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Utilities Updates: FinderPatch; ABS Modem Utility; SpeedApp; PasswordWallet; Lights Out; Fkey Expander; more

Utilities Updates: FinderPatch; ABS Modem Utility; SpeedApp; PasswordWallet; Lights Out; Fkey Expander; more

CNET staff
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FinderPatch 4.0 adds key commands for trash, restart, sleep and other features. This update adds support for Mac OS 9.2 (it will patch Finder 8.6, Finder 9, Finder 9.1, or Finder 9.2), plus it adds new "About this Computer..." pictures, an updated FinderPatch About Dialog, and minor bug fixes.

ABS Modem Utility 1.2.1 is an AirPort base station modem control and monitor tool. It fixes occasional hangs and other minor bugs, the main window will always appear on the screen properly, and it adds a compact user interface, connection timer, and preferences dialog. It also now runs under Classic.

SpeedApp 2.2b8 launches apps by typing part of their name, Changes to this version include a new keyboard shortcut configuration option to choose an Fkey shortcut, applications with type "APPD" (such as Key Caps) are now treated as every other application, and Desk Accessories "dfil" are also optionally listed.

PasswordWallet 2.6.1 is a 448-bit encrypted password storage utility for Mac OS 8, 9, X, and Palm. Changes to this release include new instructions on how to use auto-typing when "Go to URL" is selected, improved auto-typing in MacOS X 10.1, the Auto-close timer will not start until document is opened with the correct password, and several bug fixes.

Lights Out 1.1 gives users more control over Apple's Energy Saver. It also helps to solve the problem of Energy Saver insomnia. Lights Out also features a simple screensaver including the ability to detect and use some Mac OS X screensavers.

hypIRC 1.0b1 is a new IRC client. It features bookmarks, a buddy list, file transfers, interactive drawing, all-in-one channels, a detachable input line, and a news ticker

Fkey Expander 1.0.0 creates Fkey Expander files that point to as many as ten other files, which can be opened by a single Fkey.

Visualizer 1.0 is a utility to create visual entity relationship (ER) diagrams of FileMaker Pro databases. It allows for display control of fields - show tables, show key fields or show all fields - and animates relationships associated with the selected entity.

Haxial WorldClock 1.000 displays time in different cities around the world.

QT Tag Converter 1.2 is a QuickTime embed-to-object-tag converter. This update can now convert an entire website with a single click. It also adds support for drag and drop and additional information in the status window.

PictureSnooper2k 1.4 is an automated Usenet news group search tool to download binary files. This update adds Mac OS X support and filename extension filters.

Tcl/Tk 8.3.4 is the latest release of this portable open source scripting environment and GUI toolkit.

a2pix b8 opens Apple ][ graphics on a Mac. In this release users can create custom Apple II text screen graphics with mouse text and save them as PICT or Apple II graphics.

UnCoverIt 1.4b5 generates labels for CDs, Zip, Jaz, Orb and more. changes include: Platinum appearance dialogs are back on MacOS 9, new code for picture printing at high resolution, reading track information from AudioCDs is back under OS 9, and it adds minor bug fixes.

Phoenix 1.4.0 is the latest update for this Livejournal service client.

SilverFast Ai PIE 5.5.0d08 is scan software for PIE 1800 Filmscanner. This release is compatible with Photoshop 6, it improves Raw Data Concept, and it is compatible with the Microtek FilmScan 35.

Epson Smart Panel Updater is for the Stylus Scan 2000 & 2500 under Mac OS 9.1.