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Utilities Updates: TechTool Lite; Macintosh Explorer; FaceSpan; Ubrain FireNet; Drag 'nBack; FlavorSavers; more

Utilities Updates: TechTool Lite; Macintosh Explorer; FaceSpan; Ubrain FireNet; Drag 'nBack; FlavorSavers; more

CNET staff
2 min read
TechTool Lite 3.0.1 can analyze the system for damage, info, and can easily zap PRAM and rebuild the desktop. Changes include a new interface similar to the pro version, more tests, and support for Mac OS 9.1.

Macintosh Explorer 2.1 is a file browser and file management tool. This version adds integration with Rage Software and DerazSoft's WebDesign by giving you the option to open all HTML files within WebDesign no matter what application created the HTML document.

FaceSpan 3.5.2 is an interface design and rapid application development tool for AppleScript. No word on what is new in this version.

Unibrain FireNet 2.0 is a system-independent, software only product that gives you full Ethernet compatibility with up to 400Mbps speeds by connecting via the FireWire ports. The equivalent of a 100Mbps Ethernet network, only better, as speed is up to 4 times higher, and more reliable.

Drag'nBack 4.0 is a backup and archive utility. (it also comes in a Lite version) In includes speed improvements, disk cataloging, cataloging by file kind, and find files by words in Get Info comments.

FlavorSavers 2.7.4 is a screensaver with several modules and security features. This update fixes a crash on some machines after the demo expired, and improves multiple monitor support.

Password Retriever 1.9 is a password storage utility. This release eliminates the ellipsis in narrow columns, and it adds import services, export services, and icons in the menus. It also clears the Clipboard on quit and can select all in edit fields.

iNotePad 1.5 is an alternative to Apple's Note Pad. This version includes a more Mac OS X-like interface, a padlock to lock notes, automatic backup, database encryption, multiple data files, and more.

Contact Keeper 3.6 is an address book program. Changes to this version include icons in menus, a calendar, and it no longer resets the window position after creating or modifying a contact.

Chakaranda's Finder patches 9.1.1 adds Finder 9.1.1 compatibility to this utility that adds some keyboard shortcuts to the Finder.

URLgrabber 1.0.6 is a tool to collect and manage URLs in IRC chat sessions. Fixes include a bug that caused file errors if the data file was missing, and a bug in /golast that caused an error when launching the browser.

Empower Pro Phone 1.0b4 is a utility to make Mac-to-Mac internet phone calls. Changes include faster start time and bug fixes.

WeatherCenter 1.6 monitors weather conditions and presents a TV-style weather outlook. This version includes an improved city locator, new keyboard shortcuts, support for the Caribbean, and better error protection. 

DiskCatalogMaker 2.4.1 is a utility to catalog CDs, disks, etc. Fixes include a bug that disabled the menubar when closing all windows under Mac OS X Classic.