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Some users may want to play their music files with a program that has fewer bells and whistles than ones like iTunes. Meson Player for Mac is a basic, functional music player, but some laptop users may have trouble configuring the hot keys properly.

The download completed quickly and the program's installer automatically placed it in the applications folder. There were no dedicated user instructions or technical support readily available, but the program did have a basic display of its hot keys and the functions attached to each. The application, itself, has no menu beyond a simple drop-down along … Read more

The goal of Lost Kidz is to create a network of parents and individuals who will always be on the lookout if something happens to anyone else's child. Creating the sort of parental support that is crucial in today's world, Lost Kidz is as important as it is well constructed.

The app is easy to use. Turn it on and be sure to activate all of the notifications. When a child is lost in your area, the app will alert you with the information provided by that parent (or the police in the case of an AMBER Alert). … Read more

App developers are finding more creative ways to share content on the iPhone with every passing year. From Instagram to Vine, the number of camera-oriented tools that refine the very idea of social sharing is constantly growing as the technology evolves. Photoblab looks poised to join the list of tools that tech-savvy, social individuals use to reach out to friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, and other social outlets.

Photoblab is a lot like the services mentioned above. You must register (though you can connect a Facebook account if you choose) and the home interface is a stream of content … Read more

Slot machines have an oddly addictive quality. At any given time, you want to see just one more spin -- to know where it will land. The problem, of course, is that video slots are also immensely complex and the cost can add up fast. So an iPad version that doesn't cost real money to play is a perfect solution. Slotomania does a great job of translating that addictive quality to the small screen, but is it enough to warrant a download?

You start the game with 200 coins. These coins are then bet in each game on however … Read more

With big names like avast! and Lookout running the Android security game, it's tough for smaller software to find a niche. MYAndroid Protection 2.0+ offers many of the same features as those, but you'll have to pay to use them. This app isn't bad by any means; it's just tough to recommend when free apps do its job just as well.

The free version of this app only lets you back up your contacts and scan apps as you download them. If you want to do a full virus scan or lock your phone remotely, … Read more

Love to challenge your mind with addictive puzzle games? As yet another four-pictures-and-one-word game, 4 Pics 1 Word - Guess Words doesn't really stand out from so many similar games available in the Play Store. However, it looks good and functions without any hiccups or bugs.

While 4 Pics 1 Word - Guess Words offers very little that is different from its competitors, it is a well-designed and properly functioning application. The user interface is quite simple but pleasant. During testing there was no lag and the overall performance was great. The image quality in this game is good … Read more

Your iPhone is a connected device. Unless you turn it off completely or are on an airplane, you are connected to your friends, family, and colleagues 24- hours a day through messaging, video chat, e-mail, and apps. It's a powerful tool. So apps like Pachelo have immediate promise when they arrive on the App Store. Pachelo, in particular, has all the markings of a successful social app, though it is still in its early stages, lacking the critical mass that makes such an app fun to use. Looking beyond its small user population, though, how does Pachelo perform?

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Taking screenshots is something many people need to or want to do occasionally, but doing so often results in cluttered desktops and sometimes requires additional image editing or resizing. By solving these annoyances, SnapNDrag for Mac makes taking screenshots easier and more efficient.

SnapNDrag for Mac is a small screenshot utility that provides users with a few screenshot enhancement options. For instance, it might not be obvious to most users that you can change the default folder where you want your images to appear. This can result in much clutter on your desktop even after taking a few screenshots. SnapNDrag … Read more

Cricket is a complex game, so it's no surprise that one of the newest Cricket games in the App Store for the iPad is a flick game -- one that makes the game more accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience of both diehard and casual cricket fans. Even still, the app has its fair share of menus and options that will take some time to get used to as you start playing. Fortunately, the developer has included a very concise tutorial that walks you through the basics of the matching system, how to set up new matches, and … Read more