Utilities Updates: Synchronize Pro X; MacChmod; Voice Commander; TransType; Flash Player; more

Synchronize! Pro X 2.0b1 makes bootable system backups and syncs files. The new release adds the ability to make bootable system backups without having to log in as root, and all files which are copied or deleted are now entered in the Log, when the "Log copied files" preference is checked. The beta release is free until August 28th.

MacChmod 1.0 is a small application that shows octal and rwx values of UNIX rights. The tool is useful for MacOS X users that want to change rights of files using the UNIX chmod command.

Voice Commander 1.1 is a tool to use speech recognition to control games and applications. The new version adds sub-commands, making it easier to set-up commands for accessing hierarchical menus (as in WarCraft III).

TransType 2.1.1 converts TrueType and Type 1 fonts between Macs and PCs. New features include detailed cusomization of the conversion process, font preview window, conversion of Multiple Master fonts, batch-processing mode and generation of the single-master Type 1 or TrueType fonts from any Multiple Master font.

Macromedia Flash player X 6.0r47 is a browser plugin to view Flash media.

Speed Download 1.8.8 is a download manager and accelerator. The new version has updated application launching code, and has tweaked a code where SD would sometimes not download from the root url of a website

Kids GoGoGo X 5.8 is a parentally controlled Web filter app. The new version supports AutoUpdate and Build Plug-ins.

File Buddy 7.2.1 is an extensive desktop and file/folder editing and task tool. In its latest release, the Save dialog box for List window lists is now a sheet. Also, list saving operations have been reworked to reduce the time required to save a list and to allow you continue working in File Buddy while the list is being saved.

TypeJet 1.0 is a font viewing utility. It includes support for multiple font sets, allowing users to put their favorite fonts into different groups, or to take aside the fonts used for a certain project.

Clone'X 1.0.1 is a tool to create an exact copy of a system . The latest release includes an "Empty Trash" command in the "File" menu, and the "Clone List" window nowallows users to either move clones to the Trash or delete them immediately.

A Better Finder Creators and Types X 3.0b1 is a batch edit type/creator code. The new version is a complete rewrite for Mac OS X. It now uses the native Cocoa framework and complies to the OS X programming model and user experience.

Firewalk X 2.1.5 is a full-featured firewall. The new version fixes a daemon crash, resolves an uninstaller bug, and fixes a panic when revalidating applications.