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HazeOver 1.6 review: Dim those background windows so you can focus on the task at hand
If you don't like using Spaces or you have only one display, HazeOver is a great way to draw your attention to the window you're using.Mac Gems
Infographics 2.4 review: Robust graphics collection for Keynote
Thousands of high-quality images, graphs, and table elements to make you presentation stand out.Mac Gems
Grids for Instagram review: View (but don’t share) social photo feeds on Mac
Delivers your favorite social media images to the desktop with four layout styles, full-screen support, and the ability to bookmark favorites.Mac Gems
Elmedia Player Pro review: Better, stronger, faster than QuickTime Player
Mac media player software that enables the ability to save videos, download from YouTube, or grab still frames.rnMac Gems
NTFS for Mac 14 review: A read/write speed freak for Windows volumes
NTFS for Mac 14 provides native performance and unlimited read/write access when using Windows-formatted drives on OS X.
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Numbers 3.6.1 for Mac review: The best version of Apple’s spreadsheet app so far
The latest version sees the return of missing features, along with improved large-data-set performance and useful new charting tools.Mac Gems
Chapters review: Mac app adds segment marks to MP3 podcasts and audio files
It's a very specific app, but if you need it, it's the only way to get this option.Mac Gems
Default Folder X 5 review: Mac app advances the state of file navigation
Despite new limits in El Capitan, the wholly rewritten Default Folder X 5 not only restores previous functionality, but exceeds it with new options.Updated
CleanMyDrive 2 review: Free utility for purging hidden files from external drives
A lightweight menu bar application that cleans unwanted junk from storage devices, and can eject all mounted volumes in a single click.rnMac Gems
Nylas N1 review: Open-source Mac email client shows promise
Mailbox broke my heart, but N1 has taught me how to love an email client again.Mac Gems
Greeting Card Shop 3 review: Mac design software bulks up on new features
Greeting Card Shop 3 helps Mac owners create and print their own greeting cards and invitations for lifeu2019s special moments.Mac Gems
SpamSieve 2.9 review: A must-have spam filter for your Mac email client
SpamSieve learns from the email messages you receive, making it a very accurate spam filter.
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PowerPhotos 1.1 review: Now with library merges, album copy, and search across libraries
An update to PowerPhotos, a tool for managing Photos for OS X libraries, adds merging and copying, alongside its existing powerful features.Mac Gems
Commander One Pro review: A free Finder alternative for power users
A Finder alternative that uses a dual-pane user interface for acting upon files and folders in a more intuitive way than OS X currently allows.Mac Gems
Desk review: Writing app has an expanded lineup but the original is the best value
One of the better writing apps now comes in three different versions, based on the type of writing you do. Which one should you get?Mac Gems
Swift Publisher 4 review: Full-featured desktop publishing for next to nothing
An affordable, all-in-one desktop publishing solution for Mac users thatu2019s as easy to use as it is elegant.
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DaisyDisk 4 review: Now faster than ever at cleaning out unwanted files on your Mac
DaisyDisk 4 scans mounted volumes, making it easy to identify and then eliminate large or unwanted files taking up space there.rn
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Pages 5.6 review: A lot packed into a tiny version increment for Mac
The latest minor update to Pages restores typographic sophistication that was lost between 4 and 5, and perks up export compatibility.Mac Gems
NetNewsWire 4 review: It’s back! Better than ever? Well…
Rebuilt from the ground up, NetNewsWire 4 keeps RSS feeds alive with distraction-free news readers for Mac and iPhone, and a new sync service to tie them together. But we want more.Mac Gems
Tweetbot 2.1 review: Twitter Mac app steps up with improved features
This overhaul to Tweetbot for OS X brings changes large and small that add up to a much better experience.Mac Gems
Carrot Weather review: Rain or shine, forecasts with attitude
Weather forecasts with a generous side of attitude and humor.Mac Gems
Bartender 2 review: OS X utility cleans up the menu bar
A new release of a favorite utility reduces the clutter up top in OS X.Mac Gems
iA Writer 3.0.1 review: Mac app gets back to basics for focused writing
When your primary objective is to get words down on digital paper, iA Writer might be for you.Mac Gems
PowerPhotos review: Take better control of your photo library in Photos for OS X
Photos for OS X is a big leap forward from iPhoto, but it's missing several transition and regular-usage features that PowerPhotos brings to the table.Mac Gems
Unicorns review: Use your Mac to stream online what’s happening on your iPhone
This free app can be a useful utility for app developers or for providing tech support.Mac Gems
Move to Apple Music 1.1.6 review: Transfer your Spotify and Rdio playlists to Apple Music
Don't leave your precious playlists behind.Mac Gems
Dart review: Give it time to evolve, and Dart may be the future of email
Email has become the digital generationu2019s pariah, but with a little work, Dartu2019s concept just might make it cool again.Mac Gems
Picture Collage Maker 3 review: Keeping the iLife creative spirit alive
Turns average photos into colorful, high-quality collages that can be printed or shared with ease.Mac Gems
Gestimer review: Mac menu bar timer like you’ve never used before
While this timer doesn't have a lot of features, its unique interface makes it stand out.Mac Gems
Forecast Bar review: Put an iPhone weather app in your Mac’s menu bar
Know if you should grab your umbrella when you head out for lunch, without looking at your phone.Mac Gems
MindNode 2 review: Makes Mac brainstorming a breeze
MindNode 2 takes what was already great about the Pro version, supercharging it with new features, themes, and other options that make it the best version yet.Updated
Tweetbot 2 review: Twitter Mac app has a crisper design but is a work in progress
This overhaul to Tweetbot for OS X brings improvements, but also some horsiness. A minor upgrade is needed.Mac Gems
Paragraphs review: Good, clean fun for bloggers and note-taker
Here's another writing tool for anyone who wants a simple, uncomplicated Mac app.Mac Gems
OutlineEdit review: Make simple outlines for your writing projects
A clean, easy to use outliner, one for people who donu2019t need the bells and whistles of more complicated tools.Mac Gems
Encrypto review: Shields files from prying eyes before they’re sent
Encrypto makes it drag-and-drop simple to protect files before sending them through less-secure services like email.Mac Gems
TripMode review: Tethered Mac? Your wallet will love this data monitoring app
An inexpensive utility blocks all network access for apps except those you mark when at Wi-Fi hotspots or using a Personal Hotspot.Mac Gems
Paste review: Clipboard manager’s stunning UI helps overcome its lack of features
Paste might be lacking in features, but its OS X integration is second to none.Mac Gems
Pomodoro Time review: Elegant productivity timer finds a home on your Mac’s menu bar
It's easy to set up tasks with this app that features minimal controls and a soft aesthetic.Mac Gems
Metadatics review: Forget iTunes, this is a better way to tag your music files
iTunes is too frustrating to use for tagging files. Metadatics has a better set of features and is easier to use.Mac Gems
Any.do 3 review: Don’t like Apple’s Reminders? You might like Any.do
Any.do offers a few more organizational features than Apple's Reminders. It could be your new way of keeping a to-do list.Mac Gems
Review: Fantastical 2 ups the ante for events in OS X
The overhaul of Fantastical brings it in parity with its iOS version and beyond.Mac Gems
WhatSize review: Easily shed files on a bloated hard drive
A utility analyzes a disk drive and lets you give unneeded files and duplicates the heave-ho.Mac Gems
Audio Hijack 3’s improved interface makes capturing audio a breeze
Rogue Amoeba's Audio Hijack has long been a powerful tool for capturing audio, but its interface could be confusing. The latest version makes it far easier to use.Mac Gems
Waltr converts and copies just about any media file to your iPhone and iPad
Waltr can put unsupported formats like FLAC, AVI, and MKV on your iOS device, right in the Music and Videos apps where you'd want 'em.Mac Gems
Review: Need a mellow Markdown editor? Typed delivers
There are many Markdown editors available to Mac users, but perhaps none as beautifully designed as Realmac's Typed.Mac Gems
Mac Gems: Denied auto-skips annoying songs in Spotify, Rdio, and iTunes
You know that one song that sends you lunging for the skip button every time? Denied can skip it for you.Mac Gems
Mac Gems: Calcbot syncs your calculation history between Mac and iOS
You tap out a calculation with the iPhone version, then sync the result over to Calcbot for your Mac.Mac Gems
Mac Gems: Package-tracking app Deliveries breaks free of the Dashboard
Our favorite way to track all your incoming shipments is now a full-fledged Mac app that effortlessly syncs to iOS.Mac Gems
iStat Menus 5 provides more system information in a prettier package
If you routinely dig into the Utilities folder to learn about what's occupying your Mac's time, save yourself the trouble and purchase iStat Menus 5.Mac Gems