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 safely test software without messing up your system
The internet is full of nice apps, but it’s also packed with shady software. Before installing something terrible, educate yourself in information security. Here are the best tools to protect yourself when you experiment with new programs.
Plex is now available on PlayStation 3 and 4
Plex, one of our favorite media centers , is now available for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
Flush Toilet Locator lets you quickly find a public toilet wherever you are
When you are traveling or doing business, sometimes you suddenly realize that you need to get busy. The Flush Toilet Finder app for iOS and Android makes it easy to find free public toilets and shows you how to get to them.
Khan Academy for iPad: Over 150,000 Updated Exercises
iPad: Khan Academy already has an iPad app, but it doesn’t offer any of the actual workout exercises available on the website. A recent update changes that, and the new iPad app includes pretty much everything on the web.
ClickLight turns on your phone’s flashlight using the power button
Android: Let’s be honest. The flash on your phone is much more commonly used as a flashlight than with a camera. Clicklight makes it a little easier to use for this purpose as it turns on the light when you press the power button twice.
Lastpass is now available as a dedicated Mac app
Mac: Lastpass launched a new Mac app for its password manager today. Aside from the same features you’ll find in browser extensions, you also get a new quick search to quickly find logins and some keyboard shortcuts to work with.
Clearcut cleans up the clutter from Amazon
Chrome: Amazon is a very busy site with a lot of items that they hope you buy. If you’re sick of the clutter and just want to find what you’re looking for, Clearcut takes the hassle out of the Amazon homepage.
Alongways Mobile finds interesting places to stay on the road
Android / iOS: A service that finds interesting and useful places to stop along your travel itinerary , has just launched new mobile apps for iOS and Android that will guide you to interesting sights, places to eat, historical sites, and more. and much more while you’re on the road – ideal if you’re looking for a little adventure.
Flix Plus adds customizable shortcuts, hide posters, and more to Netflix
Chrome: Flix Plus, the original Lifehacker Chrome extension that customizes Netflix to your liking , has been updated with custom keyboard shortcuts, the ability to hide individual posters, and a host of other tweaks and bug fixes.
Shift manages your schedule when you’re not working from nine to five
iPhone: You’ve got tons of options for calendar apps in the iTunes App Store, but Shifts works a little differently, focusing more on people who don’t have a typical nine-to-five schedule.