free software for mac

HomeBank

When it comes to money, most of us have trouble budgeting and keeping track of our expenses. If you find yourself always on the short end when bills start piling up, then you might want to try out HomeBank. This personal accounting software is perfect for anybody who wants to have a better idea where all their expenses go every single month. Packed with tons of helpful features, the program can easily collate the info you have and help you map out where each cent is spent. Moreover, thanks to a user-friendly interface, even those that haven't tried out an accounting software before will find this a very helpful tool to have at their disposal.

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.

TeamViewer

For many people, TeamViewer needs no introduction. It's considered as one of the most efficient tool available for file or screen sharing. The program allows users to easily share their screens or provide remote access to colleages or friends. With the help of this software, it's easier to access a co-worker's computer if they need help fixing something on the computer. It's also possible to share your screen with a friend or pretty much anybody who has the program installed on their computer as well. The program was developed by GmbH, a German company that was founded in 2005. It's available for free download with Version 6 as the latest stable version available.

Self Control

Need help focusing on the task at hand? If you have always found yourself checking other websites or maybe checking your email when you should be working on your computer, then you might need "Self Control" installed. This handy little program allows you to block off certain websites as well as email temporarily so that you can focus on the task at hand. The program is the perfect solution for people who have trouble getting any work done, thanks to the constant distraction of various social networking sites, emails or maybe YouTube. The software was created by Steve Lambert and is a great help to people who simply cannot control themselves in straying from the task at hand.

OmniWeb

OmniWeb is a powerful new browser specifically designed to accommodate Mac users. The browser contains plenty of neat features that are easy to use. In fact, some reviewers have even dubbed it as feeling "more Mac-like than Apple's Safari." The program is a lot like an enhanced version of Safari. It expands as well as exploits on the former's weaknesses like limited flexibility in security controls and managing bookmarks to name a few. You can go ahead and stay organized as well as stay in control of all your Internet needs with OmniWeb. Although there are a few quirks, the browser does offer quite a lot of convenience and ensures that users get the best experience possible.

Appetizer

Tired of looking at how disorganized your computer dock is? Then take a look at Appetizer. This small and portable application provides you with an easy to use application launcher. It's suitable for both Windows and Mac, making it easy to use regardless of your operating system. The program provides you with a cool and unintrusive shortcut that will help launch all of your important applications. You can easily organize files and folders without any trouble. Best of all, the system is absolutely free and can also be easily stored in your USB for portability. Appetizer has won several praises and accolades some of which include "freeware of the month" by Updatestar last year and among the "top 10 launchers" for  Clubic.

TaskMate

Need help organizing tasks? TaskMate can help you organize your daily tasks and make sure that you have a productive time throughout the day. The program itself is quite small and will easily attach to any portion of the main screen. TaskMate can remind you of things that you need to do for the day; tick the activities off once you are done and move on to the next one.

iZoom

Managing a photo blog or a sketch blog can be a real pain if you don't have the right tools to manipulate, resize or crop your photos easily. One great software that can help you out with this problem especially if you are a Mac user is iZoom. This simple image resizing and cropping tool can easily take your images and resize it according to your specifics. It's the perfect companion for those who love to post pictures online.