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.
OpenToonz, the 2D animation program used by Studio Ghibli, is now free
Toonz, the software used to create Studio Ghibli movies like Spirited Away and TV shows like Steven Universe and Futurama is now called OpenToonz. It is open source and any aspiring animator can download and use it for free.
Never10 prevents automatic updates from Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10
Microsoft really, really wants you to upgrade to Windows 10, but if you’re happy with Windows 7 or 8.1, you shouldn’t be forced to upgrade. Never10 gives you control over Windows updates.
BitTorrent Transfer Client finally arrives on Windows
Transmission is one of your favorite BitTorrent clients and has unfortunately only been available to Mac and Linux users for a long time. It is now finally available for Windows.
Clear text limits the ability to write the 1000 most common words in English
Mac: Last year, Randall Monroe of XKCD released Simple Writer , a web application that limited your writing to the 1000 most common words in English. If you’re not interested in web apps, Cleartext is a free Mac app that does the same.
Simplenote Syncing Plain Text Editor Now Available for Windows and Linux
Windows / Linux: We have long been Simplenote fans , but Windows and Linux users had to use third-party editors to access their notes . Now the native Simplenote application is finally available for Windows and Linux.
Blood pumping table
Reader McTarkus has introduced this heart-beating desktop to our desktop display case , and we can’t help but show it to the world in an animated form. Here’s how he did it and how you can do it.
Android N-ify Xposed Module Bringing Android N Features To Older Phones
Android ( root , 5.0+): Unfortunately, the Android N preview is only available on select devices . However, you can try out some of the latest features on Android Lollipop and up with this Xposed module.
Snapchat 2.0 Chat Adds Audio Notes, Voice & Video Calls And More
Snapchat may not be as good at keeping your secrets as it wants you to think, but it is getting better as a messaging platform. Snapchat’s new Chat 2.0 offers a ton of new features that make it comparable to other chat apps.
Fantastical 2 for Mac Now Fully Supports Exchange, Adds Print And New Weekly Modes
Mac: Fantastical 2 is a powerful (but expensive) calendar app for Mac , and it is getting much better for business users today with full support for Exchange servers. Along with this, it contains several new features for everyone else.
Monospace Writer Leaves Beta, Organizes And Locks Files With Hashtags
When we first looked at it last year, Monospace was already a good editor with no distractions. The app is now out of beta and has several handy new features, including organizing notes with hashtags.