With Norton Zone for Mac, which is made by the well-known antivirus company Symantec, you can have 5 GB of free storage online. The application looks and feels a lot like the popular application Dropbox, and is ideal if you don’t want to lose important files, such as pictures or documents. Installing the application is very easy on Mac since you only have to double-click the file. Afterwards it will only take minutes for new users to get started, since the app…

Apple’s MacBook comes with an intuitive touchpad, that makes it possible to use several fingers, like you do on a smartphone - this is also true for their Magic TrackPad and Magic Mouse products. Unfortunately, the built-in functionality can be a bit restricted, which is why advanced users should try MagicPrefs. After installing MagicPrefs, which is very easy, it automatically runs in the background. Fortunately, it only uses about 1,5 % of the CPU, so the app…

The open-source application XMind, which is available for every platform, including Mac, Windows and Linux, is a great tool for everyone who has been looking for something free to quickly capture thoughts and ideas. Especially students can benefit greatly from XMind, when doing reports or school assignments. Overall, the app is relatively easy to use. When you open XMind, it automatically shows you all the different types of templates - these include everything you…

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…

When I bought a Mac three years ago, I could not believe Apple’s operating system did not come with a built-in image editor. I was not expecting something powerful like Adobe Photoshop, but just something simple like Paint on Windows. Fortunately, Paintbrush is a great alternative, and it is completely free. The user interface and functionality is extremely similar to Paint. Basically, you can draw something with the brush tool, and you can then remove it agai…

One of the best features of Windows 7 has always been how the operating system handles windows and open applications. With Moom some of these features have finally come to the Mac, and you can download the trial right here for free. The full version, which is available on the developer’s website and in the Mac App Store, comes with a price tag of 10 dollars. Like most Mac applications, all you have to do is place Moom anywhere on your system and open it. After…

There are many browsers out there, but most users tend to use Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, because those are simply the best. However, that should not stop you from trying some of the many interesting alternatives, including this free one called Sleipnir. We have taken a quick look at the Mac and Windows version. On both platforms, the installation is incredibly easy, and you can even import data and settings from your de…

We have previously taken a look at XMind, a free mind-mapping tool that lets you capture your thoughts and ideas. Scapple is a very similar program for Mac and Windows, but it comes with a simpler and more intuitive interface that definitely makes it worth your attention. The full version costs $14. 99, but the free trial version has all the features and is fully functional for 30 days. Scapple is incredibly easy to use, and overall, the user interfac…

Witch for Mac is a free application that tries to solve the problem of having so many applications and windows open that you can not easily switch between them. While the full version comes with a price tag of approximately 14 dollars, you can download this trial to try it for free. Since Witch is a preference pane and not an application, you will have to open System Preferences in order to use it. Normally, Command-Tab in OS X will show you a list of open applicati…

Have you ever copied multiple images, folders or pieces of text on your computer, and then wished that you could just go back and see a complete list of all those things? That is exactly the problem that ClipMenu, a free clipboard manager for Mac, is designed to solve. We have installed it on a MacBook Pro running OS X Mavericks, but it should also work on Leopard and later. Since ClipMenu is just a small icon on your menu bar, you will not notice the application un…

We are constantly developing new and smart programs for enthusiastic computer users around the world, and these all contribute to making our everyday a little more exciting, fun and affordable. In other words, the technological development of various computer programs has helped us provide many opportunities. In a daily life, how many people are busy with both work and school, it is nice to use programs that use smart features to make the time we spend in front of t…

Are you considering to remodel your house? Or perhaps it is time to build your dream house? With Sweet Home 3D, which is a interior design application, you can get started right now! The application is available for Mac and Windows.  We tried both the Mac and Windows versions, and since both computers were fairly old, you definitely do not need a new PC to handle this 3D application. The interface is basically split into different sections, and from the left yo…

We have previously reviewed several fantastic Mac applications from Pilotmoon Software, and this time we decided to try DwellClick from the same developer. The application is specifically aimed at people with a disability that makes it physically hard or even impossible to click with a mouse. While the trial will work for 30 days, you can also buy the full version for $15. 99 in the Mac App Store. So how does DwellClick actually work? Basically, you can just move th…

If you are a regular user of 9GAG, Reddit or any other social network out there, then you are probably familiar with memes, such as One Does Not Simply Walk Into Mordor, Good Guy Greg and so on. It is a fun way to interact with others on the internet, and with iMeme you can start making your own memes in no time.  The user interface of iMeme is extremely simple. You can choose between a large number of well-known memes on the left, and on the right you can add…

Looking forward to spending some times with your kids? Then why not show them this free, open-source application called Tux Paint, which will get them drawing simple figures in no time. You can find both the Mac and Windows version here, even though it did crash multiple times on a MacBook Pro running OS X Mavericks, and unfortunately, we are not sure why. Since the user interface is designed with kids in mind, it is very childish and easy to use. You do not even ha…

With BrickSmith, which is free and open-source, you can unleash your creativity by building LEGO figures directly on your Mac. It is not an official application so it is not real LEGO, but it is clearly trying to be like the feeling of putting real blocks together with your hands. In fact, it uses a library called LDraw, which is an open standard for virtual LEGO blocks. The user interface consists of several windows, including your project itself, and the Parts Bro…

Have you ever dreamt of being an astronaut? Or perhaps, you just want to know more about the different planets and galaxies. Celestia, which is free and open-source, lets you explore space in three dimensions. While it is available for multiple platforms, including Windows and Mac, we tested Celestia on a MacBook Pro running OS X Mavericks. The user interface in Celestia is filled with buttons and options for just about everything, so it definitely comes with a lot…

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…

There are so many media players out there for Mac and Windows, but most people still use the default one included with the operating system (QuickTime on Mac and Media Player on Windows). Is MPlayerX for Mac, which is free and open-source, just another media player or it actually worth downloading? The developer promises MPlayerX can handle most video formats, and we did not experience any problems in our test. The user interface is also quite nice and minimalistic,…

Do you need flowcharts for your school assignment or work project? Dia is a free and open-source diagram and flowchart editor, which is available for Mac and Windows. In our test, we did not experience any problems after installing it on our PC running Windows 7 64-bit. One of the best things about Dia is the simple user interface, which makes it easy to quickly design the flowchart you need in just about no time. There are many different shapes, lines and other obj…