Intego Internet Security offers, as we mentioned before, a two part system, where each part takes care of a certain area of your computers safety. The first part is called VirusBarrier and is a effective shield against viruses, malware and spyware. The way this program works is by scanning every file that is either running in the background or you are using at that time. Most of this process is automatized, which means that all the scans and updates isn't something…

Have you bought an Apple Remote for your Mac? If so, then you probably know by now that the functionality is extremely limited since it only works with certain applications such as PowerPoint and iTunes. iRed Lite for Mac is a great program which can make your shiny remote work with almost anything installed on your computer. To install iRed Lite you just need to extract the ZIP-file anywhere on your computer. The application is probably not for everyone since the…

With computers today there are so many applications and features that it is hard not to get distracted by something all the time. With Isolator for Mac it is finally possible to cover up your desktop while you are working. Since Isolator is very small application, it will only take you a few seconds to download and install it. The way it works is simple: press the hotkey, which by default is Command-Shift-I, and Isolator will cover up your entire desktop so you can…

iStumbler is a free and open-source application for Mac that lets you discover wireless networks and devices. While this is a beta of iStumbler that requires Mac OS X 10. 8 Mountain Lion or newer, you can also find older versions on the developer’s website right here.  Upon opening iStumbler, it will automatically show you nearby networks, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Bonjour. You can click on a network to gain all the information that you could possibl…

Java is used to run programs, games and other apps, typically used for online banking etc. It's important to always have the latest version of Java installed on your Mac. The version you download at this page is the latest version released by Oracle. You can also download Java for Windows here.

It may be a little bit necessary to get started with JDownloader for Mac, but as soon as you've learned to use it, you will not be in addition to it. One of the program's most beloved features is the ability to skip waiting time on certain download sites. The way JDownloader for Mac does this is by reconnecting your router. The program also has built-in captcha recognition, so you do not have to guess what to stand out from the sometimes cryptic images. You…

Just Color Picker is a pretty cool program for your Mac that is also portable, meaning that you can take it with you on a USB drive, without having to install it on the computer. The program can identify colors on images and websites with the integrated tool you get access to, when you launch the program. You will have access to five formats of color codes: HTML, RGB, HEX, HSB/HSV, HSL and CMYK. These five are some of the most common formats used on various occasion…

Have you found two seemingly identical folders on your Mac, but you are not sure if they are completely the same? You can easily solve that problem with Juxtapose Folders, which you can download for free right here. The user interface is extremely simple. To get started, you simply use the mouse to drag two different folders onto the window. Juxtapose Folders will then compare the files to see if the folders are completely identical. It worked quite good in our test…

Kaspersky Internet Security offers a wide range of features that all adds up to an impenetrable defense line of security programs. Some of the features in this security pack includes: Antivirus protection, file antivirus, Cloud-based protection, Anti-phishing, URL Advisor, Email and download security, Virtual Keyboard, Advanced parental control and the program is optimized for performance and easy use. With all of the above you have a strong defense that will improv…

Earlier, you could only read e-books on Kindle or with a special app also on iPhone, but now an app has come to Mac, it looks great that the screen can not handle E-Ink (electronic ink). With Kindle for Mac, you have direct access to a Kindle account and therefore have access to books, newspapers and magazines. With Kindle for Mac, you can also buy new ebooks directly, and Whisper Sync ensures that the book is also downloaded to your Kindle at the same time. The pro…

Have you ever taken an important test at school where Wikipedia could be a great source, but internet access simply was not allowed? Kiwix is a free application that gives you the ability to access online content offline, such as Wikipedia or similar websites.  Kiwix is available for multiple platforms, but in our test we focused on the Mac version, which is simple and easy to use. After installing it, which basically consists of dragging the file to your appli…

If you need a program you can use as your new media center with all kinds of control of your music, movies, pictures and an overview of how far you've come in the TV series you see, Kodi is the program you need. Moreover, you can record live TV through the simple and graphical user interface. Kodi is used only as a nice interface to the services you already use. It is an open source program, and it can be installed on any computer with any operating system. You can…

Almost all kind of video formats are being supported by this great Mac program, even HD video such as M2TS, MTS, TS etc. You can even edit the videos directly in Leawo Video Converter Pro for Mac. This is definitely one of the best programs in the category. Check out the demo of the program in the video to your right as it is not possible to download a demo of this program. When you click download you'll be directed to payment. Right after the payment you can dow…

Make your own music with Let's Make Music Studio. The program is made by musicians for musicians, so you could say it made by professionals that knows what the need is. You can make your own music and upload it so others can see what you have created. The user interface is set nicely and simple with a window for each function. The song editor is the main window that you will use the most. In this window, there is a piano in the left side, representing the tones you…

M4P Converter for Mac can convert DRM protected M4P, M4V, M4A, M4B and AAC files into unprotected files like AVI, MP4, WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG, APE, WMA. M4P Converter supports batch conversion, which takes place at high speed and perfect quality. The built-in codecs makes Aimersoft M4P Converter compatible with popular portable devices as iPod, iPhone, Zune, PSP and MP3 players.

With one click you can start a scan that removes 13 different kinds of junk files and unused language files, as well as lost files from uninstalled programs. MacBooster 2 also operates as a security center, which checks for malware, viruses, and harmful cookies. You can also check and improve your computer's performance by deleting cache files and clear the memory for apps that occupies the computer’s performance. Last but not least, you can optimize your star…

Machanic is a simple, yet very useful app for Mac users. It'll scan your Mac for junk and dublicate files and help you un-install unused apps easily. All to remove unnessesary files from your harddrive and free up valuable space. As you might already know, upgrading your Mac's harddrive is practically impossible. Therefore Machanic will be of very good use to many Mac users. Give it a try if your Mac lack harddrive space. It's free to do so.

There are a number of options for protecting, cleanup, updating and optimizing your computer. But MacKeeper is the best we have used. All of the above items are included in one package, which is MacKeeper. Not only that, it's also one of the fastest and most user-friendly programs we've tried. The design is fantastic and easy to find. In addition, it has been developed in Danish so there is no language barrier. The cleanup can remove more gigabytes of unnec…

Would it not be great if there was a resource on all of Apple’s many products? With Mactracker this is finally possible in one convenient place. The application is free, and should only work if you are running OS X 10. 6. 8 or later. Mactracker comes as a ZIP-file so all you have to do is extract the folder and place the application anywhere you want on your hard drive. The user interface is beautiful and very simple to use. You can easily view their current p…

MacTuneUp detects and fixes any issues, restores hard drive space, makes backup drives that can be used for boot and optimizes your Mac's internet and network connection.