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PapiJump Free is another simple game premise for the Mac. The goal is to make Mr. Papi (a red ball with a smiling face) jump higher and higher, using only the left and right arrow keys to control his direction, through a set of obstacles. PapiJump Free contains six levels, with more available if you purchase the upgrade.

PapiJump Free installs easily. The interface is simplistic. You get a bunch of green bars acting as obstacles to Mr. Papi. As Mr. Papi jumps you move the left and right arrow keys to move him onscreen, landing him on top of … Read more

If you do any kind of digital art or design, we can't think of a reason you wouldn't want to have PicPick as your sidekick. This handy set of tools can handle many small yet important design-related tasks without the hassle of opening a full-blown design program.

PicPick has an attractive, no-nonsense interface that lists all of its features up front. And what a list it is; PicPick's capabilities include a variety of screen capture options, a color picker, a color palette, a magnifier, a pixel ruler, a crosshair, a protractor, and a whiteboard. The program also … Read more

Turns out facial disfiguration can be fun! See yourself old in seconds, have a good laugh, and share your freaky images with your friends within this well-designed, easy-to-use iOS app, Oldify.

Although the oldify, fatify, or zombify trend has faded, the developers at Apptly have come out with an impressive facial disfiguration app that has two aims: to oldify and entertain. When you launch the app, you'll be prompted to take a picture of yourself or choose an image from the photo library. Then the fun begins: indicate where your eyes, mouth, and chin are in relation to each … Read more

Solitaire XL is the Mac version of the built-in Windows application that lets you play card games on your computer. It might seem simplistic when compared with other games, but we found it very easy to use, and the app takes up very little space.

Solitaire XL has a very simple but well-designed interface with a few customization options to adjust the size of the cards and the background. It has a built-in Help file that will guide you through the app, but most will be able to skip this and start playing right away. We didn't find any … Read more

Plants vs. Zombies surprises its users with its gorgeous graphics and onscreen directions that help you get familiar with the app and focus on enjoying the entertainment. Its clean, simple, and easy-to-understand interface with its care for details will drag each gamer into the world of plants and zombies from the very beginning.

We liked how the game scenario makes you hungry for more levels. The great introduction for first-time players with the first levels of the game and the feelings of success are among the key incentives that will drive you to the next level. When you defeat the … Read more

There are innumerable audio players out there, with features and interfaces made to meet the taste of just about every user. Hanso Player is yet another entry into this crowded field, and we can't say we were impressed. Not only does the program not bring anything particularly new or interesting to the table, functional problems prevent it from effectively doing the one thing it's really meant to do: play music.

Hanso Player's interface is similar to that of many other audio players, replicating the look of a car stereo face. We have personally never been fans of … Read more

Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, next only to soccer. If you happen to be a fan, then this free Google Chrome add-on, ESPN Cricinfo from ESPN EMEA, is just what you need to get the latest news and information on the world of cricket just by clicking on your Chrome toolbar.

The Chrome add-on, once installed, is relatively easy to use. Just click on the icon in the upper-right corner of the browser, and the app will provide instant information on scores, news, and stories from cricinfo.com. The clickable links provide a quick way … Read more

Those looking to buy the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T E 24mm F1.8 ZA lens may have a hard time finding it for sale anytime soon.

In an announcement today, the Japanese company informed consumers that it cannot keep up with demand for the popular E-mount lens, which starts at around $999. The shortage situation is on the path to a resolution, as the Sony notice says that "we are working diligently in order to meet the needs of customers as much as possible."

Why is this lens so popular? "It's fast (wide aperture), sharp, and bright with nice bokeh, plus it has a good feel and comfortable manual focusing," says CNET Senior Editor Lori Grunin. Read her review of the most current cameras that use the lens, the Sony NEX-7 or NEX-5N, at CNET Reviews. … Read more

If you've ever used the popular microblogging site Tumblr, you're familiar with the handy little button that appears in the upper-right corner of the screen after you've scrolled down a bit, making it easy to return to the top of the page after reading a seemingly endless stream of posts. If you'd like to add that functionality to all Web pages, trying Scroll to Top Button. This simple Chrome extension does exactly what the name suggests, letting users quickly jump back to the top of a page after a lengthy period of scrolling down.

Scroll to … Read more