! Thanks for the share!

Jul 07, 2013 12:10 AM

Kathy Sheehan

Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA

Senior Loan Officer

Dianne, I haven't heard of this one, but I have bookmarked it and will check it out. I am grateful to Kathy for including it in her weekly recap.

Jul 07, 2013 12:19 AM

Kevin J. May

Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL

Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Dianne, it seems as if there are 100,000 new apps every day. So nice to have a little unbiased review of one. This will be shared. BTW, Kathy got me here.

Jul 07, 2013 04:33 AM

Dianne Goode

Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC

Realtor/Broker

Hi Sheila. I have gotten so many great tips from Active Rain! I'm happy to return the favor.

Gabe, there is something you can do about that ..

My pleasure, Dorie. Try it and you'll like it!

Kathy, I'm grateful to Kathy too : )

I know, Kevin, trying out all the new apps would be a full-time job by itself! We just have to keep our antennae out to catch the ones that somebody is saying good things about.

Jul 07, 2013 06:30 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Dianne, that does sound handy! Nice little add on to the iPad!

Jul 07, 2013 07:38 AM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

That looks fun to try. Do you use it on the iPad much?

Jul 07, 2013 07:48 AM

Karen and Cheryl, I don't think that PopClip runs on the iPad. I hadn't ever thought to check because I so rarely use the iPad to type on.

Jul 07, 2013 12:10 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Thanks for this informative post. I had not heard of this app. It looks like a "must have" addition to the real estate toolkit.

Jul 07, 2013 12:20 PM

Jane Chaulklin-Schott

TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL

TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Very interesting. So sorry it is only available for the Mac.

Jul 07, 2013 01:56 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I have never hear of this one either ! I will certainly check it out! Thank You!

Jul 07, 2013 05:32 PM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

I got to have this. .

seems like the perfect app for me. .

Thank you!

Jul 07, 2013 11:38 PM

Is this tool just for Mac users Dianne?

Jul 07, 2013 11:39 PM

Hi Joni. It quickly becomes indispensable!

Fernando, yes, for the Mac only. Just one more reason to switch : )

Jul 08, 2013 04:06 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

This would be a fun one to have for my PC. Maybe there is a similar one.

Dec 22, 2013 10:57 AM

You immediately wish it were available on a PC. Ditto above! Reblogged

Dec 22, 2013 04:25 PM

Thank you for reblogging, Cheryl! Popclip is only one of the advantages to owning a Mac. Peace of mind is another ; >

Dec 22, 2013 11:04 PM

Sam Miller

RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH

Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

Dianne, I hadn't heard of the "PopClip" app before but I like the sound of it.

Jun 02, 2014 10:28 AM

Dianne, PopClip sounds like one of those totally underated apps that make our lives more productive. Thanks for sharing!

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