Apps | - Part 17

Better Manage Multiple Browsers on Mac OS X With These Apps

The Internet browser is perhaps the most important app on your operating system. Apple makes its own, Safari, and bundles it with OS X. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only browser you should use. There are plenty of third-party browsers on Mac that are worth a shot. Opera has three unmissable reasons it should… read more »

5 Alternative Virtual Assistant Apps You’ve Never Heard Of

Tried out Siri, Google Now, and Cortana only to find yourself disappointed? Here are a few alternatives to check out, brought to you by Cool Apps and Websites. We’ve covered free alternatives to Siri in the past, and rounded up the three major virtual assistants to find out which is best. We’ve even explored using Cortana on the desktop. But… read more »

Find Yourself With The Best iPhone GPS Apps

The old saying goes: “No matter where you go, there you are,” which is fine and dandy until you really need to know where “there” actually is. There’s no shortage of iPhone apps that can get you from Point A to Point B, but today we’re only covering the best. For most of us, that’s… read more »

6 Android Security Apps You Should Install Today

There is a debate to be had over whether or not Android security apps are even necessary. Proponents claim that Android malware is so common you are certain to get infected without adequate protection, while critics say that as long as you’re careful about what you download you will ultimately be safe. The truth is… read more »

5 Apps to Find Halfway Points to Meet with Faraway Friends

Want to meet up with a friend, but can’t decide on a place that’s fair? Today Cool Websites and Apps has four sites that help make things simpler, and another site that’s only kind of related but so awesome we just had to share. Unless you live within a block of all your friends and… read more »

5 Apps to Find or Make Cool Profile Pictures

Want a profile picture that stands out? Here are a few apps that can swap faces, turn your picture into a work of art, or just replace your face with a collage of emoji. If you want a great profile picture, sometimes it’s best to simply take a great photo. But if you want something unique,… read more »

5 Apps That Help You Fight Your Smartphone Addiction

Do you look at your phone more often than you’d like? Are you tired of hours disappearing every day to your smartphone addiction? It’s weird to say it, but the best solution might be an app. You know that overcoming tech addiction isn’t easy, and ultimately discipline is what’s going to help you become less impulsive…. read more »

How to Prepare for Your Perfect Day With Free Apps

Each of these tools can help you structure and schedule your most productive days by keeping your time in check, fighting off procrastination, and maintaining your energy levels. It’s become common knowledge that successful people structure their days carefully. But to structure your own schedule is an art unique to you. Each of us is different,… read more »

How to Spot Fake Antivirus and System Cleaning Apps

Keeping your computer clean and free from malware is important, and many companies out there make great products to help you do just that. But there are also a lot of people trying to take advantage of you, and they bank on the fact that you aren’t paying attention. They’ll offer features that sound important,… read more »

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