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Ten Mac freeware apps for your new Apple baby

The latest from the software gift horse stables

CrashPlan

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For those that aren’t such fans of Apple’s TimeMachine, or feel the need for the ability to make offsite backups, CrashPlan offers an array of options for the data integrity conscious user. While a subscription is necessary to backup to CrashPlan’s own cloud service, users are offered a couple of novel alternatives at no cost.

CrashPlan backup service

The simplest option is to back up to another computer that you own, simply by installing CrashPlan on both and signing into your account, provided both machines are on. Unfortunately the other option relies on two rather large social hurdles: having friends and trusting them with your data. If you happen to be socially well adjusted, then just add your friends who also use CrashPlan and off it goes!

Developer Code42
More info CrashPlan

f.lux

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f.lux is unique amongst the apps in this list, at least in the sense that it does not attempt to assist you in staying a slave to the keyboard 24/7, though it should in theory help with productivity. The premise behind Michael and Lorna Herf’s creation is that by adjusting the colour temperature of your display throughout the day, melatonin levels will not be artificially influenced, thus preventing disturbances within the natural circadian rhythm.

f.lux daylight emulation

It’s not scientifically verified, but if you give f.lux your latitude, it will adjust the warmth of the screen accordingly and at the very least it appears to be less straining on the eye when working late. Unfortunately, if you live north of Iceland or are posted to the Antarctic it won’t work, but this is probably the least of your concerns. Give it a try and see if it works for you.

Developer Flux Software LLC
More info f.lux

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