This Week's Top Downloads

Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.

The Best Microsoft Apps For...Android?

Ecosystem lock in is a rampant problem in the mobile industry, with every manufacturer preferring its own platform at the expense of others. Every so often there are exceptions, though. Like this collection of apps Microsoft made for Android, of all platforms.

Google Gives Bookmarks an Overhaul with Bookmark Manager for Chrome

Chrome: What was formerly known as Google Stars—before it was pulled from the Chrome Web Store—is now the Bookmark Manager extension, which makes bookmarks more powerful with improved search, bookmarks by topic, and the ability to share them anywhere.

Earth View from Google Maps Puts Stunning Photos in the New Tab Page

Chrome: Do you enjoy maps and satellite photos of Earth? Then this Chrome extension from Google Maps is for you. It simply delivers a unique satellite photo every time you open a new tab page.

Worry Watch Tracks Your Anxiety and Helps You Analyze Your Worries

iOS: Even if you don't have a panic disorder, sometimes you might worry about stuff that turns out alright in the end. Things aren't always bad as they seem. Worry Watch helps you track what's bothering you and reminds you to log the outcomes.

How to Downgrade from iTunes 12 Back to iTunes 11

Mac: Not a fan of the new version of iTunes? MacWorld shows you how to downgrade back to iTunes 11 using free software.

Omnistat Puts A System Monitor In Your iPhone's Notification Center

iOS: Sometimes, you just want to know everything that's going on with your iPhone or iPad. Omnistat is an app that does just that. It gives you a ton of info about your device and displays it all right in the Notification Center.

MPS-YouTube Is a Terminal-Based Youtube Player and Downloader

Windows/Mac/Linux: YouTube is a bloated site with a lot going on. If you really want to simplify using it, MPS-YouTube is a YouTube player that works entirely in Terminal.

Write! for Windows Is a Stylish Instrument for Inspiration

Windows: There are dozens of writing tools to suit the tastes of any blogger, writer or an office worker. Some of them are nearly an industry standard, while others can be an eye-candy without being overloaded with functions you actually never get to use. However, there are tools that inspire creative writing simply with its looks. One of such programs is Write!

Any.do 2.0 Adds New Tools to Collaborate, Plan Your Day, and More

iOS/Android/Web: Any.do is one of our favorite to-do apps, and Any.do 2.0 promises to make it even better. The new update includes tools to manage family and household to-dos, work and team projects, voice notes and attachments, and a premium tier that adds much-desired features like customizable recurring tasks.

Fountain Connects You with a Home Improvement Expert in 5 Minutes

iOS: Nothing is worse than making multiple trips to the hardware store because you had to learn from your mistakes the hard way. For $5 per question, Fountain connects you with experts via video chat to answer your questions about your home and garden.

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