utilities

Utilities Updates: SmartKeys, Transmit and more

SmartKeys 3.4.1 is out. It corrects a number of bugs in 3.3.1, including a crashing bug in 3.3.1 and adds a few new features including forward deletion from keyboards without such a key. (3.4.1 fixed a bug introduced in 3.4.)

Ultimate Label Printer Pro 5.1.3 is the latest update to this label printing utility. It fixes a Type 2 error on printing the back cover of a CD Label on G3 machines and Mac OS 8.5. All code is now optimized for the PowerPC G3 (750) chip. System … Read more

Utilities Updates: PowerMenu, File Buddy; Graphic Converter; StuffIt Expander and more

PowerMenu v2.2.2 has been released. The new version provides the specific icon for each item on the Quick Access popup menu under MacOS 8.5 (icons are still generic under earlier releases of the MacOS). AppleEvents no longer time out when cutting & pasting very large files in the Finder. Some memory management improvements are also included.

File Buddy 5.0.1 has been released.

Graphic Converter 3.5.1 is out.

StuffIt Expander 5.0.2 is out. A new DropStuff should be out soon.

Unstuff problem? On a related note, Desmond Foulger writes: "Since upgrading … Read more

Utilities Updates: PowerMail;

PowerMail 2.3.1 is now available. It fixes some scrolling bugs. It also reverts back to using Text Encoding Converter1.3.1, rather than 1.4. However, it will not overwrite 1.4 if you have it installed. This works-around problems users were reporting with 1.4.

LaunchIt 1.4, a file launcher that was formerly part of OneClick, is now a separate product.

SimpleEdit 3.4.3, a SimpleText replacement, is out. This beta adds support for MacOS 8.5 window proxies, platinum theme sounds, support for command-clicking URL's, and faster startup time for systems with large … Read more

Utilities Updates: Sleeper 3.1.1; QuickSwitch

Sleeper 3.1.1 has been completed. It fixes a few compatibility problems with the recent 3.1 release, including a problem that could result in crashes during startup.

QuickSwitch 1.0 is a "simple drag and drop application that converts editable text documents into read-only documents, and vice-versa. Simply drag your text file onto QuickSwitch's icon and QuickSwitch will work its magic in seconds."

Utilities Updates: Aqua; NetStatus; FileBuddy; GraphicConverter and much more

Aqua 1.0 is a surf-companion. "While you surf, Aqua sends cyber-divers into the current page and reminds you if there is anything that match your interest profiles. Aqua then presents a listing of suggestions that are potentially interesting, and lets you double-click the links to get directly on the right page."

NetStatus 1.0 is a new utility that helps you to connect to the Internet using OT/PPP. It can connect, disconnect, and also show your connection time, download amount and upload amount.

FinderPop 1.7.6 is now available.

Consultant 2.5.5 is out.… Read more

Utilities Updates: Apple DVD 1.1; Sleeper 3.1; and more

Apple has posted Apple DVD Software Update 1.1. It lets you continue playing back a movie after waking the computer from system sleep, restarting the computer, or restarting an Apple DVD Player.

Sleeper 3.1 is out. This update to the popular screen saver and energy-saving utility adds additional features for PowerMac G3 and PowerBook users, improved password checking, and a number of compatibility fixes.

Global Village TelePort V.90 2.2 is out. Two readers have already confirmed a 4K increase in speed after installing the update. One reader found that he had to disable AppleTalk before the … Read more

Utilities Updates: Surf Express 1.5.1; Extensions Strip 1.9 and more

FAXstf 5.0.5 is out. It is not an update for FAXstf Pro.

A Better Finder Select 1.5.1 is out.

Surf Express 1.5.1 is out.

Extensions Strip 1.9 is out. It features "full Mac OS 8.5 compatibility."

Process Manager 1.4 is out. It is a Control Strip module that allows you to view and switch among your Mac's processes (running programs.)

Anarchie Pro 3.5 is out.

PowerSwitch 1.0.2 is available. It fixes some problems with Navigation Services in Mac OS 8.5, adds the ability to … Read more

Utilities Updates: AppleShare IP 6 Web & File Update 1 and more

AppleShare IP 6 Web & File Update 1 is "an Extension that eliminates the vulnerability of AppleShare IP 6 Web & File servers (versions 6.0 and 6.1) to a denial of service attack known as "Winnuke." This patch protects all services in the Web & File server from this kind of attack, but such attacks are most common with Windows file sharing."

Web Finder 4 is the latest version of this plug-in based web searching utility.

AutoScript.fm 1.0.2 is now available. This version of the FileMaker utility fixes a bug that … Read more

Utilities Updates: Snoop; WebScanner; BBEdit Lite Enhancer; and more

Snoop 1.5 is out. This update to the file and memory data editor adds support for Navigation Services, contains many bug fixes and is updated for Mac OS 8.5. For registered owners of Snoop 1.3.x, an updater is available.

WebScanner 1.6 is out. WebScanner is a personal search engine It scans in realtime only those sites you designate. New in this version: multitasking, http1.1 virtual server and relocation solver, new menus, more search engines, improved email collection, user-interface enhancements, offline manual, removed promote and welcome pages for quick startup, scan-only mode and smaller and … Read more