I
need a scientific calculator on my Mac and I prefer not to have to buy an
application. The built-in calculator application is awfully wimpy. What do you
suggest?
Yes, at face value the built-in
calculator application on the Mac looks similar to something you might get for
two dollars from your local drug store. But the fact is, it has a lot more
power than what you see by default. If you look at the View menu, you will find
that it also supports Scientific and Programmer’s calculators, and you can
switch between modes either by using the menu or by pressing Cmd+1, Cmd+2, or
Cmd+3 keyboard shortcuts for each of the various modes.
In addition, if you are stuck in
1977 and need reverse Polish notation, you can get that on the calculator as
well. We haven’t needed RPN since, well, forever, so this isn’t a big feature
for us, but maybe you love it. It’s there.
Although the Mac’s calculator looks
like a little simple application, the built-in calculator app on the Mac is
full featured and precludes the need for purchasing a 3rd-party
product.
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