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.
VideoStream for Google Chromecast Streams Any Video to the Big Screen
Chrome: VideoStream for Google Chromecast is a Chrome extension that can push virtually any video file you throw at it through to your Chromecast to play on your HDTV. It's fast, flexible, supports local video files on your PC or on the network, is easy to use, and it even has an Android remote control.http://ift.tt/1ohAZ15...
XBMC 13.0 "Gotham" Improves Sharing, Settings, and Speed
The newest version of XBMC, the kickass customizable media center software, is here—with lots of new features for desktop and mobile users alike.
The Best Way to Text From Your Computer on Android
You don't switch away from your PC to your smartphone to reply to an email or an instant message, so why should a simple SMS message be any different? Thankfully, if you have an Android device, you can continue using your PC (and its full-size spacious keyboard) to read and send text messages. Our choice for this task: MightyText.
Privacy Badger Protects You from Online Tracking
Firefox/Chrome: You already know that everyone is out to track what you do on the internet, and there are tons of great tools to protect yourself. Well, the Electronic Frontier Foundation is jumping into the fray with Privacy Badger, an new add-on that analyzes and blocks third-party tracking automatically.
AirHelp Scans Your Email, Finds Flights You Deserve Compensation For
The last time we mentioned AirHelp, the service launched tools to help you get real money back—not vouchers or apologies—when airlines screw you over. Now the service is back to help you find old flights you deserve compensation for, and file the claims for them.
Doze Endlessly Streams Relaxing Music Without Ads
Android: The next time you need to meditate, relax or fall asleep, fire up Doze on your Android phone and let its relaxing sounds take over. The app bears a minimalistic interface and is completely free, without any ads.
Typist Helps You Find Out Which Android Keyboard Works Best for You
Android: Alternative keyboards are one of Android's best features. Typist is an Android app that tests your typing speed, so you can find out which keyboard best suits your typing style.
OS Experience Brings True Multitasking to the iPad
iPad (Jailbroken): iOS has never had really solid multitasking abilities, but OS Experience is a new jailbreak app for the iPad that allows you to multitask in a way that's similar to a desktop.
OS X (Win/Linux coming soon): Atom, the text editor from the folks at GitHub and one of your favorites, is now open source and free to download and use. The team is still working on Windows and Linux versions, but for now, it's out of closed beta and available to all.
Notify! Shows Notifications From Select Apps on Home and Lock Screen
Android (4.3 and above): Not every app's updates deserve your immediate attention. For those select apps you want to keep an eye on, Notify! puts their notifications on your home or lock screen.
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