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Utilities Updates: StickyBrain; Chaos Master; Download Deputy Turbo; TaskMenuBar; iNetTools; more

Utilities Updates: StickyBrain; Chaos Master; Download Deputy Turbo; TaskMenuBar; iNetTools; more

CNET staff
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StickyBrain 1.2.1 is an update to this personal productivity application. StickyBrain incorporates a "sticky note" interface to compile and sort almost any type of information including text, pictures, sounds, file/application links, contacts, web and e-mail addresses, internet passwords, etc. StickyBrain is currently available as a carbon application for Mac OS X and as a classic application for Mac OS 8.1 or later. The update fixes a number of problems when running StickyBrain under Mac OS X. It also enhances the operation of several key features.

Chaos Master 1.2.1 is a file management utility that controls clutter and improves performance of your drive. It is a maintenance release brings order to users' hard disks by combining fourteen disk and file management utilities. The update fixes compatibility with OS 8.1 and adds the ability for Chaos Master to implement proxy settings from the Internet Control Panel to allow searches via a Proxy Server.

Download Deputy Turbo 4.5.2 is a download manager and download accelerator. The update fixes Scheduler bugs.

TaskMenuBar 2.4.1 is a control panel that uses the empty space on the menu bar for many operations such as launching and switching applications, and opening files. All Control Strip Modules are now compatible with the Mac OS 9 multiple users mode.

iNetTools 2.6 is a compilation of testing tools provides a wealth of networks and system configuration information retrieved from ports, domain name servers and IP addresses locally and internetwide (was AGNetTools).

Text Manipulator 2.1 allows you to easily manipulate text with functions that might normally take several applications and it also has many functions do not exist in other applications.

Mac2Mac 0.1 allows you to control a remote Mac over TCP/IP.

Quick Rename 2.0 is a batch renaming tool allowing an assortment of naming schemes. The update includes many new features and several bug fixes, including: folder recursion, redesigned selection tool, file manipulation options, new 'Schemes' collection, improved file list, export options, improved help system, and more. For a more complete view of new features, click here.

AutoCat 2.9.3 is software for keeping track of your MP3s, videos and pictures on your CDs or DVDs.

KeyStrokes 2.1 is an on-screen keyboard utility. The update features a "load of novel and improved features including compatibility with Mac OS 9.1, improved self-learning, language independent word prediction, more flexible shortcuts to frequently used text, 100% improved responsiveness, compatibility with Word and TypeIt4Me, multiple keyboards to choose from, and a full implementation of functions keys."

UnCoverIt 1.4b2 generates labels for many different kinds of storage media. The update can now read track information from audio CDs.

Markzware FlightCheck 3.9r9 is a preflight tool, scanning DTP files for problems. The update prevents a potential crash when encountering a corrupted ICC Profile and corrects a problem in detecting color spaces of inline images in PDF files.

XLR8 MACh Speed Control 2.0.2b7 is the cache control software for the CPU cards. In this update: Processor tab freezes removed; L2 Cache upgrade CPUs identified correctly; Installer and software compatible with System 7.5.5 and up (System 7.5.2 unofficially supported); Apple System Profiler displays correct processor speed.