Monday, August 31, 2009

Get a FREE copy of Snow Leopard



Ok. You've been meaning to go get Snow Leopard and just haven't got around to it. Fine, SimpleLeap will take care of it for you.

Simply leave a comment below and we will select one lucky person next Monday to send a FREE upgrade copy.

Go ahead, start commenting!

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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Cram ready for Snow Leopard!

A new Cram (version 1.0.4) release was pushed out earlier today that addressed a couple minor bugs regarding Snow Leopard. Make sure to do a Check for Update and download the latest version.

This release also includes some other minor bug fixes.

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Cram ready for Snow Leopard!

A new Cram (version 1.0.4) release was pushed out earlier today that addressed a couple minor bugs regarding Snow Leopard. Make sure to do a Check for Update and download the latest version.

This release also includes some other minor bug fixes.

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Monday, August 17, 2009

10 Mac Shortcuts that Speed Up Things



We all use our Macs for one thing and it's to help speed everything along. So why does it seem like your Mac does the complete opposite sometimes. The good news is that there are a few Mac shortcuts that will help you get things done, quickly.

So let's get started...


1. Cmd+Opt+Eject - Go to sleep Mac


Have you found yourself in a hurry and need to put your computer to sleep quickly. This is your shortcut. With this shortcut you can put your Mac to sleep instantly, with no warning/dialog box. Now if only your body would work this way, lol.

2. Cmd+Ctrl+Opt+Eject - Shut it down, NOW


Not really a "put my Mac to sleep" kind of guy or gal, wonderful...there is still a great shortcut for you. Use Cmd+Ctrl+Opt+Eject to shut your Mac down instantly (again with no dialog box or warning).

3. F11 - Find your Desktop


You have so many applications open on your Mac and you couldn't find the desktop if you wanted to. This is not a problem for your Mac, simply press F11 and your desktop will magically appear (not really magically, but you get my drift). Go ahead, try it!

4. F9 - Expose

Do you find yourself minimizing and maximizing your windows to see them all. Why when you have Expose? Simply press F9 anytime you want to see all the windows you have open, trust me, it's much quicker.

5. Cmd+Opt+H - Minimize Windows


Speaking of minimizing your windows, with one shortcut you can minimize all of your windows (except the active window) at one time. Simply use Cmd+Opt+H and your windows are minimized.

6. Ctrl+Shift+Eject - Display Off

So, want to save a little battery power on your notebook or just little energy on your desktop... use Ctrl+Shift+Eject. This will instantly turn off your display. Go ahead, test it out.

7. Cmd+Shift+Del  - Empty Trash

Have you just deleted tons of files? Delete them all with one touch using Cmd+Shift+Del.

8. Cmd + Y or Spacebar - Quicklook

Need more info about a file or need to add a photo quickly into iPhone use Cmd + Y or the spacebar over a file in Finder.

9. Cmd + Tab - Open Apps

Have muliple open apps, need to access another app quickly. Simply press Cmd+Tab to cycle through your applications.

10. Esc - Cancel that drag and drop

So didn't mean to drag your important report into the trash, don't worry about it, cancel it before you drop it in there. Simply press "Esc" before you complete the drag and drop and now you don't have to make a special phone call to your boss or teacher.

Until next time...

Ashli Norton of SimpleLeap Software

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Ten Great Mac Apps for College Students

For many people this time of year means saying goodbye to summer, finding the old sweaters and hoodies from last year, and preparing for that familiar back-to-school ritual. With Apple once again offering their back-to-school deal of giving an iPod Touch away with the purchase of a Mac, there will be plenty of college students looking for apps to go along with their new computer that will help them during the hectic school year. With an ever-growing number of applications available on the Mac platform it could become quite a task finding the right thing, so a few apps that stand out in their category that aid students will be spotlighted.

Studying and Management

Cram iconCram - One of the newest to the bunch is Cram, which offers students the ability to study and prepare for tests in either flash card or multiple choice testing mode. Cram also grades and keeps track of testing attempts and tweets out test results to Twitter. The application also features a user-generated test library to download existing tests. http://www.simpleleap.com/cram/mac.htm

Timeline 3D iconTimeline 3D - An application that will help students add pizzaz to timeline presentations is Timeline 3D. This app allows users to present full screen interactive timelines with a 3D perspective. If you have to display any chronological events Timeline 3D is perfect for adding a unique splash to your presentation featuring the ability to add images, video, use your Apple Remote and more. http://www.beedocs.com

Schoolhouse IconSchoolhouse - Trying to keep up with your assignments and notes for each class can be a pain. Schoolhouse offers a remedy to that problem by providing the ability to manage and keep track of assignments, notes, and tasks. Schoolhouse's clean and easy to use interface also features the ability to manage your grades over a term, add an attachment, and email an instructor about an assignment among other features. http://www.loganscollins.com/schoolhouse

1Password Icon1Password - So you're trying to remember all the new passwords this semester without using the same easy to hack password for every site but finding it hard to manage. Well remember no more with 1Password. 1Password is an application that manages all of your usernames and passwords and quickly restores them when it's time to log in. Use a single password to access and manage all of your accounts. 1Password also integrates perfectly into Safari, Firefox, and other browsers for seamless one-click account log in. http://agilewebsolutions.com/products/1Password

Lifestyle

SousChef IconSousChef - You can only eat pizza and soda so many nights in a row. That's where SousChef comes in. SousChef is a digital cooking assistant that among other features allows you to store and organize your recipes. The application also provides access to over 110,000 recipes to download when you're in the mood to try something new. Sharing recipes with friends and family is also a simple task in SousChef. http://www.acaciatreesoftware.com

Tweetie IconTweetie - Everyone has a Twitter account so why not have a slick way of using it? Introducing Tweetie, a beautiful Twitter client for Mac. Tweetie adds a layer of simplicity and style while at the same time including all of the same functions you're used to on Twitter. Manage multiple accounts, easily view conversions, chose your favorite URL and image service and more. http://www.atebits.com/tweetie-mac

TheHitList IconThe Hit List - Keeping up with college life is hard enough. Adding family, friends, work, and other outside obligations make it nearly impossible. In comes The Hit List, a simple yet sophisticated application to manage the daily chaos of your modern life. One of the strong points of the application is its 'Today List' which shows all of the tasks for that day in one view. The Hit List is a feature-full application with seamless integration with system applications such as iCal to access tasks with other applications and devices. http://www.potionfactory.com/thehitlist

Times iconTimes - Who says newspapers are dead? Well, technically they are, but an app called Times puts a classic newspaper look to your favorite blogs. Unlike most RSS readers, Times presents headlines, categories, and images in once place letting you more easily discover the news you want to read. The detail put into the presentation and animated transitions in Times is top notch. http://www.acrylicapps.com/times

Entertainment

WordOfGoo iconWorld of Goo - Two words that explain this game can only be "fun" and "addictive". World of Goo is a physics based puzzle/construction game that features little globs of goo that can be connected together to achieve the goal at hand. Play this game and you probably won't get any studying done, but you'll have fun time doing so. http://2dboy.com/games.php

Hulu Desktop iconHulu Desktop - With all the studying and late night projects you might have this semester, chances are some of your favorite shows will be missed. Hulu Desktop puts many of your favorite TV shows on your Mac so you can watch them on your time. Browse by channel, category, movies, and more. http://www.hulu.com/labs/hulu-desktop

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Mac Study App Cram Released as 1.0



After the many positive reviews of the beta release of Cram for Mac from its initial launch in May 2009, SimpleLeap introduces a more polished, stable, and feature added 1.0 version of Cram just in time for the back to school rush. Cram which is a test-preparation application also available on the BlackBerry and iPhone mobile devices, allows users to study and prepare for tests using virtual flash cards and multiple-choice testing.

Cram for Mac

1.0 builds upon the many previous beta release versions by adding a more refined look and simplification of some functionalities. First time users of the application are greeted with a welcome screen for an easier introduction to the application. A built-in help document was also added to the latest release which includes basic operation questions and answers. One of the highlights of Cram 1.0 is the addition of Twitter integration into the application.

This functionality allows users to have their test score tweeted out upon the grading of their test. This feature gives the user two different options of sending the tweet within a redesigned preference panel. The preference panel now also includes an option for a user to show or dismiss the welcome screen screen upon startup. SimpleLeap Software

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Monday, August 3, 2009

The BlackBerry Student Starter Pack has been Released for the New School Year

Student Starter Pack

Popular BlackBerry apps, Cram, PodTrapper, and StudentDocket have been bundled together with a free theme in the Student Starter Pack to help students heading Back to School save money.



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Atlanta, GA – August 03, 2009 – SimpleLeap Software, Versatile Monkey, TGQE, and Cool BlackBerry Themes, today announced they are partnering to provide returning school students a savings with the "Student Starter Pack" software bundle for BlackBerry devices. The Student Starter Pack will consist of three popular BlackBerry titles Cram - a scholastic testing software, StudentDocket - student task manager, PodTrapper – a podcast manager and player, and a free theme, making this pack the perfect back-to-school essential for students with BlackBerries.

"We're excited to work together with such wonderful companies to provide this pack for students at such an incredible price yet another year. With the new addition of PodTrapper and a free theme from Cool BlackBerry Themes, we believe the Student Starter Pack will once again prove invaluable to all students with a BlackBerry." says Patrick Chukwura of SimpleLeap Software.

The Student Starter Pack will be available for immediate download to the public on August 03, 2009 at http://www.studentstarterpack.com and will be priced at a special bundle price of $29.99 USD.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

About SimpleLeap Software

SimpleLeap Software was established in 2008 by Co-Founders Ashli Norton and Patrick Chukwura in Atlanta, Ga. SimpleLeap Software has received numerous accolades for it's software titles from numerous enthusiasts and technology websites. SimpleLeap Software focuses on developing mobile and Mac software that perfectly suits students, teams, business moguls, the average Joe, or anyone else in between.

About TGQE

TGQE, LLC , located in Denver, CO, was founded in January 2008 with the creation of StudentDocket. Our mission is to help students better organize their busy lives. As students ourselves, we understand the need to get class schedules and assignment information out of your head and into a more tangible, usable form. Once visible, we further strive to present this information in a streamlined and focused way, encouraging you to get the right things done at the right time.

About Versatile Monkey

Versatile Monkey is a small development company focused on incorporating customer ideas and feedback to create a more useful product. Extensive use of online forums helps Versatile Monkey ensure it delivers exactly what customers are looking for.

About Cool BlackBerry Themes

Cool Blackberry Themes specializes in creating Free and Premium Themes for most Blackberry models. We take pride in creating quality themes and offering superior products and services. Customer satisfaction is our #1 goal.

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