Utilities Updates: Watson; Launch Items; File Buddy; more

Watson 1.11 is an alternative to traditional web browsers for accessing web content. Reviews are highly favorable. The update fixes a number of issues with the application and many of the tools

Launch Items X 1.0.3 is a set of Mac OS X-compatible contextual menu plug-ins which allow to launch the customized applications, open web pages, open folders, or open Mac OS X documents. Among what's new in this version: Adds the ability to open web page and email address from the contextual menu; adds the ability to open folder from the contextual menu.

File Buddy X 7.0b20 is an update to this extensive desktop and file/folder editing tool. For example, new in this OS X version: An Accessed column has been added to the file list window to display the last accessed date.

DockSwap 1.3.2 allows you to save different Dock states, for easy access to all of your files/docklings/folders.

File Dropper 1.21 allows you to simply drag an assortment of different file types immediately into a new Mail message whether your Mail program is open or not. This is a relisting of this version; it fixes a potential download problem.

MoosePad X 10.2 v2A68 is an OS X version of this Note Pad/Stickies replacement. Fixed a problem that was preventing the "Find" button in the MoosePad toolbar from working properly.

The Fontz 3.3 is a new version of this font browser and organizer. The update features a new Fontz Viewer with better scrolling and simplified operation. Works in OS 9 and OS X.

Thoth 1.5.0 is an update to this newsreader software. It has several new features and bug fixes. Works in OS 9 and OS X.

DMG Tool 2.5.4 can be used to quickly create compressed disk images. Updated to work with AppleScript 1.8.2.

Adium 1.5b8 is a multi interfaced, highly customizable AIM client supporting Instant Messaging (IM) and chat. The update fixes a few bugs with the just-released previous version.

MacVCD 3.2 is a Video CD player. There are OS X and OS 9 versions.

Seagull Video Player 2.0 is " the only Macintosh application available today for easily creating video playlists and playing them full screen on your computer." It now supports multiple playlists.

APC Powerchute 1.2b2 is the new version of this software for APC's uninterruptable power supplies (UPS).