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Top 50 Dashboard Widgets
Give your Dashboard a new lease of life - Get Top 50 Dashboard Widgets right from your Mac OS X Dashboard.
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3. MacWidgets
Get all Mac OS X Dashboard Widgets !
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Post to your blog and stay up to minute with favorite feeds and discussions.
Get organized with widgets for everything from Main St. to Wall St.
Calculate & Convert
Measure twice, cut once. These widgets keep your calculations on the money.
You’re in command with widgets that speed up development tasks.
Track your email, find buddies, and send text messages to mobile networks.
Food
Discover local restaurants and mouth-watering recipes from your Dashboard.
Games
You should be working, but these widgets are sure to tear you away.
Information
Know it all with widgets for weather, tides, astronomy and more.
International
Search Australia or Austria with this worldwide collection of widgets.
Just For Fun
Fun widgets to brighten up your Dashboard.
What’s on? Look up TV listings, track hot movies, and show up on time.
Music
These widgets will have you singing, dancing, and tuning your iTunes.
Networking & Security
Manage and protect your wired world from your Dashboard.
News
Track the latest feeds from news agencies near and far.
Radio & Podcasts
Listen to live audio streams while you work or play.
Reference
From the essential to the esoteric, these widgets can ask anything.
Search
Leave no stone unturned with quick and powerful search widgets.
Shopping
Find deals, track orders and shop from your Dashboard.
Sports
Follow your favorite teams with widgets for scores, stats and TV time
Status
No worries — monitor everything from disk space to battery status.
Transportation
Get out the door on time with widgets for traffic, trains and timetables.
Travel
Plan your next trip with interactive maps and panoramic photos.
Webcams
Visit the world through the eyes of these webcam widgets.
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Post to your blog and stay up to minute with favorite feeds and discussions.
Get organized with widgets for everything from Main St. to Wall St.
Calculate & Convert
Measure twice, cut once. These widgets keep your calculations on the money.
You’re in command with widgets that speed up development tasks.
Track your email, find buddies, and send text messages to mobile networks.
Discover local restaurants and mouth-watering recipes from your Dashboard.
You should be working, but these widgets are sure to tear you away.
Know it all with widgets for weather, tides, astronomy and more.
Search Australia or Austria with this worldwide collection of widgets.
Fun widgets to brighten up your Dashboard.
What’s on? Look up TV listings, track hot movies, and show up on time.
These widgets will have you singing, dancing, and tuning your iTunes.
Manage and protect your wired world from your Dashboard.
Track the latest feeds from news agencies near and far.
Listen to live audio streams while you work or play.
From the essential to the esoteric, these widgets can ask anything.
Leave no stone unturned with quick and powerful search widgets.
Find deals, track orders and shop from your Dashboard.
Follow your favorite teams with widgets for scores, stats and TV time
No worries — monitor everything from disk space to battery status.
Get out the door on time with widgets for traffic, trains and timetables.
Plan your next trip with interactive maps and panoramic photos.
Visit the world through the eyes of these webcam widgets.
4. iDooo
Discover the world of Mac. Check out MacBooks, iMacs, OS X Lion and so much more. Download Wallpapers, Screensavers, Icons, News, Tips, Apps, Widgets...
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Get the iDooo App - Mac OS X Desktop Ready !
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Get the iDooo App - Mac OS X Desktop Ready !
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16. Asteroid
Plat the legendary Asteroids Game in your Mac OS X Dashboard.
AsteroidsQC is intended as a developer example, primarily using Quartz Composer as a game prototyping tool, and using Blender for the 3D sprites. AsteroidsQC requires you have Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion or 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x or 10.8.x, or above installed.
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AsteroidsQC is intended as a developer example, primarily using Quartz Composer as a game prototyping tool, and using Blender for the 3D sprites. AsteroidsQC requires you have Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion or 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x or 10.8.x, or above installed.
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19. OSX Tutorials
Get Daily Mac Tips, Tricks, Tutorials, News, Advise or Help right in to your Mac OS X Dashboard.
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21. iLife Dock
Get the iLife Dock Widget - Open with one click all iLife Applications:
iPhoto - iMovie - GarageBand - iWeb - iDVD
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iPhoto - iMovie - GarageBand - iWeb - iDVD
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22. OS X Basics
"OSX is the world’s most advanced operating system..."
Learn more about Mac OSX: Installation, Finder, Preview, iLife, iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD, iChat, iCal, Mail, Safari, Address Book, Exposé, Dock, Dashboard, Customizing Your Mac, Keyboard Shortcuts, and so much more...Check this out !
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Learn more about Mac OSX: Installation, Finder, Preview, iLife, iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb, iDVD, iChat, iCal, Mail, Safari, Address Book, Exposé, Dock, Dashboard, Customizing Your Mac, Keyboard Shortcuts, and so much more...Check this out !
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24. F1 News
...get F1 News and Podcasts in to your Mac OS X Dashboard.
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...get F1 News in to your Phone.
→ Web App
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...get F1 News in to your Phone.
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25. Mac Tips and Tricks
Learn more about Finder - Preview - iChat - iCal - Mail - Safari - Address Book - Expose - Dock - Dashboard - Customizing - Keyboard Shortcuts... and so much more !
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26. YouTube
Watch and Search Featured, Most Discussed, Most Recent, Most Viewed, Top Favorites and Top Rated Videos from your Dashboard.
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27. Dashboard on Fire
This is pimping hot - Get your Mac OS X Dashboard full screen on Fire!
Flip to the back and switch on/off the crackling sound effect when ever you like !
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Flip to the back and switch on/off the crackling sound effect when ever you like !
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30. Have a Studio!
Use your Keyboard to play the Piano, click on the Samples for some Beats and enjoy your little studio in your Dashboard! Credits to ButtonBeats.com for the Piano Synthesizer!
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35. MSN
Get MSN for your Mac OS X Dashboard !
Hotmail, Messenger, Bing Search, News...
Tip: Login first with your MSN Live ID in Messenger to view your Hotmail account.
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Hotmail, Messenger, Bing Search, News...
Tip: Login first with your MSN Live ID in Messenger to view your Hotmail account.
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39. iBooks
Preview brand new free and paid iBooks from your Mac OS X Dashboard !
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Where can I find the iBooks app?
You can download the iBooks app for free from the App Store on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Is iBooks available in every country with an App Store?
Yes, iBooks and the iBookstore are available in all App Store countries. iBookstore content varies by country.
What are the requirements to use iBooks?
You can use iBooks on iPad. You can also use iBooks on iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 4 or later.
An iTunes Store account is required to download books from the iBookstore.
iBooks uses the ePub file format.
To add ePub files from outside the iBookstore to iBooks, they must be DRM-free and manually synced to your device using iTunes 9.2 or later.
How do I access the iBookstore?
iBooks includes the iBookstore. Tap the iBooks icon and your bookshelf appears. In the upper corner, tap the Store button and the bookshelf flips around to reveal the iBookstore. From the iBookstore, you can browse books by title, author, or genre. You can also view featured books as well as books available on the New York Times bestseller lists (United States only). Tap on a book to see more details and download a free sample. When you buy a book, it will automatically appear on your iBooks bookshelf.
Are book samples from the iBookstore downloaded to my iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch?
Yes, when you tap Get Sample for a book in the iBookstore, iBooks will download an excerpt from the book to your bookshelf. You can read this sample and either purchase or download the complete book from the last page of the sample. Once you acquire the full book, the sample will be replaced in your bookshelf with the complete book.
How large are typical books from the iBookstore?
The typical book is about 2MB. Books that contain enhanced features such as audio or video will vary in size depending on the content. Enhanced books may take longer to download or require a Wi-Fi connection to purchase. The iBookstore offers textbooks that may be as large as 1-2 GB in file size and require a Wi-Fi connection if downloading from an iOS device. Download times for textbooks will vary depending on your internet connection.
What digital book file types does iBooks recognize?
iBooks supports the industry-leading ePub digital book file type. You can sync freely available ePub files to iBooks using iTunes, or purchase or download books from the iBookstore. iBooks also supports PDFs, which can be manually synced to iBooks. In addition to ePub and PDFs, iBooks 2.0 and later also provides support for the new iBooks format used in iBooks Author. Other digital book file types are not supported at this time.
Can I purchase a book from my computer?
In certain countries you can browse and purchase Books from the iTunes Store on your computer. View this article for more information.
Can I copy my books onto other computers or devices?
With Automatic Downloads enabled, you can automatically download new purchases to your other computers or devices. Learn more about Automatic Downloads in this article.
Can I download books from other websites?
Yes, you can download ePub files on your Mac or PC. Add them to your iTunes library choosing File > Add to Library, or drag the ePub file to the Books library on your computer. To read these books, simply sync them to your device.
Can I backup the books I purchased?
Yes, any books you've downloaded from the iBookstore will be automatically added to your iTunes library the next time you sync your device with your computer. To do this, your computer must be authorized with the same account that was used to download the books from the iBookstore.
How can I determine which books are copy-protected (DRM) versus those that are DRM-free?
iTunes can show you the kind of book you have by selecting the book and then choosing File > Get Info. If the Kind is marked as Book, this is a book you downloaded from the Internet. If it is listed as Purchased Book, it is a DRM-free book downloaded from the iBookstore. If it is listed as Protected Book, it is a copy-protected book from the iBookstore.
Can I download my previously purchased book again at no additional cost?
Yes, you may download past purchases from the iBookstore at no additional cost. To download a book again, tap Store, then tap Purchased. Find the book you want to download again and tap the download button. You must be logged in to the iBookstore on your iOS device or iTunes Store on your computer using the Apple ID you originally used to purchase a book in order to download it again. View this article for more information about downloading past book purchases directly to your computer. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iBookstore. Downloading previous purchases is not compatible with iPhone 4 (CDMA Model).
Can I gift a book?
No, you cannot gift a book in the iBookstore at this time.
Is there a limit to the number of books I can have?
The number of books you can have in iBooks will vary depending on the amount of space available on your device. iBooks does not limit the number of books allowed on your bookshelf.
Can iBooks play audio or video included with books?
Yes, enhanced books can now automatically play audio or video included with the book using iBooks version 1.3 or later.
Can iBooks read books aloud?
Yes, iBooks version 1.3 or later introduces the read-aloud feature included in select children's books from the iBookstore. The read-aloud feature uses a real narrator to read the book to you and in some books will even highlight the words as you read along.
Can iBooks open books offered in different languages?
Yes, iBooks can display books written in many languages.
Can I print my books and PDFs from iBooks?
Yes, you can print PDFs and notes you've entered from iBooks, but the option to print ePub books is not available.2 You can also email PDFs and notes you have written from iBooks.
Can iBooks open illustrated books that have pictures and illustrations to tell a story in a book format?
Yes, iBooks version 1.2 or later allows you to view illustrated books (such as children's books, cookbooks, and art books) on your compatible iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Does iBooks include a dictionary?
Yes, iBooks allows you to look up the definition of words using a built-in English or Japanese language dictionary.
Can I highlight text and make notes?
iBooks includes built-in Highlight and Note features. Highlight any word or passage of text within a book. You can also create a Note from your highlighted selection. Review your Highlights and Notes by tapping the Table of Contents button and then tapping Bookmarks. Highlights and Notes appear in their own section under Bookmarks.
Can I bookmark and save my page?
iBooks will automatically remember where you left off each time you close a book or return to your Home screen. Tap the bookmark icon in the upper-right corner to bookmark a specific page. Wirelessly sync your Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes with your other devices using your iTunes Store account by tapping Settings > iBooks > Sync Bookmarks > ON.
Can I change the appearance of my books?
Yes, iBooks allows you to adjust the font size and choose from five included fonts. You can also select sepia-colored pages and text and adjust the brightness of the device's display to make your books comfortable to read in any lighting situation. You can also change the appearance of books by changing the contrast setting on your iOS device to display white on black. On your iOS device, tap General > Accessibility and toggle the setting "White on Black." Then, open iBooks to read books with white text on a black background.
Can I install and use custom fonts?
No, not at this time.
Can I rearrange books on my iBooks bookshelf?
Yes, you can rearrange books in your iBooks bookshelf by touching and holding a book, then moving the book where you would like it. You can also sort books in iBooks by switching to List view and tapping either Bookshelf, Titles, Authors, or Categories buttons. PDFs are conveniently stored on a separate bookshelf.
Are there other ways to organize my books in iBooks?
Yes, you can organize your books into a bookshelf or list view. You can also organize your books into specific collections on a topic of your choosing. For example, you can put all your books and PDFs related to your work in a single collection. To use Collections, tap the Collections button, or the name of the collection on your iPhone or iPod touch to change or add new collections.
Can I read my books while my device is in airplane mode?
Yes, an Internet connection is not required to read books already downloaded to your bookshelf.
Do parental controls apply to books?
No, the book publishing industry does not offer a ratings system which can be used to limit access to books based on their content. However, you can prevent children from downloading the iBooks application by turning off access to the App Store.
Which books are shown on the New York Times bestseller lists? (Applies to US)
From the iBookstore, tap on NYTimes to view the weekly top Fiction and Nonfiction hardcover books. If a New York Times bestseller book is not available for download from iBookstore, it will be omitted from the list.
Do books from the iBookstore have any Accessibility features?
Books downloaded from the iBookstore can be enjoyed using the accessibility features built into iPad and iPhone/iPod touch.
Will the Kindle app or other eBook readers for iPhone work on iPad?
Kindle and virtually all other eBook reader applications designed for iPhone or iPod touch should work with iPad.
However, books downloaded from the Kindle Store and other books that are not in a DRM-free standard ePub format are not compatible with iBooks.
What are some new features in iBooks 1.5?
iBooks 1.5 adds features such as nighttime and full screen reading mode, additional fonts, classic covers for public domain books, new bookmarking and notes list, and other enhancements.
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Where can I find the iBooks app?
You can download the iBooks app for free from the App Store on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Is iBooks available in every country with an App Store?
Yes, iBooks and the iBookstore are available in all App Store countries. iBookstore content varies by country.
What are the requirements to use iBooks?
You can use iBooks on iPad. You can also use iBooks on iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 4 or later.
An iTunes Store account is required to download books from the iBookstore.
iBooks uses the ePub file format.
To add ePub files from outside the iBookstore to iBooks, they must be DRM-free and manually synced to your device using iTunes 9.2 or later.
How do I access the iBookstore?
iBooks includes the iBookstore. Tap the iBooks icon and your bookshelf appears. In the upper corner, tap the Store button and the bookshelf flips around to reveal the iBookstore. From the iBookstore, you can browse books by title, author, or genre. You can also view featured books as well as books available on the New York Times bestseller lists (United States only). Tap on a book to see more details and download a free sample. When you buy a book, it will automatically appear on your iBooks bookshelf.
Are book samples from the iBookstore downloaded to my iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch?
Yes, when you tap Get Sample for a book in the iBookstore, iBooks will download an excerpt from the book to your bookshelf. You can read this sample and either purchase or download the complete book from the last page of the sample. Once you acquire the full book, the sample will be replaced in your bookshelf with the complete book.
How large are typical books from the iBookstore?
The typical book is about 2MB. Books that contain enhanced features such as audio or video will vary in size depending on the content. Enhanced books may take longer to download or require a Wi-Fi connection to purchase. The iBookstore offers textbooks that may be as large as 1-2 GB in file size and require a Wi-Fi connection if downloading from an iOS device. Download times for textbooks will vary depending on your internet connection.
What digital book file types does iBooks recognize?
iBooks supports the industry-leading ePub digital book file type. You can sync freely available ePub files to iBooks using iTunes, or purchase or download books from the iBookstore. iBooks also supports PDFs, which can be manually synced to iBooks. In addition to ePub and PDFs, iBooks 2.0 and later also provides support for the new iBooks format used in iBooks Author. Other digital book file types are not supported at this time.
Can I purchase a book from my computer?
In certain countries you can browse and purchase Books from the iTunes Store on your computer. View this article for more information.
Can I copy my books onto other computers or devices?
With Automatic Downloads enabled, you can automatically download new purchases to your other computers or devices. Learn more about Automatic Downloads in this article.
Can I download books from other websites?
Yes, you can download ePub files on your Mac or PC. Add them to your iTunes library choosing File > Add to Library, or drag the ePub file to the Books library on your computer. To read these books, simply sync them to your device.
Can I backup the books I purchased?
Yes, any books you've downloaded from the iBookstore will be automatically added to your iTunes library the next time you sync your device with your computer. To do this, your computer must be authorized with the same account that was used to download the books from the iBookstore.
How can I determine which books are copy-protected (DRM) versus those that are DRM-free?
iTunes can show you the kind of book you have by selecting the book and then choosing File > Get Info. If the Kind is marked as Book, this is a book you downloaded from the Internet. If it is listed as Purchased Book, it is a DRM-free book downloaded from the iBookstore. If it is listed as Protected Book, it is a copy-protected book from the iBookstore.
Can I download my previously purchased book again at no additional cost?
Yes, you may download past purchases from the iBookstore at no additional cost. To download a book again, tap Store, then tap Purchased. Find the book you want to download again and tap the download button. You must be logged in to the iBookstore on your iOS device or iTunes Store on your computer using the Apple ID you originally used to purchase a book in order to download it again. View this article for more information about downloading past book purchases directly to your computer. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iBookstore. Downloading previous purchases is not compatible with iPhone 4 (CDMA Model).
Can I gift a book?
No, you cannot gift a book in the iBookstore at this time.
Is there a limit to the number of books I can have?
The number of books you can have in iBooks will vary depending on the amount of space available on your device. iBooks does not limit the number of books allowed on your bookshelf.
Can iBooks play audio or video included with books?
Yes, enhanced books can now automatically play audio or video included with the book using iBooks version 1.3 or later.
Can iBooks read books aloud?
Yes, iBooks version 1.3 or later introduces the read-aloud feature included in select children's books from the iBookstore. The read-aloud feature uses a real narrator to read the book to you and in some books will even highlight the words as you read along.
Can iBooks open books offered in different languages?
Yes, iBooks can display books written in many languages.
Can I print my books and PDFs from iBooks?
Yes, you can print PDFs and notes you've entered from iBooks, but the option to print ePub books is not available.2 You can also email PDFs and notes you have written from iBooks.
Can iBooks open illustrated books that have pictures and illustrations to tell a story in a book format?
Yes, iBooks version 1.2 or later allows you to view illustrated books (such as children's books, cookbooks, and art books) on your compatible iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
Does iBooks include a dictionary?
Yes, iBooks allows you to look up the definition of words using a built-in English or Japanese language dictionary.
Can I highlight text and make notes?
iBooks includes built-in Highlight and Note features. Highlight any word or passage of text within a book. You can also create a Note from your highlighted selection. Review your Highlights and Notes by tapping the Table of Contents button and then tapping Bookmarks. Highlights and Notes appear in their own section under Bookmarks.
Can I bookmark and save my page?
iBooks will automatically remember where you left off each time you close a book or return to your Home screen. Tap the bookmark icon in the upper-right corner to bookmark a specific page. Wirelessly sync your Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes with your other devices using your iTunes Store account by tapping Settings > iBooks > Sync Bookmarks > ON.
Can I change the appearance of my books?
Yes, iBooks allows you to adjust the font size and choose from five included fonts. You can also select sepia-colored pages and text and adjust the brightness of the device's display to make your books comfortable to read in any lighting situation. You can also change the appearance of books by changing the contrast setting on your iOS device to display white on black. On your iOS device, tap General > Accessibility and toggle the setting "White on Black." Then, open iBooks to read books with white text on a black background.
Can I install and use custom fonts?
No, not at this time.
Can I rearrange books on my iBooks bookshelf?
Yes, you can rearrange books in your iBooks bookshelf by touching and holding a book, then moving the book where you would like it. You can also sort books in iBooks by switching to List view and tapping either Bookshelf, Titles, Authors, or Categories buttons. PDFs are conveniently stored on a separate bookshelf.
Are there other ways to organize my books in iBooks?
Yes, you can organize your books into a bookshelf or list view. You can also organize your books into specific collections on a topic of your choosing. For example, you can put all your books and PDFs related to your work in a single collection. To use Collections, tap the Collections button, or the name of the collection on your iPhone or iPod touch to change or add new collections.
Can I read my books while my device is in airplane mode?
Yes, an Internet connection is not required to read books already downloaded to your bookshelf.
Do parental controls apply to books?
No, the book publishing industry does not offer a ratings system which can be used to limit access to books based on their content. However, you can prevent children from downloading the iBooks application by turning off access to the App Store.
Which books are shown on the New York Times bestseller lists? (Applies to US)
From the iBookstore, tap on NYTimes to view the weekly top Fiction and Nonfiction hardcover books. If a New York Times bestseller book is not available for download from iBookstore, it will be omitted from the list.
Do books from the iBookstore have any Accessibility features?
Books downloaded from the iBookstore can be enjoyed using the accessibility features built into iPad and iPhone/iPod touch.
Will the Kindle app or other eBook readers for iPhone work on iPad?
Kindle and virtually all other eBook reader applications designed for iPhone or iPod touch should work with iPad.
However, books downloaded from the Kindle Store and other books that are not in a DRM-free standard ePub format are not compatible with iBooks.
What are some new features in iBooks 1.5?
iBooks 1.5 adds features such as nighttime and full screen reading mode, additional fonts, classic covers for public domain books, new bookmarking and notes list, and other enhancements.
38. FirePlace
Get a crackling Fireplace in to your Mac OS X Dashboard.
Flip to the back and switch on/off the crackling sound effect !
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Flip to the back and switch on/off the crackling sound effect !
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40. DashboardDock
Lounge Apps from your Mac OS X Dashboard.
System - App Store - Safari - Mail - iTunes - iPhoto - iMovie - GarageBand - iWeb - iDVD - Pages - Numbers - Keynote
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System - App Store - Safari - Mail - iTunes - iPhoto - iMovie - GarageBand - iWeb - iDVD - Pages - Numbers - Keynote
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44. iPhoneApps
Get iPhone Tips, Jailbreak, Unlock, Cydia, Games, Apps...straight from your Mac OS X Dashboard !
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