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Tidy Up! 1.4.2
Hyperbolic Software’s Tidy Up! is a powerful solution to for finding and removing duplicate files.
Review: Contactizer Pro 3.6 info manager software
IContactizer Pro 3.6.1 is a single application that includes integrated features for managing contacts, tasks, calendars, e-mail communication, syncing, and projects. It's a nice-looking and largely intuitive program that includes nearly all of Address Book and iCal's features. It also comes with some unique extras not found in Apple's offerings.
Lingon 2.1
For years, the way to schedule tasks in Unix was through a scheduler known as cron. While cron is still supported in OS X, the approved method of scheduling tasks is a program known as launchd. Unfortunately, writing a launchd task is much more complex than writing a cron task. Enter Lingon. Using a simple GUI, Lingon lets you easily create launchd tasks.
The Summer of Mac Gems
This summer, the Mac Gems blog will feature a low-cost or free Mac program every day until the middle of August. Some programs will be simple, some will be niche programs, and some will just be programs that have been waiting too long for coverage. The one thing they have in common is that all are Mac Gems.
Ultralingua 7.0.1
Ultralingua is a nice alternative to OS X's Dictionary program for wordsmiths, word-puzzle fans, or those learning a language.
Fable: The Lost Chapters
Fable: The Lost Chapters has been a long time coming to the Mac, perhaps too long. But action RPG fans who haven’t yet played it will be rewarded with dozens of hours of entertaining fun.
iStat menus 1.3
iStat menus adds a series of menus to your OS X menu bar so you can gauge your Mac's system activity.
Review: Papers 1.8 document organizer software
Papers 1.8 goes beyond the basics of traditional document organizing via a plug-in architecture that supports importing, exporting, and searching references and papers from specific scientific and scholarly databases.
Review: ChronoSync 3.3.6 synchronization software
ChronoSync 3.3.6 is a full-featured synchronization program. It's easy enough for a novice to use immediately, but has enough geeky options to satisfy the most demanding propellerhead.
Review: FoldersSynchronizer X 3.6 file synchronization utility
FoldersSynchronizer X 3.6's small, unassuming, single-window interface belies a full-featured and reasonably capable file synchronization utility.
Review: Daylite 3.7 productivity manager software
Marketcircle's Daylite 3.7.3 is a scheduler, to-do list, notes utility, project manager, and sales tracker all rolled into one that supports up to 50 users on individually licensed Macs. It's large and flexible, with many components that you can use immediately or grow into.
Leech 1.1.2
Leech, an add-on for your Web browser, offers powerful features for downloading files.
What ToDo 1.3.2
Getting Things Done-inspired utility helps organize your tasks.
PosteRazor 1.5
PosteRazor is a free utility for making low-cost, large-size posters of your images.
Review: Outspring Mail 1.0 e-mail software
The program deserves credit for trying a whole new approach to e-mail. Given time to iron out its quirks and add planned features to its first-rate interface, this program could become a serious contender on the Mac e-mail scene.
TapDex 3.3.2
TapDex offers a simple and easy-to-use way to access your contact data without having to open Address Book.
Review: VPN Tracker 5.2 virtual private network software
VPN Tracker 5.2, a versatile tool for those who need more than the standard VPN client, simplifies the creation and management of multiple virtual private network connections.
Today 1.1
Today gives you a quick overview of your day’s events and tasks, and lets you update your calendars and to-do lists without having to open iCal or Mail.
Review: Movie Magic Screenwriter 6.0 screenwriting software
Write Brothers’ Movie Magic Screenwriter 6.0.3.111 adds significant outlining and navigation capabilities to what was already one of the most stable and full-featured professional screenwriting software tools available.
Little Snitch 2.0.3
A useful companion to Mac OS X's built-in firewall, Little Snitch alerts you when programs "phone home" and lets you control outgoing network connections.
Jolt 1.0
Jolt lets you temporarily and conveniently disable display sleep without having to delve into Energy Saver preferences.
Review: Return to Dark Castle
Return to Dark Castle is a lot of fun for gamers who remember this series from their younger days, but may not appeal to newer gamers who have grown up with more sophisticated gaming expectations.
AppMenuBoy 1.0.0
If you access your programs by putting your Applications folder in the Dock, AppMenuBoy offers a cleaner alternative.
Review: Montage 1.4 screenwriting software
Targeted to the independent screenwriter writing “on spec, Montage 1.4 delivers an integrated set of flexible tools within a single, elegantly organized program.
Pastor 1.8
Pastor is a free, easy-to-use program for securely storing passwords, software licenses, and other personal data.
ProShutdown 1.1 and MailCM 1.0.4
Dan Frakes discovers simple-but-useful tools for bringing back a convenient keyboard shortcut and for easily copying information about email messages.
Beautify eBay shots with Bling It
If you're a frequent online seller, Bling It is a useful cut-out program that helps you prepare your product shots.
Review: PowerMail 5.6.3
The biggest strength of CTM's e-mail program is that its FoxTrot-based search function is blazingly fast. PowerMail messages are also thoughtfully available for Spotlight searches performed in the Finder. But when it comes to other vital e-mail features, such as spam filtering and encryption, PowerMail falls short.
Semulov 1.3
Semulov gives you a convenient menu for ejecting mounted volumes and disk images.
Review: GyazMail 1.5 e-mail software
Now at version 1.5.7, GyazMail’s price hasn’t changed in three years (it’s still $18), which is very good indeed. Unfortunately, though, not much else about GyazMail has changed either.

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