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Utilities Updates: Fresh Start; Finder Rename; Sophos Anti-Virus; more

SwitchRes 2.2.1 is out. It fixes an problem with Mac OS 9 that could prevent a Mac to go to sleep with multiple users enabled.

Fresh Start 1.1.1 is now available. It restores a Macintosh's configuration - preferences, PRAM and some system settings - to a standard state at each restart. Version 1.1.1 is a minor revision that fixes a file copying error bug and resolves a conflict with MacPrefect. It is compatible with Mac OS 9. Fresh Start restores the preferences and settings of the owner regardless of whether the Multiple Users … Read more

Utilities Updates: PlusOptimizer; MacArmyKnife; more

Alsoft's PlusOptimizer 1.2 is out. The update is essential for use with Mac OS 9. Older versions will not run.

MacArmyKnife 1.5 has been released.

KeySwapper 1.1 will allow you to use any key(s) you like to emulate other keys that your computer may not have (such as the Forward Delete key, the Page Up key, the End key, function keys F13-F15, etc.)! You can also disable the Caps Lock key if you wish.

Modem Puppet Show 1.4.1 has been released. It includes 6 new scripts for the Performa 6400 28.8 internal … Read more

Utilities Updates: Transmit; Data Hammer; Mt. Everything; more

Transmit 1.5.1 is the latest version of this FTP client. It includes support for the new Keychain feature of Mac OS 9, and fixes a crashing bug that affected a small percentage of MacOS 8.6 users.

Data Hammer 2.2.6 is the latest version of this information abstraction/summarization tool. It fixes bugs and is now compatible with Mac OS 9.

Mt. Everything 1.5 is the latest version of this drive/device mounting tool.

QuickStart 1.2 provides three means to open items: via keyboard shortcuts, via a control strip module, and in the Finder … Read more

Utilities Updates: Virex beta; ROAM; OpenUsing; more

Virex Control Panel 6.01d1 is available. "This Development Release should ONLY be tested against the F9 release of OS 9 or later, it contains no additional functionality for OS systems prior to version 9."

ROAM 1.51b3 is the latest update to the utility that claims to speed up your "older" Mac by copying the ROM into RAM (mimicking how the iMac and newer desktop Macs work). "It fixes the double-X'd out icon for the extension when option is held at boot. It should also fix the FE0C crashing problem."

OpenUsing 1.5.1 … Read more

Utilities Updates: PlusMaker; RumorMill; Better Finder Attributes; more

Alsoft's PlusMaker 1.0.3 is out. It adds Mac OS 9 compatibility to this HFS to HFS Plus converter.

RumorMill 1.2.2 is the latest version of this news (NNTP) server. It is primarily a bug fix release.

A Better Finder Attributes 1.4 is now available. The new version extends the date and time manipulation abilities of the tool.

Web Devil 4.6.1 is a "tool for downloading web pages and their associated images, textures, and links quickly and easily."

REALbasic 2.1a20 is now available. These alpha releases are for testing purposes … Read more

Utilities Updates: MaOS Items Manager; ExpertFile; PowerSwitch; more

MacOS Items Manager 1.5 is out. It allows you to enable/disable Contextual Menu Items, Control Strip Modules and Fonts, in the same way Extensions Manager does for extensions and control panels. The new version includes several new features including "item's icon in list."

ExpertFile 2.0.1 is a maintenance release of this file manager. It fixes the color of the about and splash screens and a re-introduced crashing bug in 2.0.

PowerSwitch 1.0.3 improves mousing in the switching window, handles a system bug where the Finder icon would show up generic … Read more

Utilities Updates: USB DDK; EpsonShare; TextSpresso; more

Apple USB DDK 1.35f8 is the latest update to this USB software for developers

EpsonShare 1.3 allows you to share a Stylus Color Epson printer between several Macintoshes, without additional network adapter card. It is Mac OS 9 compatible.

TextSpresso 1.5.2 includes new features and new filters.

KeySwapper 1.0 "allows you to use any key(s) you like to emulate other keys that your computer may not have (such as the Forward Delete key, the Page Up key, the End key, etc.)!"

FoldersSynchronizer 1.3 is the latest update to this utility that … Read more

Utilities Updates: SoundJam; URL Manager Pro; more

SoundJam MP version 1.1.1 has been released. It supports Mac OS 9. Additional improvements include support for QDesign AIFF music files, and properly handles pls and m3u streams.

URL Manager Pro 2.6 (release version) is out. New in version 2.6 of this bookmark manager is support for the iCab Web Browser and support for Apple's Keychain feature of Mac OS 9. URL Manager is now also Sherlock-aware, another feature of Mac OS 9. The documentation has also been overhauled.

A Better Finder Creators & Types 2.0 is now available. This latest version is now … Read more

Utilities Updates: The Apper; Wapp pro; OT/PPP Strip; more

The Apper 1.1 is now available. It "adds a performance boost, an enhanced interface, elimination of duplicates, several user selectable options, and lots of bug fixes."

Wapp pro 2.3.1 is the latest version of this windows/applications switcher.

OT/PPP Strip 1.0.5 is now available. It fixes a bug where OT/PPP Strip would beleive that neither OT/PPP nor Apple Remote Access was installed on Mac OS 9.0.

The Serial Keeper 2.1 keeps track of the software's names and serial numbers for any software you own in a password … Read more