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Utilities Updates: XRay; DesktopControl; DockExtender;

Utilities Updates: XRay; DesktopControl; DockExtender;

CNET staff
2 min read
Power On NowPak; Canon scanner driver; more

XRay 1.0 is the release version of this excellent utility. XRay offers users a much more detailed view of files, folders, applications and volumes than Mac OS X's "Show Info" window does. Permissions can be changed without resorting to obscure terminal commands. Type, creator and extension can be examined and changed, and their effect on file-application binding is shown immediately. Some new features in this version are: The Classic Finder's "labels" attribute can now be edited and used to colorize icons; The selected panel can now be changed with the scroll wheel; Several bug fixes and user interface enhancements.

DesktopControl 0.1 is out. Drag an image file onto DesktopControl (currently supports jpg, gif, png and tiff) and your desktop will instantly (well, almost) change.

DockExtender 1.1 allows you to minimize dock clutter by allowing you to create DockExtender Menus that fit right into the Dock.

Power On NowPak 1.0 will import the contact data from Now Contact into your iPod. This application offers the ability to sort the contact names by last name or first name.

IntelliMerge X 2.1.5 is dynamic email merge software designed to simplify keeping in touch with customers, family, and friends. The update adds the ability to import Contacts from the Apple iPod.

PodWriter 1.1.9.1 is a Java app used for creating notes viewable on your iPod.

piDock 2.0a1 is a file navigation and launching utility. New in this version: Eliminated the floating animated window, now activation is available via left or right-side activation, or control-option click in the finder (OS X only); Added Menu transluceny setting (OS X only); more. [OS 9 & OS X]

Canon ScanGear CS-U 6.2 is a beta version of a diver designed specifically for use with the CanoScan N670U / N676U / N1240U scanners running Mac OS X.