This 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 this week.

The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Streaming Blocked Content Overseas

Regardless of which end of whatever pond you're on, region blocked content is annoying. Whether you're an ex-pat looking to watch reruns of The Wonder Years, or you're hankering for a dose of Dr. Who, here's the best (and easiest) way to get that content.

Five Best Text Editors

Whether you're a developer or a writer, a good text editor is a must-have on any computer, in any operating system. The humble text editor is great for managing code, writing down quick notes, or just as a distraction-free writing tool. This week, we're looking at five of the best, based on your nominations.

All the New Stuff in IFTTT for Android and What You Can Do With It

We're pretty fond of IFTTT around these parts. Last year, the company released an iOS app and we got a ton of new recipes designed just for the iPhone. Now, it's Android's turn. Today the official Android app launched. Here's what you can do with it.

Ubuntu 14.04 "Trusty Tahr" Brings Small Changes, Long-Term Support

Canonical released the latest version of Ubuntu Linux this week, with a bit of polish all around. Here's what you'll find.

My Job Chart Organizes Kids' Chores and Teaches Them About Money

Web/Android/iOS: My Job Chart takes the idea of teaching kids the value of money with a job board and digitizes it, also including the concepts of sharing and saving. Plus, it's free and cross-platform for added convenience.

Apple Opens Up OS X Beta Testing to All Users

If you're curious about new features coming to OS X Mavericks, Apple has opened up the beta testing to anyone with an Apple ID so you can now download the latest builds without a developer account.

Chameleon Optimizes Non-Apple SSDs on Macs

Mac: With the release of OS X 10.6.8, Apple introduced TRIM support for its solid state drives that makes the drive a little faster. Apple's operating systems don't support non-stock drives though. Chameleon is a simple tool that allows you to speed up that third-party SSD drive.

The Best Add-Ons to Supercharge Postbox

Postbox is one of our favorite email clients, and since it's built on the foundations that Thunderbird laid down, it also supports tons of great add-ons and extensions that can make it even better. Let's take a look at some of the best, and how they can make your email easier to manage, and help you be more productive.

Notification Toggle Adds Settings and App to Android's Pulldown Bar

Android: Many Android smartphones come with shortcuts to settings when you pull down the notifications bar, but if you want more control over that, Notification Toggle might be just right to supercharge your notification shade.