Category: Internet

OS X: The creators of one of our favorite Adobe Illustrator alternatives , Affinity Designer, are back with a high-quality Photoshop replacement, Affinity Photo. And […]

Chrome: Dropbox today released a beta version of its new Chrome extension, Dropbox for Gmail. As the name suggests, the extension lets you quickly add […]

iPhone: It’s easy to forget about food in the refrigerator and their expiration dates. The Fridge is an app that helps remind you to eat […]

Controlling a computer from a mobile device is nothing new, but over the past year or so, there have been several notable iOS and Mac […]

Mac: While Mac computers are not often infected with malware, they are not immune. If you don’t have a good antivirus software for Mac installed […]

Every week we share the number of downloads for all platforms to help you get started. Here are the top downloads this week. Don’t quit […]

Mac: Sometimes you just don’t feel like touching your keyboard or mouse. ControlAir is an app that lets you just wiggle your finger in front […]

iOS: When you’re trying to learn a new language (or any other skill), it’s often best to learn it in small, frequent chunks. Drops limits […]

iOS: Mail Pilot was a handy email app that let you turn emails into tasks so you can remember to get through them. It was […]

Mac: Evernote is great, but it’s a little overkill if you’re just using it for basic writing. Alternote is a Mac app currently in beta […]

We understand: nobody likes Facebook. Twitter is full of trolls. Social media can be frustrating, but it is also a great way to keep in […]

Mac: We’ve seen several different utilities that can help you clean up your iOS device’s memory and make room for new files, but PhoneExpander is […]

Windows / Mac / Chrome: Encrypted cloud storage services are not hard to find , but when you need to send a file to someone […]

Android: Just months after the release of Next Lock Screen for Android, Microsoft is back with a second lock screen replacement app. This allows you […]

Mac: For some reason, the Apple Calendar app doesn’t include a menu bar app. Itsycal is a tiny app that adds exactly this functionality and […]

Android: Even if all your money and investments are managed by online services, you still get the PDFs you need to pay year-end taxes and […]

iOS: Editing is often the hardest part of writing, but Voice Dream Writer is an iOS app that helps with proofreading and organization by offering […]

Mac: iTunes recently got an update that added a handy Action Center widget for managing music. However, it is not enabled by default, so here’s […]

If you’ve ever thought it would be too difficult to write your own game, choose an adventure or a text game, Twine’s free storytelling tool […]

Chrome / Web: Learning another language can be difficult if you don’t dive into it every day. Mainichi is a new Chrome tab and web […]

Windows / Mac / Linux: LibreOffice has always been powerful enough to stand up to Microsoft Office , but it has also been a bit […]

iOS: When it first launched, Cobook was one of our favorite address book apps for iOS. In the end, development was halted when it was […]

iOS: Hopper is a great site to help you plan ahead for your balloon deals , but the new iOS app takes you a step […]

Firefox: The last time we highlighted uBlock, a fast and lightweight alternative to AdBlock Plus , it was only Chrome. This add-on is now available […]

iOS: Alfred is best known for being a supercharged app launcher , but if keyboard shortcuts aren’t always your thing, their new iOS app controls […]

iOS / Android / Windows: Whether you find yourself stranded while traveling or just want to plan your next trip , HotelTonight is the app […]

Mac / iOS: Apple has a handy remote to control iTunes from your phone, but it’s limited to iTunes and requires you to actually open […]

Android: One of the biggest complaints about the Facebook app is that it can take up too many resources, especially on older phones. This is […]

iOS / Android: If Maslow redefined his hierarchy, Wi-Fi would be at the bottom, right between psychological needs and security needs. For those of you […]

iPhone: You have tons of different alarm clock options for your smartphone , but Dreeps is an app that takes a completely different approach. Instead […]

Windows: Websites tend to store many cookies on your computer. While there are still many misconceptions about what cookies do, it doesn’t hurt to be […]

Chrome: Amazon Prime customers can save unlimited photos to Amazon Cloud Drive , making it a good place for images. With the Save to Cloud […]

Android / iOS: Fitness trackers are a great way to develop your fitness goals and challenge others. If you are interested in helping others, the […]

Many of us sit at our desk and computer all day, so the equipment we use is very important. Let’s think a little more about […]

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 […]

Android: LibreOffice is one of our favorite office alternatives, and it holds up well against the competition . If you need to read documents when […]

Mac: Any.do, our favorite iPhone to-do app , is now available as a native Mac app. It comes with integration with Notification Center, icons, and […]

Android / iOS: Simplenote, our favorite note-syncing app for iPhone , has received a small but welcome update today that includes a new dark mode […]

Chrome: Flix Plus, the original Lifehacker Chrome extension that customizes Netflix to your liking , has been updated with custom keyboard shortcuts, the ability to […]

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 […]