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.
FullPageOS automatically boots the Raspberry Pi into full screen web kiosk mode
One of the common uses for the Raspberry Pi is as an inexpensive information display that runs something like a magic mirror or animated GIF photo frame . FullPageOS is a Raspberry Pi operating system that makes this process a little easier.
TimeStats Pomodoro Planner is the ultimate all-in-one productivity app
Android / Windows Phone / Windows 10: Pomodoro. Kanban boards. Time tracking. Planning. If you value productivity and are a fan of Lifehacker, you know these concepts and how they can help you get the job done. TimeStats brings them all together in one place to make your application as productive as possible.
What is the difference between all these running apps?
A lot has changed since choosing our favorite running apps a few years ago. There are many apps out there that save your stats in the cloud and let you share your runs with your Facebook friends, but they are all quite different and it can be difficult for you to choose the right one for you. Here’s how to choose.
Recalbox is a simplified gaming emulator operating system for the Raspberry Pi
When it comes to turning your Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming console, we have long been recommending RetroPie because it is relatively easy to set up, yet packed with features. If you’re looking for something even easier to use, Recalbox is worth a look.
Lagom – informative minimalistic browser start page
Web / Chrome: There is no shortage of start and new tab pages that will brighten each new tab with useful information, loads of widgets, or even gorgeous timelines , but if you want something more minimalistic yet still informative, Lagom has you covered.
Laundry Day reads wash symbols on clothes so you don’t have to
iOS: Washing can be confusing if you don’t know what all these symbols mean on your clothes. Why are there two lines under this bucket? What is a triangle with two stripes? Just turn on your iPhone and let Laundry Day do the trick for you.
Simple desktop with side panel
This cool city beach desktop was featured on our tabletop show and story by reader Yuki , and while not thought out, it still looks great. Here’s how you can set it up.
Sherbit visualizes and interprets all the data that your online services collect
iOS: You use a lot of online services that track a lot of data, but what do you really know about all of this? Sherbit puts all of this data in one place so you can quickly understand how it all relates through engaging visualizations.
Charm for iPhone gives you incredible control over your Twitter experience
iOS: Twitter is a great feed, but saving interesting tweets for later, creating playlists from songs you find, and collecting interesting or themed tweets into playlists is tricky and deserves more than a favorites button. This is where Charm comes in handy – it’s all very simple.
New Motivation Tab gives you a new inspirational quote with every tab you open
Chrome: If you’re the type of person who loves a little bit of motivation throughout the day in the form of an inspirational quote, New Tab Motivation for Chrome offers a random quote every time you open a new tab.
Sidekix: City Navigator suggests walking routes based on your interests
iOS: There are many ways to find your way when you need to get from A to B by car, but what if you want a leisurely walking route to explore the city? Sidekix offers walking city navigation that highlights points of interest on the way to your destination.
Morning Mail sorts your inbox with Tinder-style gestures
iOS: You already know that archiving, deleting, or reading emails is an effective way to deal with a crowded inbox filled with unread messages. Morning Mail for iPhone accelerates this process with Tinder-style swipes, not to mention being a worthy email client.