Have you ever needed to download a file on your iPhone or iPad that was unsupported by iOS? Transloader for iOS and Mac lets you designate download links on your iOS device, and then automatically download the corresponding files on your Mac. And because Transloader works via iCloud, you can manage downloads on your Mac from anywhere in the world.
How to Run Multiple Instances of an App in Windows
Many Windows users don’t know that they can run multiple copies, or instances, of the same app on their PC without having to install the app twice. Whether it’s opening multiple File Explorer windows to copy your data between folders, comparing two word documents side-by-side, or maintaining separate personal and work Web browser windows, opening multiple instances of the same app is not only easy, it can also give your productivity a huge boost. Here’s how to do it.
Mini Review: Stop Your Mac From Sleeping with the Caffeine App
OS X’s System Preferences controls your Mac’s universal sleep settings, but what if you only want to keep your Mac awake on certain occasions? A free app called Caffeine can stop your Mac from sleeping with a single click in the OS X Menu Bar. Here’s a quick look at Caffeine and how to use it.
App Camp Quiz Compendium is a Cute Quiz Game That Supports Teaching Girls to Code
When we review or feature an app here at TekRevue, we usually do so because of its functionality. Today, however, we’re featuring an app based on what it represents. App Camp Quiz Compendium for iOS might not have the visuals, mechanics, or replay value of a high-end commercial quiz game, but it represents the culmination of a critically important mission: encouraging young girls to learn to code.
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How to Find Apple Watch Apps
Apple just opened the floodgates for Apple Watch apps, a day before the device’s initial launch. But with thousands of apps now ready for Apple Watch, finding the right apps for your wrist may be difficult. Here’s a few resources to help you find the best Apple Watch apps as they become available.
Microsoft Embraces Apple Watch with OneDrive, PowerPoint Support
Microsoft is moving quickly to embrace Apple Watch, releasing updates to its PowerPoint and OneDrive apps this week that let users view photos and navigate presentations on Apple’s new wearable device.
How to Stop OneDrive Camera Backup from Uploading Videos on iOS
Microsoft’s OneDrive service offers the most storage space for the least amount of money, making it a great place to upload backup copies of your iPhone or iPad images. But the service will also automatically upload videos, too, which are huge and eat up your bandwidth. Here’s how to tell OneDrive Camera Backup to only upload images, saving your large videos for your video editing software.
Sponsor: Yoink is the Drag & Drop Helper Every OS X User Needs
Our sponsor this week is Yoink from Eternal Storms Software, one of the simplest and yet most powerful apps for OS X. Yoink hides on the edge of your screen and gives you a drop-zone where you can temporarily store files while moving them between apps or locations on your Mac’s drive. It makes dragging and dropping content in OS X so much easier and it’s one of those apps that you’ll never be able to do without once you’ve tried it. Check out Yoink on the Mac App Store today for 20 percent off the regular price.
iTunes 12.1.2 Update Corrects Annoying ‘Get Info’ Layout
Apple last week released iTunes 12.1.2, a minor update that brought improved compatibility with the new Photos app. Thankfully, the update also fixed an annoying layout change in the ‘Get Info’ window that was introduced in iTunes 12.1.
CleanMyMac 3 Review - It All Comes Down to Convenience
MacPaw is out with the latest edition of its CleanMyMac maintenance suite. Check out our review to see what’s new and find out if this type of software is right for your Mac.