Utilities Updates: Apple iTools plugin; PrefsOverload; Free Backup; PhotoGrid; FoldersSynchronizer; more

Apple iTools plugin 2.0.7 is an update to this browser plugin installed by Apple's net services. No word on what has changed.

PrefsOverload 3.1.1 is a tool for managing the Preferences folder. This update fixes a screen redraw problem.

Free Backup 2.1 is a backup program. Changes include a new extension to maintain the number of files in the destination folder. It also fixes a bug writing to the log file.

PhotoGrid 2.2 is an image viewer with resizable thumbnails. This release adds printing thumbnails and bug fixes.

FoldersSynchronizer 2.2b11 is a tool to sync and backup files and folders. Changes in this beta release include fixes to ID related problems, preview list alterations, faster scanning, and a bug when reading 2.0 session folders.

LockOut 3.1.2 is a simple security tool. The release enhances Mac OS X controls.

Mail Forward 1.4 is a utility to forward e-mail from Hotmail or POP accounts. This update improves error handling with Hotmail servers and fixes several of the included sample scripts.

Password Retriever 2.1 is a password storage utility. Changes to this release include a new closebox for the main window, improvements for Mac OS X, fixes for Copy as Account, improved logs, and more.

Clear Clipboard 1.1 is an AppleScript that completely empties the clipboard. This update is smaller and faster than the 1.0 release.

DVD Accelerator 2.1 purports to fix audio/video sync problems in Apple DVD Player 2.x and can shutdown the Mac after the movies finishes playing. This release include bug fixes and the sleep function.

XML Editor 1.12 is an extensive XML building tool that validates via DTDs. A list of changes is included in the download.

Vortex 1.1 is an iTunes visual plugin. This release adds an automation feature which continuously changes the settings to present a more unique visual experience.

MacInstallerBuilder 2.0 is a software installer creation utility. This update can create installers for 68K Macs, PowerPC, Carbon, and Windows. It includes Zip compression, display banners during install, accept and decline functionality, and 54 install destination locations.

VirusBarrier Virus Definitions October is out.

MacGhostView 2.3.2 is the latest release of this general purpose PostScript & PDF preview utility. No word on what is new.

VueScan 7.1.17 adds support for the Polaroid SprintScan 4000 Plus when using FireWire, and fixes issues with scanning underexposed or overexposed film, and compatibility with Mac OS X.

Agfa ScanWise 2.0fc1 is the latest update to this driver for the SnapScan line.