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.
Kodi gets a new default skin you can try right now
Kodi, one of our favorite home theater apps , has been using the same Confluence skin by default since 2009. Now there is a new skin in town and it looks pretty cute.
Best Launcher for iPhone
The iPhone doesn’t support app launchers in the same way that OS X does, but that doesn’t mean app developers haven’t come up with smart workarounds. For example, we chose the best launcher, Launch Center Pro allows you to launch not only applications, but also certain actions in applications.
How to Install Android N Developer Preview on Your Nexus Phone or Tablet
Google today quietly released a preview of Android N. If you are one of the lucky few with a Nexus 6, 5X, 6P, 9, Nexus Player, or Pixel C, here’s how to install it and try out the new possibilities.
Write !, an elegant, distraction-free writing app, now on Mac
OS X: Write! , a beautiful writing tool (formerly for Windows only), now has a Mac version that brings all of its best features, including autosave, cloud document sync, offline editing, day and night editing. themes, unlimited undo and more.
NXT Nebula Desktop
A reader ravenclawwit stumbled upon the NXT theme for Rainmeter and found widespread use in this beautiful and functional desktop. Is that circle in the upper left corner? It’s actually a dock full of shortcuts. Here’s how it all works and how to set it up.
Waze 4.0 brings a new interface, smart reminders, an ETA dashboard, and more
Android: Waze, one of our favorite mapping apps , has released a new version for Android today. Waze 4.0 comes with a completely new interface, smart reminders based on your calendar events, and more.
Ulysses, a powerful text editor for iPad and Mac, now on iPhone
Ulysses is one of the best writing tools available for Apple devices and today it concludes its trilogy with the release of an iPhone version of the app.
MONIT is a free system monitor for Mac that sits in your notification center
Mac: System monitors are one of those app brands that are nice to have around, but most of us don’t feel like paying for them. If you don’t mind a bit of simplicity, MONIT is a free, open source system monitor found in your Notification Center.
Papier lets you take quick notes in a new browser tab
Chrome: A simple pocket notebook is great for jotting down quick thoughts or notes, but you might prefer to stay digital. Papier is a simple browser extension that allows you to quickly type notes by simply opening a new tab.
This Chrome extension blocks distracting websites, keeps you back to work
Chrome: If you need a little help getting out of Facebook or Reddit and do something, Go Fucking Work for Chrome offers it in droves – and yes, that’s its name. No nonsense or frills, just sharp, precise advice.
The Trello Chrome extension lets you quickly search for boards and create cards from any website.
Trello, a terrific tool for organizing your life, recently released a Chrome extension that will make accessing and adding to your boards much faster and easier.