Brand: MacNews

Malwarebytes releases Mac product, acquires AdwareMedic

Malwarebytes has released Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac (http://tinyurl.com/p3e3r7z), its first product dedicated to the Mac. The product is designed to detect and remove malware, adware, and PUPs (potentially unwanted programs), capabilities that have been repeatedly requested by customers.

Additionally, Malwarebytes has announced the acquisition of AdwareMedic by The Safe Mac. AdwareMedic creator and owner, Thomas Reed, will join the company as Director of Mac Offerings, leading a growing team of Mac developers and researchers at Malwarebytes. 
 

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Image2icon 2.0 released for OS X

Shiny Frog (http://www.img2icnsapp.com) has launched Image2icon 2.0, an update to its r icon creation tool for Mac OS X.

Image2icon lets users create their own Mac icons, as well as customize folders and files. Version 2.0 introduces new features such as icon templates, background removal, image tuning, icon restoration and nine different export options.

Image2icon is available on the Mac App Store for free. Howevr, it does offer in-app purchases.

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Kool Tools: iVisor for the MacBook

The iVisor (http://www.moshi.com/ivisor-12#black), Moshi’s best-selling screen protector, is now tailored for the new 12-inch MacBook, offering protection for the diminutive laptop. It installs in seconds and is guaranteed to be 100% bubble-free.

Using a new multi-layer construction, the $39.99iVisor features clarity and sharpness while reducing glare to effectively relieve eye strain. A patented adhesive that allows for bubble-free installation is also washable and reusable.

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