Apps

The Spoke makes it simple to find TV shows, movies, and restaurants you’ll love

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ September 6, 2018

The Spoke - Search Socially app makes it easier to find TV shows and movies that match your interests. Better still, the app shows you where you can watch that content in just a few steps. It also offers reviews and information on local restaurants and similar establishments. Not surprisingly, The Spoke app also includes a social component that lets you share your likes and dislikes with others. Here's a brief look at The Spoke.

The best clock apps for Apple TV

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ September 5, 2018

There are a lot of ways to use your Apple TV. From watching movies to playing games to learning a new skill, apps are plentiful per your interest. But, when your Apple TV is sitting idle, a clock is both a useful and attractive display.

If you’re in the market, here are some of the best clock apps for Apple TV.

CleanMyMac X offers new malware removal tool, quicker scanning, and more

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ September 5, 2018

Ten years ago, MacPaw launched CleanMyMac. To celebrate this anniversary, the company has now introduced CleanMyMac X. Featuring an all-new design, the software update includes new features, a speed increase, and more.

On its tenth anniversary, Chrome rolls out Material Design overhaul across platforms

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 5, 2018

Yesterday, Google's Chrome browser celebrated its tenth birthday by bringing a fresh new look and some new features to its mobile and desktop app, now bumped to version 69.

Google Maps app gains Events section, route elevation for biking & walking directions

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 5, 2018

The search giant yesterday refreshed the Google Maps app for iPhone and iPad on App Store, adding a new Events feature and elevation data for walking and cycling routes.

Review: Affinity Designer proves one can create vector illustrations on iPad like a true pro

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 4, 2018

British developer Serif in July released an iPad edition of Affinity Designer, its Adobe Illustrator rival for Mac and Windows PCs. Today, we're taking a much closer, more comprehensive look at this first-rate vector drawing iPad app that doesn't skimp on advanced features in turning the Apple tablet into a premiere platform for digital illustrators and artists.

How to subscribe to publishers and creators in Snapchat’s Discover tab while you watch

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 2, 2019

Snapchat makes it a cinch to subscribe to any publisher or creator listed under the Discover tab, while watching their post or video. This handy feature makes it very easy to add creators to your following list on a whim, without having to stop viewing their posts in Discover.

WhatsApp gains image and GIF previews in notifications, suspicious links feature & more

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 4, 2018

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is rolling out its notification extension support, as well as other improvements including Wallet support, a suspicious link feature and more.

Skype removes Highlights because users couldn’t care less about Snapchat copying

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 3, 2018

Microsoft's decided that a major Snapchat-style redesign for Skype, released a year ago, was perhaps too much for users so it's removed the Stories-like Highlights feature from the app.

How to create drop-down lists in Excel on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 28, 2022

Using custom lists in Microsoft Excel on your Mac makes tedious data entry relatively quick and easy. Drop-down lists are no different; you can create one in just a few clicks.

Drop-down lists in Excel are ideal for limiting the options for cell entries. They come in handy for selecting items like colors, sizes, products, people, days, and so much more.

Here’s how to quickly create a drop-down list in Excel on Mac.

Nception, Tonic, Workshop and other apps to check out this weekend

Cody Lee ∙ September 1, 2018

In this week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup we have a photo editor capable of giving your images and videos Inception-like effects, an AR app for learning piano chords and an app that helps you learn new skills. And as always, we've selected two new games for you to check out.

Google’s iPhone keyboard introduces multilingual typing

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 31, 2018

Gboard, Google's software keyboard for iPhone and iPad with gesture-based typing, search, GIFs, emoji and more, was updated Friday on App Store with a new multilingual typing feature.