1001 for Mac

Desktop Flickr Manager: 1001

I use Flickr a lot, but it can be tedious to keep the website open just to see activity on my account. 1001 is a paid desktop application that integrates Flickr access into your computer, letting you both upload images and receive updates from people you follow without visiting the site.

Monitoring Photo Streams

1001 lets you create custom photo streams that display as a grid of thumbnails. You can refresh those streams manually, and a context menu makes it easy to switch which stream you’re viewing. The app notifies you when contacts add new photos, so you don’t have to poll the Flickr website constantly.

Uploading from Your Desktop

Uploading is designed to be straightforward and fast. From the upload pane you can:

• Choose the image file(s) you want to send.
• Pick the privacy setting and scaling options for the photo.
• Add a title and description for the image.
• Assign tags and pick Flickr groups to post to.

The client supports batch uploads, which saves time compared with sending pictures to groups one at a time on the Flickr website.

Stability and Quirks

1001 is generally stable, though it can experience occasional glitches. These issues are infrequent and typically minor, so the application remains usable for everyday photo sharing and browsing.

Summary

Despite a few small hiccups, 1001 is a convenient tool for following Flickr streams and uploading images directly from your desktop. If you want quicker access to notifications and group posting than the web interface provides, this app is worth considering.