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Sudoku is back

While doing some maintenance, I realized that we’ve been falling down on the job when it comes to a good freeware version of sudoku. We had two links, but one of them was dead. The other worked, but the game it led to was impossible to figure out.

So we apologize to sudoku fans and hope to make it up to you by introducing you to the recently released SudokuAdept from HexCat. It’s pleasing to the eye, and offers intuitive gameplay. There are plenty of preferences to tweak things the way you like them — and the developer promises more features are coming.

Posted Friday, November 21, 2008 in

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A message from Scrimpy

Just imagine how a loved one’s eyes would light up after receiving the gift of a thriftmac T-shirt featuring Scrimpy the worm. Of course, we can only hope that glint would be from delight — not horror or outrage.

Still, a thriftmac T-shirt is something to consider for this year’s Christmas shopping. Maybe for that person who has the ultimate worm collection. Or maybe it could be something . . . what’s that word I’m looking for? . . . special! . . . for yourself. Just click on Scrimpy, and he’ll take care of you. Four styles to choose from.

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2008 in

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Three free games

Stephen Lavelle dropped us a line to let everyone know about three free games he has written that have Mac versions: Endless Cavern, Portile, and Lady Boy Love Collection.

We love suggestions, so keep ’em coming.

Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in

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VoodooPad Lite 4.0

VoodooPad Lite was already one of the coolest freeware apps out there for the Mac, and with version 4.0 it gets even better. The new interface is a delight to use, and somehow