Eight NOT slop applications for Adobe AIR

For Adobe AIR created quite a lot of applications of any subject. They are trying to bring more Internet to your desktop, and they seem to be working. In this article we will look at some of the most popular AIR applications. If you do not understand what they are, then you can simply think that AIR is a medium for executing web services on your desktop. In most cases, this leads to the creation of fast and attractive user interfaces.

1. Google Analytics

Google Analytics is currently one of the most popular applications for AIR. Google Analytics is one of the most commonly used traffic analysis tools, and this version allows you to do everything the same as the network, only slightly faster. You can learn more about him from the article by Mark O'Neill.

2. Ebay Desktop

eBay Desktop - with all the amazing features presented on eBay, this desktop version will interest you. It has a simplified interface and search tools. Download here .
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3. Finetune

Finetune - this should be one of the most interesting music apps to date. Its capabilities are somewhere between a highly customizable radio and a music search service. Using Finetune you can create playlists based on your preferences, play them directly from your desktop and share them with friends. You can also find and tune in to 500,000+ other people's playlists.

If you use iTunes, this AIR application can quickly find tracks from your music library and create playlists based on them. Download Finetune here .

4. AOL - Top 100 Music Videos

AOL Top 100 - a widget that shows the rating of the 100 most viewed clips of all genres, including pop, rock, alternative, hip-hop, country, etc. You can watch music videos in standard and full-screen modes. Found a video you like? You can bookmark and return to view at any time. But this application has one serious problem: about 15-20% of the video does not play.

5. WebKut

Webkut is a simple AIR application that allows you to take screenshots of web pages or parts of them in seconds. There are three ways to capture: the whole page, the current view or your own choice. If you often make web screenshots, then this application is for you.

6. Xdrive @ Desktop Lite

Xdrive is an AOL online storage service. Now it is available on your desktop. This lightweight widget allows you to move drag'n drop folders and folders between your Xdrive storage and your computer. Backup important network files, share photos with friends, share documents with colleagues, etc.

7. Pownce

Pownce is a recent Twitter rival. Represents an easy way to chat with friends. Send heart-sized files, share interesting links, send messages and announce upcoming events. It can be accessed both through the network and through the AIR application. Download it here .

8. TWhirl (Twitter App)

Twhirl brings Twitter to your desktop. New messages are delivered directly to your desktop. You no longer have to constantly update your tweet page, Twhirl does that for you. You can learn more about Twhirl from the Mark Tools and Apps to Improve Twitter Experience article. Download the widget here .

Other interesting applications for Adobe AIR

DiggTop - Simple Digg-client.
Color Browser - Great tool for designers. Select a color, save it, return to the previous ones, etc.
NASDAQ - Get detailed details of trading activities in the market at any time.
StockQ - stream the latest stock quotes to your desktop. Does not require authorization. You can configure the automatic update for every 1 second - 5 minutes.
NetBook - Client for the Gutenberg Library project. Allows you to search, read and listen to books from the PGL project.
Klok - Simple task manager and project tracker.

Article written by Steven (Steven) and Aybek (Aibek) . Stephen is the CEO of Insomnia Ltd, a British media company. He is also the editor of Crenk , technical news, opinions, analytics.

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