Yearly Archives: 2012

How To Install OS X Mountain Lion On A PC [Hackintosh Guide]

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Macs and PCs have competed with each other for a long time and a fairly large number of users run both OS X and Windows side by side. If you’d like to see what using a Mac feels like (and maybe you’re thoroughly impressed with the images coming out of NASA’s control room featuring multiple Macs), but aren’t in the mood of buying a real one, a Hackintosh is just the thing for you to try. Although a somewhat difficult feat, it is possible to run the latest version of OS X i.e. Mountain Lion on your PC given you have the right hardware devices. In the event that your hardware isn’t compatible, you will, very likely, have to go shopping for new ones. With the proper hardware, creating your very own Hackintosh is simple. This guide details the process for running Mac OS X Mountain Lion on a regular PC. Tests were carried out on an HP ProBook 4530s. No changes to the hardware were made. You will need a USB drive drive that has 8GB storage space and a friend who owns a Mac. Read More

SunrizerXS synth Turns Your Phone Into An Analog Synthesizer With A Plethora Of Options

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I won’t pretend to know a lot about musical instruments or their usage, but even someone like me can see that SunrizerXS synth is sure to be among the most remarkably thorough synthesizer apps available for iOS. Of course, Garage Band rules the category of apps related to musical instrument simulators, but there are a lot of instruments available in Apple’s own app, while SunrizerXS synth focuses solely on just being a true replacement app for a real analog synthesizer. You will be hard-pressed to find any other iPhone app that has so many synthesizer options available as SunrizerXS. The app comes with a ton of presets, and you can adjust the awesome filters available in there as well. The app has got everything from oscillators to modulation and even a powerful small-step aggregator. Read More

LojiklSweep: Backup System Settings, Files, Folders & Registry Keys

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Keeping backups of important documents is necessary. There are some files in your computer that you cannot risk losing, and you may never know when your hard drive might crash, or a virus might corrupt your files and folders. Moreover, anyone with malicious intentions can also delete your files if they get access to your computer. Whatever the case, if you have a backup of your data saved somewhere, it turns out a real life saver in such situations. Although data recovery utilities are capable of recovering lost files, they often fail to restore the complete structural integrity, leaving users with no other option than to manually repair recovered items. Today, we have an application for Windows called LokijklSweep, which not only lets you backup important files and folders, but also allows you to save other elements of the operating system itself, such as Current User Profile, Desktop, Internet Explorer Favorites, Firefox Application Data Folder, Fonts, My Documents, My Music etc. You can add Filters for including and excluding specific file types from the backup operation, and include registry keys in the backup. Read More

qTrace: Sophisticated Screen Capture Utility With Automatic Bug Report Logging

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If you’re a software developer, it’s better to invest more time into testing or development, rather than on documenting its usage and preparing bug reports, whichever applies to your area of work. Albeit the fact that documenting the scenario is significant, you can easily lose focus if you’re inadvertently busy in capturing screenshots and not performing the actual task. I have tinkered around with several screenshot tools, both good and abysmal, but none I could found was as unique as qTrace. It’s such a handy software testing and reporting tool that may even entirely eliminate the need to capture screencasts. The application is aimed at project managers, IT administrators, software and web developers, and/or application reviewers like me, who frequently find the need to capture various screenshots in order to define, rectify or troubleshoot a problem. Suppose you want to write a step by step application guide, qTrace can do wonders by automatically grabbing all the screenshots for you, which itself is a great time-saver. For that matter, it can also let you submit defect tickets to various supported trackers, such as Assembla, Bugzilla, Fogbugz, HP Quality Center, QASymphony’s qTest, Rally etc. Similarly, it comes with Dropbox integration to automatically save the bug reports to the cloud storage. Continue reading for more details. Read More

Automate System Shutdown Parameters For Efficient Power Management

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In our quest to reduce power consumption, small but consistent acts may lead to a notable difference. Quite often your system sits idle resulting in nothing but power consumption. It is in such situations that some degree of automation might make the difference. With SleepWalker Shutdown Timer, you can create and configure automated actions like shutdown, restart, hibernate, log off user, turn off monitor, run a file or a screensaver at custom-specified intervals. Moreover, the Idle Shutdown feature allows you to shut the system after a specific idle threshold. Functions like Hotkeys, Password Protection, Log Events and Notifications & Alerts are useful enhancements in resource optimization. You can also benefit from the option to forcibly shutdown or restart to instantly resolve deadlocks. Read More

eHour: Advanced Time Sheet Management & Workspace Control Utility

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The value of time is recognized by all those aiming to achieve efficiency and effective resource management. Individuals may track their time utilization against activity to maximize their productivity, while large scale organizations rely on time sheets to keep track of work distribution, status and other managerial indicators to maximize output in the minimum possible time. Keeping these goals in focus, the significance of a user-friendly interface coupled with comprehensive documentation facilities assist managers in making the most out of their time. eHour is an accurate timesheet management utility that keeps you informed about the time spent on various tasks in multiple projects. It supports a variety of languages including English, Dutch, French, Italian, German and Polish. . With features like Excel Report generation, segmented roles and custom-specified localization and currency options, this application promises to add value to your work environment. Read More

Create, Download, Randomize & Backup Custom Boot Animations On Android

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When talking of tweaking your smartphone’s UI and firmware settings to the very core, hardly any OS comes close to Android. From boot animation to system and sound profiles, Android users have the liberty to tinker with virtually any aspect of their devices as they like. Speaking of boot animation customization, previously-reviewed AniBoot by SoCal Devs is a fine example of how easy it is to download and install custom boot animations on Android. If, however, you felt somewhat unsatisfied with the various animations that the app had on offer, or wished to have some more control over modifying the settings of your favorite boot animations, then you must give Boot Animations by JRummy Apps a try. This particular solution from the developers of ROM Toolbox, BusyBox Installer, Root Explorer and numerous other nifty apps, offers arguably the most comprehensive collection of custom Android boot animations that can be configured in a number of ways. There are more than 300 different high quality stock and custom boot animations that can be downloaded from the online servers. Whether you’re looking for the stock Honeycomb, ICS or Jelly Bean boot animation, some custom Android ROM goodies, a random animation upon rebooting your device, or itching to create custom animations out of your own select GIF images, this app has you covered. Read More

Kayak Pro Offers The Most Comprehensive Travel Planning On iPhone/iPad

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Everyone who travels a lot, and owns an iPhone or iPad, is sure to have heard of the popular Kayak Pro app. If any app is worth a traveller's money, it’s Kayak. For all those who are unfamiliar with the service and its iOS app, Kayak is the ultimate flight and travel planner. Whether you have to travel to the neighboring city or across the whole continent, Kayak Pro is sure to offer you something useful. The app helps its users in everything from flight search to reservation details, renting cars at your destination, booking the perfect hotel room and even packing for the trip. You can get pricing details, maps for major airports and a lot more, thanks to Kayak Pro for iOS. The app has been around in the App Store for a long time, but the big news is that it has gone free for a limited time and you can enjoy all its staggeringly thorough features without having to pay anything. Read More

Google Mobile Search Becomes Smarter, Integrates Google Now-Like Cards

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With the introduction of Google Now in Jellybean, Google really showed the world what really makes Android a “smart” platform. Where there is a functional Google Now port available for ICS devices, but all Android phones running versions older than that haven’t had a chance to get a taste of the amazingly intelligent search assistant. Now, however, the interactive cards that appear in Google Now's search results have been made available to the masses through Google mobile search. The rollout of information card integration with Google search has taken effect for most smartphones, including iOS and Android devices. Thanks to this integration, you will be able to get direct answers to your questions, rather than just getting links to webpages. Ranging from instant solutions to calculations, currency/unit conversions, details regarding stocks, routes to destinations of choice, weather and sports information and general Knowledge Graph-based queries, you can now view all these on interactive cards without having to navigate away from the search results page. Read More

Disable Typing Animation In All Office 2013 Applications [Tip]

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If you’ve started using the new Office 2013 (or version 15, as some may call it), you might have noticed the new typing animation. As you type, the animation is pretty obvious to note. Some may term it as a modern and contemporary addition to the flavor of the new Microsoft Office Suite while others would simply get annoyed. It is for such people that we present a registry hack to get rid of the fancy typing animation. This hack has a reversible effect and if you feel the need to revert to the default graphics, you are just a click away. Moreover, this will apply not only to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the like, the impact would hold for the entire suite. Through this post, we are in no way undermining the typing animation, but only presenting an alternative for the annoyed ones, out there. Read More

Install CyanogenMod 9 Stable On Your Android Device

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After months of development and testing, Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich based CyanogenMod 9 Stable has finally been made available officially for many Android devices. CyanogenMod is undoubtedly the most famous custom Android ROM in the world and is amongst our top favorite ROMs here at AddictiveTIps. If you want to learn more about CM9, check out the list of major features, or install it on your own Android device, read on to see a list of officially supported phones and tablets, along with our complete installation guide and the download links. Read More

Stream Airplay Audio From An iOS Device To Android Using HIFI

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Being Apple’s proprietary wireless media streaming protocol suite, the renowned AirPlay feature can be used to remotely stream multimedia content across various iDevices. Courtesy of the company’s decision to authorize other manufacturers to utilize the audio (and in some cases, video) streaming aspect of AirPlay, there are quite a few solutions out their that allow non-iOS devices to receive streamed media content from any AirPlay-compatible iDevice. XDA member Android-HiFI has been busy developing an app that enables your Android device to act as an AirPlay receiver, which means you can now listen to whatever audio is being streamed from your Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch on your Android device. The app sports a rather simple interface, and can run in the background. For streaming video content, you’ll only be able to listen to its audio. Other salient features of the app include manual adjustment of playback delay to sync audio with videos or other receiver devices, auto-adjustment of volume levels in case of incoming calls or upon unplugging the headset or turning off Bluetooth, and the option to keep the screen awake during playback. Read More

YAPM: Powerful Network Monitoring Tool & Windows Task Manager Alternative

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For IT managers, administrators and advanced users, the built-in Windows Task Manager may not fulfill the tools required for comprehensive analysis for system monitoring and diagnostics. Yet Another (Remote) Process Manager is a lightweight utility that equips you with all relevant information related to the ins and outs of your system. It can be used in standalone mode or can act as a replacement for the Windows Task Manager, depending on your requirements. With advanced features like local & remote monitor, module & thread management, TCP connection viewer, dependency viewer, emergency hotkeys, privilege management, system snapshot feature and more, it is an all-in-one process manager promising valuable insights for system optimization. It is particularly useful in remote monitoring while report generation and process prioritization pave the way for effective documentation and support. Read More

Forex Strategy Builder: Create, Manage & Back-Test Trading Algorithms

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For financial analysts and enthusiasts keeping track of the Forex markets, trading algorithms play a key role in getting the most out of the market. Trading strategies enable you to decide when to enter and exit the market based upon defined rules. Such rule-based strategies are devised by keeping a close eye on a large number of technical indicators and trends like price patterns to achieve maximum profit. There are a variety of trading algorithms available online, but most of them cost you money and you would require third-party tools to verify their impact. Forex Strategy Builder is a powerful utility that equips you with over a hundred technical indicators and extensive analysis tools that allow you to create, modify and assess the impact of your trading strategies through back-testing based on relevant historical data. Read More

10 Neat Tips & Tricks For OS X Mountain Lion

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Mountain Lion is still pretty fresh out of the oven - not pipping hot, but fairly fresh - and people are still getting to know what it can do, what's new and whether or not to make the upgrade. The battery drainage issue is one that's definitely put a question mark up for some who might have been on the point of upgrading, but as an OS, Mountain Lion has been downloaded over three million times in just the first four days of its launch. It's safe to say that quite a few people might be tinkering with it as you read this. Of course, once you go over the new features in Mountain Lion, you'll probably want to check around to see what's under the hood, not so obvious or learn what tweaks have been discovered so far to make your experience better. Since with new restrictions come new annoyances, here is a list of some common annoyances and their fixes. Read More

xPlan Is The Ultimate Project Management Utility For iPad

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Even the smallest of projects need someone to manage them if there are more than 2 people involved. Without proper project management, things are bound to get confusing and inefficient. You might run out of resources, the race against the clock might prove to be too tough in the end, or there is always the possibility of people remaining unclear about their responsibilities. Unless you were born with excellent managerial skills (and very few people are), you are sure to appreciate some help in project management. xPlan is an iPad app that promises to be that extra helping hand for you, and if you learn to use it properly, the app will take care of every aspect of your project. xPlan manages resources, displays stats for members of the project group, lets you make Gantt charts easily and works on the basis of milestones and deadlines to ensure that everything about the mission works seamlessly. Read More

Clips: Instantly Share Clipboard Items From iPhone To PC via Dropbox

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One of the features that made Chrome a really popular browser on iOS, is its real-time tab syncing. People really find it useful that everything they do on their iPhone is reflected on their computer straight away. Clips is a Cydia tweak that is based on the same concept, except that it syncs your iDevice’s clipboard rather than browser data. Using this action menu-based tweak, you can share images and text from your iPhone to PC with a single tap. All you need is a Dropbox account and a Windows PC to enjoy some really efficient instant sharing. Although the text data from your clipboard will appear in your Dropbox account immediately after you give it the Clips treatment, you will need the service’s desktop client to read the shared files. While this might be a slight inconvenience, there are no such limitations for images and even for text you are sure to get used to the way things work in Clips. Read More

Storybook: Helper App For Writers That Stores Scene & Character Details

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Not everyone might be as creative as Christopher Nolan or J.R.R Tolkien, but with meticulous planning and the right set of tools, we can at least come up with mesmerizing storylines that we all aspire. Great stories are intertwined with deep character building, memorable plots, fantastic locations, and most importantly, proper connection among all the aforementioned elements. If you are a writer, novelist or someone who pens stories just as a hobby, you must have an idea that, in order to tell readers of what’s happening in a particular scene or a chapter of your book, you should understand it yourself first. Any overlooked element in your novel or book can mislead to various plot holes, which itself leads to unexpected criticism. To overcome this very reason, one comprehensive story writing software you can probably try is Storybook. The application is open source, and contains various features that one requires for all kind of story writing. It lets you work on your project, in a scene by scene manner, meanwhile tagging various characters, locations and other factors to an on going scene. You can store information regarding chapters, parts, scenes etc, to get an overview of where the actual plot is headed. Read More

TuneWiki Releases iOS Music Player With Live Lyrics & Song Recognition

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TuneWiki is a well-known name among music fans, and it is usually the first destination for anyone trying to find lyrics for a song. The service has a social network of its own as well, where you can connect with people having similar music interests as you. You would think that such a useful service will have an iOS app of its own, but surprisingly, the official client for the service has been released just today (even Windows Phone got a TuneWiki app way before iOS). However, after taking the iPhone app for a spin, we can say that the wait has been completely worth it. TuneWiki for iPhone is a complete music player that features scrolling lyrics. Apart from that, if you are a registered TuneWiki user, you can follow and find people who are listening to your favorite songs, thus letting you create a music-oriented social network. The Shazam-like song discovery feature of TuneWiki makes it a complete app for dealing with everything related to songs and music on your iPhone. Read More

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 With Odin

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Merely hours after the official release of what is probably Samsung’s greatest Android device so far, the Galaxy Note 10.1 has already been rooted! While this news is great for all future prospect owners of this beauty of a tablet, it should double your delight if you have already ordered yours. In what follows, we will guide you through the detailed method of rooting yours just as soon as you get your hands on it. Read More