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iPhoto Buddy for Mac does a good job of integrating with iPhoto and providing the ability to work with multiple image libraries, something many Mac users will appreciate. While it solicits donations for long-term use, the program is available for free without any usage restrictions.

After a quick download, iPhoto Buddy for Mac installed into the Applications folder without any issues, although there was a donation request that needed to be dismissed. After starting the program for the first time, the user is shown a short tutorial page. Despite the application's basic purpose, the tutorial was very helpful and … Read more

LineIn for Mac enables those with good speakers on their Mac systems to play audio from external devices. While some operational glitches exist, this application adds some functionality to Mac systems, but ultimately not enough to recommend it for most users.

The program's small size allowed for a quick download and installation. LineIn for Mac is free, which is readily apparent in its basic interface. There are few graphics to guide users and the lack of a tutorial is noticeable. The menu has a line for input and another for the output. Once the appropriate option is selected, an … Read more

MacDropAny for Mac enables users with cloud-based backup drives to automatically update them. It is an easy-to-use program that performs well and works with most of the major cloud services.

As cloud-based backup begins to replace physical media like CDs, DVDs, or memory keys, programs to work with online storage are becoming more common. MacDropAny for Mac is free and installation is easy. At first startup, the program immediately initiates a menu where the user can select the folder from which to sync. Despite the lack of user instructions, the window was easy to use and similar to the Mac … Read more

Even though OmniWeb for Mac is well designed and equipped with some useful options, this Web browser ultimately doesn't offer too many additional features that could set it apart from other, more mainstream browsers.

While many browsers compete for users, including Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari, among several others, most offer similar, if not identical, features. Like those browsers, OmniWeb is offered for free but it ups the ante by promising to provide the best user experience. While there were no tutorials, the program's interface was similar enough to other browsers that it was easy to get started. … Read more

For those users who have the patience to figure out a complicated interface, PDF Split and Merge for Mac offers a number of useful features for altering PDF files. This free application had an unfortunately complicated download process that required navigating several menus on the developer's Web site.

The most notable thing about PDF Split and Merge's interface is how confusing it is. There are almost no graphics and the numerous features are not clearly labeled. A left-hand menu lists the main functions as plug-ins rather than specific options. These include the ability to alternate mixes of files, … Read more

When you attach an external drive or other secondary drive to a Mac, the volume on it will mount and become available in the Finder and the Finder sidebar for your various uses. To eject the drive, you simply need to click the eject button next to the drive's name in the sidebar, or select the drive and press Command-E, choosing the option to do so from the contextual menu, or even drag it to the trash.

These actions can be performed on one or more selected volumes; once it's ejected, you can safely remove the drive from … Read more

Phoenix Slides for Mac helps you easily navigate through directories and subdirectories containing images and then play slideshows in full screen. The program is easy to use, performs fast, and, above all, is free.

Phoenix Slides for Mac offers a clean and easy-to-navigate interface. There is a separate window for image info., which you can close or move anywhere you like on the screen. It's fairly easy to get started, but there is comprehensive documentation available on the developer's Web site to guide users through all available features and shortcuts. Browsing through directories containing images is a smooth … Read more

Photo Zoom for Facebook lets you zoom in on profile photos and images in photo albums whenever you hover over them, which makes the process of viewing larger images on Facebook much easier. This browser extension is easy to use and functions well.

After installing Photo Zoom for Facebook as a Google Chrome extension, the free program offers no additional window, but operates in the background during browsing. A preferences menu does allow some appearance options to be changed such as show or hide captions where possible, zoomed opacity, delays, etc., but little else, although the shortcut features were useful. … Read more

PhotoStickies for Mac creates an interactive desktop where all your favorite images, slideshows, and even live Webcam feeds are shown as customizable stickies. This feature-packed software enables users to create unique desktops with the items they want to view at all times.

This rather comprehensive software might be a bit overwhelming for beginners. However, users can easily reach the How to Use file via the Help menu, which offers extensive user guidelines on how to get started. PhotoStickies for Mac offers a comprehensive interface. The Inspector window features both general and visual options. Under the General tab users can set … Read more