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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.

Firefox 9 gets a new look. Optimized for Tablet Browsing.

Open source and non-profit giant Mozilla announced Firefox 9 yesterday. The browser is evolving with each release with support added for Tablets in the current version. The version includes up to 30 percent faster browsing with Type Interface, enhanced support for HTML 5, a new design layout having core focus and improvements that are optimized for tablet browsing on our Android devices.  The company’s vision is driven to make the product free with the essence of making our web browsing experience the best. In our earlier posts we also discussed how people could contribute in improving Firefox by joining in the Firefox Aurora program for developers, users and people who rejoice the browser . Each of us can give opinions and get hands on opportunity to work with the browser even before the beta release.

Firefox 9 out beats the older Firefox 8 with Type Interface allowing heavy websites with images, scripts, games, and animated graphics to render and load effectively and fast.

The new design for Android devices is trendier with support for tabbed browsing with ease to close, view and switch over tabs. The tab visibility is beautiful with thumbnail preview and dynamic switchovers. Awesome bar is another feature that everyone of would like. It comprises of Firefox Sync that helps users to sync data between Firefox 9 for PC/Mac allowing Web History, Tabs, Passwords and Bookmarks to be easily accessible allowing information portability.

The Mozilla Blog Says there is more for Mobile Web to Evolve:

“Developers will enjoy new HTML5 tools in Firefox that make it easier to create fun and interactive mobile Web experiences for phones and tablets”

I suggest the best thing would be to download the app and keep on experimenting along with it to exactly experience the changes. We would also like to know what are your views on the new release. Please find screenshots attached below for ready reference.

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Update Your Nexus S to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0

Galaxy Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich Upate

Good News! Nexus S GSM users can now manually update their phones to Android Ice Cream Sandwich. We will give some quick instructions that would allow you flash the update of Nexus S Device. This update is especially for those who are eagerly waiting for Android ICS. The aforesaid update only works out for GSM devices and does support any CDMA models. An important thing to keep mind is your phone has the original Android Gingerbread and that you are not trying to update it via a custom ROM as you might damage the device. Please follow the instructions below and enjoy the ICS update. Please go through instructions carefully before updating and make sure device has a battery charge of 50 percent or more. I would suggest a fully charged phone anytime for a phone flash.

Instructions to flash your Nexus S:

  • Once you have downloaded the update file you can rename it incase needed to “android4” or any convenient name.
  • Connect you device via mass storage mode and paste the aforesaid file on to SD Card root directory.
  • Turn off the your phone and then power it on by keeping the Volume Up and Power Button together till the time you see a menu screen.
  • On the menu screen you can find an option named “Recovery” which can be highlighted by using the Volume Up key and selecting it by pressing the Power key.
  • Once the option is selected it brings an exclamation mark on the screen that needs to be selected by pressing the Power Button and then pressing the Volume Up Key.
  • The next screen will has various options including “Update from /SD Card”. Select the option by keeping the Power Button pressed.
  • On selecting the option you will be to access the root directory or main directory of your SD card.
  • Select the update file i.e. android4.zip by pressing the Power Button.
  • The file will flash your Nexus S to Android ICS 4.0 and will ask you to reboot the phone once all done.
  • Enjoy! Your Phone is Now Updated! Have the flavor of Android Ice Cream Sandwich. 😉

Installing Google Schemer on a Non-US Android Device [How-to]

Today we would be discussing about how we can install Google Schemer on our  android devices outside the US, the application is supposed to run only within the US but fortunately we have an APK file that we can download and install on our device. We have also included some screen shots with this post as everybody would like to see what the application is. In order to use the application you will also need a Schemer invite as the application still in beta-invite mode only.  To begin with process we can download the file from: http://www.mediafire.com/?rllfv6j9ur1yh3q. Please use the aforesaid file at your own risk. It works like a wonder as we’ve tried the same on our Sony Ericsson neo v as well.

To use the application you would need the invites. In our earlier post gave free Google Schemer Invites for our readers. Please find the links for the free sign-up incase you don’t have an invite.

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 ! 😉

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