Browse tag: utilities

Browse tag: utilities

Licensed 1.0 keeps track of software licenses
Licensed 1.0 is a new utility to help users keep track of software licenses.
Sleep displays via the keyboard in 10.5
Learn an undocumented keyboard shortcut to quickly sleep your display(s).
Cocktail utility updated for Mac OS X 10.5.4
Cocktail (Leopard Edition) has been updated with a fix for Mac OS X 10.5.4 and other changes.
Typinator 3.1 update adds built-in HTML snippets
The auto-typing utility integrates the recently released HTML snippets set, providing more than 100 abbreviations for HTML 4.01 standard.
Avery DesignPro software released for free
Avery has released DesignPro software for the Mac, a free utility to help you design labels and other printed Avery content.
Review: OmniFocus for iPhone
The Omni Group’s OmniFocus is a complex to-do application for the Mac, and it’s equally complex in iPhone form. While overkill for some, users who like the Getting Things Done workflow philosophy or who already use the desktop version will like OmniFocus on the iPhone.
CES: iBiquity demos HD Radio with iTunes tagging
iBiquity is demonstrating the first batch of radio receivers to make use of HD Radio and iTunes tagging, which lets people "tag" songs they want to buy on iTunes.
More flexible startup scheduling
If you find Energy Saver's Scheduling feature too limited, allow me to recommend a more flexible solution.
VisualHub supports Apple TV surround sound
VisualHub, the shareware video conversion software, gets an enhancement that allows it to encode 5.1 audio for Apple TV.
Disc Cover 2 adds new designs
BeLight has released Disc Cover 2, a major new release of its CD and DVD cover art maker.
CandyBar 3.1.2
Wish you could customize OS X's icons and Dock? CandyBar makes it easy—and gives you a place to store all your icons.
Leopard Troubleshooting: Seeking First Aid
When simple methods such as restarting fail to patch up your Mac, it may be time to call on Disk Utility’s First Aid tools. Ted Landau walks you through the process.
PowerTunes organizes multiple iTunes libraries
PowerTunes helps you organize your music into multiple iTunes libraries, lets you share music among multiple users and more.
PodWorks 2.9.3
PodWorks’ job is to copy your iTunes library from your iPod to your Mac.
DJ-1800 supports music on iPhone, iPod touch
DJ-1800 has been updated with the ability to use music stored on an iPhone or iPod touch.
CardRaider recovers movie clips
CardRaider 2.0 has been released; the image recovery software now works on movie clips.
Phone Wallpaper X Lite manages phone, PDA desktops
Phone Wallpaper X Lite is the low-cost shareware version of an app that lets you create and upload desktop wallpapers for your cell phone or PDA.
Gracenote, MetroLeap strike song lyrics deal
The MetroLyrics lyrics database Web site now uses lyrics licensed from Gracenote, putting them in the clear with rights holders.
SuperDocker 2.2.0
If you don’t like Leopard’s 3-D dock, SuperDocker offers a number of variations that you can implement with a few mouse clicks.
Mémoires 1.1
Mémoires 1.1.40 is quite limited in features. But its simple interface makes it ideal for keeping a basic personal journal.
Gain quick access to log files in 10.5
Use a new feature in OS X 10.5’s Console program for fast access to certain log files.
FoneLink 2.1 adds quick sync
Fonelink has been updated adding quick sync and quick text messaging, that can now be down from the menu bar.
Expo Notes: TechTool Pro gets approachable
Rob Griffiths is impressed with the forthcoming TechTool Pro 5, which Micromat is showing off at its Macworld Expo booth.
iPhoneDrive adds call log, SMS access
iPhoneDrive lets you use your iPhone or iPod touch for file storage, and now it adds access to the iPhone's call log and SMS text message log.
Paperclip lets you attach notes to documents
Paperclip lets you attach notes containing text, movies and images to documents.
Change 10.5 iCal's default alarm sound
iCal in OS X 10.5 includes the ability to assign a default alarm to new events. This hint explains how to change the sound associated with that default alarm—and offers some sources for better alert sounds.
PopChar X adds search for unknown characters
PopChar X, the utility for finding special characters, adds a new search feature.
Knapsack ‘personal travel organizer’ released
Knapsack is a new utility that helps world travelers keep track of where they've been and what they've been doing, or what they're planning to do.
Griffin unveils iTrip AutoPilot for iPhone
Long time iPod developer, Griffin Technology, unveiled on Wednesday its newest accessory, the iTrip AutoPilot. The good news is that the company added support for the iPhone.
Create: Make captivating charts and graphs
Want to spice up your presentations and documents with better graphics? Terri Stone and top design experts share their tips on how to make charts and graphs that will enthrall your audience instead of boring them.