Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
The Best Browser Extensions That’ll Save You Money (and Which to Skip)
You probably do most of your shopping online these days, so the right browser extension can be a killer way to save a few bucks. There are a ton out there, though, and not all of them deliver on what they promise. Here are the best extensions that help you save money, and the ones you’re better off skipping.
AntiAdware Gets Rid of Bundled Crapware on Popular Download Sites
Greasemonky (Chrome/Firefox/Opera/Safari/Android): The Windows download world is in a sad state. Tons of download sites, including popular ones like Sourceforge and Adobe, bundle extra crapware with their installers. AntiAdware is a simple script that blocks these, so you don’t have to worry about getting tricked.
You Can Now Install Popcorn Time for iOS from Your Mac
iOS/Mac: In an odd move, the original version of the non-jailbreak version of Popcorn Time required a Windows computer to install it. Thankfully, Mac users can get in on the fun now with a new Mac installer.
VLC for Android Adds Background Video Playback
Android: VLC has slowly but surely been working to become as well-known for its Android app as it is for the desktop version. It’s taken another step in that direction with background playback for videos on Android.
Videostream for Android Streams Movies from Your PC to Your Chromecast
Android/Chrome: Videostream for Chrome already makes it easy to play any video on your computer or network through your Chromecast, but the new Videostream app for Android gives you a remote control to stream movies on your PC, monitor downloads, and control playback without installing a special media server.
Google Maps Adds Your Event, Reservation, and Flight Results
Google makes it pretty easy to surface your own info within its products. Now it’s extending some of that usefulness to Google Maps. When you’re in the app, you can now search for “my events,” “my reservations,” or “my flights,” to see results related to your specific events tied to your Google account.
The Raspberry Pi Finder Easily Locates Your Pi’s IP Address
Windows/Mac/Linux: If you’re running your Raspberry Pi in headless mode and you’re not using a static IP address, it’s a pain to locate the IP address. Adafruit made a simple little utility that makes the process as easy as a click of the mouse.
Noon Pacific for iPhone Adds Full Playlists, Unlimited Skips, Goes Free
iOS: Noon Pacific is one of our favorite little-known music services, and their iOS app just picked up a major update that makes taking their playlists on the go much easier. Unlike before, you can see full tracklists easily, skip as much as you want, switch mixtapes easily, and more—all for free.
Flickr’s New Tools Automatically Upload and Organize All Your Photos
Windows/Mac/iOS/Android: Flickr has rolled out a ton of updates and new photo tools to make organizing and accessing your entire photo collection much easier. Flickr Uploadr sends selected folders to Flickr from your desktop, and Flickr Camera Roll lets you mass edit photos in your collection.
TripMode Restricts Data Usage on OS X When You’re on a Mobile Hotspot
Mac: When you’re tethering your Mac to your phone, you usually want to make sure you’re using the least amount of data as possible. TripMode is an app that allows you to quickly and easily block specific apps the second you connect to a hotspot.