We’ve got a list of our Top 3 Mac Apps in the video below. We’re almost certain you’ll love the apps we’ve selected. The first is HyperDock ($9.99). The second is Hider 2 ($19.99). And the third and final is Little Snitch ($35). They’re all really awesome apps, and we think you should check them out!
HyperDock iTunes AppStore Description:
Your #1 OS X productivity boost!
HyperDock adds long awaited features to your Dock: Select individual application windows just by moving the mouse on a dock item, use mouse clicks to quickly open new windows and many more.
Window Previews
Ever wondered how to activate a single window instead of a whole application?
The Window Preview bubble shows you every single window of an application just by holding the mouse on a dock item!
It even shows minimized windows and windows from other spaces and is fully drag & drop aware.Control iTunes
Hover the mouse over the iTunes dock item to view information about the current song, You can pause, skip, rate songs and even adjust volume just by scrolling on the itunes icon.Calendar events
Sneak a peek at your upcoming events by hovering the Calendar dock item.Window Management
HyperDock brings advanced window management features to Mac OS:
• Move & resize windows just by holding down keys and moving your mouse.
• Automatically resize windows when dragging to screen edges (Window Snapping).
• Scroll on a window’s titlebar to quickly zoom or change its space.** A trial version is available at http://hyperdock.bahoom.com/get **
Hider 2 iTunes AppStore Description:
Put out of sight your confidential information from third parties or other unwanted eyes. Encrypt, hide and password protect your data with Hider 2! Redesigned for and completely compatible with OS X Yosemite!
“…if you don’t want to mess with encrypting and hiding files on your own, Hider 2 is one of the easiest options.” – Lifehacker
“There’s no denying that Hider’s simplicity makes the process of hiding and encrypting files pleasantly easy.” – Macstories
“It’s a great little tool for anyone looking for a digital hidey-hole, and the encryption is a nice bonus.” – Macworld
The Mac Observers Editors’ Choice Award 2014.
Instantly encrypt and hide any file or folder by dragging them to Hider 2 — it’s that simple! Our user-friendly application makes sure all of your personal files and folders will be encrypted, hidden and protected by password.
It’s incredibly secure.
• Each file you hide is AES-256 encrypted.
• Keeps your data locked up and password protected.
• Hide data on an external drive for an extra layer of security.Stay organized.
• Create custom file groups to keep your data categorized.
• Finder tags are imported into the app to make organization simple.
• Hide and encrypt entire folders instead of selecting tons of individual files.
• Write down confidential data into an encrypted, in-app Secure Note.Accessible to you (and only you).
• Your files will be hidden from Finder or Spotlight.
• Access recently hidden items directly from your menu bar.
• Do a full app search among all your hidden files within the app.
• Instantly lock the app or hide of all your files with global shortcut keys.Download Hider 2 now and never again worry about your private data going public.
Little Snitch (short) Description:
As soon as you’re connected to the Internet, applications can potentially send whatever information they want to wherever they want. Sometimes they do this for good reason, on your explicit request. But often they don’t.
Little Snitch intercepts these unwanted connection attempts,
and lets you decide how to proceed.
Recently it’s been pointed out that if you’ve got TouchID enabled on your iPhone, someone could technically “force” you to unlock your phone. This takes away the iPhone user’s consent, whereas if the owner used only a passcode, there is not a way to force someone to give that up since it’s stored in their head rather than their finger. In some locations in the US, an iPhone locked by fingerprint is not protected by the Fifth Amendment. Police could potentially force an iPhone owner to unlock his or her iPhone using their fingerprint, however, passcodes are protected by the Fifth Amendment. So, how do you protect yourself from this issue? Well the easiest way would be to power off your phone completely if you’re about to be detained by the police. This way, if the police turn on the iPhone, iPhones require a passcode after a restart; they won’t be able to force you to use your fingerprint. Also, a passcode is required after 48 hours of disuse, or three failed fingerprint attempts. So another way to get around the issue would be to use the incorrect finger 3 times to require a passcode. These are just a few educational tips for anyone who wants to protect their iPhone privacy.
