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Utilities Updates: BatChmod; Synchronize! Pro X;

Utilities Updates: BatChmod; Synchronize! Pro X;

CNET staff
2 min read
PrefsOverload; Renicer; DropDMG; more

BatChmod 1.2 is a utility to change file ownership and permissions and empty the Trash. This update can now force empty trash on local volumes, it adds a warning before emptying the trash, and it fixes several bugs.

Synchronize! Pro X 1.0b7 is a file sync, backup, file server mirroring utility that can move files over the net. Changes in this update include fixes a bug that resulted in a "Can't sync because the folders are the same" error message, plus several other fixes.

PrefsOverload 3.5.4 is a tool for managing the Preferences folder. This update can handle long file names under OS X. We also noted this update on our OS 9 page.

Renicer 1.1 is a graphical utility to automatically set process priorities. This update adds numerous user requested features, including: Dock and Window Server priorities can now be individually set. Renicer now maintains a list of high priority applications. All of Renicer's changes can now be made persistent, so that Renicer can be quit if desired.

DropDMG 1.2.1 is a tool to create compressed and encrypted disk images. In this release, the Finder info (e.g. whether a file is locked, is a stationery pad, or has a custom icon) is preserved.

BroadbandOptimizer 1.0 optimizes OS X network settings for broadband connection. This update fixes a few bugs and adds improved documentation.

SlashDock 2.0 is a headline grabber for Slashdot and other sites. This release is a complete rewrite. It is now an application instead of a Dockling, it adds proxy server support, an activity viewer, and more.

MindVision Installer VISE 7.4.1 is a bug-fix release for this developer software install tool.