Top Downloads This Week
Every week we share the number of downloads for all platforms to help you get started. Here are the top downloads this week.
How to know if your IP address is leaking over the VPN (and how to stop it)
VPNs are great for security, but one of the main reasons many people use them is to mask or change their IP address. This allows you to bypass location-based content restrictions or check if your ISP is restricting your connection. Unfortunately, a new security flaw can reveal your real IP address to prying eyes, even if you are using a VPN and is easy to use. Here’s how it works and what you can do about it.
Affinity Photo is a feature-rich Photoshop alternative currently free
OS X: The creators of one of our favorite Adobe Illustrator alternatives , Affinity Designer, are back with a high-quality Photoshop replacement, Affinity Photo. And currently you can get the beta version for free.
How to Control Anything on Mac with iPhone
Controlling a computer from a mobile device is nothing new, but over the past year or so, there have been several notable iOS and Mac apps that have made it truly amazing. Let’s take a look at some of the best apps that you can use to control your Mac in the palm of your hand.
Adware Medic removes adware from Macintosh
Mac: While Mac computers are not often infected with malware, they are not immune. If you don’t have a good Mac antivirus software installed or something has slipped through, Adware Medic will remove common annoyances.
KodiLauncher prevents Kodi from losing focus (and fixes other annoyances)
If you have a dedicated Kodi media center , then KodiLauncher (formerly XBMCLauncher) can be your new best friend. It prevents other programs from stealing focus, allows you to customize the Kodi shutdown menu, and more.
Dropbox for Gmail adds Dropbox files to emails with ease
Chrome: Dropbox today released a beta version of its new Chrome extension, Dropbox for Gmail. As the name suggests, the extension lets you quickly add a link to a Dropbox file right from the Gmail web app.
The refrigerator keeps track of your perishables on your iPhone
iPhone: It’s easy to forget about food in the refrigerator and their expiration dates. The Fridge is an app that helps remind you to eat whatever is about to expire, download a new shopping list, and more.
Best comic reader app for Android
Reading comics, especially on tablets, is a delightful use of bright, vibrant touch screens . If you are an avid reader and want to bring your own files, Astonishing Comic Reader is a relative newbie with a ton of cool features.
Workflow adds additional steps, a new gallery, and more
iOS: We’re big fans of Workflow , an app that lets you create custom extensions and actions on iOS to bundle different services together. It received an update today that adds even more action to the mix.