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Dead Cyborg 1: The Beginning of the Death

Dead Cyborg might seem like just another first person shooting game, but it actually has its charm. Developed by Barathe Endre, only the first episode is finished so far but it's been receiving good reviews since it first came out. This science fiction shooter game is offered at a pay-what-you-want download. All the donations are used to help fund the development of the succeeding episodes; with each episode geared at providing at least 2-3 hours worth of gameplay. The game works on a variety of systems including the top three: Linux, Windows and Mac and is certainly worth checking out.

f.lux

Tired of having a glaring computer screen in the middle of the night but hate having to keep adjusting the screen brightness all the time? F.lux might be able to help you with that. This nifty program works by automatically adjusting your screen's brightness setting throughout the day. With this program, you can say goodbye to glaring bright screens which strain the eye especially if you work at night. The program works on a Windows, Mac and Linux system. Best part is, it's available as a free download. Go ahead and check out how this program can help you.

DreamDiary

They say dreams are our brain's way of showing us a deeper reality of our lives. If you are the type of who keeps a dream journal by their side to help remember dreams, then why not do it digitally? DreamDiary is a simple but effective program that lets users input their dreams and keep track of them. The program was created by Muddybranch as a way to help people keep track of their dream experiences. It can also be used as a journal of sorts; recording day to day activities, thoughts etc. It's currently available for free download and works great on Mac OSX. Why not give it a go and see just what your dreams have in store for you.

Ghostery

Ever wonder who's tracking your move everytime you press a button or visit a website online? Ghostery is a cool free program for Mac, Linux and Windows that'll help you find out who's keeping an eye on you. The program is designed to track down anybody or mostly companies, that track down our every movement on the web. From the type of websites we visit or maybe the kind of books we buy at Amazon, most of these companies collect our data for marketing purposes. You can easily install this simple software for either Firefox, Chrome, Safari or IE. Grab the download and find out who's been following your every move.

Dusty

If you ever wondered how smoke behaves during any particular scenario, then you could definitely benefit from having Dusty in your computer. Now, I know you're probably scratching your head and asking yourself, "what do I need a smoke simulator for?" Well, for one, it's helpful if you're an animator, game developer or artist and you want to realistically portray how smoke would flow when a fire is lit up. The program is available for download on Windows but there's also a Mac version. The algorithm is based on the Stable Fluids Algorithm created by Jos Stam. If you're interested, you can hit the download link above the image to get this cool software.

K-3D

Modelling in 3D has never been simpler thanks to K-3D. This amazing software is a free program that'll help you render and create 3D masterpieces. The program incorporates various helpful plugins as well as "visualization pipeline architecture" to help users create stunning 3D images. It was developed by Timothy Shead and released just last April 2010. So far, it's been winning a lot of critics thanks to its useful interface and easy to use tools. It's designed for use by professional artists but even those that are still getting a feel for 3D rendering can easily use it. K-3D is available as available for free download and licensed under a GNU General Public License.

MyPaint

If you're an artist and you're looking for a program that will allow you to paint and create your artwork without any problems, then give MyPaint a try. This handy software was especially created with the painter in mind. Featuring a simple, bare bones layout and tons of brushes emulating specific types of media; the software ensures artists can easily get down to business without the hassle. It was made especially for digital painters in mind. The program is an open sourced project that's available for free download on Mac, Windows and Linux.

Rhythm Racer 2 HD

What do you get when you cross Guitar Hero with a racing game? You get Rhythm Racer 2! This fun and exciting game is just what you need to inject some entertainment on your mundane free time. The game plays like Guitar Hero in that you have to keep the song playing by hitting powerups and without getting bumped off course. It combines speed with accuracy and great music to boot. The game is available for download on the App Store and works on the iPad, iPhone and iTouch. It was created by AvatarLabs and features a fast-paced gameplay as well as great graphics. Give the game a try. It should be worth the download.

MindNode – free mind mapping software for your mac, iPhone and iPad

Always having trouble keeping everything you do or even your thoughts organized? MindNode might be able to help you out. This cool mind mapping tool is perfect for anybody who prefers having a visual equivalent of their ideas and thoughts. The program works great on the iPad, iPhone or iTouch so you can instantly bring it up and use whenever you need to. It was created by Markus Mueller and contains plenty of interesting features that's perfect for any enthusiast. Give it a download.