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Great Mac OS X Hidden Gem

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The relationships between files and their default applications are often a pain to deal with – unless you know about this cool “secret” feature. Many file types can be opened with more than one program on your Mac. For instance, a Word document (.doc extension) can be opened in TextEdit, Pages, and (of course) Microsoft Word. The same can be said for MP3 files — VLC , Quicktime, and iTunes can all play them. So what if you want your Word files to always open in Pages? The way most people go about doing this is by selecting a .doc file in Finder and pressing Command+I to bring up the Get Info window. From there, you can find the Open With section, select Pages from the list and click the Change All… button. Using Change All… in the Get Info window Phew… that’s a little much for something so simple. Plus, while it’s great for making all Word documents open in Pages, what if you want to change that association on a file-by-file basis? No such luck. Luckily, there’s a feature ...

Show Hidden Files on a Mac with the Help of Automator

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Unlike Windows, the Mac operating system does not make it easy to view the hidden files on your computer. Apple does this for our own safety since messing with hidden files can get ugly, but in certain cases it still needs to be done. Although just about anybody could need to at some point, web developers are probably the most common group of people who work with hidden files on a regular basis. For example, the other day I needed to edit a .htaccess file on my server and couldn’t find where it went after downloading it to my desktop. I knew it was there, but since the filename starts with a dot (“.”) Mac OS X is set to hide it by default. Generally this behavior is a good thing, but not in this particular instance. Running a command in Terminal is the most basic way to show hidden files on a Mac. While that method works fine, it sure is a pain to remember the code every time you want to toggle it on or off. Instead, we’re going to utilize the power of Automator (which i...

Mac’s Dock: Make Hidden App Icons

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When looking at the Dock, it can be difficult to tell when a running Mac app has been hidden from view. But with a quick Terminal command, hidden app icons can fade into the background with lowered opacity. 4 Buried features in iOS 4 If you’re a Mac user who frequently has a cluttered screen full of open windows, OS X’s app hiding feature is perfect for you. It’s simple: just press Cmd+H to hide all of the windows that belong to the app you’re currently using. They’re still running in the background, but are not visible on your desktop. To bring them back and instantly pick up where you left off, just click the app’s icon in the Dock. Other than pressing Cmd+H, you can hide currently running apps in a few different ways too. For example, pressing Cmd+Option+H will “Hide Others,” or every window on your screen not belonging to the active app. This is really convenient for focusing on one specific task. You can also hold down the Option key when clicking away from an app to h...

Gear Fit Manager (Samsung Galaxy S5 Leaked App)

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Download Gear Fit Manager (Samsung Galaxy S5 Leaked App) Size: 14.69 MB The Samsung Galaxy S5 has not yet hit stores, but those who are tech savvy and a little bit anxious can get the Galaxy S5 apps right now. A member of the  XDA Developers Forum  was able to extract the flagship apps from the Galaxy S5, including S Note, WatchON, Gear Manager, Gear Fit Manager, Calculator, S Health and S Translator. Though many of the S5 apps were previously featured on older Galaxy S devices, they have notably been revamped with a flatter, minimalist look. Those interested in testing out these apps should keep in mind that root access is required for installation; apps can be installed as normal APK files. Tech website  SamMobile  also notes that installation may also require devices to run Android 4.4.2 KitKat. There are some limitations to the extracted app files. The Gear Fit Manager will not be functional as the Gear Fit companion device has not yet released to the...

iTunes & iPhoto Libraries on the same computer

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Since Apple software such as iTunes and iPhoto uses libraries to organize content, you may think you’re limited to just one per user account. It turns out these programs can actually manage multiple libraries at the same time. When most people think of putting more than one iTunes or iPhoto library on a Mac, they usually associate that with separate user accounts for each each person who uses the computer. That is certainly one way to go about it, but what if you want multiple libraries just for yourself? For example, one iTunes library for the music you listen to often and another for the stuff you rarely touch (seasonal music, perhaps?). Or maybe one iPhoto library for family pictures and a separate one for your other interests. Splitting content into multiple libraries is also a great way to keep the databases from getting too big and bloated when you’ve accumulated a lot of stuff. Obviously, these are not situations when brand new user profiles are ideal. Logging off...

CM Security Antivirus AppLock v2.3.1 build 20312057

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CM Security Antivirus AppLock v2.3.1 build 20312057 According to the report made by independent antivirus and security institute AV-TEST, announced in June 2014, CM Security has been rated #1 due to its usability and 100% virus detection rate. Description ★ Once again ranked #1 by AV-TEST ★   According to the report made by independent antivirus and security institute AV-TEST, announced in June 2014, CM Security has been rated #1 due to its usability and 100% virus detection rate.   Highlights of CM Security:   ☆ #1 antivirus engine: Powered by both local and cloud engines, and supported by experience with 200,000,000 users and 16-years of history in the PC & mobile security industries. Repeatedly ranked first in tests carried out by AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives .   ☆ Professional find phone (anti-theft): Locate your stolen phone on Google Maps™, make your device yell so you can find it easily, and lock your device remotely. Anyone who enters an incorrect passcode on you...

Hack App Data v1.2.4 [Ad Free]

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Hack App Data v1.2.4 [Ad Free] Technically speaking, it can view data saved in SharedPreference and data saved in Sqlite database. Description Do you want to know what data is saved for an app? And further more, do you want to modify such data? This tool is made for fun to help you to hack apps' data. It could view what data is saved for an app inside Android systems. It could also modify/edit apps' data to make your score higher, explore hidden functions, etc. (Especially for some offline games). Technically speaking, it can view and edit data saved in SharedPreference and data saved in Sqlite database. (Your device must be rooted to use this tool) What's New V1.2.4: fixed a crash bug; UI improve; support database record removing. Version 1.2.0: (1) Support backup and revert functions (2) Bugs fix for database data (3) Add help doc Version 1.1.2: fixed bugs for key value dialog Version 1.1.0: Support database modification Version 1.0.12: Small Bug fix; make setting w...

cliMate Animated WeatherWidget v1.2

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cliMate Animated WeatherWidget v1.2 cliMate Animated Weather Widget shows beautiful, fully animated weather conditions directly on your home screen. 3 years in development, it is powered by OpenWeatherMap, and completely unique on Google Play! PLEASE READ/IMPORTANT: 1. cliMate Animated Weather Widget, like all widgets, cannot run off the SD card. If your device has automatically installed it to your SD Card please move it back to your devices Internal Memory. 2. If using the Widget on a phone using a 5x6 or 4x6 size grid, it may not look correct. If so please resize the widget to 5x2 or 5x3 size. Features unique weather animations: Shining sun Drifting clouds Flying birds Waving trees Spinning windmill Falling raindrops Sheets of rain Rainbows Condensation Mist Haze Falling sleet Falling snow Lightning strikes Thunderclouds Ice cracks Tornadoes Wind-blown leaves Plane dragging customizable banner Time & Date features: Weather conditions follow time of day, Sunrise, Day, Suns...

PRO PDF Reader v4.2.3

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PRO PDF Reader v4.2.3 Book and Document Reader with PDF and DjVu support for comfortable reading. If you are looking for a good PDF reader, stop here, you have found it. It does what you expect it to do. You can easily lay down and read pdf books and documents with this app. The amazing enhancement dims your screen in some way that it doesn't hurt your eyes. Easy to set and keep scrolling. The best functional from all readers. Functional: 1) Read mode and control mode (single tap to switch) 2) Fixate pages by width, saved on scroll 3) Search in books 4) Table of content 5) Night Mode 6) Search ALL books (PDF, DjVu) on device 7) Next Page or scroll pages by tap screen 8) Full screen mode 9) Support e-reader keys like Nook, Kindle, Sony 10) File navigation 11) Recent Books 12) Light and black theme 13) Screen orientation: Portrait, Landscape, Automatic 14) Text Bookmarks for page 15) Links History, back to page 16) Crop borders 17) Automatic Scroll PRO Functional: 1) No Ads, No Inter...

EQ PRO Music Player Equalizer v0.0.1

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EQ PRO Music Player Equalizer v0.0.1 Perfect your music listening experience with EQ PRO - the universal sound equalizer app. The app is compatible with all your favorite music players: SoundCloud, Play Music among others.... Designed for music enthusiasts, this equalizer app will help you improve your listening experience by letting you change the sound level settings of your phone or tablet’s sound output. EQ PRO is equiped with a five-band Equalizer shaped in a curve for a smoother use. In option, you can unlock a list of default presets, based on different Music Styles. You'll also be able to create and save your own presets. Last but not least, the Bass Booster option will enable you to bassboost your sound. EQ PRO lets you adjust sound effect levels, so that you get the best out of your Music Player or mp3 Audio Player. What's more, you can change the color of your EQ PRO and customize your equalizer app as you like! EQ PRO's sober design and smart ergonomi...

BetterBatteryStats v2.0.0.0 RC5

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BetterBatteryStats v2.0.0.0 RC5 A high battery drain is often a limiting factor for a great user experience. With BetterBatteryStats you can analyse the behavior of your phone, find applications causing the phone to drain battery while it is supposed to be asleep and measure the effect of corrective actions: - Spot drainers based on detailed information about the root cause - Use the online Knowledge-Base to find how to reduce or remove the wakelocks - measure the effect of actions to reduce drain - detect changes in the awake/sleep profile and quickly find the causes (rogue apps) In other words BetterBatteryStats helps you to get the best out of your Android smartphone. Support: Please don't use the market's feedback system for support. In case of issues or for any question or suggestion please contact me by e-mail or use the contact information from the about box. Litening ROM users: if you have a pre-installed version you must delete it from /system/app prio to instal...

TouchPal - Free Emoji Keyboard v5.6.8.4

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TouchPal - Free Emoji Keyboard v5.6.8.4 TouchPal Keyboard V5, Feel the speed! The Winner of Global Mobile Innovation Award! Description TOUCHPAL X KEYBOARD - FEEL THE SPEED AND HAVE FUN! ★ 800+ emoji is limited FREE from 3 June 2014 ★ • The No.1 popular FREE keyboard on Play. Never Expires. • The winner of Mobile Innovation Global Award • Over 100 million users worldwide. Default keyboard on Sony, HTC, Alcatel, Huawei, ZTE and other 20 brands • Customizable themes, Emoji, and 70+ languages in one keyboard SAVE TIME WITH SIMPLE GESTURES • With TOUCHPAL CURVE, no need to tap each word letter by letter. Just swipe from one letter to another and TouchPal keyboard will take care of the rest! • To input even faster, enable TOUCHPAL WAVE and type entire sentences just by sliding from one word to another on the keyboard! • Flip up the space bar to access the EMOJI AND SMILEYS and, for even more fun, download the EXTENDED 800+ EMOJI PACK! • Slide up or down on the keys to input a NUMBER OR S...