Internet is suffering from the PROBLEM OF PLENTY. Probably, download manager for Mac and Windows are one of the most used software after the browsers and antivirus products. Stand-alone download managers with the inherent capability to automatically capture download links, support for torrents, flash video capture, auto grabber are most craved creature on the internet. Like Windows users, Mac OS users are also blessed with an abundance of options as far as download managers are concerned. Leech, Folx, Download Accelerator plus and many other options free and paid options are available in the iTunes store. In the past, we shared ever growing list of download managers for Linux, which was updated a couple of days back only
Imagine yourself in a dire situation where you want to stream music stored on Dropbox to iPhone and iPad. Don’t be surprised if the same question goes through your mind. Cloud services have been a rage lately. With many new entrants venturing into this field, Cloud service has become an overcrowded field. But there are still two prominent players in this space, which makes cloud service much more fun—Google drive and Dropbox
The concept of Linux download manager was derived from phrase ‘ease of access’. The amount of ease they provide to the users is incredible and was not possible with a browser. Basically, a download manager splits the files and download them simultaneously or parallely to fasten the entire download process. The resultant is faster download speed and the ability to resume the download from where it left off, with few strings attached to the latter part. The core objective is to fasten the download process and save the time of user which otherwise would have been a big headache for them. Waiting for your download to get over is a time consuming process, but such applications help users to schedule the thing and if necessary
The most innovative security feature available on Android handsets is now ported to work with the latest innovation from the Redmond based software giant. Yes, the pattern unlock is available on Windows 8 system now albeit through third party software. While Apple’s insouciance proved fatal for many users, which often exploited by au fait developers, Android has been a pioneer in security. Per contra, Android pattern lock has provided more solid security to the end-users (even you can bypass it). Well, if you’re a big fan of Android security, then you can enjoy the same privilege on Windows 8. Enabling or implementing pattern unlock on Windows 8 is a reality now. Neophytes or those who are unaware can look at the pattern unlock system as
While the Safari browser is fast enough to load any webpage, iOS users still crave for a dedicated iPad, iPhone download manager which can make the things a little bit faster. Downloading files on Safari, or iOS device particularly, is not quite a pleasant experience. Despite of being first choice as a web browser on IOS device, Safari often get threatened by the likes of Google Chrome, Opera and Dolphin. Not to underestimate many other small players in the town which happily eats share of Safari. People still don’t understand why a company of substantial size like Apple failed to appease the basic need of the users. Having censured Apple, we look forward to developers to see whether they managed to turn the tide or not.
First the Gangnam style and then Harlem Shake made the online world to go harebrained. The crazy dance performed in both the videos had been a talk of the town (or world) from over past few months. Even, we saw a colossal increase in personal Harlem shake video being uploaded to YouTube every minute. The short 31 seconds video got everyone crazy. Would you like to create Harlem shake video on your iPhone, iPad or other iOS devices? Or I would say, would you like to be the part of this craziness? If the answer of both questions are YES, then you’re in for a treat
Hulu.com is among one of the top subscribed streaming service in USA and Japan. There is a barrage of videos, serial episodes, behind-the-scene clips, movies and more catered to the users everyday. Unfortunately, the service is fettered to a limited group of people (in this case country or geographical limitation is applied). There is more to it– Hulu also restricts access from proxy and other software that tries to imitate or pretend to be user from the allowed countries. The amaranthine cat-and-mouse game between Hulu and wannabe developers will never cease. The latest entrant in this field is Hola Blocker, which unlocks the restricted content for other users. In simple terms, where ever you be, you can watch Hulu outside US. There’s no country restriction
Canonical unveiled their 2013 roadmap with Ubuntu Phone. The all-embracing device will be launched in 2014. However, Android users can get a flair of Ubuntu OS on their device starting today. The OS has been launched for Nexus and few more devices, but if you’re one of the who are itching their palms to get the hands on ambitious Ubuntu OS, then here is the right chance for you. Unity Launcher, an app launcher, brings an Ubuntu Style launcher on an Android device. The launcher resembles the looks and functionality of Ubuntu’s vertical app switcher. Unlike any other OS in the market, Ubuntu for phone has a different way to operate and interact with the applications. Swipe from right-to-left to bring forth the app switcher
When Canonical laid out their plan for the next mobile platform, many were found dumb struck. Almost all of them were gladdened with the new user interface and the flexibility it offered. The demo of Nexus device gave many OS manufacturers, read Google and Apple, a nightmare, while end-users started biting their nails in anticipation to try this captivating OS on their Android device. As promised the first flair of Ubuntu OS is now available for the Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus users. This is a developer preview version and is intended for developers only, but we all are developers, aren’t we? Nevertheless, if you can’t stop yourself from trying out this lucrative OS, then scroll down to the bottom of the page
Windows 8 countenance is pleasant, and bit different from any of the previous versions of the Windows. Especially, the new OS by Microsoft looks superior than the previous versions of the OS. However, the pet peeve of Windows 8 is that it is different from any of the previous versions. Absence of start menu orb, modern tile based start screen and Windows store are often discussed topics among the new users. The new Windows store offers a single place selling point from where you can find and download new apps for your Window 8 system. Unfortunately, Microsoft restricts you from changing the location of installed apps from the default location. There is also no easy to follow option to install the app to a different