Software

Bub – Wider

Bub or Bub Wider is a free puzzle adventure game that will have you playing constantly with your iPad. The objective is to protect a bubble that creates seed crackers. Made by ablemagic The action takes place in lush dreamy, surreal forests. The lush graphics is definitely one of the most striking features of the game. Players also have to avoid Suggerbabies, Thurns and Zanpets. Each Bublevel (as they are called) is linked with a specific forest. You can play in Classic or Action mode. Each scenario is full of the art-like graphics. The sounds and music are also pretty good. At only 9 MB, the game is a quick download.

wordBrush

WordBrush is an application for Windows 8 that allows you to draw text on the screen any way you like. Developed by Pointy Stick Apps, this app takes full advantage of Windows 8’s touchscreen capability as it will follow the movement of your finger, so it is like you are painting the words on the screen.

XCode

XCode is a free application from Apple that will give programmers and developers all the tools they need to create quality apps for the Mac, iPad and iPhone. There are a lot of interesting and useful features here, but the integrated user interface makes coding, debugging and testing a breeze. And that is just for starters.

Memory Clean

Memory Clean, as the name suggests, is a Mac app that will clean or free up RAM so your applications can use them. Developed by Fiplabs, this is one utility you will appreciate if you use memory intensive programs like Photoshop, CAD and video editing applications.

Cook with YumvY

Cook with YumvY for Windows 8 is the only application you will need to whip up tasty, restaurant quality meals quickly and easily. With the easy to follow guides provided here, you’ll have no problems adding another dimension to the meals you serve every day.

INKredible

INKredible by Viet Tran allows you to write rather than type on your tablet. Whether it is for aesthetic or practical reasons, writing is necessary on many occasions, and it certainly gives your letter that personal touch. Whatever your reasons may be, INKredbile will let you do it, and the app is very easy to use.

Duolingo

Duolingo, which was chosen by Apple as app of the year for 2013, makes it easy for you to learn English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese for free. To use the app you need to log in or create an account in Google Plus or Facebook, and this feature makes it easy to continue your lessons. Once you’re logged in, you can begin the lessons in earnest, and they’re not just informative but engaging.

Radia

Radia from developer KimoWorks is a small app that lets you listen to Pandora radio off your Mac’s menu bar. Unlike other mini players for the OS, this one isn’t just 100% free, but there are no ads too.