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[Mac OS X] Is the iText Express word processor dated or delightful? Let’s find out!
Here’s an interesting fact I learned the other day: “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin still writes all of his novels in WordStar. Never heard of it? Neither had I. Apparently, it was released for CP/M computers in 1978 before being converted into a DOS-compatible program years later. [...]
[Windows] Lightshot is a portable and lightweight screenshot tool that allows easy editing and sharing [Mac OS X]
There are many instances where you might want to take a screenshot of what’s on your computer display. I won’t bother covering those instances, I’m sure you’re already familiar with them. After all, Windows has its very own screenshot app called ‘Snipping Tool’ and I’m sure you have read dotTech’s [...]
[Windows] qBittorrent is an excellent torrent client [Linux, Mac OS X]
Torrenting is pretty popular infamous at this point; some would even say infamous. Of course many people use torrents for illegitimate purposes, but there’s a ton of legitimate uses for torrents. For example, many Linux distributions distribute OS files via ISOs delivered over torrents, as it is a good way [...]
[Mac OS X] Track how many days remain before a big event with DayCalc
Counting is hard. I mean, basic counting is pretty easy…but counting the number of days between today and a future date can be annoying. Are they calendar days, or business days? How many weekends do I have between then and now to get my act together? Should I count today, [...]
[Mac OS X] Share contacts from your Apple address book to MailChimp with Chimport
Mailing lists are sort of like the charming grandfather of Internet communication. These days, most businesses (no matter what their size) communicate most meaningfully and successfully through Facebook and Twitter. To many people, the idea of a mailing list is a little outdated. And yet, many companies and creatives use [...]
[Windows] Use your computer as an alarm clock with Alarm Clock Pro by Koingo Software [Mac OS X]
Your alarm clock is broken. You don’t want to use your phone to wake you up. Where do you turn to? With Alarm Clock Pro by Koingo Software, you can use your computer as an alarm clock. Let’s see if this program is worth your time.[...]
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Read More »[Mac OS X] TaskBadges makes it easy to keep track of tasks on your simple text-based to-do lists
The best apps, the ones we end up using every day, are almost always the most simple of creations. A good, simple app is like a good, simple kitchen tool: it just feels right in your hand, and you don’t need to make any extra movements to get it working. [...]
[Mac OS X] Shrook is an RSS reader, a replacement for Google Reader fans
After it was announced earlier this month that Google would be discontinuing its Google Reader service, fans of Reader freaked out. A petition to save Reader has already reached over 100,00 signatures, but it is unclear whether Google will extend the life of the service based on fan outcry alone.[...]
[Mac OS X] Nozbe is a to-do and project management tool for Getting Things Done fans
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veryone who has a job wants a way to do their job more efficiently. Feeling more productive is simply a matter of taking control of your to-do lists and keeping your projects moving smoothly. There are all kinds of tools out there that can help you maintain your to-do [...]
[Mac OS X] Cradle of Rome is where matching games meet Settlers of Catan
There’s something wonderfully satisfying and addictive about “three-in-a-row” matching games. Sliding tiles into place, watching them collapse down…it’s mindless and still tons of fun. I mostly play these types of matching games on my phone, but I recently found a matching game that’s good enough to play on my Mac. [...]
[iOS] Kinoni Barcode Reader: Send barcode info from your iPhone to your Mac [Mac OS X]
There are tons of barcode scanners on the App Store, but not many that will beam info from your iPhone to your Mac. If you have need of such an app, check out Kinoni Barcode Reader, a Mac app that works with a corresponding iOS app.[...]
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Read More »[Windows] TunnelBear is an excellent VPN — fast, easy-to-use, secure, and private [Android, iOS, Mac OS X]
Maybe you are on a public network and want to protect your privacy. Maybe you are at work and want to access blocked websites. Maybe you live in a country where the government takes part in active Internet censorship. Maybe you just want to stay anonymous while surfing the web. [...]
[Mac OS X] Brush up on German, French, and English vocab with Papapapaya Lite
Like most Americans, I studied a second language in high school (and a third in college.) And like most Americans, I rarely have an excuse to practice my language skills. Mac apps and smartphone apps have gone a long way towards helping people like me to keep language skills fresh, [...]
[iOS] Cloak is “the easiest VPN you’ve ever used”, aims to keep you safe on unsecure public WiFi [Mac OS X]
Public Wi-Fi…it’s a bit like a public toilet, really. You never know what you’re gonna walk in on. Some public Wi-Fi is wonderful…but other spots are a bit questionable. If you spend a lot of time in coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, or other public Wi-Fi areas, you need to make [...]
[Mac OS X] Search for files on your Mac and cloud services in a flash with Found
I hate not being able to find something that I know I just saw on my Mac a couple of days ago. It drives me crazy! When a file goes missing, and I can’t find it with Spotlight and Finder, I’m usually stumped. I can sometimes find a copy of [...]
[Mac OS X] Use Cobook to sync contact information from Facebook, Twitter and Xing
Most people don’t have a central location for all the information about their personal and business contacts. They juggle a list of contacts in their email, on Facebook, on LinkedIn, and maybe even in a physical address book. If you are tired of having a messed up, convoluted mess of [...]
[Mac OS X] Control your audio and video players with “Kinect for OS X”, aka Flutter (uses camera as motion sensor)
You guys, I just wanna be Tony Stark. Every time I watch an “Iron Man” flick, I long for the ability to control my computers and devices with gestures, just like Mr. Stark himself. I think we’re all pretty disappointed with what Kinect can do, but there are plenty of [...]
[Mac OS X] Set customized push notifications for iPhone or iPad with WeNotify for Mac
If you’ve ever wanted to set your own custom push notifications and sound alerts on your iPhone or iPad, there’s a Mac App that can help you out. It’s called WeNotify, and it was developed by Eurosmartz.
What is it and what does it do
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WeNotify lets [...]
Read More »[Mac OS X] Manage your finances with Checkbook HD Free (and its complementary mobile apps)
Is there any point to a personal finance that’s only available on one device? I certainly don’t think so. Sometimes, you want to be able to make notes on your spending habits when you’re out and about, while other times you want to sit quietly at your computer and give [...]
[iPhone, Mac OS X] Easily share music, contacts, and more between your iPhone and Mac with BeamApp
After watching “The Avengers” about a bajillion times, I’m still jonesing for an app that will let me “swipe” files and images between devices with a single gesture, just like Tony Stark does with Bruce Banner in the SHEILD Helicarrier laboratory. Til I can get my hands on that futuristic [...]
[Windows] Columbus Browser is a lightweight and quick internet browser [Mac OS X]
I have heard of a lot of internet browsers, but I had never heard of Columbus Browser. So when I came across it, I was looking forward to giving it a try. It’s not so much that I am unhappy with the current browser I am using (SeaMonkey). In [...]
[Mac OS X] Get an tasteful look at current weather conditions with Helvetica Weather
Helvetica is one of the most beloved fonts in the history of typography. It’s so well-loved that it even inspired a 2007 documentary that honored the 50th anniversary of the font’s creation. Helvetica is beloved because it is considered highly readable, and because it has beautifully proportionate lines. If you’re [...]
[Mac OS X] Share photos with the people you trust using Loops
Photo sharing apps are easy to find on the App Store, but it’s less common to find an app that has both mobile and Mac versions. If you already use Loops on your iPhone or iPad, you should definitely check out Loops for your Mac. Loops is the fun, safe [...]
[Mac OS X] Boost productivity and mental focus with Pomodoro, a pomodoro technique timer app
I can’t name a single person in my social circle who doesn’t yearn to be more productive during their working day. One of the reigning kings of the productivity world is a little thing called the Pomodoro Technique. A look around the Mac App store shows tons of Pomodoro-themed timer [...]
[Mac OS X] Attach labels and notes to pictures with PhotoNotes
I miss physical photo albums. Not often, but on occasion. One of the things I miss most is seeing handwritten notes on the backs of photos, particularly in my parent’s old albums. Yeah, modern photos have plenty of annotations of their own, but there’s something that’s still nice about the [...]
[Windows] Create your own video game with GameSalad (no programming knowledge needed!) [Mac OS X]
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‘ve always toyed with the idea of making my own video game. For a long time, I supposed that I would just have to create an old-school text adventure game, since my programming skills are pretty darn meager. But then I heard about a really cool program for Windows [...]
[Mac OS X] Use AP Grapher to achieve the best possible Wi-Fi signal strength
There’s a spot in my house that gets an absolutely abysmal Wi-Fi signal. Unfortunately, that spot just happens to be my bedroom. On the one hand, it makes me get up in the morning when I want to check my email. But on the other hand, there are mornings when [...]
[Mac OS X] Unravel a scifi enigma in Mystery Island II, a cool retro game
I have yet to meet a gamer who doesn’t get nostalgic for the retro graphics of old school video games. If you grew up playing video games in the early 1990s, you probably have a secret soft spot for polygon graphics, simple game environments, and limited, simple controls. If you [...]
[Windows] Money Manager EX is a free, open-source, cross-platform, and easy-to-use finance management program [Mac OS X, Linux]
Regular readers might recall that we recently reviewed Bodega, a virtual storefront for browsing and selecting cool new apps that you might have otherwise missed out on. Well, I was browsing Bodega’s offerings earlier this week, and I got intrigued by one personal finance app they were featuring. It’s called [...]
[Mac OS X] Master your cartooning skills with Animation Desk
Did you watch “Rocko’s Modern Life” growing up? It was totally my favorite Nicktoon, especially the episode where Rocko and the gang took over Bighead Studios and started making their own cartoon. I couldn’t help but think about that painful, old school animation process as I experimented with Animation Desk[...]
[Mac OS X] Store bits of code or notes in one place with Snippely
When I want to aggregate all of my stray bits of HTML or notes to myself, I generally just toss everything into my MacBook’s Stickies application. I’ll be the first to admit it: this slapdash solution is kind of a mess. That’s why I was really intrigued when a tech [...]
[Windows] UMPlayer is an excellent portable video and audio player that plays over 270 different audio and video file formats [Mac OS X, Linux]
Have you ever been trying to play a video on…say…Windows Media Player and it comes back with the “this codec not supported” or something along those lines? Well, don’t worry. Many of us have. This is why people are always looking for different video and audio players that naturally support [...]
Get $117 worth of Mac apps for free with the Mac Freebie Bundle
If you’re a Mac user, this is a no-brainer. The Mac Freebie Bundle includes 8 useful apps and utilities for the lowest price of free. One of the apps included is Vidconvert, which is a simple video converter that will help you convert your videos for all your mobile devices. [...]
Read More »[Mac OS X] Discover cool new Mac apps with Bodega
Apps are like books: no matter how much you love them, you’ll probably never have the time to check out all of them in your lifetime. When it comes to find new Mac Apps, you’ve got a few options: read a tech blog to discover cool new apps, search for [...]
[Mac OS X] Manage your to-do list with Anxiety
Whether you’re a CEO or a housewife, pretty much everyone has need of a to-do list. The funny thing about to-do lists is that, despite how simple they are, people have produced endless variations on the theme. One bit of Mac software that helps people manage their to-do lists is [...]