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Data Backup 3
KEEP YOUR VALUABLE INFORMATION SAFE
Data Backup 3 is a powerful utility that allows you to backup, restore, and synchronize your valuable data with minimal effort. Whether you are a new computer user or a seasoned professional, Data Backup 3 offers you just the right amount of power, flexibility, and ease-of-use to help you protect your files fast.
WHY WE LOVE IT
When it comes to backing up important aspects of our digital lives, we look for a piece of software to be simple, powerful, and flexible - and that's exactly what Data Backup 3 brings to the table.
Simple
No complicated setup - built-in backup sets to quickly back up your iTunes or iPhoto files and any other important data on your entire system
Custom-create your own backup sets, just drag and drop
"Fast Start" feature preselects the files to be backed up, saving you time (requires OS X 10.4+)
Powerful
Go "back in time" and see your files and directories, as they were when your backups happened
Schedule your backups to automatically run at a specific time, on a recurring basis or when a drive is connected
Have your Mac automatically wake from sleep to execute scheduled backups
Flexible
Backup to CD/DVD disks automatically span on multiple disks
Create an exact copy of a folder or a drive, including bootable OS X backups
Synchronize folders - perfect if you use more than one computer
TOP FEATURES
Backup - simply drag your files and folders into Data Backup, select a destination drive, and go
Restore - select the files and folders you want to restore, just like backup, but reverse the "To" and "From" folders
You can backup to or restore from any mounted drive including CD, DVD, ATA, SCSI, FireWire, USB, or networked volumes
THE PROOF
"This latest version of Prosoft's software is easier to use and more customizable than our other Mac backup software options. Unlike others, this software allows you to automatically backup individual files." -Consumers Digest
"Another nice touch is the ability to choose between versioned and incremental backups. This creates an exact copy of a folder or a disk, and also saves older versions of the data to provide an evolution of the backed-up data. The latter copies all files that have been modified since the last backup. Data Backup 3 can also schedule, compress and encrypt your backups. You can't do any of this with Time Machine." - MacTECH
"Creating customized backup plans and schedules is easy, inexpensive. Home users will find being able to clone their entire hard drive to a bootable volume especially useful, while small businesses will value the combination of schedules and versioned backups." - Macworld
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & LANGUAGES
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
English only
MacJournal 6
YOUR MAC MEMORY BANK
MacJournal is a complete journaling application, designed so you never miss an opportunity to chronicle life events, special memories, or your personal thoughts.
With MacJournal, you aren't limited to text; add photos, images, files, QuickTime video, and audio to throw some pizzazz at your journal entries.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Version 6 introduces snazzy features like as geolocation, word count, timeline, and progress tracking. Additionally, all you aspiring authors out there can now format your entries specifically for publishers. Prefer blogging? Send entries straight to publication on major blogging platforms like Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr, and more.
TOP FEATURES
Share your data with Dropbox
Use the Statistics menu to view words, characters, and lines in any entry
Set aside time to write every day and use the timer to monitor yourself
Use Calendar mode to look back at past entries
Use geolocation, word count, and progress tracking tools
Type in full screen mode to keep out any distractions
Enter the timeline mode to see your entries in chronological order
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
OS 10.7 or newer is required to run this software
Languages: English, Norwegian, German
THE PROOF
Eddy Award Winner, Macworld Magazine
“MacJournal 6 is hard to beat.” Macworld.com
SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS
How many computers can you activate software with? - Up to 2 Macs
When does license need to be redeemed by? - No limit
Does it include updates? - Minor upgrades and slip releases included; major upgrades not included
Pixa
YOUR PERSONAL IMAGE ASSISTANT
Like a good Stevie Wonder song, this app will get your images collected, designed, delivered - all effortlessly improving your workflow. This invaluable tool helps organize and manage your pictures, so you can quickly find and share them.
Don't worry about compatibility, it supports all the image formats you could possibly need: psd, ai, svg, jpg, png, tiff, pdf, bmp, gif, ico, icns, eps, tga, raw, LittleSnapper, Pixen, Acorn, Sketch and Pixelmator.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
If you're a designer or graphic artist, you probably scour the web for inspiration on a regular basis - putting all the images you find and store on your hard drive into a chaotic mess. Now there is no need to go through the hassle of going back and tagging them, Pixa does this for you.
TOP FEATURES
Auto Tagging - Auto tags useful information like colors, size, web addresses, extensions and metadata for your imported images
Live Folders - Enables you to organize images without moving them from their original location
Export & Share - Accomplish this crucial task quickly and easily. Full Dropbox, CloudApp and Imgur integration, as well as the standard Mac OS X sharing options
Screenshot Tool - Powerful yet easy-to-use tool lets you grab screenshots or snap full web page images
OS X Integrations - Quicklook, full screen, Mountain Lion share panel and gestures
Extensions - Pixa comes with a free extension for Safari and Chrome. Click the button and every picture, background or linked image on a web page will be in your control
THE PROOF
"Pixa allows you to organize your image clippings fast and efficiently so you can concentrate on your creativity instead." (8/10) - MacAppStorm
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
OS: OS X 10.7.3 or later
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
LICENSE DETAILS
How many computers can you activate software with? - A single user may install and use software on multiple computers
When does license need to be redeemed by? - No time limit
Does it include updates? - All updates of version 1 are free
Intensify Pro
INTENSIFY PRO
Looking for a way to make your photos jump off the page? Intensify Pro is the answer for photographers of all skill levels. It gives you complete control to create dramatic and captivating images. Pre-loaded with one-click presets and image tuning features, it allows you to edit your masterpiece to perfection.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
This image-editing program makes it easy for the casual photographer to take a photo from "eh" to "WOAH" in a matter of minutes.
It's also perfect for the more serious photo-snapper, as the proprietary technology was built by photographers for photographers, making the interface, workflow, and quality everything you'd expect from a much higher-priced program.
TOP FEATURES
Standalone or Plug-In - Intensify Pro can be a standalone app or a plug-in to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Apple's Aperture
PSD & RAW File Support - Work in Photoshop, but get the detail enhancement you need with a 16-bit RAW file processor
Navigation Improvements - Use the navigation window for simple navigation, even while in zoom mode
4 Ways To Enhance Details - Pro Contrast, Structure, Details and Smart Sharpness, with precise control of detail enhancements based on tonal range
5-Layer Support - Add multiple effect layers for the ultimate in creative flexibility
Image-Tuning Controls - Color temperature, exposure, shadow recovery, saturation and more
Intuitive UI - Professional user interface for a streamlined workflow
SCREENSHOT
THE PROOF
“ ...many times, the grit and drama I envisaged at the time of the capture does not come through in the RAW file... this is where the "Intensify" app comes in. With its uncomplicated interface and powerful pro-grade options I can quickly transform a bland image into something quite aspirational and dramatic." - Urs Buhlman, 4x Winner of the Canon AIPP Advertising Photographer of the Year
“As a photographer, I’m super detail-oriented, and Intensify really brings that out in my photos” - Lucas Gilman, Nikon Ambassador
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & LANGUAGES
English only, but more languages coming soon with free updates
OS: Mac OS 10.7, 10.8, & 10.9
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
RAM: 4GB
Photoshop CS5, CS6 or CC, Adobe Lightroom 4 or later, Apple Aperture 3.2 or later, Photoshop Elements 10-12
Hotspot Shield VPN - 1 Year Elite Subscription
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CYBER HACKERS
Hotspot Shield Elite is the world’s most popular security, privacy, and access application.
Wondering why? Hotspot Shield Elite provides access to blocked content on the web, letting you view any geo-restricted content like Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, BBC, and more from anywhere in the world.
Hotspot Shield Elite also protects your private information (usernames, passwords, credit cards, etc.) from hackers, most importantly on public WiFi networks, by making you completely anonymous and untraceable online.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Unrestricted internet access, from anywhere in the world, all while protecting your private information and making you completely anonymous online – who wouldn't want that?
Plus, you can activate up to five devices on your Elite subscription (PC, Mac, iOS, Android).
TOP FEATURES
1 Year Subscription to Hotspot Shield Elite
Ability to choose different virtual locations to access different content: US, UK, Japan, Germany and Canada
One subscription can be used with up to 5 devices including PC, Mac, iOS and Android
Unlimited bandwidth
Unlimited support
THE PROOF
"Hotspot Shield is a lightweight VPN solution that we recommend for anyone who's even slightly concerned about privacy... it's a service that's worth the price, especially if you find yourself frequently accessing the Internet from public places." - C|NET
"The major reason why users are flocking to Hotspot Shield is because it allows you to view US websites that are usually restricted to people who don't live there. This is particularly useful for video sites such as Hulu or region-restricted restricted videos on YouTube." - Softonic
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Can be used on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices
Supported languages: English
LICENSE DETAILS
How many computers can you activate software with? - 5
When does license need to be redeemed by? - Anytime
Does it include updates? - Updates are automatic
Starry Night Enthusiast 7
BLAST OFF TO OUTER SPACE
Are you fascinated by what lies beyond the Earth, but never quite fulfilled your childhood astronaut dreams beyond attending space camp? With Starry Night Enthusiast 7, astronomy class meets space tourism, as you adventure through a virtual universe with amazing 3D imagery, telescope controls, sky maps, and more, all complemented by precise and detailed history, research, and predictions.
With over 100 interactive tours, an easy to use interface, a new "space search" feature, and more, you're going to need an Earthling to pull you away from your virtual universe.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Get as close to the astronaut experience as you can with 3D models of spacecrafts, and stay up-to-date with current updating mission trajectories.
TOP FEATURES
All known exoplanets as 3D bodies with proper location, size, orbit, and planetary texture
Stunning new user interface with universal search function to locate sky objects, favorite files, SkyGuide pages, options, events, and more
Millions of DeepSky Object Databases
3500 unique object text descriptions for stars, planets, moons, satellites, exoplanets, space missions, & more
Photorealistic horizon panorama
New highly detailed surface textures of planets and major moons.
Updated Messier catalog with new high-resolution images for star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Operating System:WindowsTM 8/7/Vista or MacintoshTM OS X 10.7 or higher
Processor: 1GHz or higher processor
RAM: 1 GB RAM
Open Space: 4 GB of hard disk space
Graphics: 128 MB OpenGL 1.4 capable graphics card
Languages: English Only
SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS
How many computers can you activate software with? - 2
When does license need to be redeemed by? - No time limit
Does it include updates? - Yes, all small upgrades
Spotdox: 3 Year Subscription
FOR WHEN DROPBOX DROPS THE BALL...
Access files from your home computer, office computer, and the cloud on any device, from any location. Spotdox is an add-on for Dropbox that gives you remote access to all of your files, not just the ones saved in Dropbox, any time, from any device, so you will never be stuck without that important file or folder again.
Dropbox only gives you access to your files within your Dropbox folder, but with Spotdox, you can browse, copy, and send any file or folder on your computer to anyone, from anywhere.
WHY WE LOVE IT
A perfect Dropbox companion, Spotdox allows you to save space in your Dropbox account by using your phone or a browser to move stuff off Dropbox and onto your desktop. Alternatively, you can remotely upload a file from your desktop to Dropbox so you can access it on your phone or another computer.
As long as your Mac is running, you’ll be able to access every file it contains. For those situations where you need a crucial file, Spotdox is a true lifesaver.
TOP FEATURES
Access your Mac from any location or platform
Connector iOS app available
Send large files without using data
THE PROOF
"It's a dead simple way to make your computer easy to access from anywhere without really setting anything up." - Lifehacker
"If you forget to put a particular document or folder inside the Dropbox folder, that data won’t be available on your other devices. I’ve admittedly fallen victim to this limitation myself, only to discover that I had apparently left that file on my desktop or in my Documents folder...Which is why I’ve found Spotdox so useful." (3.5/5) - Macworld
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & LANGUAGES
OS: OS X 10.7.0 or later
Languages: English only
SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS
How many computers can you activate software with? - Unlimited
Does it include updates? -Yes, all minor upgrades
Typinator
TYPE LESS, DO MORE
Typinator is a powerful, yet elegantly simple solution that boosts your productivity by automating the process of inserting frequently used text and auto-correcting typing errors.
It works with any application, taking a single trigger keyword and automatically replacing it with text snippets, graphics, URLs, dates, special characters, and more.
Setup is easy– define abbreviations and their replacement text or images. Usage is even easier, just type one of the abbreviations you created, and Typinator auto-fills with the correct replacement.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Typinator is simply the best available text expansion software on the Mac. It’s like Mac software should be, simple to use, robust, and efficient.
With thousands of predefined corrections for common typos and misspelled words for US and British English, German and French, Typinator is not only a typing assistant that speeds repetitive typing tasks, but also a system-wide auto-correction tool. The newest version, Typinator 6, offers 50 new features and improvements.
TOP FEATURES
Works with any application
Preformatted text insertion
Insert the current clipboard, current date and time, pictures, & script results
Date and time calculations
Powerful context-sensitive replacement rules based on regular expressions
Insert navigation keystrokes and fill out forms with just one snippet
Powerful predefined sets: Autocorrection for English, German, and French, DOuble CApitals correction, Auto-Capitalize Sentences, Inline Calculation, Clipboard conversion, Subscripts, Superscript, HTML snippets, & more.
Built-in AutoCorrection sets with thousands of corrections for English, German, and French
Synchronization support for Dropbox
Organize your snippets by their meaning and purpose
Export and import snippet sets in various formats
Whole word and case sensitive expansion
Pocket calculator
Interactive input fields
Embedded calculations
Includable text and picture files
Include script results in expansions
THE PROOF
"4/5 Mice" - Macworld
"One of the most useful programs for the Mac. I switched from TypeIt4Me, and now use Typinator all day, every day. I use this program hundreds of times a day. It's a HUGE time-saver. It will reduce your spelling errors, speed up your typing, and can make your life a lot easier. Having tried TypeIt4Me and SpellCatcher, I recommend Typinator." - MacUpdate
"Final thoughts: To sum it up, Typinator is a must-have. It’s a perfect addition to your Mac and great work enhancer – definitely worth its price. As a side-note, I’m happy to announce that my email answering days are bound to be done much quicker." - (10/10) MacRecon
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
OS: OS X 10.5.8 and higher, including OS X Yosemite
Languages: German, English, French
LICENSE DETAILS
How many computers can you activate software with? - 2
When does license need to be redeemed by? - Anytime
Does it include updates? - Yes, includes all 6.x updates
Paperless
A SUSTAINABLE, RESPONSIBLE, & POWERFUL APPLICATION
We may all talk the talk about becoming a paperless society, but let’s face it – everyone still uses paper. Let Paperless be your ticket to putting your money where your mouth is when it comes to going green.
Scan your receipts, bills, statements, warranty cards, business cards, and more. The OCR function of Paperless recognizes the data and adds it to the "Details Window" for you to create a neat and clean digital filing system.
In fact, you can create a database for everything – from financial and medical papers to those product manuals for all your tools hanging in your basement.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
According to ruling Rev. Proc. 97-22 from the IRS, a digital document is acceptable. If you have a flexible spending or medical plan at work, you know what a pain it is when the time comes to submit receipts. With Paperless, you can create a Smart Collection and keep all your documents neat and tidy and in one place.
TOP FEATURES
Create to-do lists
Make grocery lists
OCR function for easy scanning and organization
Create a searchable database for notes, documents, taxes, business cards, and more
Drag and drop your PDF's or other files onto Paperless for easy file transferring
THE PROOF
"Organize your life and work faster" - Macworld
"A solid, easily customizable document manager for OS X" - Túaw
"9 out of 10 Stars" - MacNEWS
"4 STARS" - Softpedia
System Requirements
Intel only
Mac OS 10.7 or higher or higher
Language: English Only
Languages
English only
The Must-Have Mac App Tutorial
PUT YOUR APPS INTO ACTION
Congratulations on your 9 new shiny apps that will be by your side, powering your Mac, everyday. Before you dive in, take a quick tour of what they have to offer, so you're sure to get the most out of your bundle. With a tutorial for each of the below apps, you will be a pro in no time at all.
Typinator: The Program That "Types" Frequently-Used Text For You
Hotspot Shield VPN - 1 Year Elite Subscription: Protect Your Privacy: Surf Anonymously, Unblock Websites, & Hide Your IP address
Starry Night Enthusiast 7: Turn Your Computer Into A Virtual Universe
Intensify Pro : The Image Enhancer For Photographers Of All Levels
Spotdox: 3 Year Subscription: Get Access To All Your Files, On Any Device, Anywhere
Data Backup 3: Easy, Powerful, & Flexible Backups
Paperless: Fuel Your Paper-Free Lifestyle
MacJournal 6: A Multimedia Journal For The 21st Century
Pixa: An Invaluable Image Management & Sharing App