updates

Utilities Updates: Iomega QuikSync; DeskTape Pro; REALbasic; more

Iomega's QuikSync 1.0 "makes an automatic backup to a specially created Zip or Jaz quik sync disk whenever you save to a single folder on your hard drive." There's apparently a problem with getting to the file from the Iomega Download page using Internet Explorer 4.5 (when you click "Submit," you'll like get a message that says: "Please select your operating system," even though you did). A quick solution is to use this ftp link. (Thanks, Scott Boettcher.)

Apple's Macintosh Manager 1.0.1 is for Mac OS … Read more

Utilities Updates: ClipPad; MultiPrefs; more

ClipPad 1.6 "handles text, sound, and picture clippings as well as Internet Location Files (ILF). Edit text, create new text clippings, convert text clippings to ILFs, edit the text in an ILF or edit the URL in an ILF. Search for text across files. Rename and delete clippings."

MultiPrefs 1.2.1 allows you to maintain multiple sets of Preferences for a single application. You can easily switch among them; useful when several users share the same computer.

MRJ plugin 1.0d9 is the latest development version of this plug-in that allows you to use MRJ with … Read more

Utilities Updates: OneClick; FontAgent; clipEdit

FontAgent 8.0 is a Macintosh font maintenance and repair utility that "introduces a broad spectrum of new, powerful and unique capabilities. It replaces earlier versions of both FontAgent and Font Box."

After posting several beta versions, Terry Morse GoClick 3.0 is now officially released.

clipEdit 1.0 is a small application that allows you to create & edit Text, Picture, and URL clippings.

CanOpener Utility Pack is "a CD-ROM packed with 9 utilities, including CanOpener, RescueTXT, Scorpio and more!

FileDispenser 1.0.1 duplicates files from a source folder into separated sub-folders by each file'… Read more

Utilities Updates: Norton Utilities 5.0 beta; Consultant; SpeedTools; more

Symantec has released a public beta of Norton Utilities 5.0. [Scott Boettcher notes that it resolves a DiskWarrior vs. Norton Utilities glitch that we covered here months ago.]

Consultant 2.5.8 has been released. It introduces a new registration system and adds numerous fixes (see Version History).

HardDisk SpeedTools 2.2.1 is out.

NetBarrier 1.0 is "the first personal security software suite for the Mac OS, including integrated firewall, antivandal and Internet packet filtering technology."

fileWrangler 2.5 is now available.

Wapp Pro 2.1p2 is out.

DoItAllText 2.2.2 is out.

Macromedia Shockwave/Flash 7.0.2Read more

Utilities Updates: Menuette; Drop Drawers; more

Menuette 3.0 replaces menu titles with colorful icons. "It also allows users to change the font of menu items. Menuette 3 has been completely rewritten for compatibility with the latest versions of the Mac OS, including Mac OS 8.6. In addition, it adds animated icons, WYSIWYG font menus, the ability to change the size of the menu item font, and more."

Drop Drawers (public beta) provides floating drawers on the side of your screen to store text, URLs, aliases, pictures, sounds, movies and anything else. Unlike Finder clippings, the actual data is visible in the drawer. … Read more

Utilities Updates: MacMedic; TechTool Pro; Apple USB card, Mac OS X; GURU; more

MacMedic 1.8 is now shipping. MacMedic 2.0 is due in October.

TechTool Pro 2.5.1 is "the first major update in ten months to the TechTool Pro diagnostic package. It adds a new Trash Cache feature; Improved recovery routines; Mac OS 8.6 compatibility and support for the latest Mac hardware and peripherals. Note: MicroMat's servers have been overloaded and you may have trouble getting through. If you do get in, the site lists several mirrors for downloading the software.

Apple USB Adapter Card Support 1.2 "is a set of software extensions that … Read more

Utilities Updates: ClipsPad 1.0; FileGuard; Substitute; more

ClipsPad 1.0 allows you to organize and easily access all the text clippings files that clutter your desktop.

FileGuard 3.2.3 and DiskGuard 1.8.6 are out. [Note: The U.S. ASD site does not yet list these versions.]

Substitute 1.7.8 is a bug-fixed update to this general purpose utility that can rebuild the desktop, change monitor depth and sound levels, version check, compact the System heap and much more.

MacOS Items Manager 1.0.2 fixes two minor bugs (physical size instead of logical size, selection doesn't change when sorting). This utility "… Read more

Utilities Updates: SwitchRes; FontBuddy; AliasMenu; Toast; more

SwitchRes 2.1 is available. It is an extension that allows you to control the resolutions of all your displays. The update hasvarious new features and bug fixes.

FontBuddy 1.3 is the latest update to this font viewer. It adds Unicode support and has several bug fixes related to font scan.

A Better Finder Select 1.8 is out. The new version introduces regular expression matching. Regular expressions offer a powerful pattern definition language which should be familiar to BBEdit and UNIX users.

AliasMenu 2.1 is a control panel allowing users to add customized menus to the menu … Read more

Utilities Updates: Memory Guide; QuickTime; NetFinder; Mac Identifier; more

Apple Memory Guide 6-99 is the latest version of this Adobe Acrobat document containing memory upgrade information for Macs and LaserWriters.

Apple has released a stand-alone version of the QuickTime 4 installer that does not require a Internet connection to do the installation.

NetFinder 2.0.1b1 is the latest beta of the next version of this excellent ftp client.

Mac Identifier 3.0.2, the model name identifying utility, fixes a bug in earlier versions that prevented it from running correctly on foreign versions of the Mac OS, such as KanjiTalk.

FastFontMenu 2.1.1 is out. It updates … Read more

Utilities Updates: GoClick; TattleTech; Agax; File Buddy; more

GoClick 3.0 beta 8 is out. This update to the Terry Morse Myrmidon successor incorporates many suggestions received from users of Beta 7 (and a few bug fixes).

EjectDisk 3.1 allows you to eject most disks with a single keystroke. The major feature added to this version is support for USB devices.

TattleTech 2.80 is a popular system profiler, providing detailed information about your computer, system and application software, and attached peripherals. This update adds USB reports, is ATA Mgr 2.0 compatible, can display VRAM size, and more.

Agax 1.3 is "an expandable free … Read more