Intel's new Skylake processors bundle performance improvements with better battery life

Intel recently announced it's 6th generation of Intel Core processors codenamed Skylake. This processor family is expected to set a new standard with new, portable sleek designs that are thinner than ever, are capable of starting in about half a second, and offer up to two and a half times the performance and triple the battery life when compared to the computers many people currently own. The new architecture is designed for Windows 10 but will also likely be used in new MacBook products from Apple.

Inte says the 6th Gen Intel Core processor family is the most scalable ever for consumers and businesses, enabling the broadest range of designs from the smallest Intel Compute Stick and All-in-One desktops, to 2 in 1s, notebooks and the first-ever Intel Xeon processor for mobile workstations.

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Photoflow for Mac is the Instagram desktop client you didn't know you needed

A heavy user of Instagram? If you're on your Mac, you might want to check out Photoflow. The app will cost you $5.79 but if you're a heavy user, that might be worth it. You get features like multiple account and stream support; wide search tools like being able to browse hashtags, locations, trends, etc.; desktop notifications for likes, comments, and new photos; mice and trackpad gesture support; and the ability to enlarge photos and videos by opening them or expanding the window. The app needs you to be running OS X Yosemite though. And no, it won't let you upload photos. No third-party Instagram client allows for that. 

Source: Lifehacker | Download: Mac App Store ($5.79) 

New iCloud update lets you restore lost data

Accidentally deleted a file or contact you needed on iCloud? No worries, you can now retrieve those. iCloud gets a new feature that lets you restore files, Contacts, or data from Reminders and Calendar. You can access the restore features through iCloud.com account. Head over to Settings on the site and rifle through the new Advanced section. There will be links there for restoring files, contacts, calendars, and reminders.

You get 30 days to retrieve a file you deleted from iCloud Drive using the Restore Files feature. After that you can’t get it back. For Restore Contacts, you can pick which backup archive you want back. Just remember that restoring this will replace your contacts on all your iOS and Mac devices. However, before the restoration happens, there will also be a backup of your existing contacts so in case you want those back, you can get those back. For Restore Calendars or Reminders, you’ll need to manually restore sharing privileges if you had reminders you’ve shared with others before. Scheduled events where you invited others will get cancelled and recreated. You might want to let others know this is happening when they get the event notification once again.  Your existing Calendars or Reminders will also be backed up in case you need access to these once you restored a previous backup.

Source: Macworld

FileMaker 14 speeds business solution development on iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web

FileMaker today announced FileMaker 14 a new version of its development platform that speeds creation of custom solutions that run on iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web.

FileMaker 14 brings point-and-click simplicity to automating business processes, delivering desktop-style application functionality to mobile web browsers and providing productive, engaging experiences on desktops, iOS devices and mobile web browsers. It is the first major update to the suite of applications since 2013.

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