TECHNOLOGY REVIEW - Alfred for Mac OS X

Okay, so this is going to be my first 'technology based' post. Before we get into it, I would just like to say that I am not affiliated with any of the companies I mention, nor am I receiving any benefits - these are all products and software that I personally use, and happen to like. Whew! With that over, let's get into it.

For me, efficiency is key. Like most people, I live a fairly hectic life - balancing commuting, University, a job and attempting to fit in time with my family and friends. Any product which is going to save me even the smallest amount of time, I will probably love.

So now we come to Alfred. I should probably preface this by saying that I am, in fact, a Mac user; I have been since I was about 12. It's not that I dislike Windows or Linux, it is just a personal preference. In related news, I bought a Windows 8-based tablet hybrid, which I'm sure I'll do a review on shortly.

Back to the point (can you tell I get stuck on tangents? If you haven't already - you will!); Alfred is a free productivity application for Mac OS X (10.6+) . According to the team, "Alfred saves you time when you search for files online or on your Mac. Be more productive with hotkeys, keywords and file actions at your fingertips."

REVIEW - Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant 300 - Vio-last

This would have to be one of my favourite polishes – it is just one that I seem to keep coming back to over and over again. This is the only Covergirl nail polish I own, which comes from the Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss collection.

According to Covergirl, you won't need a topcoat with these shades - here's what they had to say about the range:

"Dare to go topless with our new nail polish formula that combines a base coat, high gloss color, and a chip-resistant top coat in one simple step."

Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant – 300 vio-last is a gorgeous violet crème, which applies like a dream. You could easily get away with one coat, but I usually use two for good measure. It is also so glossy that it doesn’t really need a top coat; of course, that isn’t going to stop me from using one anyway! I can’t help it - I just love the way my nails look with that little bit of extra gloss. It does also tend to give your manicure that little bit of extra staying power.