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Utilities Updates: StickyBrain; Search & Rescue; SpeedApp; REALbasic; ClipPad; NetShred; Tape; FlavorSavers; more

StickyBrain 1.1 is an application to organize miscellaneous information via a sticky note interface. This release adds auto-save, import of tab delimited text files and other StickyBrain files, a ruler window type that includes a word processing ruler with tab, indent and margin controls, password HotKey functionality, line spacing and paragraph spacing controls, a full-text justification option, and more. Features already present in version 1.0 include: facilities for to-do lists and address books. Alarms can be assigned to stickies, to-do’s, and contacts. These alarms sound even if StickyBrain isn't running.

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Utilities Updates: Silverlining Pro, Sleeper; Alarm Clock Pro; PrinterSwitch; Alpha; KinkyBeep; more

Silverlining Pro 6.4 adds Mac OS 9.1 support. Other changes to this disk formatting utility include numerous fixes and the latest firmware update for LaCie USB/FireWire drives. Fixes include reliable password protection, FireWire booting on selected Macintoshes with built-in FireWire ports, better plug & play USB/FireWire operations, and an optional 64KB block size capability for HFS partitions. [See previous coverage of problems with Silverlining and FireWire drives; presumably this update fixes the problem.]

Sleeper 3.2.3b3 is an Energy Saver control panel replacement that enhances the Mac's built-in sleep capabilities. New features include: desktop … Read more

Utilities Updates: Window Monkey, Wired4DVD; Wapp pro; Rearrange Folders; CarbonLib 1.2.5 SDK; more

Window Monkey 1.3.1 adds customizable background patterns to Finder windows and gives users a handy window navigation menu. The update works around a problem in Mac OS 9.1 that caused a conflict with PopChar (as covered in our Troubleshooting Mac OS 9.1 Report). It also fixes a conflict with recent versions of GraphicConverter.

PopChar Pro 1.3.2b2 installs a menu that shows all characters available in the current font. The update fixes the problem where PopChar Pro didn't insert selected characters when Window Monkey was also installed under Mac OS 9.1.

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Utilities Updates: A Better Finder series; A-Dock; Clean Desk; Name Cleaner; Writer; more

A Better Finder software Publicspace.net has updated its line of "A Better Finder" utilities. Yesterday, we noted the release of A Better Finder Rename 3.6. Today, we note the release of A Better Finder Creators & Types 2.1.1, A Better Finder Attributes 1.6.1, A Better Finder Select 2.1.1 and A Better Finder Info 1.1.1. The programs were updated in order to be compatible with the company's new upgrading model and registration code model.

A-Dock 2.3b3 is similar to the Application Switcher that comes built-in with Mac … Read more

Utilities Updates: Better Finder Rename; Web Devil; Make iAlias; GestLab; HTML-Optimizer; more

A Better Finder Rename 3.6 provides more powerful "manual" rename operations to be performed. The new release introduces multiple character replacements which allows filenames to prepared for export to UNIX or Wintel machines.

NameCleaner 2.1 is a utility to manipulate file names and types. It is specially designed to help move files to and from foreign file systems such as MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000, NetWare and Unix. Version 2.1 adds support for Internet Config or Internet control panel file mappings, optional case sensitivity, recursive searching, and more.

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Utilities Updates: CopyPaste; Extensions Overload; DragStrip; Text Cleaner; Font Finder; more

CopyPaste 4.4.2 allows for multiple clipboards so you can copy several items in succession and then paste them all in another location. The update adds a laundry list of new features.

Extension Overload 5.7.1 offers detail information of 4358 extensions and control panels, control strip modules and contextual menu items in your system.

DragStrip 3.7.2 lets you "launch, find, and organize applications and documents quickly and efficiently. DragStrip gives you drag and drop on your desktop and much more." It is now Mac OS 9.1 compatible.

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Utilities Updates: Clean-Install Assistant; DoubletScan; LockOut; Invisible Prefs; Speed Download; Tex-Edit Plus; more

Clean-Install Assistant 1.5.1 is a utility that moves items from an old system folder to a newly installed "clean" system folder. This release can move files from Mac OS 9.1 to a newer Mac OS version, or to/from 9.1 and previous versions.

Tex-Edit Plus 4.1 is a "scriptable, styled text editor that fills the gap between Apple's bare-bones SimpleText and a full-featured word processor." The update adds an "Open Recent" menu. Desktop clippings can now be "opened" in the same manner as real documents.

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Utilities Updates: PGPFreeware; TypePopper; LaunchControl; iSee; AutoCheck; UTC Display; MooseCalc; more

PGPFreeware 7.0.3 is data encryption software for U.S. and Canadian residents. The update adds support for the new Advanced Encryption Standard algorithm (Rijndael) and the Aggressive Mode standard for IKE. It also has PGP Key and X.509 Certificate support, Entropy and Cryptographic algorithms, single sign on, an instant messaging plugin, email plug-ins, and disk, file, and free space wiping.

TypePopper 1.3 is a contextual menu plugin for editing type and creator codes. This release fixes a possible crash with "paste" menu, adds a "Postscript" file type, uses MoreFiles 1.5, and … Read more

Utilities Updates: PowerRip; Download Deputy; AShare Helper; Heat Utilities; more

PowerRIP 2000 5.6.1 prints PostScript files to inkjet printers.

Download Deputy 4.1.2 lets you create lists of files you want, then download all the files later. The latest version adds enhanced support for partial downloads.

AShare Helper 2.0b4 is an application to help AppleShare IP Server Administrators with the upkeep of their Servers by doing a number of minor tasks, then sending notification to remote locations via email. The update fixes a couple of bugs and adds several minor new features.

Heat Utilities 1.2 allows you to format, partition and optimize FireWire hard drives. … Read more