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For those looking to change Facebook's layout, Facebook Layouts for Mac adds some flexibility to the social network's design, but it didn't always work as promised and ultimately has few options that would appeal to adult users.

The application's Web site claims it is compatible with the major Web browsers. When downloading the free add-on, the file format was only readable by Firefox and would not work in other browsers, like Safari, which is a disappointment. Once in Firefox, Facebook Layouts for Mac did install properly and worked after a restart of the browser. The add-on … Read more

Muzy has one of the most robust set of features we've yet seen in a photo editing app. You won't even have to put up with ads to use it, either.

This app makes you log in before you can start editing your photos. You can save some time by connecting your Facebook profile. If you go that route, you can edit all of your Facebook photos and even some of your friend's photos. The app doesn't stick to one type of photo editing; it lets you create collages, add filters, crop, retouch, and more. There … Read more

OpenOffice Document Reader lets you view all sorts of Office documents without paying one red cent. It won't work for everyone and is loaded down with ads, but it's still near the top as far as Office readers go.

OpenOffice Document Reader is just a reader app, so you won't be able to edit any of the files it works with. OpenOffice Document Reader displays text and HTML just fine. If it doesn't work with your file, it briefly displays it on a cloud server so you can read it. The reader slides animated ads into … Read more

When it comes to editing photos, the iPhone is severely lacking. The built-in tools for the device provide no means to edit the photos you've taken--only save or share. Fortunately, there are dozens of apps that allow you to do this, providing an additional layer of customization for all of your photos. SPPhotoFix is one of those tools, allowing you to quickly load a photo and edit it in on your iPhone, but does it provide enough tools to warrant a download?

When you open SPPhotoFix, you have few options. Open a photo, edit that photo, or save and … Read more

If you shoot pictures from your smartphone, you've probably used Instagram. This fun, supplementary app lets you see how well your pictures are going over on the site. InstaFollow For Instagram tells you who's following you and who's not, with all the style you've come to love about Instagram. It's a simple way to see just how popular you really are.

In order to get to any of the tracking features, you naturally must log into Instagram. Once you log in, it only takes about 15 seconds to gather the data. Not only does InstaFollow … Read more

Many applications used to create diagrams and graphics are costly, especially for small businesses and individuals. Shapes for Mac's basic features leave much to be desired, but could work for some basic uses.

The program's free trial version restricts the ability to save created diagrams. To unlock the full version, a payment of $4.99 is required. While Shapes for Mac states it supports product updates, it does not appear that there is active technical support. Instructions were not available and would have been welcome, but some users will probably be able to work with the menus as … Read more

For visual thinkers, office suite software typically lacks any tool for mapping or planning. Incubator for Mac performs this task well and has the expected features, albeit at a fairly high price for its limited functions.

Available as a free trial version, Incubator for Mac will not allow you to save and print without a watermark until a $49 payment for the full version is made. The program downloads and installs easily, but without a native installer. The well-guided setup goes quickly despite a lengthy user licensing agreement. The program prompts you initially as to whether you want to be … Read more

Even those with high-speed Internet connections often find Internet videos take time to buffer before playing. SpeedBit Video Accelerator for Mac tries to address this problem by accelerating video downloads, but with poor, if any, results.

While the initial program is free in a trial version, use of the full program requires a yearly subscription of $24.95. The trial version only allows video acceleration of SD videos. Upgrading to the paid version allows functions on HD video and acceleration of iTunes downloads. The program was small, but this did not translate to an easy installation. The process to install … Read more

Advanced users often want to work with the root directories on their iPods, but this can't be done using iTunes. With iExplorer for Mac, you can manage your iPod media and work with root directories and other advanced features. Still, its price may be too high for most people.

Available as a free trial version with some limitations, the full program costs $35.00 as an upgrade. Exactly which features are limited in the free trial is not listed or apparent from use. The app was quick to install and load. iExplorer for Mac immediately determines if an iPod … Read more