Last Week’s Top Downloads

Last Week’s Top Downloads

Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from last week.

The Best Note Taking Apps for Students

Whether you’re in high school or college, you spend a lot of time taking notes. You have several excellent options for doing so, and which works best for you depends a lot on your note taking style. It’s best to pick software and stick to it so you don’t to worry about moving stuff around later. Here’s how to make the right choice from the outset.

Windows 10 IoT Core for the Raspberry Pi Is Now Easier to Set Up, Adds Remote Client Access and More

Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi is a great way to create your own internet connected devices, and today Microsoft pushed out an update that makes the set up process a bit easier.

Google Maps’ New Offline Features Make It Easier to Get Around Without Data

If you’re travelling abroad where your phone may not work, or you just don’t like using all of your data on the go, Google Maps has you covered. Two new features today will help you get around town even if you don’t have service.

The Skyscraper Desktop

Our friend joergermeister is running Windows 10 in this desktop, but as always, has it customised to look and work the way he wants it, and the end result looks great. If you like the look — or even just some of the look — here’s how to get it for yourself.

Eye-Fi Reverses Decision, Won’t Brick Older Devices

Last month, Wi-Fi enabled SD card maker Eye-Fi announced that it was dropping support for older devices. Good news though, they have decided to make one last bit of software for those older cards so they will continue to work.

LastPass Authenticator Now Has a One-Button Approval Option

Android/iOS: Using an authenticator app on your phone is one of the betterways to use two factor authentication. Now, LastPass Authenticator has an even easier option, by adding support for one-button logins on many services.

Chromebooks Get PIN Unlock In Latest Canary Builds of Chrome OS

Currently, if you want to add a lock screen to your Chromebook, you either have to use your Google password (which should be long) or pair it with a smartphone. Soon, you may be able to use a PIN instead.

Inbox by Gmail Now Integrates Google Alerts, Trello, and GitHub Updates

Inbox by Gmail’s getting a few new features today, including integration with Trello, GitHub, and a new Google Alerts section.


The Cheapest NBN 50 Plans

Here are the cheapest plans available for Australia’s most popular NBN speed tier.

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