The right software can make the difference between your Mac or iPhone being a diverse tool for any situation or a really expensive paperweight. The problem is that finding high-quality apps and software can be really hard. And what you find might end up being more expensive than you’re willing to pay.
With that in mind, here are some affordable apps that you will find useful every day. And they’re all 60% off if you use the code ANNUAL60 during our Semi-Annual Sale event!
Developing the knowledge and expertise required to work in IT and computer science takes a lot of work. That work is split between learning new skills, practicing new tools, and getting officially certified to do the work you’re going to be doing. It’s extremely difficult to do if you don’t have someone or something guiding you. Fortunately, for a limited time these IT certification and e-learning bundles are all on sale for 60% off if you use the code ANNUAL60 during the semi-annual sale.
If you’re constantly on the lookout for accessories that make your experience with Apple products even better, look no further than this roundup of premium AirTag, AirPods, and Apple Watch accessories. Whether it’s a 3-in-1 charger, a helpful kit made for the outdoors, or a protective case for your delicate devices, we’ve got everything you could possibly want to use with your favorite gadgets. Plus, for a limited time, you can save an extra 15% with coupon ANNUAL15.
You can be the best web developer around, but if you don’t have appealing, relevant images to populate your websites, apps, and other creations, then your audience won’t be interested. As important as engaging imagery can be, you also don’t want to limit yourself to pictures you’ve haphazardly taken and the dregs that end up on free open-source sites. If you want premium stock photos that will work for anything you build, then check out picjumbo Stock Photos. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to picjumbo for only $27.30 when you use the code ANNUAL30 for Cult of Mac’s Semi-Annual Sale.
Fed up with carrying a laptop everywhere with you as well as multiple other devices — or worse, being chained to your desk, just so you can use the capabilities of your desktop PC? In today’s world of remote and hybrid working, you should really be able to enjoy all the benefits of working from anywhere, which is why we were excited to discover Shells™ Personal Cloud Computer.
One of the best things about Apple Watches is that they’re convenient. They take so many of the most useful features of iPhones, add a few more, and put them on your wrist. For all that convenience, it would be a shame to have your watch bogged down by a clunky wired charger that you have to carry around in case your watch dies. Luckily, you don’t have to deal with a wired charger, and you don’t even have to find a way to carry around a bulky wireless one because you can get the Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain. For a limited time, you can get one, two, or four of these little chargers for an extra 15% off if you use the code ANNUAL15 during Cult of Mac’s semi-annual sale.
For many, the internet is a necessity as important as electricity and transport. Fundamental parts of life just don’t work without the internet anymore. Even jobs are moving online; in the United States alone, remote work grew 173% from 2005 to 2018 and it got even higher last year. So, it goes without saying that you need a good internet connection, and one the best things you can get to make that happen is a high-quality router.
If you want a good, consistent connection for both work and play, then you’ll want to check out these top-rated Wi-Fi routers. It helps that they’re on sale for Cult of Mac’s semi-annual sale.
When it comes to skills which are both in-demand and seriously lucrative, computer science ticks all the boxes. With businesses around the world going digital more than ever before, and web developers in the US earning an average of $73k, with top jobs taking home around $150k a year — computer science training is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.
With everything opening back up again, travel is once again being viewed as a viable leisure option — in fact, 44.6% of Americans currently feel that now is a good time to book a trip and go someplace new. If you’re planning to travel abroad, you know it’s essential to bring the right items with you when you visit a new country — and bringing the right charger is no exception. This VogDUO Triple-USB Travel Wall Charger helps take some of the guesswork out of what charger you need to bring with you: it features three ports with universal support for 100 to 240 volts (meaning you can quickly charge your devices in virtually any country).
How you use the internet decides how much of your information is easily available to people who would exploit it. There are little things you can do to prevent some of your information getting out: not using your full name when you can avoid it, using prepaid credit cards on subscription sites, not telling total strangers your social security number. These local-level fixes can protect some of your info, but if you want to use private or public internet without worrying about your information leaking, then you want a VPN. KeepSolid VPN Unlimited is on sale with a lifetime subscription of total security for just $27.99 for a limited time if you use the code ANNUAL30.
After a year where a good portion of your social interactions likely took place on screen, you probably noticed that most webcams aren’t particularly flattering. And when digital audio is all you hear, you might notice that it isn’t completely authentic to what people sound like unless you have an expensive mic. Instead of buying a ring light to bring out the best of your features or the type of mic professional podcasters use, all you need to make your streaming and video presence authentic and smooth is this 1080P HD Webcam with Oval LED Ring Light. It helps that it has both an excellent mic and a ring light built in, and for a limited time you can get one on sale for $31.44 if you use the coupon code ANNUAL15. Or, if you use that same code, you can get two for $50.99, three for $72.24, or four for $93.49, so everyone in your household can be shown in their best light.
We all love our devices, but it can definitely be productivity-hindering to hunt around for the appropriate charger. And if you have limited desk space, the last thing you want is to deal with a mess of cords when you’re just trying to get through the workday. This 5-in-1 MagSafe Wireless and Wired Charging Station is an elegant, simple charging solution that can power up to four devices at once, without overcharging — it even doubles up as a bedside lamp with three different brightness levels. For a limited time, use the code ANNUAL15 for an extra 15% off.
There are plenty of apps out there that can help you stream content to your favorite devices — but it can be annoying (and time consuming) to switch from app to app to access different shows or movies. This Airflow Video Streaming Lifetime Subscription is different from other FFmpeg apps — it pushes video to your Chromecast, Apple TV, and AirPlay 2 TVs in full 4K HDR, without affecting your video quality in the slightest.
There’s no question that there’s a seemingly never-ending amount of great content to suit all tastes across YouTube, Twitch and other platforms. But streaming everything you want to watch on the go will use a huge amount of cell phone data — and that can make staying up to date with your favorite channels difficult when you’re not connected to WiFi.
AirPods are awesome, but they’re more magical with iOS devices than with Macs. Unless, of course, you use AirBuddy.
The Mac app brings some of that iOS-style sweetness to your AirPods experience on an Apple computer. And right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to AirBuddy for less than $9.
How annoying is it when you think you’re about to get an important call, but it turns out to be spam? Think of how much time you’ve lost — and how much stress you’ve gained — from thinking you’re getting a call from work or family, but it’s actually some spammer asking if you’re satisfied with your car insurance.
RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker will eradicate those time-sucking spam calls from your life. For a limited time, you can get two spam-free years for $39.99. That’s 24 solid months without robots asking for your credit card information every day.
Plus, with RoboKiller’s answer bot, you can flip the script and start wasting spammers’ time for a change!
The unsung hero of photography and visual art is editing. Yes, you can enhance your photos with the right equipment, but being able to edit your work later is absolutely essential.
It is also incredibly time-consuming and difficult. If you want to make editing your photos easier, take a look at Pixlr Premium. Right now, a one-year subscription to this intuitive editing software is on sale for $19.99. That’s a steep drop from its MSRP of $95.
With Pixlr, you can make small, precise edits using a wide variety of tools. And you can make big, global changes that will take your work in a new direction. If you’re interested in posting your work on social media, you can use Pixlr’s design templates for the most popular platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and more.
If you want to delete the backgrounds from portraits, selfies and other shots, you can use the remove background tool. This is great if you want to customize the background, or if you just want to save a visual asset without having to delete the background every time you want to use it. Plus, you can choose from the 18,000 assets that come with the program.
Pixlr Premium comes packed with enough tools for you to create endless unique works. Beyond the thousands of assets, it gives you 3,000 extra overlays, 7,000 icons/stickers, 5,000 decorative texts and a ton of templates. The photo editor works on Macs and Windows PCs.
If you want to start editing your photos quickly, you’ve got to try out this easy-to-use photo editor that’s packed with fun features. You can get a one-year subscription to Pixlr Premium on sale now for $19.99.
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Anyone can snap a picture on their phone, but learning to become a photographer requires dedication and practice.
It’s not just learning how to take a good picture, but what a good picture is for different purposes. Taking photos for a wedding is different from capturing a landscape, which is different from travel photography, and so on. You can start learning what’s what with the 2021 Ultimate Learn to Become a Photographer Bundle — and it helps that it’s on sale for $30.
If you’re like us, your iPhone, Mac and iPad are jammed with precious digital files that took years to collect, but can take just a moment to get hacked. To keep that from happening, you can avail yourself of the Lifetime Backup and Security Subscription Bundle.
It includes everything you need to ensure you always have a backup of all your files — and that your internet connection is safe and secure.
Travelers and commuters alike know the importance of items that multitask. If you’re looking to pack light and get from point A to point B with ease, look no further than these multitasking charging accessories. Not only will you save space in your backpack or carry-on, you’ll probably find yourself doing more with less stuff (a welcome plus when you’re hitting the open road). Who could fault an extra little boost of productivity?
Antivirus and security programs are essential if you want to keep your Mac working and your information secure. The problem is that many antivirus programs can slow down your computer — and miss actual malware while focusing on nonexistent threats.
The FixMeStick Virus Remover is a unique security device that plugs directly into your Mac, removes any viruses or malware, and can be unplugged until you’re ready to use it again. This exciting device comes in two subscriptions, and both of them are on sale. Get one year of service for three Macs ($29.99) or two years for five Macs ($44.99).
Even though many companies are beginning to work in person again, working from home isn’t going away anytime soon. Even Apple backtracked on its plan to get employees back in the office.
With WFH still in play, video conferencing and connecting digitally continues to offer a convenient way to interact at a more personal level than a phone call or email. And as online work evolves and grows, the media we use to connect also changes and improves.
ElevenSight is one of the best browser-based web conferencing solutions around, and the best Zoom alternative you’ll find. For a limited time, you can pick from three different ElevenSight subscription plans — E-Line, Starter and SMB. They’re all lifetime plans, and they’re all on sale now.
If you know a second language, then you know it requires maintenance and practice to be able to stay fluent. The moment you stop practicing, the language starts to fade, until you find yourself barely able to ask where the bathroom is.
That’s called language attrition, and it isn’t limited to language. If you want your brain to work faster, you need to train it and maintain it. There’s no better way to do that than NeuroNation Brain Training, an app designed to improve your cognitive abilities. And right now, you can get a one-year subscription on sale for $39.99.
Even the most experienced computer users make mistakes. Working quickly, moving files around, and juggling multiple tasks at once can sometimes lead to the accidental deletion of important files. Disk Drill Pro 4 is the perfect solution for anyone with a Mac.
A rewarding career in the cybersecurity field is within reach if you have the right knowledge and training to get your foot in the door. And once it’s there, the possibilities are endless. One of the best ways to get that knowledge is with a platinum membership to Infosec4TC, an online training program that puts you in control of how much and how fast you learn.