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   <title><![CDATA[VLC media player 2.0.6-Simply the best multi-format media player]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p>If you want to play <strong><a title="" href="http://en.softonic.com/mac/video">video</a></strong> or <strong><a title="" href="http://en.softonic.com/mac/players">music</a></strong> files in just about any format, <strong>VLC media player</strong> is probably your answer.</p><p>VLC media player is the most successful free open source multimedia player out there with over 500 million downloads according to the developers. In particular, VLC media player is a great alternative to </strong>, <strong><a title="" href="http://itunes.en.softonic.com/mac">iTunes</a></strong>, and <strong><a title="" href="http://realplayer.en.softonic.com/mac">RealPlayer</a></strong>. It's lightweight, fast, easy to use and most importantly, plays almost anything.</p><p><strong>Note that versions of VLC media player compatible with Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.6 are available</strong>. The main download link is version 2 for the 64 bit Intel version compatible with OS X 10.5 and above. However, you can find <a href="http://vlc-media-player.en.softonic.com/mac/download-version/vlc-media-player-1.1.11">VLC Player for OS X 10.4.11 Intel Macs here</a>. There is not, and there will never be, a version of VLC media player for Mac OS 9 say the developers.</p><p>It's been two and a half years since <a href="<br />http://sourceforge.net/projects/vlc/files/1.1.12/macosx/vlc-1.1.12.dmg/download">version 1.0</a> was released and version 2 ("Twoflower") brings a new interface, faster decoding, support for more formats and the ability to play HD and BluRay. It still remains however the most stable, flexible and lightweight audio and video player around today. While other media players will play unusual formats after downloading a codec, or simply refuse to play things, VLC media player handles tons of formats, from <strong>MPEG</strong> to <strong>FLV</strong> and <strong>RMBV</strong> files. Version 2 has seen some important additions too such as support for 10 bit codes plus multi-threaded decoding for H.264, MPEG-4/Xvid and WebM.</p><p>Also useful is the fact that you can use VLC media player to preview files you are downloading since it plays incomplete parts of video files. VLC media player is not just for video playback however. It also offers superb integration with video channel streaming services such as Channels.com giving you access to channels such as <strong>ESPN, Reuters and National Geographic</strong>. Just right-click or CMD-click on the playlist, select <strong>Services Discovery</strong> and <strong>Channels.com</strong>. Channels.com will then appear in your VLC media player playlist. Click on it to reveal the the different categories of channels available. Click on the category you want and a drop down list of all available channels appears in VLC media player. Just click on the channel you want to watch and streaming should begin almost immediately.</p><p>VLC media player also has great hotkey support and if you take the time to learn the shortcuts so it can be controlled without touching your mouse.  If you're watching DVDs or video files through it, this is not an issue. For music, it plays more or less any file and features an equalizer and playlist creation. VLC media player isn't as intuitive as <a href="http://itunes.en.softonic.com" title="iTunes"><strong>iTunes</strong></a> as a media manager, but it's a much more flexible player in terms of file formats. You can even use VLC to convert your files, and on top of all the formats and physical media it will play, many streaming protocols and TV capture cards are supported.</p><p>VLC media player makes it easy to add <strong>subtitles</strong> to your video files too - just add the <strong>SRT</strong> file to the folder where your video is kept, and it will automatically play with subtitles.</p><p>Finally, the interface has been somewhat improved in version 2 on Mac. In fact, the Mac interface is now considerably slicker than on Windows with a single window for everything. However, it's only available in 2 colors: Lion grey and QTX black. There are also new extensions support and better Lion integration. The preferences menu is still comprehensive without being overwhelming, and there is extensive documentation online.</p><p>Don't forget to check out some of our blog posts such as <a href="http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/kmplayer-vs-vlc-media-player">VLC media player v KMPlayer</a>, <a href="http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/how-to-rotate-a-video-with-vlc">How to rotate a video with VLC media player</a>, <a href="http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/how-to-sync-audio-with-video-in-vlc">How to sync audio with video in VLC media player</a> and <a href="http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/how-to-use-subtitles-with-vlc-player">How to use subtitles with VLC media player</a>.</p><p><b>There's very little to fault with VLC media player. It's a superb lightweight media player that will successfully play the most stubborn files where other players fail.</b></p><p>Download <a title="VLC media player 2.0.6" href="http://vlc-media-player.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>VLC media player 2.0.6</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[UnRarX 2.2-Unzip RAR files on Mac with this WinRAR style extractor ]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>UnRarX</strong> is a free <a title="download WinRar for Windows"  href="http://winrar.en.softonic.com/">WinRAR</a>-style tool for Mac which allows you to unzip RAR files.</p><p>UnRarX is very easy to use. Simply drag and drop RAR files onto the UnRarX interface and your files will be automatically unzipped. The extracting process appears in the main section of the UnRarX interface to indicate the progress of the extraction.</p><p>The main controls for UnRarX are in the top-right of the main interface. These functions allow you to browse for a file, extract files and test files to see whether they are corrupt. If your file is password protected, just press the 'password' button and enter it to open and extract the archive.</p><p>You may encounter a few problems depending on your file type. If you receive a CRC error, it's likely that one of your RAR archives is corrupted. Also, if you experience a "UnRarX cannot extract archive" error message, try re-directing the output volume to your desktop instead of File Directory. These little glitches can make UnRarX a bit tricky for beginners but most people should experience fre problems.</p><p>Unfortunately there seems to be very little developer support for UnRarX although there is a <a title="" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.unrarx.com/support.html">support page</a> with links to a <a title="" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.unrarx.com/vanilla">forum</a> and <a title="" rel="nofollow" href="http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=50834&atid=461138">bug report page</a>, where you may be able to find help with problems you're having. Note as well that UnRarX only unarchives RAR files - it won't create them for you.</p><p><strong>UnRarX is one of the closest things to WinRAR on Mac for unzipping RAR archives.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="UnRarX 2.2" href="http://unrarx.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>UnRarX 2.2</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Paintbrush 2.1.1-The closest thing to Paint for Mac]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Paintbrush</strong> is a Microsoft Paint clone for Mac - in other words, a <a title="Image editors for Mac" href="http://en.softonic.com/mac/graphics-editors">basic picture editor</a> that even kids will find easy to use.</p><p>It's not often that a Microsoft product gets remade for Mac but Paintbrush is more or less a <strong>version of MS Paint</strong> which comes by default with Windows - you know, the kids app that you never used when you were on Windows. Be warned that it's not quite as simple as Paint, but it follows a similar pick-up-and-paint format and is easy to learn with just a little perseverance.</p><p>Paintbrush is an extremely simple app – don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s a photo editor or replacement for an image editor like <a title="Download Photoshop for Mac" href="http://adobe-photoshop.en.softonic.com/mac">Photoshop</a>. You've got a toolbox which allows you to use a <strong>paintbrush, rubber, color palette, area selector</strong> and little more than that. In other words, Paintbrush won't appeal to any serious artist but it could be useful to keep your kids happy for a while or simply if you want to doodle a few minutes away.</p><p>You can save your Paintbrush masterpieces in most major formats, although you can only select one default save format (.PNG). It's not easy to paint on Paintbrush when using a mouse, however; the app should support the addition of a light-pen and pad to make it more usable.</p><p><strong>Simple to use and easy to get going, Paintbrush is the blank canvas that will take you back to kindergarten.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Paintbrush 2.1.1" href="http://paintbrush-mac.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Paintbrush 2.1.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0100]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Mozilla Firefox for Mac 21.0-The latest stable version of Firefox for Mac]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mozilla Firefox</strong> is one of the World's most popular web browsers and was one of the first to break the stranglehold of Microsoft's <taglink type="program" country="en" id="69496">Internet Explorer (IE)</taglink> on the web browsing market.</p><p>With good reason too. Firefox remains an incredibly powerful and customizable browser although persistent memory leakage problems and competition from <taglink type="program" country="en" id="82988">Google Chrome</taglink> have dented its popularity.</p><p>There are a few interesting improvements in Firefox 21. There's a new Enhanced three-state UI for Do Not Track (DNT) to enhance privacy protection. Firefox should also start a bit quicker on your Mac as it suggests what can be done to improve start-up time (such as disabling certain unused add-ons). There's also a new Firefox Health Report feature which monitors how stable and well oiled your version of Firefox is. Other than this, there have been some minor cosmetic changes to functionality and some developer focused improvements.</p><p>The interface is pretty much the same as previous versions of Firefox, with a minimalist toolbar and there's still no way of removing elements that you may not want such as Java and .Net Framework. The major downside for most users however is that some plug-ins or add-ons won't work with the latest version of Firefox yet - so if you have a lot installed, prepare to be disappointed.</p><p>One major problem that persists is the high usage of RAM when Firefox is displaying Flash videos such as YouTube. Firefox runs an extra "Plugin-container" process for Flash videos that can occasionally consume 100% of your CPU and cause your Mac to freeze temporarily.</p><p>Something that's been introduced in more recent versions of Mozilla Firefox is <strong><a title="facebook" rel="nofollow" href="http://facebook.en.softonic.com/web-apps">Facebook</a> integration</strong>. Firefox now supports Facebook's social API so you can have dedicated buttons for Facebook in your browser. Mozilla Firefox supports Facebook's Messenger within Firefox, giving users desktop notifications as well as a persistent friends list and activity feed on the right. Conversations will open up as overlays on top of whatever website you're on so you can multitask while you chat.</p><p><strong>Mozilla Firefox 20 isn't a revolution in the development of Firefox, but there are some useful improvements that still make it a decent browser.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Mozilla Firefox for Mac 21.0" href="http://firefox-mac.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Mozilla Firefox for Mac 21.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Skype 6.4.0.833-The latest version of Skype with a whole new look]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Skype</strong> long ago became the market leader for calling friends, family and colleagues over the net. Most recently, it was taken over by Microsoft and the latest release see it advance with <strong>video conferencing for several participants, an improved contacts list, Facebook integration and many more additional features</strong>.</p><p>With Skype you can call other Skype users absolutely free wherever they are in the world thanks to <strong>P2P technology</strong>. Skype brings together the main functions of <strong>talk, chat, video, file sharing and <a title="" rel="nofollow" href="http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/how-to-share-a-screen-in-skype">screen sharing</a></strong> in one main window. In the latest release, by default your contacts list is on the left with the other basic functions in the main part of the program window making it more streamlined and slicker than previous releases.</p><p>New in Skype 5 is the ability to <strong>video conference</strong> with up to ten participants. Group conferencing has also been made easier thanks to the <strong>redesigned call window</strong> which means that all distractions (such as other conversations) are minimized and only the names of participants displayed. However, although you can video chat with one contact for free, group video conferencing is now a premium feature which you have to pay for,</p><p>Skype features a <strong>new contacts list</strong> sorted by category and you can add favorites to the top of the list. Searching for them has also been made easier by <strong>integrating them with your Mac address book</strong>. You can also now <strong>rename contacts</strong> so that you're not stuck with their default username. Finally, accessing Skype is now easier thanks to a <strong>mini Skype control bar</strong> that sits on top of any web pages, documents or photos you've got open although some may find this a bit intrusive.</p><p>Although the latest Skype adds many improvements, some people may miss the smaller and more discreet interface of <taglink type="program" country="en" id="35985">Skype 2.8</taglink>. There is a feeling that the developers have gone a bit over the top in expanding Skype and "hiding" certain features and it will take users of the old version some getting used to. The fact that video conferencing is now a premium feature will also annoy many faithful users.</p><p>Finally, most recently Skype was taken over by Microsoft which has led to further integration with Microsoft services among other things. You can now sign into Skype with your Microsoft Live account details for example and chat to MSN contacts online using Skype. There's also been considerable integration with Facebook allowing you to chat and communicate with Facebook contacts from Skype.</p><p><strong>The new Skype brings video conferencing and a more intelligent user interface that once you've adapted to, should make Skype an even better way to keep in touch while you're away. However, those that don't like the interface changes will be less than impressed and can still download version 2.8.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Skype 6.4.0.833" href="http://skype.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Skype 6.4.0.833</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[uTorrent for Mac 1.8.4-Super lightweight torrent client for Mac]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>uTorrent for Mac</strong> is a lightweight and efficient BitTorrent client that allows you to connect to P2P networks.</p><p>uTorrent for Windows has been a big success on PCs for years and uTorrent for Mac includes all the same features that made it such a success. It's <strong>lightweight, extremely easy to use, very fast, requires no configuration and generally just makes downloading torrents very easy</strong>. If you have used the Windows version, the main difference you'll notice is that <strong>uTorrent for Mac is slightly stripped down compared to the Windows version</strong>.</p><p>For example, down the left hand side of uTorrent you have all the same menus that you have in Windows that allow you to select exactly what you see in the uTorrent window. You can choose to view only those downloads that have completed, those that are currently downloading, those that are active and finally those that are inactive. Of course, you can also choose to view all of these at the same time too.</p><p>However, along the top of the interface, some of the controls that you find in Windows have been removed such as the button for RSS downloads, the create your own torrent wizard button and a preferences button. Preferences can be accessed via the menu bar although <strong>there is no RSS downloader or create your own torrent wizard unfortunately</strong>.</p><p>Everything else is the same as you get in uTorrent 's Windows version including a <strong>detailed stats windows</strong> giving you details of your download which you can toggle on and off via the <strong>info symbol</strong> on the top right of the interface. You'll also find the <strong>search box</strong> which simply takes you to a Google search results page.</p><p>The preferences dialog offers the same controls as in Windows with options to <strong>limit the bandwidth uTorrent uses, network settings and BitTorrent settings</strong>. Most importantly, downloads in uTorrent for Mac are lightening quick (if you have plenty of seeds for your file) although of course, this will also depend on how fast your internet connection is. It takes little more than a few seconds for uTorrent to start finding seeds and get on with downloading your files.</p><p>Finally, the uTorrent website offers you <strong>several different skins</strong> to choose from, an <strong>extensive FAQ</strong> and a full guide to using uTorrent for beginners. There are few drawbacks to uTorrent but one problem is that there is no way to add or remove torrent components once they have started.</p><p>Note that uTorrent provides access to a huge number of files but should only be used for sharing legal digital content.</p><p><strong>If you've used uTorrent in Windows, you won't be disappointed by uTorrent for Mac. If you've never used it, then give it a go and you may never go back to your old torrent client again.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="uTorrent for Mac 1.8.4" href="http://utorrent-mac.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>uTorrent for Mac 1.8.4</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[Slender: The Eight Pages for Mac 0.9.7 Beta-Atmospheric horror game ]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Slender for Mac</strong> is a first person horror game where your only goal is to find 8 manuscripts about the Slender Man, a paranormal creature. It follows a previous game called <taglink type="program" country="en" id="3349794">Slenderman</taglink> (not available on Mac) based on a similar theme but that was nowhere near as scary or successful.</p><p>The myth of Slender started quite simply as a rumor and has also been popularized as an internet meme.  The story is that Slender Man is a mythical creature often depicted as a tall, thin figure wearing a black suit and a blank face. According to legend, he can stretch or shorten his arms at will and has tentacle-like appendages on his back. Slender Man can cause memory loss, insomnia, paranoia, coughing fits (nicknamed "slendersickness"), photographic and video distortions and can teleport at will.</p><p>The basic premise of the game is the more directly you come in contact with the Slender Man, the faster your sanity drains. You therefore have to careful not to look at the enemy for too long and remember that your flashlight has a limited battery so you must turn it off from time to time to save it. Also, the more you sprint, the lower your maximum stamina becomes, so you must sprint only when you need to.</p><p>The controls to the game are simple:<br /><strong><br />Mouse -- Look around<br />W,A,S & D -- Move<br />Left Shift -- Sprint<br />Left Mouse Click -- Pick up pages<br />Right Mouse Click -- Flashlight<br />Q & E -- Zoom in/out<br /></strong><br />Slender does well in creating quite a creepy atmosphere for a very basic game. It feels like just you, your torch and the sound of crickets chirping as you fumble your way through the forest looking for manuscripts. However, the overall aim of collecting 8 pages of the manuscript is quite limited and so the gameplay is a bit limited.</p><p>Note that you'll need an archiving tool like <taglink type="program" country="en" id="55701">The Unarchiver</taglink> or <taglink type="program" country="en" id="27230">RAR</taglink> to unpack this Slender game download. Slender will not perform very well on older Macs too, especially MacBooks from around 2008. If you have problems, try lowering the graphics quality to the lowest setting at the start of the game.</p><p><center><object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fNVj73jcHkE?hl=en_US&amp;version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fNVj73jcHkE?hl=en_US&amp;version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></center></p><p><strong>Slender is an eerie horror game that's well worth trying whether or not you've ever heard of the Slender Man myth.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Slender: The Eight Pages for Mac 0.9.7 Beta" href="http://slender-mac.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Slender: The Eight Pages for Mac 0.9.7 Beta</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[Google Chrome for Mac 27.0.1453.93-Google's browser for Mac]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Google Chrome for Mac</strong> is Google's high speed web browser for Macs.</p><p>The first thing we noticed about Google Chrome for Mac is that it's unbelievably lightweight. While <taglink type="program" country="en" id="107255">Firefox </taglink>was consuming anything from an average of 20-30% of a Mac's CPU, Chrome for Mac barely registered on the scale, occasionally touching 1%. For anyone plagued with Firefox memory leaks and crashes, this alone is surely going to be a compelling reason to give Chrome a go.</p><p>As you'd expect, Google Chrome for Mac also features tabbed browsing, which visually, is more attractive than Firefox which tends to cram them together somewhat. Extensions and bookmarking (including syncing across machines) are included, as is Adobe Flash.</p><p>Chrome for Mac only works on Intel Macs and you might find that some add-ons that you used with previous browsers aren't available for it yet. This is rapidly changing however and most popular add-ons are now available on Chrome.</p><p>Perhaps most importantly, Google Chrome for Mac is extremely quick. Surfing the Softonic site, page-loads took less then a second and all images were loaded very quickly. YouTube in particular loaded with lightening speed.</p><p>Overall, the handling of sites using JavaScript in particular is mightily impressive and this has been made even better with the implementation of a V8 Crankshaft. Its also nice to know that with Chrome for Mac, even if there is a problem with one of your tabs, that it won't crash the whole browser - just the tab itself. However, sandboxing of Flash still isn't available in the Mac version, even though it is on Windows.</p><p>The final version ensures that you'll be able to synchronize not only bookmarks across multiple computers, but also browser preferences - including themes, homepage and startup settings, web content settings, preferred languages, and even page zoom settings. Meanwhile, you can also enable each extension to work in incognito mode through the extensions manager.</p><p><strong>With thousands of extensions, super fast browsing and all the intelligence and slickness you expect from a Google product, Chrome for Mac delivers an excellent browsing experience.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Google Chrome for Mac 27.0.1453.93" href="http://chrome-mac.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Google Chrome for Mac 27.0.1453.93</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[Messages (iMessage for Mac) Beta-iMessage for Mac]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Messages</strong> is <strong>iMessage for Mac</strong> - Apple's replacement for iChat as OS X 10.8 moves ever closer to iOS with the release of Mountain Lion. </a>Apart from releasing a <a href="http://www.apple.com/macosx/mountain-lion/" target="_blank">developer preview of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion"</a>, Apple released <a href="http://www.apple.com/macosx/mountain-lion/messages-beta/" target="_blank"><strong>Messages</strong></a> at the same time which is basically iMessage for OS X.</p><p>Firstly, note that if you install Messages, it replaces iChat although Apple has assured that iChat services will continue to work. In a further move towards iOS, Messages provides better integration with iMessage on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch running iOS 5.</p><p>Some of the benefits include unlimited iMessages to these devices, the ability to start a conversation on your Mac and then continue it on your iOS device and launch <taglink type="program" country="en" id="300055">FaceTime</taglink> video calls. You can also send photos, videos, attachments, contacts, locations, and more.</p><p>You can also connect Messages to other chat protocols. It supports <strong><a href="http://aol-instant-messenger-aim.en.softonic.com/mac">AIM</a></strong>, <a href="http://yahoo-messenger.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Yahoo!</strong></a>, Google Talk, and Jabber accounts.</p><p><strong>If you want iMessage for Mac then Messages brings OS X and iOS one step closer to make sure you can always keep in contact with your friends and family.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Messages (iMessage for Mac) Beta" href="http://messages.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Messages (iMessage for Mac) Beta</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[LogMeIn Hamachi 2.1.0.434-Safely connect two computers via P2P]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>LogMeIn Hamachi</strong> lets you connect two computers via Internet by creating your own <a title="" href="http://en.softonic.com/mac/networks"><strong>private P2P network</strong></a> and protecting it with industry-standard encryption algorithms. Your communications will be safe from prying eyes at all times, creating a <strong>private channel</strong> between both computers.</p><p>A <strong>step-by step tutorial</strong> launches the first time you run LogMeIn Hamachi and shows you how to use the main functions. At first sight, LogMeIn Hamachi looks very easy to use. Complications arise later on when trying to share files between the computers: you'll need to have a user account with privileges in the target Mac, or so it seemed in our testing, during which we were unable to share files due to right issues. Oh well, at least we could have a chat – a very safe one, of course.</p><p>LogMeIn Hamachi is an extremely handy tool especially if you're working in technical support and need to help remote users behind firewalls. It can however be slow sometimes but much will depend on your connection.</p><p><strong>LogMeIn Hamachi is a great solution to establish safe, private P2P connections between two computers although it's not as easy to use as it seems at first sight.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="LogMeIn Hamachi 2.1.0.434" href="http://logmein-hamachi.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>LogMeIn Hamachi 2.1.0.434</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0100]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[FaceTime for Mac 1.0.2-Video chat done the Apple way]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>FaceTime</strong>, the excellent video calling application originally introduced for the iPhone 4 has now been released in beta form for the Mac.</p><p>Open Facetime and you'll immediately see yourself on screen, and you have to sign in with your Apple account to get started. Once done, FaceTime will sync with your address book, allowing you to immediately call anyone who has the capability.</p><p>Calling an iPhone 4 or iPod Touch is easy, once you have your contacts. Image quality is excellent, and the display is pleasantly free of distractions. If the iPhone is rotated, the image also changes on FaceTime for Mac, from landscape to portrait and back. It's a very smooth, simple and comfortable video call experience.</p><p>FaceTime is not perfect though. While integration with your contacts on the iPhone makes perfect sense, on the Mac it's less useful. You can't add contacts to FaceTime directly, but have to do it via Address Book. If you don't use Address Book, you have to start. Hopefully integrating contacts will improve in later versions, and perhaps include other services like Facebook. It would also be nice to have FaceTime open without constantly seeing video of yourself!</p><p><strong>FaceTime is a very promising video chat application that's certainly the best option between Apple users who are able to use it. However, it still needs more development, and will struggle to knock Skype off its perch unless a Windows version is produced.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="FaceTime for Mac 1.0.2" href="http://facetime.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>FaceTime for Mac 1.0.2</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[OS X Lion 10.7.4 Update-Mac OS X 10.7.4]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Important Note: OS X 10.7 Lion has been replaced by <taglink type="program" country="en" id="3338167">OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion</taglink>.</strong></p><p><strong>Mac OS X 10.7.4</strong> Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X <a title="" href="http://lion.en.softonic.com/mac">Lion</a>.</p><p>It includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.</p><p>Updating to version 10.7.4 offers the following fixes:</p><p><strong>Resolve an issue in which the "Reopen windows when logging back in" setting is always enabled.</strong><br /><strong>Improve compatibility with certain British third-party USB keyboards.</strong><br /><strong>Addresses permission issues that may be caused if you use the Get Info inspector function "Apply to enclosed items…" on your home directory. </strong><br /><strong>Improve Internet sharing of PPPoE connections.</strong><br /><strong>Improve using a proxy auto-configuration (PAC) file.</strong><br /><strong>Address an issue that may prevent files from being saved to an SMB server.</strong><br /><strong>Improve printing to an SMB print queue.</strong><br /><strong>Improve performance when connecting to a WebDAV server.</strong><br /><strong>Enable automatic login for NIS accounts.</strong><br /><strong>Include RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras.</strong><br /><strong>Improve the reliability of binding and logging into Active Directory accounts.</strong><br /><strong>The OS X Lion v10.7.4 Update includes Safari 5.1.6, which contains stability improvements.</strong></p><p>The 10.7.4 update also includes Safari 5.1.7.</p><p>Full details on the update can be found <a title="" rel="nofollow" href="http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5167">here</a>.</p><p><strong>OS X Lion 10.7.4 update is an essential update for Lion users.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="OS X Lion 10.7.4 Update" href="http://os-x-lion-1074.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>OS X Lion 10.7.4 Update</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[VisualBoyAdvance (Mac Boy Advance) 1.7.5-GameBoy and GameBoyAdvance emulator]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p>If you're nostalgic about your GameBoy or Gameboy Advance then <strong>VisualBoyAdvance</strong> could be the program for you.</p><p>VisualBoyAdvance, also known as Mac Boy Advance, emulates all the games of the popular portable Nintendo consoles. VisualBoyAdvance supports 148Kb Flash and the application of automatic IP patches. This GBA emulator is written specifically for OS X and according to the developers, has a higher compatibility than Boycott Advance.</p><p>However, expect some bugs while using it. Recent updates to OS X seem to have made it liable to crashes or a tendency to display screens incorrectly or not at all. However, depending on the game you want to play, it may be the only emulator that runs it for you. However, it does work with Intel Macs running Lion.</p><p><strong>VisualBoyAdvance isn't perfect but is a must for all hardcore fans of GameBoy games.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="VisualBoyAdvance (Mac Boy Advance) 1.7.5" href="http://visualboyadvance.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>VisualBoyAdvance (Mac Boy Advance) 1.7.5</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Samsung Kies for Mac 2.0.0.13023-Sync your Android device with your Mac]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Samsung Kies</strong> for Mac is Samsung's official tool for Android based devices which allows you to manage music and videos. If you have both a Mac and a Samsung Android device, it's pretty much an essential application.</p><p>Unfortunately, users report mixed experiences when trying to connect Android devices to their Mac using Kies but many problems have been ironed out in version 2.0 which now also supports Mountain Lion.</p><p>Apart from syncing, Samsung Kies for Mac also allows you to receive and install Firmware updates for your Samsung mobile and is regularly updated to be compatible with the latest Samsung mobile releases. Most importantly, Samsung Kies for Mac works for transferring and managing contacts and calendar events between your mobile device and Mac.</p><p>If you're a <taglink type="program" country="en" id="299736">Microsoft Office</taglink> user, Samsung Kies also allows you to synchronize your Microsoft Outlook content on your computer with a Samsung mobile device. It's also very useful as a backup solution because it can backup data localized data on mobile device including bookmarks, settings (such as general settings, Wi-Fi lists) alarms, contacts, music, videos, or photos. Note that it does not backup DRM protected multimedia.</p><p><strong>Samsung Kies for Mac is an essential tool for any Mac user with Samsung Android devices although you may experience bugs or connection issues with some devices.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Samsung Kies for Mac 2.0.0.13023" href="http://samsung-kies.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Samsung Kies for Mac 2.0.0.13023</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[Video DownloadHelper 4.9.14-Download videos directly into Firefox]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Video DownloadHelper</strong> is a <taglink type="program" country="en" id="107191">Firefox</taglink> add-on that allows you to <strong>download videos directly from your browser</strong>.</p><p>Video DownloadHelper installs discretely - in fact, the only time you'll see it is when you look under the Tools menu, or browse a site with video. When it you see the little icon - usually in the top left corner - clicking downloads the video directly. Alternatively, click on the little triangle, and choose from other options, such as Copy URL, Convert file or Download as hidden file. This simple extension downloads anything from YouTube, to MySpace, Google Video, DailyMotion and more.</p><p>One of the great things about Video DownloadHelper is how many options it has. It's pretty impressive for a free browser add-on, and we'd really recommend checking them all out. From tweaking Video DownloadHelper's appearance and including and excluding video types to download, to sharing your videos and converting your files, Video DownloadHelper is a really slick app. Most people will be happy to use the app's default settings, but if you want a little more control over your downloads, this is most definitely an app you'll want to check out.</p><p><b>Video DownloadHelper is a video download app for Firefox that just gets stronger with every new version.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Video DownloadHelper 4.9.14" href="http://video-downloadhelper.en.softonic.com"><strong>Video DownloadHelper 4.9.14</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0100]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Cyberduck 4.2.1-Elegant and efficient FTP client]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Cyberduck</strong> is a free FTP client with a simple GUI that makes it very easy to handle your uploads and downloads.</p><p>The client handles FTP, SFP, Webdav and Amazon S3 transfers. Adding a new connection is very simple and only takes a couple of seconds. You can also drag and drop bookmarks to and from your Finder. The interface is easy to use and will probably be well suited to first time users. You'll also find that Cyberduck is compatible with most external editors like BBEdit, TextWrangler or TextMate.</p><p>One major complaint coming from Cyberduck users is that FTP login and transfers can be a little slow. Obviously this is a bit of a drawback, since transfer speed is one of the main benchmarks of FTP clients. However, many of the fixes introduced in the latest version compensate somewhat for this. The CPU hogging issue after completed downloads has been fixed as has the option to connect to services such as Dropbox.</p><p><strong>Overall, Cyberduck is an efficient and elegant open source FTP client.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Cyberduck 4.2.1" href="http://cyberduck.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Cyberduck 4.2.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[AppCleaner 2.0.5-Fully uninstall applications on Mac]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p>Contrary to popular belief, uninstalling applications on a Mac doesn't just reside in trashing a file. You often need to check into the library and also remove application support and cache files. An uninstaller like AppCleaner will make sure all unwanted files are removed.</p><p>Appcleaner features simple drop and uninstall, like other uninstallers but also lets you browse through your programs, divided in applications widgets and others. This last one I really like as it shows all your plugins and components, which you normally have to go digging for in your library. Note that it will also take care of caches and receipts.</p><p>Appcleaner includes a search function to find applications faster, and I liked having the SmartDelete feature which will detect and trash related items. You can protect launched and default apps and 3D transitions and choose other ones you don't want to delete.</p><p>The only drawback in my opinion is the uninstall process, where you first have to search for the program, then uninstall it.</p><p><strong>Apart from this minor issue, I think Appcleaner is an excellent uninstaller with both protection and smart removal, and surprisingly it's free! A must.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="AppCleaner 2.0.5" href="http://appcleaner.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>AppCleaner 2.0.5</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100]]></pubDate>
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   <title><![CDATA[LINE 3.4.1-Call friends for free on any mobile device or PC]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine if <taglink type="program" country="en" id="300055">FaceTime for Mac</taglink> could make calls to not just iPhones but also Android, Windows, and Blackberry devices too. That's exactly what LINE for Mac does in a slick FaceTime-style interface that's sure to prove popular with Mac users that have friends and family using different mobile devices.</p><p>LINE for Mac is a Japanese based app that allows you to make free calls and send free messages to iPhone, Android, Windows and Blackberry phones as well as other Macs and PCs. <a title="" rel="nofollow" href="http://line.en.softonic.com/">LINE is also available for Windows</a> meaning Mac users can communicate with friends and family that use PCs as well as Macs. However, although Line for Mac offers much greater flexibility than FaceTime, it doesn't feature video calling yet although you can send short video and audio messages.</p><p>Call quality using LINE for Mac is pretty good though although this will depend on your internet connection and 3G network. LINE for Mac is also jam packed with emoticons (and with the option to purchase more elaborate "stickers") to make messaging more fun. This latter feature is particularly popular in Japan and has helped make it one of the most successful apps on the market.</p><p>In the 7 months since it was released in Japan, the developers claim LINE for Mac has gained over 100 million users which is pretty impressive. Until now, many iPhone and Android users have resorted to using <taglink type="program" country="en" id="94732">WhatsApp</taglink> to keep in touch with friends and family but unlike LINE for Mac, WhatsApp has never been released for PC or Mac.</p><p><strong>If you're a Mac user with friends using PCs and different mobile devices, LINE for Mac is definitely worth checking out.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="LINE 3.4.1" href="http://line.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>LINE 3.4.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[Google SketchUp 8.0.4811-Powerful yet accessible 3D modeling software]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p>There are few things that Google doesn't do well and this even extends to making 3D art accessible to the most inexperienced artist in the form of <strong>Google SketchUp</strong>.</p><p>Google SketchUp bucks the trend of expensive 3D modeling software such as 3DSMax and Cinema4D and presents a free, easy to use alternative with which you can even post your creations onto <a title="" href="http://google-earth.en.softonic.com/mac">Google Earth</a> for the world to see. The latest version has been integrated with <strong>Google Maps</strong> too so that geo-tagging your creations is easier than ever.</p><p>There's a refreshing lack of technical jargon in Google SketchUp and unfamiliar terms to beginners such as the 'Extrude' tool have been renamed to the more obvious 'Push/Pull' for example. There are plenty of <strong>helpful hints and guides</strong> throughout too helping you get to grips with 'snapping' when you draw rectangles, circles and other shapes. Google Sketchup intelligently predicts where you want endpoints to meet and snaps them shut for you, saving lots of time messing around.</p><p>Google SketchUp doesn't lack in functionality though despite its ease of use and includes all the usual collection of drawing and filling tools you'd expect, neatly accessible in the toolbar across the top of the screen. Instructor hints pop out on the right of the screen when it thinks you need them. Other options can be accessed via the menu system, or you can choose to place extra palettes on the workspace to save wading through menus. Of particular note is the <strong>'Materials' palette</strong>, which contains over 100 different preset swatches, such as vegetation, metal and glass. The <strong>Shadow Settings palette</strong> is also worth keeping to hand, as it allows you to apply realistic shadows via simple sliders.</p><p>The real fun however is when you export your Google SketchUp drawings into Google Earth. You can send images of your 3D designs via email or upload them for free storage at <strong>Google's 3D Web Warehouse</strong>. Alternatively, you can geo-tag them in one-step using Google Maps which has now been integrated into Google Sketchup. You receive a snapshot when you add a geo-location to your model which now includes <strong>3D terrain data plus color aerial imagery</strong>.</p><p>There are some problems with Google SketchUp however. Most annoying is when trying to create domed surfaces because of the cumbersome nature of the Extrude tool, although pushing and pulling straight lines is considerably easier. Being free, it also obviously lacks some of the advanced features of many of its heavyweight rivals.</p><p><b>Google SketchUp provides a refreshingly simple approach to 3D graphic design and modeling and is ideal for non experts in CAD technology.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Google SketchUp 8.0.4811" href="http://google-sketchup.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Google SketchUp 8.0.4811</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <title><![CDATA[Hotspot Shield for Mac 2.85-Access blocked sites and encrypt your surfing]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hotspot Shield for Mac</strong> is a free program that allows you not only to secure your connection while surfing the net, but also to access sites not normally available outside of the USA such as Pandora and Hulu.</p><p>To secure your internet connection, Hotspot Shield creates a <a title="VPN apps on Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/windows/security-access-control">Virtual Private Network</a> (a secure connection, usually abbreviated to VPN) between your computer and the Hotspot Shield developer's website, Anchorfree, based in the USA.</p><p>Everything is done in an extra tab open in your browser so there's <strong>no need to configure</strong> anything. A green and red shield in your system tray indicates when Hotspot Shield is and is not connected. The VPN is encrypted with 128 bit SSL encryption so that you can surf safely without worrying about others intercepting your data.</p><p>The major reason why users are flocking to Hotspot Shield though is because it allows you to view sites in the USA that are usually restricted to outside users. This is particularly useful for video sites such as <strong>Hulu</strong> or restricted videos on YouTube.</p><p>Hotspot Shield generally works very well. However, you do have to put up with an ad banner at the top of your browser although you can close it. In addition, it tries to install a toolbar at the beginning although you can opt out of this. If you've got <taglink type="program" country="en" id="331775">Expat Shield</taglink> installed, you'll also need to remove that first before installing. Also, surfing with Hotspot Shield is noticeably slower than normal but it's fine for streaming video from video sites such as Hulu.</p><p>Hotspot Shield for Mac now includes malware protection meaning that while using it, you shouldn't get infected by anything that may damage your system.</p><p><strong>Hotspot Shield for Mac is an easy to install and use way of accessing sites that are blocked in your region.</strong></p><p>Download <a title="Hotspot Shield for Mac 2.85" href="http://hotspot-shield-mac.en.softonic.com/mac"><strong>Hotspot Shield for Mac 2.85</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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