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Download Fetch Art 2.5.0 for iTunes

Originally developed by Yoel Inbar and then handed over to Aric Freisen, Fetch Art is a Mac OS X application for adding cover art to your music in iTunes. The application is extremely useful for music fans, as well as for casual listeners. If you've ripped music from your own CDs and iTunes doesn’t have th...

18 August 2009
04:52 GMT

Download Updated Mactracker 5.0.8

Developer Ian Page has updated MacTracker, the Mac OS X reference tool for all things Apple. Version 5.0.8 adds newly released MacBook (Pro / Air) models, the new iPhone 3G S and several other enhancements. Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh computer ever made, including items such as ...

7 August 2009
08:31 GMT

Download Evernote 1.4.7 for Mac OS X

Evernote is a cross-platform application that allows users to capture stuff like webpages, whiteboards, scribbles, to-dos, photos and even music files, keeping them in a safe place for easy access, across a variety of devices. Developed by the company with the same name, Evernote is a service available in both free ...

3 August 2009
04:32 GMT

iPhone Review - BatteryLife

Developed by Hans Einstein, BatteryLife does not use the theory of relativity to speed up your mobile web browsing, but it does manage to tell you how much power you have on your iPhone. The application boasts a warm UI with appropriate indicators for everything you need to know about how much life your iPhone’...

8 July 2009
11:12 GMT

Latest Free iPhone Apps

If you are the owner of an iPhone or iPod touch and would like to download an app or two onto your device today, but don’t know which one, maybe we can help. We’ve picked out three of the most recent apps added to the iTunes App Store. They’re all free to download and install, as long as you have an...

7 July 2009
09:48 GMT

TrailRunner Adds Cadence Import for Garmin Oregon GPX Files

Berbie has updated TrailRunner, its route-planning software for Mac OS X. The new release is recommended to all TrailRunner users, as it delivers stability improvements as well as new additions, and can be downloaded for free right here, on our website. TrailRunner can calculate a route for the desired distance, and ...

27 April 2009
06:50 GMT

Happy Birthday Evernote

In light of the software's birthday – one year since debut – the team behind Evernote has announced a ton of updates to the solution it provides. Dubbed as “the second brain,” Evernote is a cross-platform software-and-web-based service that enables one to store all kinds of files for safe...

25 March 2009
09:58 GMT

Latest Free iPhone Apps: TooDoo, App Fiend, iFart Alert

It's been a while since we dug around the latest added iPhone and iPod touch applications. As most users should know, there are now countless free apps to choose from in the iTunes App Store, some of which are pretty cool, therefore worth mentioning.TooDooYes, TooDoo is just another one of those apps that let yo...

16 March 2009
09:52 GMT

Download Camino 2.0 Beta 2 with Improved Ad-Blocking

The folks behind the Camino Project have announced the second beta release of Camino 2.0, the 100% open-source web browser specifically tailored for Mac OS X use. In this release, improvements and fixes can be found with Bookmarks & History, as well as the Download manager, Tab behavior, web page interaction and seve...

27 February 2009
04:20 GMT

boxee Loses Hulu

Sad news for boxee users – the folks delivering this wonderful piece of software to you have announced that support for Hulu has been discontinued. boxee is touted as an application able to provide a true entertainment experience delivering TV shows, movies, music and photos, as well as streaming content from v...

19 February 2009
03:58 GMT

Download Free Valentine’s Day Mail Stationery from iPresentee

iPresentee is a group of professional and enthusiastic IT designers whose goal is to create high quality, easy to use, and fun add-ons for Apple's iWork and iLife applications. iPresentee has been building up an impressive portfolio of objects and templates for Mac users since 2007. New to the company's por...

11 February 2009
05:15 GMT

Softpedia Mac Freeware Picks of the Week – 23.01.2009

Welcome back to a new edition of our weekly freeware picks. This week we've got a great free game for you to try out, as well as a couple of utilities that simply shouldn't miss from your hard drive.  Check them out and download them all, if you want!Ovid the Owl - adventure gameOvid the Owl is current...

23 January 2009
09:53 GMT

Download All the Free Stuff iPresentee Has to Offer

Formed in 2007, iPresentee is a group of professional and enthusiastic IT designers whose goal is to create high quality, easy to use, and fun add-ons for Apple's iWork and iLife applications. While most of the company's products are paid, iPresentee also offers an array of free objects and templates for Ma...

14 January 2009
06:40 GMT

Boxee Adds iPlayer, Joost Support – Free Download

The folks at boxee have just released a new version of their media-focued application bearing the same name. Currently in Alpha, boxee adds support for the BBC iPlayer (UK users only), Joost and MTV Music. “Thousands” of free invites are coming, as well!“boxee’s private alpha went well beyond ...

9 January 2009
11:05 GMT

Latest Free iPhone Apps - Pandora 2.0, Thai Stock Watch, Wi-Fi Finder

Pandora Radio, a personalized Internet radio service, has been updated to version 2.0, adding the ability to create a station from the current song or artist, or based on genre. This and two more freeware picks for iPhone and iPod touch users are described below. The apps' titles are also direct download links v...

8 January 2009
07:01 GMT

Syrinx 1.3.1 Available for Free Download

MRR Software has updated its twitter customization application for Mac, Syrinx, to version 1.3.1 The new release fixes a couple of issues bugging users since the 1.3.0 launch. More particularly, MRR Software has been able to resolve an issue where some international users could not retrieve their timelines. Keen on...

5 January 2009
17:01 GMT

Poladroid Updated – Free Download

Developed by Dominik Fusina, Poladroid makes even the worst pictures you've got look like the work of a professional. A new version of the still-free application is available to be downloaded and installed on your Mac right now. Using Poladroid couldn't be easier and more fun. After copying the app to your...

17 December 2008
08:53 GMT

Orbiter – a Must Have Free Mac App

Orbiter has come a long way since we first featured it in our weekly recommended apps two months ago. It is one of my personal freeware favorites, as it is the most non-intrusive, yet helpful programs of its kind. Orbiter's one-window simple interface allows you to access any file, directory, or application on y...

4 December 2008
08:16 GMT

Freeware App Extracts iPhone Backups for Viewing on Your Mac

Freelance web and Mac OS X developer Padraig has created a small but useful app for owners of both an iPhone and a Mac. iPhone Backup Extractor not only lets you extract iPhone OS backups created with iTunes, but it also allows you to mess around with their contents just like you would on your iPhone.“This appl...

12 November 2008
10:44 GMT

Six Free and Must Have Games for Your Mac

As much as you might like to work and do your best while at the office, it just comes a time in everyone’s life when one should have some rest and relaxation. And what could be more relaxing for a hardcore computer user like you (a hardcore Mac user to be more exact) than to play a little game? And what’s...

12 November 2008
03:21 GMT

Perian QuickTime Sidekick Updated to V 1.1.2

Perian aims to provide a single package for all your playback needs. It is a collection of QuickTime components incorporating several libraries, dubbed as “the Swiss-army knife for QuickTime”. The newly updated version fixes a number of bugs, improving your experience.Perian is a free, open source QuickTi...

21 October 2008
10:04 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 18.10.2008

Stop what you're doing and enter our latest edition of Mac freeware picks, because this week's apps are sure to make friends with your hard drive (long term too).Start Menu – access your applications Windows styleThis is probably going to hurt the eyes (and feelings) of some faithful Mac fans, but her...

18 October 2008
08:20 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 11.10.2008

Welcome to a new edition of our weekly freeware roundup. At least two of the programs featured today can be considered must-have apps, so we encourage you to try them all out. Plus, you really have nothing to lose since the apps are all free!Simplify Media - Explore friends' music while they are onlineSimplify M...

11 October 2008
11:21 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 04.10.2008

Back for more Mac freeware, are we? Good, 'cause we're not breaking our weekly promise either. For passionate photographers (but not necessarily), we have one of the best programs this week. It's called iLovePhotos and it has recently entered a public beta, which means you get to download and use it fo...

4 October 2008
14:05 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 27.09.2008

Hello and welcome back to another edition of our recommended Mac apps of the week. While Tiger users deserve an equal amount of respect from the huge Mac developer community, this week hasn't seen that many new Tiger apps being released. Therefore, Leopard users can read on and pick their favorites, while those ...

28 September 2008
07:49 GMT

Vienna Updated, Drops Panther

Vienna, the popular RSS or Atom news feeder for Mac OS X, has received version 2.3.0.2301. The new release drops Panther support, requiring Tiger or greater to run, and adds a number of fixes, one tied specifically to OS X 10.5 Leopard.The V. 2.3.0.2301 release notes reveal that, aside dropping support for one OS X v...

24 September 2008
15:21 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 20.09.2008

Scroll down and make your pick. Three new Mac apps are available for you to download and use for as long as you like. All three programs are Universal Binaries and require Tiger or higher.Architect – quickly design your own Leopard themeThe folks at Slightly Pretentious Software claim to have rolled out the pre...

20 September 2008
09:11 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 13.09.2008

Welcome back to a new edition of our weekly pick of free Mac apps. This week, we have an assistant for installing Leopard on computers that don't quite match the requirements listed by Apple, a tool to easily transfer songs from your iPod back to your computer, and a new utility for downloading images from your ...

13 September 2008
07:53 GMT

Dropbox Goes Public – Free 2GB Accounts Available

Drew Houston, the developer of an amazing cross-platform file-sharing solution called Dropbox, has just announced the program's first public release. Up until this point, Dropbox has been in private / invitation-only beta, but now everyone is welcome to download the free software (2GB space) and try it out.&ldqu...

12 September 2008
04:59 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 06.09.2008

As every week goes, we have three new Mac apps for you to download and use, all free of charge. Although one of the programs showcased below has been released for quite some time, additional enhancements and tweaks have made it worthy of discussion. Read on for the details.Local Switcher – easily switch between...

6 September 2008
08:05 GMT

Freeware Pick - Speed Reading III

Developed by Custom Solutions of Maryland, Speed Reading allows users to measure their reading speed, and to use different methods to increase it, as well as improve comprehension. The latest iteration of the app, released earlier this year, enhances Leopard support. Speed Reading III offers ten built-in practice tex...

5 September 2008
17:01 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week – 30.08.2008

Welcome back for another batch of free Mac apps. Ready to throw that TV set out the window and make more room around the house? Good, we've got just the Mac app for you. Also, if you're the proud owner of an iPhone or iPod touch, we've get a free utility app for you that lets you customize the appearan...

30 August 2008
08:04 GMT

Comodo Launches Freeware Email Security Solution - Download Here

Comodo has announced the launch of version 1.0 of SecureEmail. The free-of-charge product serves the purpose of applying an encryption system and signatures to all the outgoing emails, eliminating thus the need for a public key cryptography system, which forces the sender and the recipient to use two different keys. ...

25 August 2008
09:12 GMT

Softpedia Recommended Mac Apps of the Week - 23.08.2008

Hello and welcome back for another overview of this week's new software for Mac. As usual, we have three new pieces of software to present to you. Since it hasn't been a very productive week, as far as free software goes, only two of the three items featured today are free.Syrinx - Free, Fully Customizable ...

23 August 2008
09:21 GMT

Tooble for Mac Updated - Download YouTube Videos on Your iPod

tooble, a freeware app designed to let you browse, search, and download YouTube videos directly to your iPod, Mac or Apple TV, has just been updated to version 0108. The new release fixes issues with compatibility on Tiger (the D01 error).tooble automatically converts YouTube videos to MP4 format. You simply connect ...

11 June 2008
17:46 GMT

Softpedia Goes Freeware Only - Part IV

Any computer running Windows needs a bit of maintenance every now and then, so let's take a ride into the world of freeware system utilities: startup managers, system information and other useful file management utilities. Most computer newbies don't know that a lot of applications start when they innocentl...

6 June 2008
13:46 GMT

Softpedia Goes Freeware Only - Part III: Internet Utilities

In part III of our freeware saga, we'll take a ride straight into the Internet world and take a look at some of your free software alternatives. In part I, we've talked a bit about this subject, when reviewing our choices regarding browsers and antispyware programs. Now it's time to dig a little deeper...

4 June 2008
17:11 GMT

RapidoWrite 3.1 Improves Performance

RapidoWrite has the most important qualities a utility of its kind should come with: it's free and it's very useful. Why is it useful? Well, the keyboard-shortcut-based app lets you insert frequently used phrases by using abbreviations/tags. RapidoWrite automatically shows you related texts as you type! The...

16 May 2008
03:18 GMT

Nexuiz 2.4.2 Adds New Map, Onslaught. Download Here.

What is probably the best looking and playing free game of its kind, Nexuiz for Mac OS X, has recently been updated to version 2.4.2, adding the much awaited Onslaught game mode, new sound effects and announcer voice, and a fresh new map to frag out on. As I'm sure Nexuiz players don't need an update on wha...

14 May 2008
09:06 GMT

And... It's OUT! Free AVG 8.0 Download Link Inside!

Yesterday, Grisoft announced that a new version of AVG Antivirus Free would be released today, April 24, that was supposed to come with several new functions beside the ones already included in the application. As expected, the new AVG Antivirus Free 8.0 was rolled out today, so if you want to download it, all you ne...

24 April 2008
10:14 GMT

Softpedia Goes Freeware Only - Part II: Multimedia

This article is a follow-up to a 'tutorial' I wrote a while back about freeware applications. So it's time again to leave your wallet aside and start browsing through our small collection of freeware programs. If in my last article I had mentioned some utilities that might have needed experienced-user ...

8 April 2008
03:06 GMT

No More Free YouTube, Google Cooks Expensive Video Service

Q: What's the most and the most attractive thing of YouTube? A: The fact that it allows users to upload any kind of clip as long as it doesn't infringe the guidelines and share it with friends, family and other Internet users. And of course, its freeware license that enables us to access the product without...

19 July 2007
06:10 GMT

What If Google Offered Windows for FREE?

The recently-acquired FeedBurner might become free for all the users because the PRO version is already offering an attractive promotion for the interested consumers. As blogger Ionut Alex Chitu noticed, FeedBuner PRO can be used for free for a period up to 15 days but you still have to pay approximately $5 per month...

3 July 2007
04:24 GMT

Softpedia Goes Freeware Only - Part I: The Basics

Let's say you've just bought a brand-new computer with Windows XP, but you don't have any money left to buy additional software. Windows tries to offer its users most of the applications they would usually need, but the ones included are not enough. In these cases, the best solution is the use of freew...

16 April 2006
08:03 GMT


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