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Windows: It started as a handy app to download videos from YouTube, but aTube Catcher is now much more than that. You can still download online videos from various popular sites, but also record your screen, convert videos from one format to another, capture streaming videos and create custom DVDs. All of this, for free!

iPhone: What better way to warm up for the World Cup than a game of X2 Football 2010? Just like Pro Evolution Soccer did on consoles and home computers, X2 Football has gained cult status among iPhone gamers. In fact, the game even looks and feels a lot like Pro Evoltion Soccer, only a little scaled back, of course. This Lite version of the game allows you to train and take penalty shoot outs.

Mac: eBay has been one of the Internet's big success stories and it's still going strong today. It's probably the most effective way to find cheap stuff and, of course, get rid of things yourself. There can be few better tools for posting and tracking items on eBay than the newly updated GarageSale either. It's beautifully presented, easy to use, and brings all of your bids and items under one convenient umbrella.

iPhone: If you're a fan of the Guitar Hero games then you should definitely take a look at Tap Tap Revenge 2.6.2 on your iPhone. The object of the game is to hit the falling balls in time with the music, which proves ever-so addictive. There are three different multiplayer options too, so you can play against your pals online or in split-screen mode on your device. This latest version is now available over Edge and 3G.

Mac: eBay has been one of the Internet's big success stories and it's still going strong today. It's probably the most effective way to find cheap stuff and, of course, get rid of things yourself. There can be few better tools for posting and tracking items on eBay than GarageSale either. It's beautifully presented, easy to use, and brings all of your bids and items under one convenient umbrella.

Windows: Summer nights are perfect for star gazing, but if you don't have a telescope, you can try with a computer-based planetarium instead.  The new Celestia 1.6.0 is a real-time 3D space simulator that lets you fly around planets and galaxies without leaving your easy chair. The new version includes many new features and effects, as well as more sky grids.

With Christmas just around the corner you may want to turn to online auction sites for original presents to offer to your friends and relatives. Or you can take the opportunity to sell off any thing you don't need anymore to Christmas shoppers. eBay is a good place to turn, as you can get pretty much anything you'd wish for. While the site is fairly easy to browse, there's ways of handling your auctions all from the comfort of your Mac's desktop. We handpicked the top five eBay applications on Mac for you:

• GarageSale - Great interface with a WYSiWYG editor. Works with iPhoto to show snaps of products you're auctioning. Can preview auctions and listings and is certified by eBay. Works with most of the eBaysites worldwide.
• eBay Watcher - A great Dashboard widget to have on your Mac. Lets you search for any item by name or code, monitor three auctions at once, see current bidding price and the time left to auction.
• EbayAddict - Track all your eBay auctions with this other Mac Dashboard widget. EbayAddict can show an unlimited number of items and is updated to the minute, revealing time left to bid and current price.
• iSale - Best used if you plan to sell items on eBay, iSale lets you customize your auctions thanks to a set of templates. Drag and drop pictures of your goods and create smart groups to organize your auctions. Also features a widget to monitor auctions in real time.
• GarageBuy - The ideal tool for the true eBay addict, GarageBuy lets you create smart searches to monitor specific auctions on eBay. View everything straight from the application's interface, such as owner details, item photos and bidding info. Features a good search engine to quickly find anything.

And for PC users out there, don't forget we also have a list of top eBay assistants for Windows.