Utilities Updates: FoldersSynchronizer; MultiClip; DeskPictRotator Pro; iPlay; Numero; LetsSee; more

FoldersSynchronizer 2.0.2 is a utility to synch and backup files and folders. This release fixes a bug introduced in 2.0.1 with the counter and multiple active rows, and it fixes a minor bug in the pop-up menus and lists in all the options.

IPNetSentry 1.0 is out. This utility from Sustainable Softworks is a simple and intelligent security application that protects your Macintosh from outside Internet intruders. IPNetSentry silently and intelligently watches for suspicious behavior, and when triggered, invokes a solid filter which completely bans the potential intruder from your Macintosh.

MultiClip 1.0b1 installs five clipboards instead of the Mac OS's single clipboard, and it maintains them between restarts. It also allows advanced functions such as editing the text directly from the clipboard and export. According to the developer, the MultiClip works without patching the system.

DeskPictRotator Pro 1.0 rotates desktop pictures on a user-specified schedule. Other features include limited multiple monitor support, drag and drop support, simple picture list management, internet link to find new pictures, flexible image previews, and more.

Files to PDF 2.1 is a tool that combines multiple PostScript files into a single PDF file. This version fixes several bugs; one that prevented EPSF files from being accepted by default, a problem with the installer, and EPS files are no longer resized. It adds the ability to drag and drop both files and folders.

Numero 1.3 is a replacement for Apple's calculator. Changes include the added option to have the calculator float above all other applications, the text color changes depending on the background, and the Cancel and Off buttons should now work properly.

iPlay 1.0 can stream songs from my.mp3.com, including complete auto-login, custom settings, and more. It can also play songs on the local hard disk.

LetsSee 1.1 views images and movies and can edit items such as filenames, type, creators, and comments. The application can edit single files or batches, and includes a slideshow feature.

MuchoThumbs Pro 2.0 makes thumbnail indexes of image folders on Web pages. Changes include; better quality, a new interface with an image browser, descriptions can be added for each image, a slideshow, image files icons can be created automatically, thumbnail dimensions can be sized independently, and more.

HTML-Optimizer 4.2 reduces the load time of your Web pages, checks tags, and verifies links. This release insures CGI code embedded as comment lines will not be removed from Web pages whose file extension start with ".s", such as "index.shtm." DupliMizer 1.8 and HTML-OptimizerPlus 2.2 (both apply the same functionality to an entire site or multiple sites) include the fix also.

PageImp 1.0.2 is a Web site authoring package. Changes include numerous big fixes and changes to the tag properties palette, now renamed to Tag Editor.

EarthLink TotalAccess 2.21 is this latest client software for this popular internet service provider.

MacPlexTool 1.0b1 is a utility that can adjust settings for SCSI Plextor CD-ROM readers and CD-R recorders.

Creative Nomad Jukebox 2.86 is a firmware updater for the Nomad Jukebox MP3/WMA player. It fixes problems with line-in recordings. Other changes include: recordings are created as albums instead of a single file, and mp3's may be uploaded back to the host machine.