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Utilities Updates: PopChar Pro; QuickRename; PageSpinner; BBEdit; A Better Finder Rename; piDock; more

Utilities Updates: PopChar Pro; QuickRename; PageSpinner; BBEdit; A Better Finder Rename; piDock; more

CNET staff
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PopChar Pro 1.3.3 installs a menu showing all characters in a font. This update adds Mac OS 9.2 support, a site license option, and speed improvements.

Quick Rename 2.1 is a batch renaming tool that allows< variety of naming schemes. Changes include Mac OS X compatibility, improved help, and more feedback during batch processing.

PageSpinner 3.1.1 adds much improved Mac OS X Classic compatibility, previews of SSI files, translucent dragging, automatic line feed detection, better XML handling, full Nav Services support, a floating preferences palette, and more.

BBEdit 6.1.2 is a special maintenance update to address a known problem whereby files are not being added to the Open Recent menu when using BBEdit 6.1.2 under Mac OS X 10.1.

A Better Finder Rename 4.1 is a CMM to batch rename multiple files. This update is now able to add formatted numbers at the end of existing files.

piDock 1.3.3 is a simple hierarchical file navigation and launcher. This version is Mac OS X 10.1 compatible.

PasswordWallet 2.6 is an encryption-based password storage utility. Additions include support for autotyping in Carbon and Classic applications, a shortcuts bar in each row, a new 3D look, several new interface preferences, conduit improvements, and more.

Long Info CMM 1.0 is a new Contextual Menu Module for Mac OS 9.x that allows users to see and modify the long file names that appear in Mac OS X.

Desktop Resetter 2.7.1 restores the position/size of desktop icons/windows. This release fixes a reported problem with 2.7 that would cause a freeze or unexpected quit at startup.

Alarm Clock Pro 4.0 is an MP3 alarm clock with several alarm types and options. Changes include a complete code overhaul, new input fields, an on-off option, and more.

Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0RC1 is a browser plugin to view SVG files. No word on what has changed.

AthenaIRC 1.6.1 is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. This release adds support for external server list plugins, halftop channel mode, autoaccept DCC transfers, and connection setup assistant no longer shrinks.

DupFinder 1.2.1 is a tool to remove duplicate files. This update adds an Expert mode and the ability to manually enter a file and/or creator file type. Using the expert mode gives the ability to search for duplicate applications, duplicate text files, etc. (don't have to limit to a specific creator).

FloatingNotes 1.0 creates notes that float on top of all application windows.

Nu Sans font 9.7.1 is a font based on Apple's Espy Sans bitmap font. This update adds support for Mac OS 9.2.1.

WASTE 2.1a3 is the latest update to this text editing library for Mac OS programmers.

Apple CarbonLib SDK 1.5d4 is the newest version of this set of developer tools for Carbon applications. (This is pre-release software available to registered developers only.)

Summary 2.0.2 is an advanced Web server log analysis tool. This update fixes a crashing bug with large file sets, it brings back current averages info to the Overview, and it fixes incorrect hit percentages.

Canon PowerShot 3.8.0 is a Photoshop plugin for all PowerShot cameras.