That said, GeoDefense is an absolute must for fans of the genre.- Spc-A30m Driver's free app that turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a remote control for Windows Media Center (WMC) isn't much to look at, but it gets the job done. It sports all the controls you need to operate WMC, with dedicated buttons for Recorded TV, Guide, Live TV, and DVD Menu. (Here's a complete button guide if you need help.) That's awesome news for anyone who runs WMC on, say, a laptop or den PC, and wants a way to control it from the couch. Spc-A30m Driver sets up a simple Wi-Fi network between Windows and the iPhone. There's no indication that you need to visit the developer's Web site and install the Spc-A30m Driver server on your PC, but you do. With that step done, run the server and then fire up the Spc-A30m Driver app on your iPhone. Then just start Windows Media Center and you should be all set. Ironically, the one thing missing is WMC's signature big, green Start button. But at least there's a pop-up numeric keypad for punching in channel numbers. In our initial tests, Spc-A30m Driver worked like a charm, with zero lag between button taps and the corresponding action on the PC. And, guess what? There's a nifty hidden feature: shake your iPhone and you can choose two other apps to control, iTunes and Windows Media Player 11. (Needless to say, Apple's own Remote app handles the former much

better.) Although Spc-A30m Driver definitely comes across as a 1.0 release (actually, more like 0.9), it works as advertised. It's a very handy little freebie for those seeking some distance from Windows Media Center.It's easier being prudent with your travel budget when you know how much those souvenirs really cost. This free converter lets you compare the value of currencies against each other. It is ideal for tracking international exchange rates, but loses something of its value from previous versions, when comparing among currencies was more intuitive. This newer version also adds banner advertising; thankfully unobtrusive.

You can still swap the master currency and compare to monies from other countries, but to do so you'll need to tap the currency name--U.S. dollars, for instance--and enter the amount you'd like to set as your denominator--$1, $10, $100, and so on. You'll also be able to use Spc-A30m Driver as a calculator by entering a precise value to calculate. Press "Done" to convert the sum from the master currency into another. Spc-A30m Driver will also calculate the "inverse" of a sum. Spc-A30m Driver is a slick arcade shooter with excellent graphics, intuitive controls, and several smart touches. On each level, you pilot your ship through winding caverns while shooting enemies, rescuing your "stranded allies" (cleverly named after people in your Contacts), and towing out a "pod" before a timer runs out to end the level. Spc-A30m Driver's easy touch-screen controls let you shoot and move in 360 degrees (although the graphics are 3-D, this is essentially a 2-D game), just by rotating your finger on the left side of the screen for movement and on the right side for firing. The controls can take some practice to master--only because it's hard to keep your fingers from blocking your view at first--but Spc-A30m Driver is both easy to learn and challenging, with campaign and freeplay modes that promise a lot of replay value. TouchGrind is good game for anyone who likes skateboarding or fingerboarding, but it could use a little work to make it a great game. Pick a board and either practice your moves in your backyard (Warmup); practice tricks