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.
Draft is a Clean Note Taking App with Markdown Support
Android: If
you like writing in Markdown (and you should), Draft is a great note
taking app for Android with Dropbox syncing and a clean interface.
Spendee Tracks Your Expenses with a Gorgeous, Frictionless Interface
iPhone:
We're familiar with a lot of expense trackers on the iPhone, but if you
haven't gotten in the habit of using one, Spendee is an intriguing new
entry in the space.
Nimi Places Organizes Your Desktop, Changes Based on Place and Time
When it
comes to organizing your desktop shortcuts, Fences has always been a
Lifehacker favorite. However, Nimi Places could give it a run for its
money with its scheduling feature.
VLC for iPhone and iPad Is Back in the App Store
iOS: VLC,
one of the best media players for the desktop, has had a long and
tumultuous history, but it's back today after being rebuilt from the
ground up to be fast and flexible, play virtually any video file, and so
Apple won't give it the boot.
MaskMe Disguises Your Email, Phone Number, and Credit Card
Chrome/Firefox:
When you sign up for a new web service, you're usually handing over a
bit of personal information. At the very least, you're giving away your
email address. MaskMe is a browser extension that lets you hide your
information.
App Override Gives You Personalized Settings for Individual Apps
Android:
Every app on your phone has built-in settings, but App Override is a
utility that gives you even more control over the apps you use. You can
increase and decrease font size, set the screen orientation on a per-app
basis, change the screen timeout, and more, with individual options for
each app on your phone.
Google's Chrome App Launcher Runs Chrome Apps from the Windows Taskbar
Windows:
Google has finished putting its final touches on the Chrome App
Launcher, previously available as a developer preview. Now you can
instantly launch your favorite webapps (Gmail, Google Drive, and Chrome
apps) from your desktop, even if your browser isn't open.
Dollarbird Turns Your Budget Into a Calendar for Easy Viewing
iOS: You
won't find a shortage of excellent personal finance apps out there, but
if you're looking for something a little different, Dollarbird is an app
that allows you to track your finances leveraging a calendar instead of
spreadsheets.
SafeMonk Encrypts Your Files Before Sending them to Dropbox
Windows/Mac/iOS/Android:
If you're worried about security in your Dropbox account, but don't
want to go through the extra effort of encrypting everything on your
own, SafeMonk is a solution that encrypts your files automatically so
you don't have to think about it.
Narrato Is a Personal Journal That Makes It Easy to Log Your Life
iOS:
Keeping a regular journal of your life has both personal and
professional benefits, but it can be difficult to keep up with every
day. Narrato is a new app that aims to make it easy, and it starts by
tracking your mood, then linking with some of your social networks to
build a complete picture of your daily life.
