Reviews

Sean Wright: BROKEN

Indie folk tracks from the crusader of free, legal music. Sean Wright is what you would call a constant advocate of the free music parade. The talented singer/songwriter and record producer has been a staple presence in the free music scene. Since 2007, he's been releasing one album a month and so far, he's still going strong. Almost his entire discography can be downloaded for free on sites like Jamendo. He has remained a constant presence on the online music scene and was also hailed by NME as a leading DIY artist.

Brain Workshop

If you found out that taking simple brain teasers everyday could actually help improve your memory and intelligence, would you actually do it? If you said, yes, then you might want to check Brain Workshop. Brain Workshop is actually based on a memory game called Dual n Back which was proven to improve the short term memory and intelligence of individuals who played it. So, if engaging in mental gymnastics is your kind of fun, then try this game out.

SixtyForce

Are you tired of not having enough games to play on your Macbook? Then getting Sixtyforce onto your system can help you make the most of your free time. Sixtyforce is actually a Nintendo 64 emulator that turns your mac into a gaming machine. It translates the code from normal Nintendo 64 games into a language that you macbook understands. Best of all, it's all for free so you can enjoy playing countless games right on your computer.

Jomic

Love reading comic books online? If you do, Jomic is a must have software on your Macbook. Jomic is capable of reading comic books that are stored in the CBZ, CBR and PDF file formats. It turns your computer screen into an instant comic book, full of colorful imagery and of course, the important two page option. Reading comic books using your Macbook is made much easier and it doesn't rob from the excitement and interest that you normally get when holding comic books in your hand.

Elona: Eternal League of Nefia

RPGs have been around for quite some time now and more role playing games are being offered online whether for free or commercially. Elona: Eternal League of Nefia is yet another RPG that you can enjoy. It's a Japanese game essentially, but there is an option to check for English subtitles. The game contains impressively beautiful graphics, soundtrack, and of course, gameplay. Humor and persistence is also intertwined in the gameplay making it more fun to play.

Aaahh Records: Remix is Love

Charming indie netlabel Aaahh Records is currently revamping their site. The good news is that before going off the net for a bit, they left us with this awesome compilation called Remix is Love. It's made up of some of the best tracks from their artists and if you're familiar with aaahh records, they dish out nothing but the best folk/ indie pop artists out there. Their current roster includes Entertainment for the Braindead, Uniform Motion, Emilie Lund, Keyboard Rebel, and The Wind Whistles. Of course, since it's a remix, most of the tracks sound nowhere from the original; making it interesting and fresh. If you are used to the sweet, folk pop sound of these bands' original sound, this is a refreshing way to hear or see them in a new light.

Calibre

Managing an e-book collection can become challenging, especially if you don't have an e-book reader or organizer. With Calibre, managing your e-book library has become so much easier. The program is easy to understand since it contains readable icons and the layout is very professional. Calibre is a great program to host your e-book library, making it easier to find a particular book and read them.

MixGalaxy Records: Downtempo Hits

MixGalaxy Records celebrates their birthday bash by releasing some of the best ambient, downtempo and chillout tracks in their roster. Formed back in 2009, this cool Russian net-label took their name after being local residents of MixGalaxy.ru forums. Now turning 1, this awesome netlabel gathers together 20 of the best dub, ambient & downtempo cuts into one relaxing album. Have a listen and enjoy a pleasant trip to a surreal musical landscape.

Digital, A Love Story

Most of us are so used to seeing 3D, awesome graphics in our games that we often forget the beauty that exists, not to mention the fun and enjoyment, we can get from a simple pre-Internet BBS atmosphere. Enter Digital, A Love Story, it's a purely text based game set "5 minutes in the future of 1988." The game is a charming and romantic game that you'll definitely enjoy. It might not carry awesome 3D rendering and extensive fight scenes but it is one game I guarantee you'll have fun playing. No spoiler alerts here, so go ahead, download it and play it for yourself.