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.
The best browser extensions to save you money (and which you should skip)
You probably do most of your online shopping these days, so the right browser extension can be a great way to save a few dollars. However, there are a lot of them, and not all of them keep their promises. Here are the best extensions to help you save money, and the ones you might as well not buy.
AntiAdware gets rid of related malware on popular download sites
Greasemonky (Chrome / Firefox / Opera / Safari / Android): The Windows boot world is in dire straits . Many download sites, including popular ones such as Sourceforge and Adobe, include additional installers. AntiAdware is a simple script that blocks them, so you don’t have to worry about being tricked.
You can now install Popcorn Time for iOS from your Mac
iOS / Mac: Oddly enough, the original no-jailbreak version of Popcorn Time required a Windows computer to install it. Luckily, Mac users can now have some fun with the new Mac installer.
VLC for Android adds background video playback
Android: VLC is slowly but surely working to become as famous for its Android app as the desktop version . Another step in this direction is the background video playback on Android.
Video Stream for Android Cast Movies from Your PC to Chromecast
Android / Chrome: Videostream for Chrome already makes it easy to play any video on your computer or network via Chromecast , but the new Videostream Android app gives you remote control to stream movies to your computer, track downloads and control playback without installing dedicated media. server.
Google Maps adds your event, booking and flight results
Google makes it easy to post your own information to their products. Now he has extended some of this usefulness to Google Maps. When you’re in the app, you can now search for “my events”, “my reservations” or “my flights” to see results related to your specific events linked to your Google account.
The Raspberry Pi finder easily finds your Pi’s IP address
Windows / Mac / Linux: If you are using a Raspberry Pi offline and are not using a static IP address, it will be difficult to find the IP address. Adafruit has made a small, simple utility that makes the process as easy as a click of a mouse.
Noon Pacific for iPhone: Added Complete Playlists, Unlimited Skips, Now Free
iOS: Noon Pacific is one of our favorite little-known music services , and their iOS app just got a major update that makes it much easier to use their playlists on the go. Unlike the previous one, you can easily view full tracklists, skip as much as you want, easily switch mixtapes, and more – all for free.
New Flickr tools automatically download and organize all your photos
Windows / Mac / iOS / Android: Flickr has released many updates and new photo tools to make it easier to organize and access your entire photo collection. Flickr Uploadr uploads selected folders to Flickr from your desktop, and Flickr Camera Roll lets you bulk edit photos in your collection.
TripMode restricts data usage in OS X when you are on a mobile hotspot
Mac: When you tether your Mac to your phone, you usually want to make sure you’re using as little data as possible. TripMode is an app that allows you to quickly and easily block certain apps as soon as you connect to a hotspot.