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 turn your computer (or other device) into a retro arcade game with Lakka
If you’re looking for a fun way to use an old computer, Lakka can turn it into an awesome retro slot machine. This simple setup doesn’t require any advanced Linux knowledge, and you can even use the controllers you already have. Here’s a step-by-step guide to create your own all-in-one arcade arcade game in no time.
Coolors makes it incredibly easy to find the perfect color scheme
Whether you’re designing a web page or just trying to find a theme to decorate, it’s important to have a good color scheme that looks good. On the Coloors website and iOS app, finding new palettes is as easy as hitting the spacebar.
Fresh Air is a simple and beautiful weather app that only shows the basics
iOS: There is no shortage of weather apps for the iPhone. Fresh Air is simple, engaging, and adds a horizontal scrolling chart with minute-by-minute forecasts for the next seven days.
TunnelBear Adds Private Browsing Chrome Extension to Desktop
Chrome: We’ve already talked about how good TunnelBear is on Android and iOS . You can use it to bypass regional blocking, avoid IP tracking, and maintain your privacy. Hidden VPN is now available for Chrome users with the extension.
Mailbox 4 adds quick actions, advanced filtering options, and more
Windows / OS X: Postbox, one of our favorite email clients, has received a huge update today with a lot of features. Mailbox 4 includes new quick actions that allow you to insert standard responses or signatures with a single key press, a new focus view with one-click filters to organize your mailbox, code view, and more.
WifiMapper helps you find free Wi-Fi anywhere in the world
iOS: The best kind of Wi-Fi is free Wi-Fi , especially if that means using less data and no roaming charges when traveling. OpenSignal’s WifiMapper app makes it easy to find over 2 million free Wi-Fi hotspots around the world, all for free.
Skype Translator Preview Now Available To Everyone
Windows: Last year Microsoft announced an app that will let you communicate in real time with people speaking different languages, based on Skype. Although the service was only available to a small group of testers, it is now open to everyone.
Webcam Pulse Detector Shows The Signs Of Your Life With Your PC’s Camera
Windows / OS X: Your computer’s webcam can be useful for more than just taking quick photos and video calls. Webcam Pulse Detector is a fun open source application originally developed by NASA to use a connected camera to measure your heart rate. Now you can try it at home.
Microsoft Hyperlapse creates time-lapse videos from long videos
Windows / Windows Phone / Android: Microsoft Hyperlapse gives you the ability to shoot tons of videos and then combine, condense and edit it all into short slow motion selection on your PC, Windows Phone or Android device for free. …
Google Animation Policy prevents GIFs from endlessly looping in Chrome
Chrome: I love a good GIF party like no one else, but if I’m on a page with a constantly looping animation, it gets on my nerves pretty quickly. Google just released a Chrome extension that allows you to completely block an animation or set it to play only once.