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Utilities Updates: VirtualDesktop; Menu Control; Charla

Utilities Updates: VirtualDesktop; Menu Control; Charla

CNET staff
2 min read
SilverFast Ai Polaroid; NewsHunter; XGamepadSupport; more

CodeTek VirtualDesktop 1.4.1 is a virtual desktop pager. The latest release fixes a bug in 1.4 where alert panels that come up while the software is unregistered could not be closed and also resolves the bug causing Windows to move around on their own.

MenuControl 1.5.0.1 is a tool to create custom real menus in FileMaker. The Application Menu on Mac OS X is now supported by the software.

Charla 1.6.2 is a Yahoo! chat client with spam filtering and color fades. The new release includes animated smileys, includes an option to filter room entered / room left messages, and fixes bug where numbers appears after users' names.

SilverFast Ai Polaroid 6.0.1d03 is scanner driver software. The new version features dust and scratch removal and advanced selective color correction.

NewsHunter 2.0.4 is a tool to download pictures and files from Usenet newsgroups. The latest version fixes a bug that caused the MasterSplitter utility to assemble and decode file incorrectly has been fixed.

XGamepadSupport 0.0.9 is a set of generic drivers for USB gamepad devices. The tool's developer writes "Jaguar treats uncalibrated pads strangely which can cause slow-downs in games. If you are experiencing slow-downs, try pushing all axes on all pads through their extremes."

Radmind 0.8.1 is a remote file system admin: command line, client/server tool. The new version fixes a wildcard compiling issue on linux.

Lotus Notes Domino 6.0r is a client for the messaging and collaboration system. In the latest release, Client, Designer and Admin Client installers are now based on Microsoft Installer (MSI).

ForgotIt? X 1.4b20 is a tool to securely store passwords for easy access. The new version fixes many bugs and adds new features like custom styles and improved security by encrypting in counter-mode.

PdfCompress 0.6b compresses Quartz PDF files. The latest version works with GraphicConverter files and works with more images.

secureSLEEP 0.2 password protects a Mac during sleep. The new version tries to eject all removable media (disks, CDs, etc.) and refuses to go to sleep if some of them are in use.

TypeJet 1.1 is a font viewing utility. In its latest release, the tool received major GUI modifications to the main window including new search field, search icon, slideshow icon, ArcaneWare logo, and the information static text.