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Utilities Updates: PrintToPDF; Wapp pro; Mulberry; MacDICT; SuperAlias; QIF Convert; Password Key; more

Utilities Updates: PrintToPDF; Wapp pro; Mulberry; MacDICT; SuperAlias; QIF Convert; Password Key; more

CNET staff
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PrintToPDF 2.2.3 creates simple PDF files from any application. This update fixes a crash with FileMaker Pro, improves the URL-recognition code so that it doesn't make bad links when an @ sign occurs in a context other than an e-mail address, and it fixes a compatibility problem with WorldText.

Wapp pro 3.3 creates a menu to switch between all the windows of all currently open applications. This update adds a new auto-hide option and is now available as freeware.

Mulberry 2.1b1 is a scalable IMAP email client with SSL support. This version can now specify the directory for the local SMTP queue files and fixes a number of bugs.

MacDICT 2.0 provides easy access to many word databases including Webster's Dictionary. This update supports UTF-8, (as required by the DICT RFC), authentication, and expanded font customization options.

SuperAlias 1.0 opens any number of files of any applications at once.

QIF Convert 1.7 adds support for certain banks that produce QIF that does identify whether the QIF is for a bank or credit card. More specifically, it now supports files without "!Type" at the start.

Password Key 4.0.2 is a startup password security utility. This version adds an admin account, separate log files for multiple users, a user definable background color, and the background colors can optionally rotate colors as a screensaver. In addition, it corrects a problem with the number of attempts before shutdown stuck at 5.

MemoBlock 2.1 is an alternative to the system note pad. This version adds a default font option, interface and speed improvements, the ability to select and deselect in the note information box, and more.

iOrganize 3.4.1 is a note pad, address book, and alias manager in one. This update fixes a bug which caused the Open ContactPad at startup preference to be ignored, and includes minor cosmetic fixes and localized French language Classic and Carbon versions.

iLabel 1.6 automates repetitive printing tasks like cards and labels. It fixes two A4 Avery templates, a crashing bug with the preferences file, and fixes a cosmetic problem which causes the line shape to have a difference length between label layout and preview.

Cabrio 1.1.2 is a compact MP3 player. This update fixes a bug with the collapse function and increased the number of valid files it supports.

Speed Download 1.1.1 can help accelerate downloads on broadband connections. This release fixes a number of bugs: joining files; locked names; several memory leaks; and a problem starting some downloads.

InterMapper 3.5b8 is a server and network monitoring utility for IP and AppleTalk. This update fixes numerous bugs, and it includes a draft of the new manual.

Big Clock 1.5 is a large and simple clock display and alarm. No word on what has changed in this version.

RPN Calculator 1.11 adds a fully operational compact mode. Also, the gamma algorithm is smaller and better, there are many new keyboard shortcuts, and a redesigned keyboard that is 20 pixels smaller. 

ScreenShot Pro 1.5b1 adds the ability to scan the image on-the-fly and changes the serial number format.

Search & Rescue 3.0.1 (from Thomas Riley) is a utility to recover lost or unsaved data from RAM after a crash or restart. This is a bug fix release.

Search & Rescue Classic 1.0.1 (from MacPitStop) extracts data from a damaged hard drive and can recover erased files that have yet to be overwritten. This update adds a new data scan technique, and can recover HFS Mac OX volume files while running Mac OS 9.

MS Entourage ALM 1.0 is a Location Manager module to handle Entourage preferences. Outlook Express ALM 1.0 is also available.

Tanaka's osax 2.0.1 is a Scripting Addition for AppleScript. This release fixes a bug with MT Pack CGI, it adds an of attribute parameter to MT List Folders and MT Count Folders. Also includes enhanced MIME decode support and more.

FontVista 2.0 font catalog and inspection utility. This version uses a new print engine designed to handle a large number of fonts.

The Fontz 3.0 is a font browser and organizer. This update adds a new group maker feature and better list display and scrolling.

PhotoGrid 2.0 is a quick image viewer with resizable thumbnails. This update adds independent control of the show/hide selection for icons, previews, and thumbnails. Also adds limited support for EPSF and fixes some performance bugs.

XTension 3.6.2 is the latest release of this software to control X-10 based home automation and security devices.