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Top free Apps and Utilities for your Mac

Top free Apps and Utilities for your Mac

Mac is one of the best systems to own. I realized it when I switched over from Windows to the Mac OS X. I found some really cool applications and utilities that I would be sharing with you that will help make your Mac cleaner and will add some tweaks to the system as well.  The applications would vary from system cleaning tools, to playback stuff, and conversion software.

Ever thought how to get over that cluttered Launchpad. I give full credit  to the  developer of the app Andreas Ganske. The application adds a preference pane onto the user control panel. It would help you to fully reset the Launchpad and also would allow you to hide the app icons that have unnecessarily accumulated as a result of various installations.

The application works on same layout and design to that of CCleaner for Windows. CCleaner is the best recommended program that I have ever used which allows Mac cleanup in an easy and crisp way. The application allows uninstalling apps downloaded from the Internet or the AppStore right away from the console. It has also added a new feature that would allow users verify/repair disk permissions as well.

This newly launched application also helps in the optimization and cleanup of the Mac. The application has the ability to launch at start-up and allows notification for application and disk mounting. It also carries a rich indicative feature of storage levels across various partitions and the ability to notify use once close to 10% if left. An essential feature with the app is Fast Clean that acts as a booster to free up application and browser caches. The software is very nicely done and works without intervening with your ongoing activities.

Mac was supposed to be the most stable OS without the risk of hackers to intrude. Hackers targeted the Mac on malware front allowing it to be prone to some variable hacks. I suggested this antivirus even though the Mac gets less effected on the virus and spyware front. The software is a big help as it provides us with protection against viruses, spyware, and email spam. It also helps users get reasonable online protection. In case if you like the product you may also upgrade to the paid version that offers better services.

The utility allows users to playback WMV format with direct support and integration of the playback with iTunes and QuickTime player. An essential plugin if you plan to interoperate with a Windows PC at home. The plugin also has a dedicated player for WMV playback separately.

The application is a free DVD/CD burning application that helps to burns discs quickly. The software has a very simple interface that would also help you burn discs with cross format support for ISO direct burn and other formats as well.

If you are confused and need help in converting you video clips on to different formats like iPod, PSP, MP4, MKV etc. the utility helps you do that the best. A hundred percent free utility with loads of conversion options. A must if you like to carry your movie collection on the go.

TweetDeck allows you to be social in the second by second conversation with each tweet buzzing. The application allows you add multiple Twitter accounts while tweeting and viewing feeds under different heads. It also has the ability to integrate URL shortening from popular providers like Bit.ly and more.

If you crave music and want to do something different than the usual iTunes then Virtual DJ is the solution for you. A fully functional DJ console with mixing and channel controls for both audio and video inputs. It also features some cool sound effects that make you feel like an actual DJ. Good software for people interested in learning to mix and match music especially for beginners.

A graphical decompressing tool that helps you uncompressing RAR files. RAR files are used more often now as they support higher level of compression. The application is a good alternative to WinRAR as it operates in text mode on a Mac.

Google Schemer Invites Giveaway

Schemer Start Page

Schemer is Google’s new addition to its existing feature portfolio that will help users to explore new things based on their location and likeability. The service is only available to users within US although international users can also the service. Fortunately we have some invites that we will be sharing with you that will allow users to sign-up for Schemer and check out the application.

Upon successful registration users are asked to enter their location that help the application to find Schemes based upon positioning. These schemes can anything that one can like essentially ranging from food, entertainment, fun, dreams etc. that one might like and want to do. For example if one sees something like “Party at Sirocco” they simply can add it to their schemes and having choices “ I want to do it” or “ I’ve Done it”. The service also helps people draw inspiration from each other with Google Plus Circles allowing friends see added interest or schemes depending on the privacy settings implemented in a circle. These are just a few points that we have discovered during our experiments with the application. The website is still under beta mode with start-up schemes created by leading publishers like Food Network, National Geographic, Idealist and more. A big essential to use the service is that you to be on Google Plus.

If you find anything nice or have any suggestions to let us know, we would love to share it our readers. You can also leave the same as a comment so that people can view it.

If you are interested in singing up for the Google Schemer click on the links below to have a hands on fun and start sharing your invites with your buddies.

List of Invite Links (Incase of invites getting exhausted try alternative links):

If you guys still don’t get an invite do leave a comment with your Gmail ID and we will send you an invite ! 😉

Gmail users in US and Canada enjoy free calls through 2012

Gmail Free Calling for US and Canada Users

Holiday season just got  better for Gmail users in US and Canada with free calls extended within the country through 2012.The buzz just popped in a few minutes back from the Official Gmail Blog. All Users in US and Canada can call any domestic phone for free using Gmail, while you can call other countries at fairly low prices. So you don’t need to think, just log on to Gmail and start calling your friends and family members across the country and share the happiness.

Remembering Robert Noyce’s 84th Birthday with a Google Doodle

Google Doodle Robert Noyce's 84th Birthday

Google remembers the famous Robert Noyce, popularly known as the “Mayor of Silicon Valley” with a doodle having a new generation stylish microchip with Google logo on top of it. Robert Noyce was the co-founder of the Intel Corporation in 1968 and Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957. He was a key contributor to the invention of integrated circuited or microchip and co-created the same with his colleague Jack Killby.

Robert Noyce was born on December 12th 1927 in Burlington and completed his schooling from Grinnell High School in 1945. Noyce completed his BA (Mathematics and Physics) in 1949 from Grinnell College in Iowa. The visionary further completed his PhD in the year 1953 from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in Physical Electronics.

 During his tenure at work he fostered an environment of teamwork and inspiration while acting as mentor to various subordinates and entrepreneurs.  He won several awards, honors and recognition throughout his lifetime. He started exploring technology and implemented the same at a very young age of 12 years when he built a boy sized aircraft for flying. Amongst several other achievements included an induction at the Business Hall of Fame by President George HW Bush in 1989.

Noyce passed away on June 3, 1990 suffering from a heart attack. The Noyce family founded the Noyce Foundation in 1991 with an aim to improve public education for students.