Software

Avidemux for Mac is a video editing and encoding app. It is not available from the App Store but is on many download sites. Avidemux for Mac installs easily.

At its core, Avidemux for Mac is designed to allow you to cut a larger video into a smaller one, although this is not a full-featured video editor. Avidemux for Mac also provides encoding capabilities, converting videos from one codec to another. Avidemux for Mac can also act as a filter, applying specific filter effects to a video clip (although the filter effects are somewhat limited compared to much more expansive … Read more

Fight goblin hordes with this fun combat strategy game. Clash of Clans offers fun graphics and interesting gameplay to make it worth your while.

At the game's start, a maiden takes the place of a help feature and greets you to explain the situation and offer guidance for purchases and battle. Right off the bat, you're given 750 coins and 500 gems. We were only able to buy a cannon -- the rest of the defenses were locked. We placed the cannon where we wanted it and were instructed to use our gems to "green up" … Read more

CleanMyMac is designed to remove old and unnecessary files from your hard drive, as well as optimize system performance. A trial version of the program is available for download, and the full version is available with either a six-month license for $7.47 or a lifetime license for $14.97.

CleanMyMac performs two different tasks that help your Mac computer run better. The first task it tackles is getting rid of orphan and unnecessary files, including cache files. CleanMyMac searches your hard drive and makes recommendations of files that can be deleted, including files for multiple Mac architectures and localization … Read more

Every now and then, we come across an iPad app that will appeal to the whole family. Fumble is just such a game. Its simple gameplay will appeal to very young kids, as well as their parents and grandparents.

The point of Fumble is to quickly tap and hold blocks that contain symbols that match the ones displayed at the top of the screen. A bomb tile moves around on the board replacing tiles, so you have to be careful not to touch it as you hold down the tiles. The tile symbols are bright, colorful, and eye-catching. From the … Read more

App Cleaner for Mac is a simple application that uninstalls applications and all associated files. It is available from many download sites, although not from the App Store, and it installs easily. App Cleaner for Mac is a free download.

While most apps will uninstall from a Mac without a problem, there are a few apps that will not, and that leave orphan files or folders hanging around chewing up disk space. App Cleaner for Mac is a simple way to get rid of these applications and files. To use App Cleaner for Mac, you simply drag an app icon … Read more

ClamXav for Mac is an open-source virus checker. Available from the App Store and many download locations, ClamXav for Mac installs quickly. The app is free, but donations through Paypal are requested.

ClamXav for Mac has a simple interface that displays a set of basic scan options and a larger window to show infected or suspect files. With updated definitions downloaded automatically, ClamXav for Mac can monitor your Mac in real-time, or you can install and run it on an existing system. To scan specific files or folders, simply drag them onto the ClamXav for Mac icon (handy for USB … Read more

If you like to take pictures but really love to tell a story, you'll appreciate the easy to use InstaFonts, which lets you add customizable text to your images. You can insert a caption, create a short description, or just let others know who's in the picture.

With its clean, intuitive interface (and limited options), there shouldn't be much of a learning curve with this app, even for those who've never done any image editing. InstaFont's main window displays the image you want to add the text to over a short menu that lets you … Read more

It won't take long for you to create collages of your digital images with InstaCollage Pro, but this app isn't without its flaws. One you can overcome, but the other proved to be a bit of a deal breaker.

The interface for InstaCollage Pro is pretty bare-bones, with clearly labeled icons for the main functions of adding borders or frames, but not much else. There are some sliders at the top labeled only Vertical and Horizontal, which could have used further onscreen explanation, but ultimately, the process of creating the collage took only a couple minutes and a … Read more

Applying a vintage look to your photos is fairly easy with Vintique, an app that offers 39 filters for customizing images.

With Vintique's simple, intuitive interface, it's easy to get started. At launch, the app presents two options: capture an image or choose one from the camera roll. There are only two resolutions available. The default is only 612x612 pixels, but you can toggle to high resolution, which doubles it to 1,224x1,224 pixels. Once your image is selected you'll see the available filters and click one to apply it. There are options to edit the … Read more