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[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 [...]
Control your to-do list Minority Report-style with Clear and the Leap Motion controller
If you’ve never heard of the Leap Motion controller, it’s pretty similar to Microsoft’s Kinect. Only it’s smaller and much more accurate, making it a great device to use to augment the way you use your PC.
One great way to show off the Leap Motion is by demonstrating how [...]
Read More »[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
Main Functionality
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 [...]
32% of computers around the world are infected with viruses and malware, according to Panda Security
Most anti-virus companies like to release yearly reports based on their findings throughout the year. Panda Security is no exception and has released its ’2012 Annual Security Report’. In this report you will find some stats that may or may not shock you.
Of all the computers scanned by Panda [...]
Read More »[Windows] SlimBoat is a shockingly fast, full-featured, and portable web browser [Mac OS X, Linux]
I am a firm believer that there are great browsers out there that many of us have not tried. Don’t get me wrong, I like Chrome and Firefox as much as the next guy. That being said, I enjoy using SeaMonkey and Maxthon more. However, there are still a number [...]
[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 [...]
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 [...]
[Mac OS X] Bean is a lean, simple word processor
A quick search of Amazon tells me that Word for Mac 2011 will cost you the exorbitant sum of $120 (not much of a savings off the list price of $139.99, is it?) So what’s a cash-strapped writer to do? Thankfully, you don’t have to resort to piracy to get [...]
Google withdraws complaint against Apple in ITC, is no longer trying to ban iDevices from the United States
Well now, what do we have here. In August Google’s subsidiary Motorola Mobility filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices infringe on seven of Motorola’s patents. This complaint gained particular attention not only because it was, more or less, Google’s first offensive [...]
Read More »[Mac OS X] Edit your photos with fantastic tools using FX Photo Studio
FX Photo Studio is a photo editor designed to make your photos stand out from the crowd. It is designed for peple who might not have the most experience with photo editing, but still want access to professional tools.
What is it and what does it do
Main Functionality
FX [...]
Read More »[Mac OS X] View a visual weather report with Swackett
Swackett is an entirely new way of viewing the weather. This application is great if you are constantly bored by the manner in which you view your weather details. It is extremely fantastic for those who are looking for a new and exciting way of staying up to date with [...]
[Mac OS X] Wirelessly transfer your photos and videos with PhotoSync
PhotoSync is a terrific app to wirelessly sync your photos and videos from your mac to your iOS devices. This application can be incredibly useful if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of cables and other physical connecters. It will also be useful if you are the type [...]
[Mac OS X] Organize your books, movies, music, and more with Delicious Library 2
Delicious Library 2 is designed to be your one-stop application to organize nearly everything in your home. It is designed to be a catalog where you can document all of the items in your home that you may have trouble organizing.
What is it and what does it do
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Read More »[Mac OS X] Save your clipboard history with iClip
iClip is a fantastic application that will make a scrapbook out of anything you have copied. This is especially useful for people who are always copying text, images, and other objects to share them. It can be incredibly helpful if you copied and pasted something from a website, but can [...]
[Mac OS X] Manage and collaborate on tasks with Producteev
Producteev is a fantastic task-management application. This app will be perfect for those who need to work on to-dos with other people. It will make it very easy to give the people you want access to what you need to get done. It will also work seamlessly as a personal [...]
[Mac OS X] Turn your Mac into an alarm clock with Wake Up Time
Wake Up Time turns your Mac into a full-fledged alarm clock. This can be especially useful if you keep your Mac by your bed at night. It can also be great if you are working a lot on your computer and need a little reminder to take breaks.[...]
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Read More »[Mac OS X] Easily convert videos with Smart Converter
Smart Converter is a great little program that will serve as a simple way to convert your video files. This will be especially useful if you are trying to get a certain video to work on a certain device. This will also help tremendously if you want to have the [...]