Large file downloads aren’t easily manageable from any of the browsers on a Mac, but if you’re looking for a little more control and a speed boost, SpeedTao does the trick. More »
If you just signed up for a gym membership, completely convinced that you’ll go every day this year, keep in mind you’re essentially throwing money away when you don’t go. If you need a little more motivation to make the trip and work out, Gym-Pact is a new iOS app that lets you put your money where your mouth is. Go to the gym and check in with your phone and you’ll be rewarded with cash payouts. Skip your workouts, and the service penalises you and your bank account. More »
So you have a home bar fully stocked with all of the essentials, but you haven’t a clue what to make first. Thankfully your smartphone can help, and with the right app, you can unveil a world of mixed drinks and beverages that let you play the bartender, whether you’re at home with your own bar or at a friend’s house in front of theirs. More »
Linux users have a few different choices when it comes to instant messaging, but the feature-filled, extensible Pidgin gets our vote for best. More »
Just a couple of days ago, the latest version of Dropbox for Android showed up as a preview build. Now it’s here officially and you can grab it from the Android Market. More »
The default sticky notes app for OS X is great, but you can’t use it for any type of confidential information you might want to keep at the ready. Memo is a simple app that allows you to password protect and hide your notes. More »
2011 was a great year to get your feedback. Every week we put out the call for applications, gadgets, products, or services in a given category, and every week we challenge you to vote for the best in each category. Here are the most popular Hive Fives of 2011. More »
If you like the look of Windows 8′s new version of Windows Explorer, but don’t want to use the developer preview, free app Better Explorer brings some of the perks to your Windows 7 desktop. More »
While Wordpad received a refreshed user interface in Windows 7, including the now-ubiquitous ribbon, Notepad remained pretty much the same. If you’re an eccentric power user (like me), it’s great having a no-frills text editor with no splash screen or feature bloat at your command for those quick configuration file and web page edits. However, if you think Notepad needs to get with the times, you can always give Notepad 7 a whirl. More »
