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The loot from the recent MacHeist

by Josh Carr Nov 6th 2009 at 9:30AM

As Kevin pointed out on Wednesday, MacHeist has a new bundle for us at the moment -- but this one is what they consider a "nanoBundle" and it's free. I can't speak for everyone here at TUAW, but when I see the word "free" next to software, I horde it.

They've decided to just give away this bundle of apps in what appears to be a move to encourage their users to come back for more. 6 great mac apps for zero dollars. That's my kind of deal. There are only 6 more days to download this bundle, so go grab it after checking out the loot:
  • Shove Box -- An awesome reminder, organization, gotta-get-it-done application that sits in your menu bar. You can then drag things like text, URLs, images... possibly anything to the menu bar app and it'll save it for later. When you get some free time, you can go back through and see what you have. There's an iPhone companion app as well.
  • WriteRoom -- A simple writing application that removes all of the typical distractions from your writing sessions. It makes the text window full screen, completely cutting off the rest of the world from your mind -- if you so choose. It still has simple tools like word count, background/text color adjustments... but definitely keeps you focused. We've covered it quite a bit.
  • Twitterrific -- One of my favorite apps on my iPhone as of late. The desktop version is similarly simple. Set up your Twitter account and tweet away with the easiest solution imaginable.
  • TinyGrab -- Is a screen capture maniac's dream. It allows you to use the standard command-shift-4 and select part of your screen or hit spacebar to capture a specific window. The kicker: it uploads it directly to your own FTP server and puts the URL in your clipboard so you can paste it in Facebook, Twitter, email, IM... whatever your pleasure.
  • Hordes of Orcs -- I'll admit, this is the real reason I'm downloading the bundle. I've heard nothing but great reviews about this game even from our own Mike Schramm. It's one of the most innovative desktop tower defense games I've seen. Everything is in 3D, there are 6 different game variations and let's not forget tower defense.
  • Mariner Write -- This is a word processor with features you need but none of the "bloat" found in other applications *cough* Microsoft *cough.* Of course, it will open and save Word documents, as well as other formats.
While I was writing this, the download total went up 5,000 downloads but it'll take 500,000 for all of us to get the full benefit. MacHeist says that Mariner Write is the unlockable application, so I'm hoping to get a serial and really try it out. Head over to Macheist, and download your nanoBundle. For the first time, I'll be using all of the apps in it -- and it's free!

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znoyce

Yay, more screenshot/save-for-later apps! Between Evernote, LittleSnapper, Shovebox, DevonThink, TinyGrab, and iClip I need another application to help me remember all the virtual brain applications I have on my computer.

November 07 2009 at 11:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
AA

Great to see ShoveBox-never heard of it, so I'll be getting the free bundle (always like it when Macheist does free offers).

November 06 2009 at 7:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
terrovision

This is great, but people should be aware that the email address you sign-up with as in your profile, is the one they use to register the apps. So if you want to use a different one, change it beforehand!

November 06 2009 at 6:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
luxlamf

downloaded them but they didn't come with any Registration info,

November 06 2009 at 5:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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luxlamf

forget that just found them

November 06 2009 at 5:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ElevatorHappyFun

It appears to be working now, for me at least.

November 06 2009 at 4:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jeff Ramos

awesome. actually have been looking for a good text editor and easy screen capping is great too! Thanks for the head's up!

November 06 2009 at 4:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert

I am a big fan of Tower Defense games, and Hordes of Orcs seems to be fun. But can't register:

Registration Error
An error occurred while contacting the registration server. Please check your internet connection and try again.

freeverse.com is down, so I think we have to wait...

November 06 2009 at 4:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vandil

I have no need for any of these apps. But pass up free Mac software? Heck no.

Consider it downloaded and burned for a time when I might care to try them.

November 06 2009 at 3:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
AGS

It’s Free People! F-R-E-E !!! also I think the only app I will use in this bundle is shovebox.

November 06 2009 at 2:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
homan2

Wow, Mariner Write, last time I used that was on a PowerBook 150 (trackball FTW) back in the late 90's. good to hear they are still alive and kicking.

November 06 2009 at 1:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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