Thursday, Jan 28
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Tuesday, Jan 26
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Thursday, Jan 21
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Tuesday, Jan 19
If you like the column view in Finder, Macworld highlights the shortcut timesavings of using Tab/Shift+Tab vs. the Left and Right arrows. [Macworld]Helping computers understand language Gadget-obsessives, Gizmodo's running a guess-the-Apple-tablet-features contest. The prize:...
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Monday, Jan 18
iPhone: You still can't make a Skype call over 3G, but the Wi-Fi-only iPhone app has made itself a bit more useful in other ways. Specifically, you can now type IMs and messages through a horizontal, landscape keyboard, monitor the quality of your call connection, and avoid the bug that cau...
Saturday, Jan 16
iPhone only: Anyone with a smartphone has been there: You're browsing on your computer but want to transfer a bit of info to your phone. You could email it to yourself, or you could try Pastefire, a clever desktop-to-iPhone sharing tool.
Friday, Jan 8
It's certainly not as easy as picking "AirTunes" from a drop-down menu, but it's hard to complain when you can finally stream Pandora, Mixtape.me, or your other favorite non-iTunes media player to AirTunes. Note: RaopX does not currently support Apple TV or iTunes Speaker Passwords.
Thursday, Jan 7
Lost: Seasons 1 thru 5 Available for Free (Regular Price: $)Finger Physics (iPhone/iPod Touch) Game for $0 (Regular Price: $0.99)Yaki Frog (iPhone/iPod Touch) for $0 (Regular Price: $1.99).Yachting Magazine (use this form)Free MP3 Download from MTV (P.O.S., La Roux, The Temper Trap, and m...
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Wednesday, Jan 6
iPhone/Android: Want to send a text message when you're out of messages for the month, out of cellular range, or writing multiple recipients? TextPlus, a free app for Android, handles all those situations, and sends text messages entirely free.
Tuesday, Jan 5
Mac only: Wine has always been popular among Linux users for running Windows programs, but Wine is available for Mac, too—and now, free utility WineBottler can "bottle" Windows programs into separate application bundles that run as standalone Mac apps.
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Saturday, Jan 2
What's the most popular and powerful editor on Windows among text aficionados? Notepad++, by a hefty margin. Want something a smidge less menu-rich and, well, different? Notepad GNU is a very clever, open source alternative.Shrink Pic Resizes Images Automagically for Faster Uploads (...
Tuesday, Dec 29
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Saturday, Dec 26
Trying out new software is fun. Digging around all over the internet to find cool stuff—not so much. Bodega is a download that does makes quick work of finding new apps for your Mac.Get the Classic Network Activity Indicator Back in Windows 7 (Windows 7)
Tuesday, Dec 22
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Ribbit Mobile, the voicemail and call-routing service that looks like a serious Google Voice rival, has launched an iPhone app to deliver voicemail transcripts with convenient call-back and SMS links, along with to-call list generation and other features.
Thursday, Dec 17
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Wednesday, Dec 16
The program is still in beta, so there are a few features missing at the moment, such as effects—but TechSmith says the software will be updated every 30 to 60 days, edited according to user feedback. The Snagit beta is a free download and requires an Intel-based Mac running OS X 10.5.8 and high...
Windows/Mac: doubleTwist, the gadget-friendly media manager that wants to be an iTunes replacement, has added a native Amazon MP3 store to its Windows client. That's roughly two months after it was expected, but it's a welcome option for music buying.
The Advanced Packaging Tool, a.k.a. APT, is a free tool built into most Linux distributions and many variants that handles the installation, removal, and updating of software packages. APT is a tool that went a long way toward making Linux a bit friendlier to the masses who aren't comfortabl...
Tuesday, Dec 15
Picasa for Mac Beta Released, First Look After years of Windows-only support, Google released the first Mac version of Picasa at the beginning of the year, and it didn't take long before the majority of our Mac readers preferred it to iPhoto. You go, Google.
Picasa for Mac Beta Released, First Look After years of Windows-only support, Google released the first Mac version of Picasa at the beginning of the year, and it didn't take long before the majority of our Mac readers preferred it to iPhoto. You go, Google.
Friday, Dec 11
iPhone/iPod touch: We dig CitySounds.fm's geo-focused streaming site for being good working music. Its iPhone app, just arrived in the App Store, complements that role, and also makes for great headphone fare when you're strolling a new city. CitySounds.fm iPhone App
Thursday, Dec 10
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Monday, Dec 7
Zath (blog) Give one of the apps from this roundup of iPod/iPhone-to-desktop transfer tools a try. CopyTrans Manager is a free download, Windows only. CopyTrans 4 Review (Backup/Transfer Your iPod/iPhone To iTunes)Zath (blog) all 3 news articles »
One thing this app lacks is a way to copy music to your computer from your device, but we've got you covered there. Give one of the apps from this roundup of iPod/iPhone-to-desktop transfer tools a try. CopyTrans Manager is a free download, Windows only.
iPhone: Say what you will about the iPhone as a device, but if there's one consistent weak spot for U.S. users (particularly in cities like New York), it's AT&T's service—specifically frequent dropped calls. Mark the Spot quickly reports your problems.
iPhone: Say what you will about the iPhone as a device, but if there's one consistent weak spot for U.S. users (particularly in cities like New York), it's AT&T's servicespecifically frequent dropped calls. Mark the Spot quickly reports your problems.
Wednesday, Dec 2
How to boot it: The USB build developer Hexxeh describes how to prepare your USB drive for booting on Windows: Mac users can prepare the USB drive as well, but remember, Macs cannot boot into Chromium OS from the USB drive. Linux users, here's how you can install the image to the USB drive.
How to boot it: The USB build developer Hexxeh describes how to prepare your USB drive for booting on Windows: Mac users can prepare the USB drive as well, but remember, Macs cannot boot into Chromium OS from the USB drive. Linux users, here's how you can install the image to the USB drive.
Tuesday, Dec 1
iPhone only: Previously mentioned mobile VoIP and chat application Fring has updated their iPhone app with support for streaming video calls. It's a great feature, but it does have a catch. Fring is a free download. Fring [iTunes App Store via Fring Blog]
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Thursday, Nov 26
61 Free Desktop Applications, Webapps, and Tools We're Most Thankful For Firefox (see also: Power User's Guide to Firefox 3, Top 10 Firefox 3.5 Features)VLC (see also: Master Your Digital Media with VLC, VLC Hits 1.0 with Better Playback and File Support)CCleaner (see also: Five Best Win...
Tuesday, Nov 24
If you're toting a Palm, iPhone, Android, or other phone, MediaMonkey's worth checking out as an alternative to iTunes, and as its own seriously full-featured media player—and a spot to buy and manage MP3s from online stores like Amazon. MediaMonkey 3.2 is a free download for Windows syst...
Thursday, Nov 19
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Saturday, Oct 17
Windows: Blackra1n continues in the long tradition of jailbreak apps that never say die when faced with Apple updates. It won't unlock an iPhone for carrier switching, but Blackra1n does give you third-party, unofficial apps and features on your iPhone.VistaSwitcher is an Absolutely A...
Saturday, Oct 10
If all you really want out of your iPod experience is the ability to load music, movies, and podcasts onto your iPod without any bulk or bloat, portable and free CopyTrans Manager is a speedy iTunes-alternative.PhotoFilmStrip Creates Ken Burns-Style Video from Images (Windows/Linux)
Saturday, Oct 3
Just because you're still rocking Windows XP, or you've recently picked up a Netbook that zips along nicely with XP installed on it, doesn't mean you need to miss out on the polished graphics of newer Windows versions.Dropbox Comes to the iPhone and iPod touch (iPod/iPod Touch)
Wednesday, Sep 30
Not to be lazy, but writer of things Mac and design John Gruber already pointed out what Android device makers can do to make users happy, get attention, and even push Apple as a real competitor. Simply put, build a top-shelf device, don't be afraid to charge for it, and don't try to eat from th...
Thursday, Sep 24
The device is tiny (1.7-inches long), so once plugged in only have a small portion of the gadget will stick out from your dash, so it shouldn't be much of an eyesore. Then, rather than buying car chargers for your cellphone, your iPod, your camera, or whatever else you've got that can already c...
Thursday, Sep 17
Last week Apple released iTunes 9, and while the update brings a few nice feature improvements here and there, the popular desktop music player still has a lot of room for improvement. Here are five things we're dying to see from iTunes.
Wednesday, Sep 9
Ubuntu isn't the only Linux operating system, but it's where the dream of a usable, completely free desktop is closest to reality. If every Ubuntu developer were assembled at one place, here are five things we'd ask them to accomplish.
Tuesday, Feb 10
Windows only: Pod to PC can grab the music and movies off nearly any Windows-formatted iPod for transferring to your PC, and avoids duplicates while doing so. Pod to PC is a free download for Windows systems only. Pod to PC [via gHacks]
The caveats: Pod to PC is not the most stable software we've tested—the inteface is a smooshy thing, and crashes and freeze-ups, especially when attempting to preview a file, aren't exactly rare. But it does work with an iPod touch or iPhone just as well as a first-generation white iPod, an...
Thursday, Jan 29
iPhone jailbreaking tool QuickPWN has been updated to jailbreak your iPhone running version 2.2.1, the latest software update from Apple.
Tuesday, Jan 27
The update applies to all versions (iPhone and iPhone 3G) and most likely to both generations of the iPod touch. (Just plug in your device and hit Update to find out for sure.) It's not a terribly exciting update, so don't expect any cool new features. (Sorry to all you unreasonable folks wanti...
Wednesday, Jan 21
If you've gone ahead and jailbroken your iPhone or iPod touch using PwnageTool on a Mac or WinPwn for Windows, open the Cydia installer app, search for "Clippy" (available through the iSpazio repository), install and hit the "Reset Springboard" button to finish up. Once you're installe...
Monday, Dec 22
Windows only: BitTorrent super-host The Pirate Bay claims its ViO conversion tool reduces nearly any video's size by 20 percent and converts it for mobile devices faster than anything else. Let's see about that. I then ran ViO through the same process, plugging in the AVI file and asking it...
Thursday, Dec 11
iPhone/iPod touch only: VLC Remote Free lets you play, pause, and skip tracks on the mighty VLC Media Player on any computer from your iPhone or iPod touch. VLC Remote Free is a, uh, free download for iPhones and iPod touch models running at least the 2.0 software. VLC Remote is 99 cents (for a li...
iPhone/iPod touch only: VLC Remote Free lets you play, pause, and skip tracks on the mighty VLC Media Player on any computer from your iPhone or iPod touch. Its (currently) 99-cent sibling, VLC Remote, gives you full playlist control. Both are fairly simple to set up on your computer and hoo...
Wednesday, Nov 26
Macworld runs down the cheapest iPhone dictionary applications; sadly, the one free option doesn't get the best review (though it's unsurprisingly the most popular). What's your favorite iPhone dictionary application? Let us know.
Saturday, Nov 22
The idea of watching TV episodes or entire movies from your iPod sounds like an air travel veteran's dream, until one realizes that Apple entirely expects you to pay separately for an iTunes copy of the flick. Skip that noise by using some really simple workarounds. Rick Broida explained a w...
Saturday, Nov 15
Our side editor suggested this move after spending a week on a dial-up connection. Firefox users have it easy: Install the Adblock Plus and Flashblock extensions, and sites bogged down mostly by unnecessary Flash and huge display ads will come through a lot quicker. If you're cool with twe...
Wednesday, Sep 17
iPhone/iPod touch only: Free application O-Marks automatically syncs bookmarks to your iPhone from Firefox-syncing tool Foxmarks or from your Delicious account. The most intriguing feature for Firefox users is the Foxmarks integration, since once you've set up O-Marks with Foxmar...
Thursday, Jul 10
iPhone Remote Controls Your iTunes Library The iTunes App Store's marquee freebie, the Remote app turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control for your media library. Remote works almost exactly like the iPod application on your device—the main difference being that rather tha...
Friday, May 30
Mac OS X—Senuti (stable release) For non-touch Apple music players, Senuti is still your best bet. The uber-useful blue dots that indicate a song is already in your collection, a slick interface, full Leopard support—it's great, free software.
Monday, Dec 3
With a new generation of iPods on the market this holiday season, your reliable old iPod may not seem as shiny as it once did. But with the help of third party applications and utilities, you can unlock tons of useful functionality you never knew was there and revive that aging iPod so it doesn...
Wednesday, Nov 14
Mac OS X only: Copy songs from your iPod directly to your iTunes library with free, open source application Senuti. We've mentioned Senuti in the past, but this app keeps getting better. Aside from the fact that Senuti has updated to work with Leopard, it also has a greatly improved interfac...
Wednesday, Apr 26
If you remember my self-sustaining iPod feature, YamiPod looks like an updated, more feature-rich version of vPod that is supposed to run under Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. With YamiPod you can copy music to and from your iPod, play your music off your iPod on your computer, and even manage...
