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Utilities Updates: USB DDK; PageSpinner; vScan; iWake; Cicero Maximus; Pony Express; NotifyMail; more

Utilities Updates: USB DDK; PageSpinner; vScan; iWake; Cicero Maximus; Pony Express; NotifyMail; more

CNET staff
3 min read
Apple Mac OS USB DDK 1.5.3b1 is a software developer's toolkit for writing USB drivers.

PageSpinner 3.1fc1 is an HTML editor and Web authoring tool. This version improves Mac OS X compatibility, and it adds previews of local SSI files, translucent dragging, proxy icon support, improved CSS and HTML 4.01, better XML file handling, Navigation Services support, remote file editing via FTP, and more.

vScan 1.8.6 is a virus detection utility. This release fixes the problem with not launching StuffIt Expander properly, the help system now works on non-English systems, and the cursor now updates properly. Other changes include a new volume icon, news in the help menu, and the check for updates reminder can be set for the number of days before the next check.

iWake 1.0 adds a Wakeup items folder to the System Folder, which works just like the Startup Items folder. When your computer wakes up, it'll launch all of the files in that folder.

Cicero Maximus 1.0 is actually two programs. Place Cicero on any Macintosh connected to the Internet and access its files from another Macintosh with the Maximus client program.

Pony Express 1.0 is a lightweight email checker with skin support. This release adds support for IMAP servers, smarter email client detection, interface tweaks, and other minor changes.

NotifyMail 4.0.5 is an automatic mail notifier. With Entourage, this update only checks designated accounts. It also adds installation instructions for Communigate Pro and fixes the installer for Mac OS X.

Akua Sweets 1.4.2 is a set of over 200 AppleScript scripting additions that add extended functions to AppleScript.

Stuff 'n' Crypt 1.0.1 is a tool to automate file compression and encryption. This update adds Mac OS 9.1 compatibility.

DocuMentor 1.0.4 is a utility to create online, illustrated, styled text documentation for REALbasic shareware applications. With the included DMDisplayWindow, developers can easily display the documentation in their applications.

Type Table 1.1.2 is a font table lister with sample text, size, color, and messages. This update adds bold and italics selectors, new point sizes, it fixes a bug in saving preferences, and the ability to print the current font.

ScreenShot Pro 1.5.2 is a screen capture utility. This version fixes the black screen bug that affected some systems, several other minor bugs, and a new serial number format.

Attachment Glue 2.0 is an email plugin that helps insure intended attachments are included. It does this by sensing user specified keywords in the sender's email. No word on what has changed in this update.

Button Builder 2.5 creates buttons for Web sites and multimedia projects. This release includes a better interface under Mac OS X, export to Web not supports up to three buttons. Also includes three new backgrounds and a collection of minor bug fixes.

SimpleCalc 1.3.2 is a simple calculator with small window footprint. This version adds floating window support. 

Internet Location Maker 2.1.5 helps make internet location clipping files. This release adds Mac OS 9.1 compatibility.

CE QuickConference 1.6 is a cross-platform instant messaging utility for office networks. No word on what is new in this release.

Nokia Contact Sender 1.2 is a utility to transfer contact info to Nokia digital cellular phones. This update adds email field support, interface and performance enhancements, and contacts can be exchanged with Palm Desktop and Now Contact.