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Dec 17
iClipboard 1.0
Chronos Announces iClipboard 1.0--The Ultimate Clipboard Manager Park City, Utah - December 18, 2007 -- Chronos LC today announced the release of iClipboard, the ultimate clipboard manager for Mac OS X. According to Robert McCullough, Vice President of Development at Chronos, "iClipboard records everything copied to the system-wide clipboard so you can go back and paste more than just the last thing you copied. Its unobtrusive interface is a 'must-see.'" iClipboard is the new gold-standard for clipboard managers on Mac OS X and uses proven clipboard technology that Chronos developed eight years ago for its note manager product. iClipboard is immediately available for an INTRODUCTORY PRICE of $19.99 (regularly $29.99) through December 31, 2007. Detailed product information, screen shots and order information is available at (http://www.chronosnet.com). FEATURES iClipboard is designed to be elegant, efficient, and easy-to-use. Its class-leading interface makes it easy for users to see...
Dec 17
Dragster 1.0.5
ROCHESTER, New York -- December 17, 2007 -- Ambrosia Software, Inc. today announced the release of Dragster 1.0.5. This release brings enhancements for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, along with many bug fixes and improvements, and may be downloaded here: http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/dragster/ Dragster 1.0.5 includes the following changes/improvements: -- Adds support for SCP to Leopard servers -- Dragster's menu can now appear when during Expose mode on Leopard. -- Automator action is now compatible with Leopard -- Various bug fixes and enhancements Dragster integrates unobtrusively into your Dock, making it instantly available when you need it, and gets completely out of your way when you don't. Best of all, Dragster lets you set up as many customizable "Shortcuts" as you like, taking the drudgery out of repetitive file transfers to the same person or server. Already using a program like Transmit, Fetch, or Interarchy for uploading files? No problem! Dragster is meant to complement...
Dec 17
ProVUE Releases Panorama 5.5
Huntington Beach, California - December 16, 2007 - ProVUE Development announces the release of Panorama 5.5, a major revision to our high performance RAM based database program. Major new features in this version include: * Enhanced Live Clairvoyance search wizard with bookmarks and formula search (allows "spotlight" style instant searching of databases by field, phonetically, or using a boolean formula). * Directly exchange data between databases and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. * Import financial data in the QIF, OFX and QFX formats used by Quicken and most financial institutions. * Embed programs using AppleScript, Shell scripts, Perl, Ruby, Python and PHP directly into Panorama programs. This opens up the huge (and generally free) code libraries available for these alternate languages for use within Panorama, including tools for manipulating complex numbers and matrices, pattern matching, statistical calculations, linear equations, image manipulation, sql database access,...
Dec 14
FastMac Announces 4x Dual Layer Blu-Ray Drive Burner Upgrade
FastMac Announces 4x Dual Layer Blu-Ray Drive Burner for Apple Mac Pro & PowerMac G5; New Internal Drive Can Burn Upto 50 GB of Data on 1 Disc at Speeds Under 1GB/Minute Salinas, CA - December 14, 2007 FastMac today announced a 4x Dual Layer Blu-Ray optical drive upgrade for Apple's Mac Pro & PowerMac G5 computers. The new 5.25-inch, tray loading drive uses one of the fastest Mac-compatible Blu-ray mechanisms to provide up to 50 Gb of storage on 1 dual or double layer disc, without sacrificing compatibility with standard DVD & CD recordable media. Using a SATA connection, the drive's 4x BD-R DL mechanism allows professional Mac users to burn upto 50GB of data on 1 disc in less than 50 minutes. Fastmac's 4x Blu-Ray optical drive upgrade is available now, and can be ordered from (http://www.fastmac.com/) for a special introductory price of $579.95. Each drive carries a 1-year warranty and a 30-day money back guarantee. Fastmac's line of Blu-ray recordable drives give...
Dec 14
Smart Scroll X 2.7.5b2 for Leopard, 2.7.3 for Tiger
Smart Scroll X offers smooth and easy iPhone-like scrolling: * Super Wheel makes your scroll wheel smoother, faster and more comfortable. And it lets you reverse scrolling on the Mac to match your iPhone. Try it! * Grab Scroll gives you a Hand tool to easily move (and "throw"!) any window's contents. Other features include Universal Scroll Keys that let you scroll from the keyboard, FileMaker Pro and AppleWorks enhancements, and more. Smart Scroll X is shareware ($19 single user license) and runs on Mac OS X 10.3.9 or newer (PPC/Intel). More info: (http://www.marcmoini.com/sx_en.html) Download: 10.5: (http://www.marcmoini.com/SmartScrollX_2.7.5b2_Leopard.dmg) 10.4: (http://www.marcmoini.com/SmartScrollX_2.7.3.dmg) Version 2.7.5b2 - December 14, 2007 * Partial support (Cocoa applications only) for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. * Preference pane access fixed. * For Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, please use Smart Scroll X 2.7.3 Version 2.7.3 - December 13, 2007 * Fixes for Camino, Google Earth, FileMaker...
Dec 14
Azure Talon releases Exces 1.1
Azure Talon releases Exces 1.1 11 December 2007 -- Azure Talon today announced the release of version 1.2 of Exces, its popular file encryption software. What is Exces? Exces is a tool that lets the users create password-protected vaults. The ease of use and the attractive interface are Exces' key features. Each vault is protected using the same encryption algorithm Apple uses for FileVault - AES 128. Exces features a password assistant, to help choose strong passwords. Exces now also has a shrink vault feature, which lets you easily shrink a vault to the minimum possible disk space. What Version 1.2 Brings Version 1.2 brings many new features and bug fixes. For example, there is now a shrink feature and unlimited storage. Overall, Exces is now more stable and more secure than ever! Exces is shareware. It is available from the Azure Talon web site (See link at bottom of page) for $14.95 USD. System Requirements: Any Apple Macintosh or other computer running Mac OS X 10.4.3 and higher...
Dec 14
Missing Sync for Windows Mobile Updated for Leopard
Mark/Space is pleased to announce that we have just released a Leopard-compatible update for The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile, version 4.0.2. Version 4.0.2 contains a number of fixes and updates that improve the functionality of The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile when used with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard. And, whether you are using Leopard or Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, version 4.0.2 also provides performance enhancements, SMS log syncing improvements and more. The 4.0.2 installer and complete release notes are available at (http://www.markspace.com/downloads.html). This update is a free update for all owners of The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile version 4.0.x. Upgrades from previous versions and other qualifying Mark/Space products are $24.95. To learn more about upgrades, visit (http://www.markspace.com/missingsync_wm_upgrade.php). Thanks for helping us send this news out to the world. Details about Leopard compatibility for all Mark/Space software titles can be found at (http://www....
Dec 13
Avot mV: Find Web Based Video on your iPhone
Avot Media has developed Avot mV, which allows iPhone users to quickly find and view any web-based video on their iPhone. Avot mV was recently added to the Apple web site as a staff picked application. http://www.apple.com/webapps/entertainment/avotmv.html Avot mV has no limits on video selection, no transcoding process and almost no latency. iPhone users are able to watch television-quality playback in near-real time. The Avot mV service works across mobile carriers with high-speed data networks and Wi-Fi. The Avot mV service is free but it does require users to have a data plan with their cell phone carrier and pay related data-traffic fees. In addition to supporting the iPhone, Avot mV also currently supports Windows Mobile, Motorola RAZR and Samsung/LG mobile devices. To try Avot vM from an iPhone enter http://avotmv.com on your iPhone browser.
Dec 13
The Tube 2.0
equinux brings the TV community closer together with The Tube 2.0 equinux introduces TV solution, The Tube 2.0, with TV Chat and a list of new other features Munich, Germany / San Mateo, USA -- December 13th, 2007: Today equinux introduced The Tube 2.0, the second generation of its popular TV software for the Mac, adding new community-oriented features. Using the new TubeTalk feature, TV viewers can chat with one another about the current program or even follow other users as they channel surf with BuddySurfing. In addition, The Tube 2.0 simplifies the overall recording process and adds a new list of features to The Tube. More conversation while watching TV -- with TubeTalk With TubeTalk, equinux brings the TV community together. For every running television program, there is a visible chat room, in which all viewers can use to chat with one another. In the channel list, each viewer can see how many viewers are currently watching the running program for each channel, as well as when...
Dec 13
New Ebook for iPhone Users by Ted Landau
New Take Control book by Ted Landau covers solving iPhone problems and much more Ithaca, NY USA (December 13, 2007) -- Time Magazine named the iPhone its Invention of the Year, but it's still not easy to master everything under the iPhone's shiny hood. Best-selling Mac troubleshooting author Ted Landau now provides the help readers need in "Take Control of Your iPhone," a 195-page ebook. The ebook shows readers numerous ways to use their iPhones more effectively and with less hassle, and it also includes dozens of step-by-step problem-solving procedures. Through the end of December, an introductory offer drops the ebook's $15 price to only $10. Learn more at http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/iphone.html. Landau covers activation, set up, ringtones, the core iPhone applications, and hardware peripherals, as well as how to best use Wi-Fi, EDGE, and Bluetooth connections. Should someone's iPhone experience be less than stellar, they'll benefit from the book's strong troubleshooting focus,...
Dec 12
Data Backup 3: Full Leopard Support
Prosoft Engineering Announces Full Leopard Support for Data Backup 3. Pleasanton, CA - December 12, 2007 - Prosoft Engineering, Inc., the developers of easy-to-use, award-winning utilities, today announced that the latest version of Data Backup 3 now fully supports Apple Computer's Mac OS X Leopard operating system. "Data Backup 3 offers a lot of features that Time Machine from Apple has left out," said President, Greg Brewer. "Many Mac users are finding that they want more features and more control over how they back up their data, and Data Backup 3 is the perfect choice for them." Availability Data Backup 3 is available for purchase online at www.prosoftengineering.com and at Apple Stores, Other World Computing, and other Macintosh software retailers. Current owners of Data Backup 3 will be prompted via the auto-update feature when they open their Data Backup 3 application. This is a free update for current Data Backup 3 users. About Prosoft Engineering Established in 1985,...
Dec 12
Default Folder X 4.0
Leopard-Savvy Default Folder X 4.0 Brings QuickLook Previews and a New Look to File Dialogs (Blacksburg, VA -- December 12, 2007) St. Clair Software is very happy to announce the immediate availability of Default Folder X 4.0, a significant upgrade to its award-winning utility for enhancing Open and Save dialogs. Version 4.0 arrives with a new, modern interface to complement Apple's many changes in the Mac OS X user experience. It also brings great enhancements to Open and Save dialogs, leveraging Leopard's QuickLook technology to provide zoomable previews in Open dialogs and refining its ability to add Spotlight comments in Save dialogs. While the previous version of Default Folder X worked with Leopard, version 4 has been revamped to improve the user experience and truly integrate with it, including supporting 64-bit applications such as Xcode. "We're excited to deliver Default Folder X 4," said Jon Gotow, St. Clair Software's president. "The new look and feel are great, with...
Dec 12
Picasa Web Albums for iPhone
Picasa Web Albums, Google's photo posting and sharing web service, is now available for iPhone. More details are available on the Google Mobile Blog (http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2007/12/picasa-redefined-for-your-iphon...) and Google Photos Blog (http://googlephotos.blogspot.com/2007/12/picasa-web-albums-on-iphone.html).
Dec 11
Combine PDFs 3.0
NICKENICH, Germany (December 12, 2007) -- Monkeybread Software releases version 3.0 of the application Combine PDFs. Combine PDFs is a utility which allows you to merge PDF and image (jpg,tiff,etc.) into one PDF file. Combine PDFs v3.0 is made with REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc. Requires Mac OS X; source code is included. This application shows REALbasic developers how to use the CoreGraphics PDF classes to create new PDF and embed pages from other PDF files. The application is freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal. Changes in version 3.0: * Added menu option to add an empty page. Empty pages can only be added if a page is already there as the size of the selected or the first page is takes for new empty page. * Added "Sort pages better" menu entry which will handle the file numbers better. e.g. "test 303" will be sorted after "test 4". * Added Donate button which brings you to the website. This application is not shareware as the source code is provided...
Dec 11
Mariner Releases Montage 1.3
Mariner Releases Montage 1.3 Minneapolis, MN- Dec 11, 2007 Mariner Software today released Montage 1.3, the only Mac-only screenwriting software developed exclusively for Mac OS X. Announced earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival, Montage 1.3 is the most powerful version to date, introducing several new features including one industry-first: the ability to export Montage scripts to Final Draft (.fdr). Version 1.3 also introduces: * Added Leopard support * Added the ability to export Montage scripts to Final Draft (.fdr) * Added the ability to export Montage scripts to .sex format for interfacing with production scheduling applications like Gorilla, EP Scheduling and CompanyMOVE * Added localized support for French, Italian, German, and Spanish * Improved accessibility * Added iScript support * Added "Starts New Page" setting for any element * Added new toolbar buttons: Bold, Underline, Italic and Fonts * Page Size can now be set in Page Setup * Improved Montage's performance...
Dec 11
FlightCheck Professional v6.10
MARKZWARE ANNOUNCES FLIGHTCHECK PROFESSIONAL v6.10 UPGRADE FlightCheck v6.10 now offers faster preflighting, recognition of QuarkXPress 7 files, and enhanced PDF Ground Controls SANTA ANA, California -- December 10, 2007 -- Markzware, the inventor of preflight and data-conversion software leader, today announced the release of FlightCheck v6.10, Markzware's flagship prepress application that manages quality control of digital files destined for print or electronic distribution. FlightCheck v6.10 comprises numerous improvements and updates, including enhanced preflighting speed--up to four times faster than previous versions. The solution now recognizes QuarkXPress 7 files, and appropriately reports on font paths. In addition, improvements have been made to the software's PDF Ground Controls. And a new "Get More" button found in the Ground Controls pop-up menu, enables users to immediately access and download pre-defined Ground Controls based on output intentions and file...
Dec 11
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac
CUPERTINO, CA--(Marketwire - December 10, 2007) - Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced the new Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatible version of Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac: -- Features new vulnerability protection technology, delivering protection where the majority of today's attacks occur -- at the Web application layer -- Automatically detects and removes viruses, scans and cleans downloaded files and e-mail attachments, and protects against software vulnerabilities -- Detects and removes viruses and worms, prevents virus infected e-mail from spreading and protects against attacks -- To address the growth of multi-platform PC and Mac environments, Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac scans for both PC and Mac vulnerabilities, viruses and macro viruses -- Includes performance and engine improvements to ensure better compatibility and less impact on system startup and resource usage. Product, virus definition, and vulnerability protection updates are automatic -- A new Norton AntiVirus...
Dec 11
FixMyMovie.com Brings High-Quality Format to Mobile Video
FixMyMovie.com Brings High-Quality Broadcast Format to Mobile Video Support for H.264 Technology Through Adobe Flash 9 Enables Best Video Experience and Free Enhancements for Mobile Phone Video and Low-Resolution Footage December 11, 2007 - San Mateo, Calif. - MotionDSP, an emerging leader in digital video technology, today announced that its new, free consumer service - FixMyMovie.com - now supports the high-quality H.264 video compression standard. FixMyMovie.com is one of the first websites to natively support H.264 encoding and enables the best-possible quality for videos uploaded to the site. FixMyMovie offers a 'one-click autofix' for user-generated video, through MotionDSP's cutting-edge video enhancement solutions - originally developed for military/intelligence applications. H.264 is the new standard in broadcasting digital HD and is deployed worldwide through a number of different TV networks, websites and Web technologies in their digital workflow. With FixMyMovie.com,...
Dec 11
MicroNet Announces compatibility with Leopard
MicroNet Announces compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" December 11, 2007- Torrance, California- MicroNet Technology, an innovator in storage solutions, certified the compatibility of MicroNet/Fantom Drives products with Apple's , Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard." The following products are fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.5: * Fantom Drives Titanium II family * Fantom Drives G-Force Megadisk USB, Triple Interface, eSATA+USB * Fantom Drives G-Force SCSI and FCAL RAID Arrays * Fantom Drives Titanium Mini * MicroNet SR4 * MicroNet PlatinumRAID (All models) Behzad Esghieh, CEO of MicroNet Technology said, "This is just a part of our ongoing commitment to the Mac community." MicroNet Technology, the first manufacturer of disk arrays for the Mac Platform, opened its doors in 1988. Today MicroNet remains a leader in storage technology for the Mac Platform, with customers working in graphic design, digital pre-press, audio and video professions. As part of the support for the OS, all of the...
Dec 11
Toon Boom Studio 4 is Leopard Ready
Toon Boom Studio 4 is Leopard Ready Montreal (December 10, 2007) - Emmy award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced that a Studio 4 patch is now available for all users running Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard), Apple's latest operating system. All current Studio 4 Mac customers need to go to toonboom.com, login, go to the My Products page and click on Download to get the patch. This Studio 4 patch is for Mac OS 10.5 customers only and reaffirms Toon Boom's commitment of making their animation software compatible with the leading operating systems. Toon Boom will be showcasing Studio 4, Digital Pro, Storyboard Pro and Flip Boom at Macworld 2008, Booth W-4336, from January 15 to 18 in San Francisco. One hundred free Exhibit Hall Passes are available to be given away. First come, first served so go to http://rcsreg.com/macworld/08-G-PC306 to register. About Toon Boom Animation Inc. Toon Boom Animation Inc. is the worldwide leader in animation software solutions. Toon Boom carries entry...
Dec 11
Office 2008 for Mac Marks RTM with Final Preview
On the eve of Release to Manufacturing (RTM), the Mac BU is giving you a final peek into the new Office 2008 for Mac before it officially launches at Macworld. This last sneak preview provides a look at the Excel 2008 improvements that cater to spreadsheet novices and experts alike with helpful new formula tools and a significantly increased grid workspace. Excel 2008 * Formula Builder: Another great tool to help all Excel users tap into the power of this application is Formula Builder. Found in the updated Excel 2008 Toolbox, Formula Builder walks users through the steps needed to create the perfect formula for any occasion. * Formula AutoComplete: And for those who are a little further along on the Excel proficiency continuum, Formula AutoComplete is on the scene. Simply start by typing the first part of a formula in the Formula Bar, and a dynamic drop-down menu of functions and names appears -- with the most recent ones at the top. Select an item to insert from the list and let the...
Dec 10
Swift 3D V5 for Mac
ELECTRIC RAIN RELEASES SWIFT 3D v5.0 FOR THE MACINTOSH ALONG WITH WINDOWS UPDATE TO OFFER EXTENSIVE SUPPORT FOR PAPERVISION3D Next version of the essential 3D animation software for Adobe Flash exports 3D scenes to the Papervision3D format for real-time interactive 3D on the Web BOULDER, Colo., December, 10 2007 - Electric Rain is opening new doors for Adobe Flash designers with the release of Swift 3D v5.0 Macintosh and a v5.0 Windows update enabling export to the increasingly popular Papervision3D format. This new feature, alongside an already significant list of upgrades, adds even more export flexibility to the industry leading 3D tool for Flash. Papervision3D is an open source 3D engine for Flash that leverages ActionScript 3.0 and the Flash 9 player to draw true 3D and allow for real-time user interaction. Papervision3D utilizes the XML-based COLLADA file format to define the geometry of the models, and that information is rendered live via the Papervision3D engine within the...
Dec 10
Ubercaster v1.5
Offenburg, Germany - December 10, 2007 - New versions of Ubercaster & ShowMacster at Macworld Expo '08! New versions of both applications, Ubercaster and ShowMacster will be introduced at Macworld Expo 2008 San Francisco on January 15th, 2008. Sneak peek on Ubercaster v1.5 Until its release, new features of Ubercaster v1.5 are presented in weekly "sneak peeks" on Pleasant Software's blog at http://www.pleasantsoftware.com/blog The first sneak peek is already available. Pleasant Software attends Macworld Expo '08 Pleasant Software attends Macworld Expo 2008 (January 15-18, 2008) and shows its software products at booth # S-1338. Free Exhibit Hall Passes for Macworld Expo 2008 are offered for the first 100 subscribers. Further information on ticket reservation and details on the updates can be found on Pleasant Software's blog at: http://www.pleasantsoftware.com/blog Ubercaster is a complete production suite for podcasting on the Macintosh. Leave your garage and feel at home....
Dec 10
SecuritySpy 1.5.3: Multi-camera Video Surveillance for Mac
BEN BIRD ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE Web site address: http://www.securityspy.com/ Announcing the release of SecuritySpy 1.5.3 Multi-camera video surveillance software for the Macintosh With features such as motion detection, real-time compression and network video streaming, SecuritySpy has everything required for demanding video surveillance applications. Combined with Mac OS X, the rock-solid operating system from Apple, SecuritySpy offers unsurpassed speed, stability and ease of use. The main features of SecuritySpy are: - Displays and captures live video from multiple cameras simultaneously - Supports Macintosh-compatible video and audio input devices - Supports network video devices (Axis, JVC, Panasonic, Pixord, D-Link etc) - Motion Detection and Timelapse capture features, with audio - Built-in web server for remote viewing and administration - Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) support for many network cameras - Powerful real-time compression for efficient storage of...
Dec 06
PDF2Office Professional v4.0
Osaka, Japan, December 6, 2007 - Recosoft Corporation the developer of the PDF2Office family of products, PDF2ID tool for InDesign, cross platform file format conversion solutions and PDF converters announces PDF2Office Professional v4.0 for Mac OS X. The company will be shipping PDF2Office Professional v4.0 for the Macintosh platform in February 2008. PDF2Office Professional v4.0 is a major upgrade to PDF2Office Professional v3.1 the de-facto PDF-to-Office formats conversion tool for the Macintosh. In addition to the more than 300+ new features and enhancements made, PDF2Office Professional v4.0 completely supports Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and is a universal binary. PDF2Office Professional converts PDF documents to the Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, RTF and other formats recreating the intended construction and layout of the document - forming paragraphs; applying styles; regrouping independent graphic elements; extracting images; creating tables; and processing headers/footers, endnotes/...
Dec 05
Open Source HelpRunner Module for REALbasic
Open Source HelpRunner Module for REALbasic LOS ANGELES, California (December 5, 2007) -- Electric Butterfly, Inc. proudly announces the open source release of HelpRunner 1.0, a free module that enables REALbasic developers to easily implement native support for Apple Help (on Mac OS X) and Microsoft HTML Help (CHM on Windows) in REALbasic applications. In Mac OS X Bundle apps, HelpRunner provides easy-to-use methods for registering an Apple Help Book and opening an Apple Help Book in Mac OS X's native Help Viewer. In Windows apps, HelpRunner provides easy-to-use methods for opening a CHM help file in Microsoft Windows' native HTML Help Viewer. Much of the Declares code included in HelpRunner has been floating around the REALbasic mailing lists and forums in some form or another over the years, but left out of context and lacking documentation, the piecemeal code snippets often leave new developers bewildered and unsure of how to implement it in their own projects. HelpRunner...
Dec 05
Fastforward releases Bin-it 1.5, adds Leopard support
Fastforward releases Bin-it 1.5, adds Leopard support and new interface Sheffield, United Kingdom -- December 5, 2007 -- Fastforward Software today released Bin-it 1.5 (http://www.fastforwardsw.com/products/binit/), a free update to the desktop trash can utility for Mac OS X. The update adds Leopard compatibility, a new preferences window interface and more options for the text label. Bin-it 1.5 provides quick and easy access to the Mac OS X Trash. It includes a floating trash can on your desktop (instead of the Trash being hidden in the Dock), a Trash Level Display and many adjustable options for trash themes, sounds, sizes, opacity and more. Bin-it 1.5 changes: - Redesigned layout of preferences window - 'Themes' list in context menu and main menu (if showing) - More options in Dock menu - Allows deletion of locked items - Allows choice of font, size and colour of text label below floating trash - Leopard compatibility Pricing and Availability Bin-it is available worldwide for $12....
Dec 05
Bare Bones Software Releases Yojimbo 1.5
Bare Bones Software Releases Yojimbo 1.5 Now Accepts Images, Plus Dramatically Faster Search Makes Finding Information Effortless BEDFORD, Mass. - December 5, 2007 - Bare Bones Software, developer of leading-edge power tools for Mac OS X, today released Yojimbo 1.5, the effortless information organizer, now with support for image files. This new version significantly improves on Yojimbo's searching and filtering performance. Spotlight search results are also more complete, thanks to indexing of additional item properties, including tags. Yojimbo 1.5 also includes fixes for various reported issues and adds other refinements to this reliable, easy to use information organizer. "Yojimbo is a tightly focused product, designed to master the onslaught of digital daily life," said Rich Siegel, founder and CEO of Bare Bones Software. "Thanks to the new support for images, your favorite Basic Instructions strips, custom icons, desktop patterns, and other graphical bits can join the rest of...
Dec 05
Parallels Desktop Premium Edition & Leopard Update go live
Parallels Announces Premium Edition for Mac Premium Edition includes award-winning virtualization, security, disk management and backup solutions in a single, affordable package RENTON, Wash., December 5, 2007 -- SWsoft, maker of Parallels Desktop for Mac, the #1 selling Mac system utility that allows users to run Windows side-by-side with Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Mac, today announced the release of Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac Premium Edition -- a complete virtualization solution for Intel Mac users that includes Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac, plus easy-to-use utilities from leading third-party software companies that help keep Windows virtual computers safe, secure and running smoothly. Award Winning Utilities Coupled With Parallels' Award Winning Virtualization As part of its commitment to providing Mac users with the easiest, most complete virtual computing experience possible, Parallels Desktop 3.0 Premium Edition supports the latest Leopard-compatible build of Parallels...
Dec 05
Eggplant to Test Flash Applications
REDSTONE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES THE GROWING USE OF EGGPLANT TO TEST FLASH APPLICATIONS Eggplant 4.01 turns testing on its head to handle FLASH testing with ease New York, USA -- December 5, 2007 -- Redstone Software Inc, makers of Eggplant, the industry leading automation and testing product, announces rapid growth in the testing of Flash applications. According to Adobe, Adobe Flash Player is "installed on over 750 million Internet-connected desktops and mobile devices" and has become a pervasive communication tool. However, the main way in which people have been able to test applications created to date is through manual testing - until now. Adobe Flash is a ubiquitous technology of huge and growing importance across the world because it allows the creation of the all important rich web experiences users have come to expect. It is frequently embraced by anyone who wants to create highly portable, visually rich and easy to use applications. Advances in the technology have seen it become...
Dec 05
Portable EVDO HotSpot for your iPhone or iPod Touch
Tired of how slow your iPhone connects to the internet? Wish you could blaze along at true 3G Speeds? Jump off the EDGE and easily connect to high speed EVDO networks by using the new CradlePoint PHS300 Portable HotSpot! The PHS300 allows you to share the connection from an EVDO USB modem via WiFi, allowing your iPhone or iPod Touch to connect to the internet at faster EVDO broadband speeds where coverage is available! The PHS300 is also the FIRST 3G router to have a built-in rechargeable battery, allowing freedom you've never experienced before. Check out the full review at the home of the EVDO Experts: http://www.EVDOinfo.com/PHS300
Dec 04
Beeline Software Express Updates Desktop Carousel To 3.1
BEELINE SOFTWARE EXPRESS UPDATES DESKTOP CAROUSEL Get your desktop picture from webcams Product: Desktop Carousel Version: 3.1 Requirements: Mac OS X 10.3+ License: Free software Amsterdam, The Netherlands -- December 4, 2007 - Beeline Software Express released a new version of Desktop Carousel today. Desktop Carousel 3.1 is a Mac OS X application that can change or update your desktop picture at specified intervals. It is intended to work with high quality webcam images. What's new: - Optimised for Leopard. - Option to convert pictures to 'Blue tone', 'Grey tone' or 'Sepia tone'. (default setting is to convert to Sepia) - Remote picture lists. - 'Save' and 'Mail' the current desktop picture. - Applescript support. http://www.beelinesoftware.nl/mac/desktopcarousel/ Direct download: http://macbeeline.com/desktopcarousel/Desktopcarousel_31.zip
Dec 04
Centeris now Likewise Software; Announces Likewise Enterprise 4.0
Centeris is now Likewise Software; Announces Availability of Likewise Enterprise 4.0 Release includes significant authentication enhancements plus more than 500 group policies for Linux, UNIX and Mac systems BELLEVUE, Wash. - December 4, 2007 - Centeris Corporation, a leader in delivering mixed network solutions, today announced the release of version 4.0 of its cross-platform authentication software. The company also announced their new name -- Likewise Software. The change to Likewise builds on the success of the Likewise product brand with large, enterprise customers. "The traction Likewise has received in the enterprise has exceeded our expectations. Likewise is the best choice for enterprise customers with complex networks that are deploying UNIX and Linux in Windows environments. Likewise Software represents unparalleled support of our customers and the highest integrity in all aspects of our business dealings," said Barry Crist, chief executive officer of Likewise Software. "...
Dec 04
RAGE Software Adds Leopard Support To RAGE WebDesign
Toronto, Ontario (December, 4, 2007) -- RAGE Software announced today the immediate availability of RAGE WebDesign 2.9.6, a major update to the fully featured web development software for Mac OS X. This free update adds Universal Binary support, an all new text engine with improved support for Unicode source code and a re-designed user interface. RAGE WebDesign 2.9.6 also adds support for Mac OS X Leopard. RAGE WebDesign is a professional web authoring package offering a powerful and easy to use text editor combined with a fully featured Site Manager to help keep web sites up to date and organized. RAGE WebDesign includes built in support for HTML, XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, PHP, JavaScript, ASP, XML and VBScript. RAGE WebDesign was designed with flexibility in mind with its extensible plug-in architecture. There are already dozens of free add-ons available for RAGE WebDesign users on the RAGE WebDesign Resources web site at (http://www.ragesw.com/community/). RAGE WebDesign is...
Dec 04
Advanced Web Ranking 6.0
Manage Your Search Engine Rankings Inteligently Caphyon Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of Advanced Web Ranking 6.0, a tool that helps check your web site position on all major search engines. Advanced Web Ranking runs on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Checking your web site position is a very time consuming task. It may take you days to complete it by manually searching in the search engines. That's where Advanced Web Ranking comes to help. Advanced Web Ranking is able to query over 800 search engines and quickly find out if you're moving up or down in the rankings, or if your site is listed at all. It will track the progress of your rankings over time and display that information in an easy to read and understand graphical and tabular reports. It can help you check not just the position of your website but the position of your competitors' web sites as well. Advanced Web Ranking has the ability to generate and email reports after an update was finished. Couple that with the...
Dec 04
Syncro SVN Client 2.6: Subversion Client
Syncro Soft Announces New Release of Syncro SVN Client, a platform-independent Subversion (SVN) client. Release date: December 4, 2007 Syncro Soft Ltd, the producer of Syncro SVN Client, has announced the immediate availability of version 2.6 of its Subversion (SVN) client. Version 2.6 of the Syncro SVN Client introduces a filter option in the History view, drag and drop operations in the Working Copy view, better indentation of text in the compare panel and in the editor panel with the option to configure the size of the tab character. For the complete list of features please visit http://www.syncrosvnclient.com New in version 2.6: When a SVN resource had a long history of modifications it was difficult to locate the revisions with a commit message or author name matching a specified string. By entering this string in a filter text field the list of history entries is restricted on the fly to the set of matching entries. Files and folders can be dragged from other applications and...
Dec 03
Zevrix BatchOutput for Microsoft Office
Zevrix Announces Availability of BatchOutput for Microsoft Office Zevrix Solutions announces the release of BatchOutput PPT 1.0, the last component of its BatchOutput suite of solutions for Microsoft Office. BatchOutput is designed to dramatically increase productivity in high-volume office environments through automation of printing and PDF output on Mac OS X. BatchOutput, which has gained its popularity in professional publishing as an Adobe InDesign plug-in, prints or outputs files to PDF automatically - whether it's a few documents or hundreds of them. Toronto (ON), Canada - December 3, 2007 - Zevrix Solutions announces the release of BatchOutput PPT 1.0 for Microsoft PowerPoint, the last component of its robust suite of output solutions for Microsoft Office on Mac OS X. BatchOutput provides advanced solutions for demanding enterprise and office publishing environments through automation of printing and PDF output. BatchOutput PPT is a new addition to the Zevrix BatchOutput family...
Dec 03
IOGEAR speeds up data transfers with SATA products
IOGEAR Enhances Desktop Connectivity with New SATA Products Internal and external adapters facilitate feature-rich data transfers six times faster than USB 2.0 Irvine, CA - December 3, 2007 - With IOGEAR's comprehensive new Serial ATA (SATA) and External SATA (eSATA) family, including PCI and PCI-Express card adapters, enclosures and cables, consumers now have a faster, cost-effective option for increasing their disk drive speeds. With the ongoing rise in digital media, consumers need faster and more efficient ways to transmit files to and from computers. IOGEAR's new product line provides the ideal solution, as it facilitates data transfers at speeds up to 3 Gbps - six times quicker than USB 2.0. The SATA PCI and PCI-Express solutions also add RAID (redundant array of independent disks) capabilities to existing laptops and desktops, enabling data back-up and transfer performance increases unavailable with other connections. IOGEAR's new enclosure converts internal SATA hard disk...
Dec 03
VPN Tracker 5
equinux releases VPN Tracker 5, the next generation of the market leading VPN Client for Mac OS X VPN Tracker 5 offers highly secure and high performance VPN connections, as well as improved workflow integration San Mateo, USA / Munich, Germany - December 3rd, 2007: Today, equinux introduces VPN Tracker 5, the next generation of the market leading IPSec-based VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker 5 has been completely re-written from the ground up and optimized for use on remote workstations. As well as an entirely new user interface, VPN Tracker 5 also features a greatly improved IPSec engine and a number of useful features for working within workgroups. Intelligent user interface reduces support overhead VPN Tracker 5's new user interface makes it easier to configure and manage connections. The interactive help system points out necessary settings and uncovers configuration errors. To avoid possible connection errors, VPN Tracker scans the error log and suggests what needs to be done...
Dec 02
Troll Touch Announces Latest iMac Touchscreen System
Troll Touch Announces Latest iMac Touchscreen System Troll Touch, provider of custom touchscreen systems for Apple hardware, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its internally integrated touchscreen product for the current Apple 20 and 24 inch iMac. Both systems feature the company's proven, high resolution, analog resistive touchscreen technology which supports input via fingertip, gloved hand or stylus. The touchscreen is internally connected utilizing one of the machines USB ports. Troll's innovative component integration technique does not alter the machine's form factor in any way. To the casual observer, the system does not appear to have been modified. Customers may purchase completely touch-enabled packages from Troll Touch, an Apple VAR and PSP or they may supply their own, previously purchased machines to the Valencia, CA company for touchscreen integration. Please contact the company for current price and delivery information. The company also touch-enables...
Dec 01
M-Audio Announces Availability of Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4
M-Audio Announces Availability of Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 Software for Mac OS X and Windows New Elastic Time functionality tops the list of new features Los Angeles, CA, November 30, 2007 -- M-Audio, a leading manufacturer of creative tools for computer-centric musicians, is proud to announce availability of Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 software. Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 software offers numerous new music features and workflow enhancements including a powerful, multifaceted new music composition and production tool called Elastic Time. Elastic Time allows users to easily change the tempo and timing of loops, music, dialog and other sound files in real time without cutting up audio tracks. Users can now easily audition or import loops and audio files--including REX and Acid files--that instantly sync with a session's tempo. Users can also use the Elastic Time feature to quantize audio to the session grid or extracted grooves, and fine-tune regions with precision control over each individual...
Nov 30
KavaSoft releases KavaTunes, the web jukebox for iTunes
KavaSoft releases KavaTunes, the web jukebox for iTunes November 30, 2007 - KavaSoft today released KavaTunes, the web jukebox for iTunes. KavaTunes makes websites that look and work just like iTunes, so you can browse, search and play your music from any web browser. KavaTunes features continuous playback, so you can queue up an album or playlist and listen to one song after another. KavaTunes can add album artwork to your music library, and includes artwork in the catalog. KavaTunes can also create web catalogs that look and work just like an iPod. Visitors can browse and play your music using the familiar iPod clickwheel interface. Your web catalog is a great way to introduce everyone to your favorite music. Your personalized home page shows your most played artists, recently added albums, recently played songs, and top rated albums. Visitors can then click on the music they like, listen to it online, and buy it directly from the iTunes Store. KavaTunes costs $35, and can be...
Nov 30
Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard
"Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard" helps readers set up an easy backup strategy using Time Machine and other tools. Ithaca, NY USA (November 30, 2007) -- Leopard's new Time Machine backup feature is great, but there's more to a secure backup strategy than turning on Time Machine and hoping for the best. "Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard" helps Leopard users set up, manage, and restore backups using a simple plan that includes archiving, a bootable duplicate, and offsite backups. It offers thorough, step-by-step instructions for Time Machine, along with details that aren't in Apple's documentation, and it covers alternatives for cases where Time Machine isn't the right solution. Most importantly, it explains clearly how to recover data from a backup. To help readers get started with backing up right away, the ebook is currently available for $10 as a Web-based preview at http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/leopard-easy-backup.html. Readers can ask questions and make comments...
Nov 30
iListen 1.8, Now Leopard Compatible
MacSpeech, Inc. Releases iListen 1.8 iListen Now Compatible With Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" SALEM, NH, November 30, 2007 - MacSpeech, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of iListen 1.8, an update to the Macintosh industry's leading speech recognition solution, now compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard." iListen 1.8 includes new commands to support the new TextEdit and Finder in Mac OS X 10.5, and Safari 3. In addition, significant enhancements to the Voice Launcher, a few of which are Leopard-only, and to the Web Favorites command sets are included in version 1.8. The iListen 1.8 update is also a maintenance release that fixes reported issues and adds other refinements to the Mac speech recognition solution. The iListen 1.8 update is available free of charge to all registered iListen 1.7 (and higher) customers, directly from the MacSpeech web site: (http://www.macspeech.com/updatecenter/) About iListen iListen provides versatile and easy-to-use voice recognition for the...
Nov 30
Xsilva Unveils LightSpeed 2.5 Point of Sale, with iPhone Support
Xsilva Unveils LightSpeed 2.5 Point of Sale for Mac Next-generation retail solution leverages iPhone and Leopard MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA -- November 28, 2007 - Xsilva Systems, Inc. has released LightSpeed 2.5, a new version of the popular, easy-to- use Point of Sale (POS) solution on Mac OS X--with more reasons than ever for retailers and small businesses to choose Macintosh as their POS platform. "With LightSpeed 2.5, Point of Sale on Mac gets even better," said Xsilva CEO, Dax Dasilva. "Now retailers can view LightSpeed Stats on their iPhone to get the latest details on sales anywhere, anytime--and use Cover Flow in both the LightSpeed browser and POS screen to quickly and effortlessly find the product or customer information they need." LightSpeed 2.5 also debuts two highly requested features: Multi-Store Transfers for moving stock between store locations; and a Label Designer for custom product label templates. Visit the LightSpeed 2.5 launch page to learn more: http://www.xsilva...
Nov 30
Microspot releases a new Universal version of DWG Viewer
Microspot releases a new Universal version of DWG Viewer. 30th November 2007- Maidstone Kent. Today Microspot Ltd. developers of 2D and 3D graphics and photo applications, announced the release of Microspot DWG Viewer 1.6.6 a new Universal version of its popular 2D AutoCAD file viewer. Apart from being Intel native it also has updated support for the AutoCAD 2007 file format. DWG Viewer is a Program based on Microspot MacDraft Professional and it opens AutoCAD DWG files created on Windows PCs. It allows you to open the Layouts as well as the Model and allows you to show, hide or grey the individual layers and zoom in and pan around the document. Mark-up tools are available to draw red ellipses around points of interest and add textual annotation. The resulting document can be printed and saved as a PDF file so it can be sent to co-workers that do not have the DWG Viewer application. Microspot DWG Viewer is available from the Microspot web store. For more information or to buy or try...
Nov 30
KavaServices, a collection of Services menu utilities
KavaSoft releases KavaServices, Services menu utilities that translate, calculate, convert and more November 30, 2007 - KavaSoft today released KavaServices, a utility that adds five useful commands to the Services menu. KavaServices lets you translate text back and forth between several languages, calculate mathematical expressions, convert currencies and other units, encode special characters into HTML entities, and execute terminal commands. These commands can replace the selected text in any Mac OS X application. You don=92=C4=F4t need to switch to a different program, or to copy and paste. KavaServices allows you to select a paragraph on a web page and translate it right in your browser. You can also translate text in incoming or outgoing Mail messages. KavaServices translates English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Greek, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian. KavaServices can also convert currencies, as well as area, energy, power, pressure, speed,...
Nov 29
Markzware Releases Publisher To Adobe InDesign
Markzware Announces The Immediate Release Of Microsoft Publisher To Adobe InDesign (PUB2ID) For Macintosh and Window Users! Easily Convert Microsoft Publisher Documents Into Adobe InDesign With PUB2ID v1.5 SANTA ANA, California -- November 29, 2007 -- After a very long and vigorous, yet successful beta testing program, Markzware is pleased to announce the exciting worldwide release of Microsoft Publisher to Adobe InDesign (PUB2ID) v1.5. If you have Microsoft Publisher versions 2002-2007, you can now easily convert them into Adobe InDesign CS2 and CS3. Currently, Publisher documents from 2007 that are converted to XPS, are not supported by PUB2ID. Jessica Herbig, of Allegra USA said of the PUB2ID release, "I used a multi-page MSP document with a few pictures, and lots of text flowing from page-to-page. The original was a PC file, and I opened it on my Mac G5 with ID CS2. It was such a fast conversion process, and all of the images were automatically linked. The Windows fonts were...
Nov 29
Extensis Announces Suitcase Fusion Leopard Optimization Update
Extensis Announces Mac OS X 10.5 Optimization Update for Suitcase Fusion Update for Extensis Suitcase Fusion automatically adjusts system settings for professional font management on Leopard. PORTLAND, Ore. - November 29, 2007 - Extensis, a division of Celartem, Inc., today announced Suitcase Fusion 12.1.7, a free update to its single-user font management application. Although previously compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, this update will ensure that important system settings are automatically adjusted rather than requiring the user to complete the changes manually. Additionally, the update ensures that Leopard's new system fonts can be managed via Suitcase Fusion's Manage System Fonts feature. Since the launch of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Suitcase Fusion and Font Reserve Server have maintained Mac OS X 10.5 compatibility. A compatibility update for Suitcase Server X1 will be forthcoming, as will updates for the Portfolio 8.5 product line. In addition to this update for Leopard...
Nov 29
MonkeyBread Releases MBS REALbasic plug-ins in version 7.7
NICKENICH, Germany (November 29th, 2007) -- Monkeybread Software releases version 7.7 of the MBS plug-in for REALbasic. The MBS plug-in comprises a collection of several plug-in parts which extend the REALbasic development environment with over 900 classes and 2 controls featuring over 18000 documented functions. The plug-ins require REALbasic 5.5 or newer. Also required are 300 MB hard disc space and around 64 MB of RAM in addition to the requirements of REALbasic and your operation system itself. While all plug-in parts compile on Mac OS 8.x, Mac OS 9.x, Mac OS X (universal), Linux and Windows, each function may depend on additional system requirements to work successfully. Plugin licenses are available for components or for the complete collection. Starting at 20 Euro (+VAT) for one component. If you buy a current license, you will get free updates for one year. After that year, you can update your license to cover an additional year. The plugins can be downloaded on MBS' website...
Nov 29
SubRosaSoft.com Announces FileDefense
SubRosaSoft.com Announces FileDefense New utility stops viruses, trojan horses, malware, and network services from accessing personal information and data without permission. Union City, CA. November 29th, 2007 -- SubRosaSoft.com Inc., a software company focusing on system utility and data recovery software, announced the availability of FileDefense 1.0 today. FileDefense is the first line of defense in file access. It provides an easy-to-use interface to lock down files and ensure any unwanted access on your computer is not permitted. FileDefense provides security second to none. It stops viruses, worms, trojan horses, malicious scripts and network services from accessing personal information, passwords or any other data without your permission. When a program unknown to FileDefense is accessing files, FileDefense automatically alerts you to accept or deny the activity. Every single file the application opens is questioned, giving you full control of whether to allow the application...
Nov 28
xTuple Applications Certified for Leopard
xTuple Applications Certified for Mac OS X "Leopard" Open Source Accounting/ERP/CRM Solutions fully support latest Apple operating system NORFOLK, VA -- November 27, 2007 -- xTuple, the leader in open source enterprise resource planning software, is pleased to announce that the current shipping release of its xTuple Applications -- the OpenMFG Enterprise Resource Planning Suite and the PostBooks free and open source edition -- have been certified for use on Apple's new Mac OS X Leopard operating system. Leopard, version 10.5 of the popular OS, is the most successful operating system release in Apple's history -- with over two million copies sold in the first weekend alone. xTuple has actively supported the Mac platform -- for both the client and server -- since the company's inception. "We're seeing increased demand for Mac OS X across the board, from customers you might not necessarily think of as Apple users," said Ned Lilly, xTuple president and CEO. "In addition to high-tech...
Nov 28
ChronoSync Now Leopard-Compatible
November 28, 2007 -- Econ Technologies updates ChronoSync, the automated synchronization and backup application for Mac OS X, to version 3.3.6. This maintenance release adds Leopard compatibility and a new installer making ChronoSync even easier to update and install. ChronoSync will run natively on both Power PC and Intel-based Macintosh computers running Panther, Tiger or Leopard. Download ChronoSync 3.3.6 and try the demo, or purchase it for only $30. As always, existing ChronoSync users update for free. For more information go to econtechnologies.com. ChronoSync 3.3.6 fixes bugs when running on Leopard and fixes a few minor bugs when running on other versions of Mac OS X. Also, for the first time, ChronoSync features an installer. Leopard specific fixes include correcting a problem where new file attributes introduced with Leopard would show files out of sync when they were still in-sync and added logic to automatic server mounting to deal with subtle differences identifying and...
Nov 28
NetShred X 4.1: Leopard Support and New Browsers
Vancouver, Canada, November 28, 2007 -- Mireth Technology Corp. has released version 4.1 of NetShred X, its easy to use internet track eraser that erases internet tracks, such as cache, history and email. NetShred X runs on Mac OS X. Version 4.1 adds support for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), support for Safari 3 and support for most other browsers using the custom browser feature. "NetShred supports all the major browsers and email programs available on the Mac," said Donna Johnson, President. "But with the custom browser feature, the user can configure NetShred to erase tracks for almost any browser or email program on OS X." NetShred X is easy to use internet track eraser software for Mac OS X that erases files web browsers and email programs leave behind. And like all Mireth Technology products, it was designed to be easy to use. Because internet privacy software can't be effective if it's not used, NetShred X was designed to run automatically, without user intervention. And...
Nov 28
WorldSync Ships fmDataGuard 1.1
WORLDSYNC, INC. SHIPS fmDATAGUARD 1.1 -- Now With Support to Log Viewed Data, fmDataGuard Provides Audit Technology to Meet Regulatory Compliance, Instant Data Rollback and Quick Recovery from Crash or Corruption -- BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 28, 2007 -- WorldSync, Inc. today released fmDataGuard 1.1, with new support for logging Viewed data, and new SQL query and execution capabilities. fmDataGuard 1.1 provides those solutions built with FileMaker(R) Pro software with the technological basis for regulatory audit trail compliance, logs all data changes, and allows for instant data rollback or quick recovery from a crash or corruption. The new View option for data logging gives the developer another choice for control over which, and how, events are logged. Beyond new support for logging Viewed data, fmDataGuard also introduces a new SQL Execute capability. Developers can now send dynamic SQL queries and execute functions directly to FileMaker, enabling them to include data modifications...
Nov 28
Marketcircle's Billings 2.5.5 Now Leopard Compatible
Marketcircle's Billings 2.5.5 Now Compatible with Mac OS X Leopard TORONTO, ON - 28 November 2007 - Billings, the award-winning time tracking and invoicing software that promises gorgeous, professional invoices in minutes, is now compatible with Mac OS X Leopard with the immediate release of Billings 2.5.5. The Leopard-compatible Billings 2.5.5 is a free upgrade for Billings 2.x customers and is available immediately from Marketcircle Inc., with U.S. pricing starting at $59 (international applies, see the Marketcircle store (http://store.marketcircle.com), and is also offered for a free 21-day trial at (http://www.billings2.com). Billings 2.5.5 integrates easily into existing Mac productivity workflows, co-operating fully with Mac OS X's Address Book, publishing events to iCal, and making information available via Spotlight. For optimal performance on any Mac, Billings 2.5.5 is a universal application working on Intel and PowerPC processors. For more information about Billings 2.5.5,...
Nov 28
Matias releases iRizer notebook stand
Matias releases iRizer notebook stand TORONTO, November 28, 2007 - Matias today announced the iRizer, an ultra-slim, height-adjustable notebook stand, that helps prevent the neck & wrist pain that's so common among laptop users. "Great for PC or Mac, the iRizer is the lightest, most versatile stand we offer," said Vesna Vojnic, Marketing Director for Matias. "The height adjustment feature makes it especially good for travel. You never know what height of table or desk you'll have to deal with on the road. With the iRizer, now you can set your laptop's keyboard & screen to the most comfortable angle for you." "For even greater comfort, use the iRizer together with an external keyboard & mouse. Pair it with our recently announced Matias Folding Keyboard and you'll have a totally portable solution," said Vojnic. "We've even included a special gift," added Vojnic. "Every iRizer comes with a FREE bonus MiniRizer, a credit-card sized version of the iRizer, that you can use as a...
Nov 27
RSIGuard injury prevention software for Leopard
Remedy Interactive Releases New Desktop Injury Prevention Software for Mac OS X Leopard and Other Leading Platforms RSIGuard Stretch Edition Version 4.0 Includes Support for Microsoft Windows Vista, Citrix, and Is Now Available in Dutch LAS VEGAS, NV -- National Ergonomics Conference & Expo (NECE) 2007 -- November 27, 2007 -- Remedy Interactive, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise solutions that help Global 1000 companies reduce their workers' compensation costs, today announced that its desktop injury prevention software RSIGuard is now available for Apple Macintosh OS X Leopard users. The latest release of RSIGuard 4.0 also includes support for other leading platforms including Microsoft Windows Vista and Citrix environments, along with many usability enhancements. Localized versions of RSIGuard 4.0 for Windows and Mac are also now available in Dutch for customers in The Netherlands. Award-winning RSIGuard is a health and productivity management application that offers a...
Nov 27
LISTSERV 15.5 Offers RSS Abstracts and LDAP Support
L-Soft's LISTSERV 15.5 Wraps RSS Abstracts and LDAP Support into Legendary Email List Software Landover, MD (November 27, 2007) - L-Soft announced today the release of LISTSERV 15.5, providing additional usability, efficiency and integration benefits across all user levels of the original email list software. "Our latest software evolution, LISTSERV 15.5, makes email list communication a little easier and more secure for everyone, from administrators to list owners to end users," said Eric Thomas, L-Soft Founder and CEO, who developed LISTSERV in 1986. "As continuously proven over the past two decades, LISTSERV is the opt-in solution that has endured, and it will continue to help all types of groups from online patient communities to Fortune 500 companies reach their subscribers with important content." LISTSERV supports RSS feeds, allowing subscribers to view email list messages using an RSS reader. RSS, increasing in popularity and use, provide another alternative for users to...
Nov 27
Atempo Extends Time Navigator Support to Mac OS X Leopard
Atempo Extends Time Navigator Support to Mac OS X Leopard PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 27, 2007 -- Atempo, Inc., a leading provider of cross-platform data protection and archiving solutions, today announced that it has extended support of its award-winning Time Navigator backup and recovery software to include Mac OS X Leopard. Time Navigator's compatibility with Apple's latest operating system continues Atempo's dedication to providing enterprise-class data protection to data-intensive businesses that depend on Mac-based servers and computers. Time Navigator for Mac OS X preserves high-value data through its unique time-based restoration process and includes features customized for the Mac experience. With its native Mac OS X graphical user interface and dedicated widget, Time Navigator simplifies the critical process of managing data across multiple levels of storage media. The software is a natural complement to heterogeneous storage environments and is highly scalable to meet the needs...
Nov 27
Mac BU Office 2008 Sneak Peek #6
'Tis the season to be jolly...and to enjoy an additional Sneak Peek site feature update! Office 2008 for Mac offers simplified ways to share and manage your projects in PowerPoint 2008 and Word 2008. Visit the Sneak Peek site at (http://www.macoffice2008.com) and find the following Office for Mac enhancements: PowerPoint 2008 * Send to iPhoto: With Office 2008, users can share presentations from their Macs to their iPods. By enabling users to save slide shows to iPhoto, PowerPoint makes it easy to deliver mobile presentations from your iPod. Just save the show as either a PNG or JPEG file and transfer to an iPod to enable portable pitches, proposals and presentations. * Apple Remote Control-enabled: PowerPoint 2008 takes advantage of Apple Remote control, allowing presenters to roam the room while using the simple six-button functionality to remotely control their slideshow. Word 2008 * Notebook Layout View Improvements: The Notebook Layout View in Word has been improved to provide...
Nov 27
MYOB US Announces AccountEdge 2008
MYOB US Announces AccountEdge 2008 New command center interface and other Mac-centric features power upgrade November 27, 2007 (Rockaway, NJ) - MYOB US today announced the immediate availability of the latest version of their premium line of Mac small business and accounting software, MYOB AccountEdge 2008. Among the notable new features in AccountEdge 2008 are a redesigned command center interface and integration with various Mac OS X technologies. "The features found in AccountEdge 2008 underscore our commitment to the Mac platform," says Tom Nash, Managing Partner, MYOB US. "Usability and improved workflow is an underlying theme throughout the 2008 feature set, including a redesigned command center interface, integration with iCal and ..mac iDisk, greatly improved search abilities, a new help system, vacation and sick time tracking, as well as customer-requested enhancements that should make AccountEdge users very happy." New command center AccountEdge 2008 has undergone a makeover...
Nov 26
Zoho Adds Editing to Writer Offline
Zoho Adds Editing to Writer Offline Users Can View, Edit Zoho Writer Documents While Offline PLEASANTON,Calif. -- November 27, 2007 -- Zoho customers gain new options for working offline with the latest enhancement to Zoho Writer. Now, users can view and edit Zoho Writer documents in offline mode. To view a video demonstration of Zoho Writer offline, please visit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ruzgY45cME). "Just like the pagination and header/footer support for Zoho Writer, which we announced a few days ago, offline read/write support is important to many of our customers," said Raju Vegesna, Zoho evangelist. "People want to take their online documents offline, and we're going to make that experience as smooth and simple as possible. Going forward, we'll be extending offline read/write functionality to our other applications." To see Zoho Writer's expanded offline read/write support in action, visit (http://zoho.com/zohowriter-zoho/zohowriter-zoho.html). Expanding Offline Options...
Nov 26
Toon Boom Releases its First Animation Software for Kids
Toon Boom Releases its First Animation Software for Kids Montreal (November 26, 2007) - Emmy award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Flip Boom, a fun and creative free-form animation tool. Based on traditional animation principles, Flip Boom sets the imagination free while teaching notions of timing and motion. Easy to use, Flip Boom is intuitive and provides a playful experience. Flip Boom is ideal for kids who want to start creating animation in seconds. "Seeing the growing interest in animation coming from a younger age group, we decided to develop Flip Boom to cater to their creative needs. Keeping in mind the entertaining value such a tool can bring, we hope Flip Boom will appeal to kids when it comes to create animation" said Joan Vogelesang, President and Chief Executive Officer at Toon Boom. Buy Flip Boom now at the launch special of $29.99 US instead of $39.99 US. Available in electronic format only, Flip Boom runs on Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS...
Nov 26
Dejal announces Simon 2.3.5
Dejal announces Simon 2.3.5 A Mac OS X application to monitor websites and servers for changes or failures. PORTLAND, Oregon -- November 26, 2007 -- Dejal today announced the immediate availability ofDejal Simon 2.3.5, the essential site monitoring tool for Mac OS X. It checks web pages, FTP and DNS servers, local or remote ports or volumes, and other services for changes or failures, and notifies you via e-mail, sound, speech, or HTML reports. Add tests to Simon to track updated sites, to alert you when an important server goes down or recovers, check on Samba SMB, take periodic screenshots of the system, track posts and new comments on your or friends' blogs, check for web mail, make sure a key application is running, get notifications of updates to favorite news and entertainment websites, keep an eye on auctions, and many other uses. Services include Web (HTTP) to check web pages (including secure ones, and supporting POST and cookies), FTP files and directory listings, DNS, Ping...
Nov 26
24U SimpleDialog Plug-In 3.1 for FileMaker
24U Software has updated 24U SimpleDialog Plug-In to version 3.1! This update adds web links as new dialog items, suports popup menus with hidden custom value IDs, and improves stability. What is new in version 3.1? - New URL Link field can be used to add web links to dialogs - Pop-up menu now can have hidden custom value IDs - Default and cancel buttons can be set - Calling a Wait function now automatically refreshes progress bar - Default pop-up menu item is shown even if it is not part of the value list - TextArea field can have more than 12 lines - Checkbox can be controlled using keyboard on Mac OS X - Custom functions now work inside field validation calculations - TextArea can copy, cut, paste on Mac OS X More info: http://www.24uSoftware.com/SimpleDialog Download: http://www.24usoftware.com/SimpleDialog#download What is 24U SimpleDialog Plug-In? 24U SimpleDialog Plug-In is a dialog-showing plug-in that allows you to display progress bars and almost arbitrary dialog boxes...
Nov 26
Group Logic Releases Leopard Compatible ExtremeZ-IP
Group Logic Releases "Leopard" Compatible ExtremeZ-IP File Server, Print Server and Zidget ExtremeZ-IP 5.1.1 is the Only Windows-based AFP Solution Certified to Support Apple's New OS November 26, 2007 (Arlington, VA) - Group Logic, the leading provider of Mac/Windows connectivity solutions, today announced the release of ExtremeZ-IP File and Print Server 5.1.1 - a product update that delivers compatibility with Apple's new "Leopard" platform (Mac OS X 10.5). This release highlights Group Logic's ongoing commitment to actively maintain compatibility with the latest Macintosh operating platforms. ExtremeZ-IP 5.1.1 is the only Windows-based server solution to properly support all releases of the Mac operating system, from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X 10.5. The release of version 5.1.1 extends the product's lead as the most scalable, compatible, high performance AFP server on the market today and demonstrates Group Logic's continued commitment and success in delivering solutions that offer...
Nov 21
Remote Buddy 1.8 upgrades EyeTV remotes
Nuremberg/Munich, November 21, 2007 - IOSPIRIT announces the immediate availability of Remote Buddy remote control software, version 1.8, which now supports infrared remote controls supplied with EyeTV-based television solutions. Users of Elgato's EyeTV software can now use their familiar hardware remote and Remote Buddy to control iTunes, iPhoto, DVD Player, and VLC; watch presentations or videos, browse the hard drive, surf the web, or change system settings. Remote Buddy contains built-in support for over 100 applications and system parameters. The update is free of charge for existing Remote Buddy users. The full version of Remote Buddy is available for 19.99 Euros (incl. VAT) and a fully functional 30-day trial version is available for download at http://www.iospirit.com/remotebuddy/ Remote Buddy's easy setup provides for fast configuration of the EyeTV remote control. The updated 1.8 version of the software recognizes and integrates the remote control during its communication...
Nov 21
Dragster 1.0.4
ROCHESTER, New York -- November 21, 2007 -- Ambrosia Software, Inc. today announced the release of Dragster 1.0.4. This release brings full Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatibility, along with many bug fixes and improvements, and may be downloaded here: http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/dragster/ Dragster 1.0.4 includes the following changes/improvements: -- Full Mac OS X Leopard 10.5 compatibility -- Integrated new registration system -- Various bug fixes and enhancements Dragster integrates unobtrusively into your Dock, making it instantly available when you need it, and gets completely out of your way when you don't. Best of all, Dragster lets you set up as many customizable "Shortcuts" as you like, taking the drudgery out of repetitive file transfers to the same person or server. Already using a program like Transmit, Fetch, or Interarchy for uploading files? No problem! Dragster is meant to complement programs like these, not replace them. Dragster offers you speed and convenience...
Nov 21
Leopard Quarantine Bug Allows Launching of Malicious Attachments
Mac OS X Leopard Quarantine Bug Allows Users to Launch Malicious Attachments in Mail Exploit: OSX.Exploit.MetaData.B Discovered: November 20, 2007 Risk: Low http://www.intego.com/news/ism0706.asp Description: Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard, provides a "quarantine" system that alerts users when they attempt to open applications that arrived via Mail, Safari or iChat, or that came in disk images via these programs. It also alerts users the first time they launch any other application they have installed or manually added to their Applications folder. This system should inform users of all cases when such executable files are being opened, but a bug in the quarantine system, discovered by Heise Security on November 20, 2007, can allow users to launch attachments, which may be malicious, from Mail. The principle behind this system is Leopard's LaunchServices database, which records all applications or executable files that are added to a user's Mac. However, when some executable attachments...
Nov 21
Media Atelier releases TimeLog 4.0
Media Atelier releases TimeLog 4.0 Media Atelier has released version 4 of its work time tracking software TimeLog. TimeLog integrates tightly with Address Book, iCal and Sync Services and offers an intuitive interface that makes tracking time as easy as listening to music in iTunes. Recordings are stored in iCal calendars which allows sharing of time sheets over network services such as dotmac, CalDAV and others. TimeLog 4 adds support for Mac OS X Leopard, including a lot a new features like: Refined Interface Timeline view for graphical editing Tighter iCal integration Multiple timers at the same time Undo support Smart lists Customizable printing Flexible export options including XML Built in translation utility Growl support Available in English, French, German, Italian and Dutch. About TimeLog TimeLog 1 was first released in Dezember 2003. In 2004 TimeLog 2 won the REALbasic Award "Best Business Software" . Since version 3, TimeLog is a native cocoa application. System...
Nov 20
Macfun.com
New York -- November 21, 2007 -- Freeverse Inc., the leading developer and publisher of casual games for the Mac, is proud to announce the relaunch of Macfun.com, and is offering visitors a free copy of their popular game, 3D Hearts Deluxe. Macfun.com was launched because existing large games sites are Windows focused, and Mac gamers need a place to find the very best games for their Macs. Macfun.com has been designed from the ground-up to make it easier than ever to find the game you are looking for. We are happy to announce the availability of three of the hottest new game titles: Chocolatier, Dream Chronicles, and Diner Dash: Hometown Heroes. New games will be released every week on Friday, just in time for the weekend! As part of our commitment to making Macfun.com the premier place for Mac games, Freeverse is also providing, completely free, the retail version of 3D Hearts Deluxe, one of the most popular Mac card games available. Macfun.com will always at least one free game...
Nov 20
Mark/Space updates The Missing Sync for BlackBerry
Mark/Space has just released a Leopard compatible update for The Missing Sync for BlackBerry, version 1.0.3. The 1.0.3 installer and complete release notes are available from the downloads page of the Mark/Space website. (http://www.markspace.com/downloads.html) Version 1.0.3 is a free update for all owners of The Missing Sync for BlackBerry 1.0. Details about Leopard compatibility for all Mark/Space software titles can be found at (http://www.markspace.com/leopard.html)
Nov 19
Aqua Connect Terminal Server 2007.2
Aqua Connect Terminal Server provides rapid delivery of Mac OS X applications to Mac OS, Linux, and Windows based desktops and thin clients Easy-to-use and Dramatically Lower Costs for Rapid Mac OS X Application Delivery Los Angeles, CA, November 19, 2007 -- Aqua Connect LLC, an innovative provider of enterprise grade application delivery software for the Mac OS X platform, today announced the release of the Aqua Connect Terminal Server 2007.2 software developed to provide an easy and cost-effective solution for rapid delivery of Mac OS X applications in enterprise network environments. Service Release 2007.2 provides customers with updates to the company's flagship Terminal Server software by enhancing administration options and ease of use while concurrently increasing performance and stability. "We are seeing an expansion of Macs in corporate networks and more IT managers recognize the Mac's power, speed, and security" said Joseph Cohen, CTO, Aqua Connect. "But even with faster...
Nov 19
Aluratek Digital Photo Frames Are Now Mac Compatible
Aluratek, Inc. Digital Photo Frames Are Now Mac Compatible 10.5", 11", 12" and 15" "Lifestyle Enhancement Devices" Now Work With Apple Macintosh OS X v10.4 Tiger IRVINE, CA - Aluratek, Inc, a leading creator of sophisticated yet user-friendly computer peripherals and consumer electronic devices, today announced that its newest entries into the booming digital photo frame market are compatible with the Apple Macintosh OS X v10.4 Tiger Operating System. "We are pleased to be able to offer these digital photo frames now to both PC and Mac users," said John Wolikow, Aluratek's VP of Sales and Marketing. "The unmatched functionality of the frames combined with their great performance and versatility means there is now an Aluratek frame available for everyone's needs." The Aluratek Digital Photo Frame models that are now Mac compatible, as well as PC compatible, are the 10.5" ADMPF110 and 210, the 11" ADMPF311F, the 12" ADMPF312F and the 15" ADMPF315F. All of these high resolution TFT true...
Nov 19
REAL Software Hosts REAL World 2008 User Conference
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (November 19, 2007) -- REAL Software, a leading developer of cross-platform software for Windows, Macintosh and Linux, is hosting REAL World 2008 to be held in Austin, March 19-21, 2008 at the Omni Hotel. The User Conference expands this year with 42 technical sessions presented by the company's development staff and leading users from around the world. REAL Software Founder and CEO Geoff Perlman will give a keynote presentation highlighting the future direction of REAL Software. "Each year, REAL Software users gather to improve their skills and knowledge of our cross-platform capabilities with both REALbasic and REAL SQL Server," states Perlman. "We believe that the education and networking opportunities are invaluable to our users and our technical team benefits tremendously from the interaction with our customers." REAL World 2008 features multiple tracks including a beginner's track, an in-depth track for returning users and additional sessions on cross-platform...
Nov 19
2X VGA Extender Splits and Delivers HD Video
New Extension System from Gefen Splits One VGA Video Signal and Distributes It Up To 1000 Feet Over CAT-5 Cable CHATSWORTH, CA - When you need to generate the same video for two displays located in a remote location, Gefen's new 2X VGA Extender can deliver. This sender/receiver system does double duty, offering a clean split and the ability to extend two displays up to 1000 feet. Ideal for consolidating the delivery of VGA video signals, the 2X VGA Extender allows both displays to be extended over just one CAT-5e cable. At distances up to 1000 feet, resolutions are supported up to 1080p or 1920x1200 for computer displays, making this an effective performer for high quality digital signage and professional audio/video applications. Designed for a simple installation, the 2X VGA Extender takes just seconds to install. The sender unit connects to the VGA source; the receiver connects to both extended displays. The system uses a 5v power supply at the sender's location; no power is needed...
Nov 19
SyncTV Launches Beta of 'Unlimited Download' Service...
SyncTV Launches Beta of 'Unlimited Download' Service for TV Shows Home-theater Quality Downloads Play Back on Windows PCs, Macs and Linux PCs; TVs and Portable Players in Future San Jose CA, November 19th 2007 -- SyncTV (www.synctv.com) today announced the private beta launch of its TV download service, which will provide home-theater quality TV shows on an unlimited download basis. Completely based on open-standards, the SyncTV service works on Windows PCs, Macs and Linux PCs, and in the future it will also work on TVs and portable players. SyncTV's program library is organized by channels, some of which, like Showtime, will already be familiar to viewers. Once subscribed to a particular channel, viewers can download any show made available on that channel, which in many cases will include every episode of every season of a particular show. There is a small monthly fee for each subscribed channel, though a minority of channels will make their content available on a pay-per-download...
Nov 17
iSale 4.4
equinux has just released iSale 4.4 - the latest edition of its award wining online auction manager. The update improves the auction creation workflow and adds a bunch of new, great looking auction templates for you to choose from. Convince Yourself: A Myriad of iSale Templates We've added 12 additional, professional templates to iSale that are specifically designed to be flexible enough to suit a wide variety of auctions. Now you can choose from 222 high-quality auction templates to boost your sales! Save Money by cutting the Fees for Additional Auction Pictures iSale now supports Macbay, the largest online service provider for Mac users in Germany. All Macbay users can log in to their accounts within the iSale user interface and simply host their auction imageson Macbay. Manage iSale Automatically Let someone else do the work for you, with Automator! By using iSale 4.4's improved Automator feature, you can now integrate iSale seamlessly into your workflow and create auctions...
Nov 16
Xupport 3.4
Xupport 3.4 This is a compatibility update to support Apples latest operating system Mac OS X 10.5 - Leopard. Beside the Leopard compatibility it provides an revised security technology, many minor improvements and some bug fixes. Xupport is a multipurpose system utility for Mac OS X. It provides many features to configure hidden Mac OS X and Unix options, to increase system security and performance, to maintain and backup Mac OS X, and to dig deeper into the world of Unix. Xupport 3 is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), and is available as Universal Application for PowerPC and Intel Macs. Changes in Xupport 3.4: - New: Compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 - Leopard - Bugfix: Resolves an issue when reading certain unix manuals - Bugfix: Addresses an issue in which the virtual memory optimizer failed to install properly - Security: Improved security technology - Some minor improvements Xupport Key Features: - Access hidden System, Finder and Dock...
Nov 16
Parliant updates PhoneValet & PhoneHerald for Leopard
Parliant updates PhoneValet & PhoneHerald for Leopard Certified releases now available for download at parliant.com. OGDENSBURG, NY and OTTAWA, ON, November 16, 2007 -- Parliant Corporation today announced PhoneValet 5.3.1 and PhoneHerald 1.1.7, both of which have been fully tested on Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard". These updates are free to owners of PhoneValet 5 and PhoneHerald, respectively. Parliant's multi-award winning PhoneValet Message Center turns a Mac into a multi-line virtual call center. It features an automated attendant, unlimited voice mail call tree, call blocking, recording, logging and screening, automated dialing and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) capabilities. Its advanced technology does all this and more using standard telephone lines and many internet telephone lines -- with no need for an expensive phone switch. Standard telephone lines include traditional local phone lines, cable phone lines and voice-over-internet (VoIP) services that allow users to connect a...
Nov 15
Cocktail 4.0 (Leopard Edition)
We are pleased to inform you that Cocktail 4.0 (Leopard Edition) has been released. It is the new edition of Cocktail that adds Mac OS X 10.5 compatibility as well as many new features, fixes, optimizations and other improvements. Cocktail 4.0 (Leopard Edition) is available for download from: http://www.maintain.se/cocktail/download.php What's new in Cocktail 4.0 (Leopard Edition)? Cocktail - Mac OS X 10.5 compatibility - Updated Automator actions - Updated Help compatible with Leopard help system - Improved software update (Sparkle) - Scheduler log - Miscellaneous fixes and optimizations Files - Multi-user cache clearing (Caches) - Added support for Fsck, Kerberos Admin and Kerberos Client logs (Logs) - Added possibility to install or uninstall Archives preference pane (Misc) Network - Added "Allow sending password in clear text" setting (File Sharing) - Added "Warn when sending password in clear text" setting (File Sharing) - Added "Display in login dialog's Name filed" settings (...
Nov 15
Webcam Software Feature Integrated Into Seiko's Smart Label
NEW WEB CAM FEATURE INTEGRATED INTO SEIKO INSTRUMENTS SMART LABEL PRINTER SOFTWARE GREAT FOR SECURITY, TEMPORARY ID, INVENTORY APPLICATIONS New Windows Software Update also Adds Citrix Networking Support For Multiple Users in an Office Environment or Remote Settings TORRANCE, Calif. - Nov. 14, 2007 - Seiko Instruments USA, the pioneer of the one-label-at-a-time "smart" printer, has added a new web camera software feature to its flagship line of Smart Label Printers (SLPs) - making Seiko the first company to integrate image capture into its label printing application software. With the new web camera feature, SLP users can now capture pictures directly from an attached web cam device to create custom labels with text, photos and clip art for visitor name tags, security guest badges and inventory identification. The newly released Windows version of the SLP software also adds support for users working in a Citrix (Nasdaq:CTXS) networking software environment, where all applications...
Nov 15
Sonnet Introduces Aria Extreme-N Draft 802.11n Wireless
Sonnet Introduces Aria Extreme-n Draft 802.11n Wireless Mini-PCIe Card IRVINE, CA-- November 15, 2007-- Sonnet Technologies, a leader in upgrades and useful accessories for Apple Mac desktop and notebook computers, announces the introduction of the Aria Extreme-n 802.11n wireless mini-PCIe card. This small form-factor card, measuring 2" x 1-1/8", delivers draft 802.11n wireless network connectivity to Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac (Intel), Mac mini (Intel), and Windows notebook computers with an available mini-PCIe slot. Sonnet delivers added value by including the specialized tools and detailed installation instructions that enable do-it-yourself installation for Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Pro users. Aria Extreme-n adds 802.11n wireless connectivity to compatible Macs without a wireless card, and upgrades systems originally sold with an 802.11g AirPort Extreme card; Aria Extreme-n mounts into the AirPort card slot and connects to the computer's built-in antenna(s...
Nov 15
Zoho Writer: Refreshed and Ready for the Enterprise
Zoho Refreshes Zoho Writer Pagination, Headers and Footers, 43-Language Spell Check Highlight Update PLEASANTON, Calif. -- November 15, 2007 -- Bolstering the feature set of its flagship online application, (http://www.zoho.com/) Zoho today announced key updates to (http://writer.zoho.com/) Zoho Writer. Now, people who work online with the company's online word processing application have access to pagination, headers and footers, a 43-language spell checker, and other new features. "To news watchers, announcing an upgrade may not be as exciting as announcing a new product," said Raju Vegesna, Zoho evangelist. "But to our customers and those considering our products for personal or professional use, upgrades are often more exciting. For instance, some analysts have identified pagination and header/footer support as gating factors to enterprise adoption of online applications. For these customers, this announcement is a landmark event." Rewriting Zoho Writer The latest enhancements to...
Nov 15
PasswordWallet 4.3 for iPhone
PasswordWallet 4.3 for iPhone: We've written PasswordWallet for the iPhone! Yes, really! And in case you haven't heard, PasswordWallet for iPhone works great, even after Apple's latest system upgrades for the iPhone/iPod Touch. PasswordWallet for iPhone gives you access to your passwords on your iPhone: no internet connection or hacks required. And it's all secured with 448-bit BlowFish. 4.3 brings the ability to open URLs in new windows so you can pop back and forth to make reference to usernames and passwords. This update also includes font size preferences, larger targets for clicking rows, a faster display, and better handling of large password databases. PasswordWallet 4.3 for Mac OS X: --------------------------------- 4.3 for Mac OS X adds a much requested "Synchronize Files" Automator Action, CSV import for Splash ID users, reworked preferences for showing or hiding bullets, more features for commanding web pages when auto-typing, better color conversions for non-RGB...
Nov 15
Insider Increases Font Auto-activation Options
Insider Software Extends Auto-Activation in FontAgent Pro Insider Increases Technology Lead in Adobe and Quark Auto-Activation Power Los Gatos, CA -- November 15, 2007--Insider Software, the developer of FontAgent Pro for Macintosh, the industry's most advanced enterprise font management software, today announced the immediate availability of several new font auto-activation plug-ins for Adobe CS3 as well as updated XTensions for QuarkXPress 7 and Adobe CS2. Unrivaled Design Application Support The latest plug-ins provide fast and accurate auto-activation for Adobe and Quark creative applications. The new software includes auto-activation plug-ins for Adobe Creative Suite 3--including InDesign, Illustrator, and the only auto-activation solutions available for Photoshop. In addition, the release includes updated XTensions for QuarkXPress 6, 6.5 and 7. Auto-Activation for all Mac OS X Versions, from Classic to Leopard FontAgent Pro auto-activation plug-ins support all versions of Mac OS...
Nov 15
NTFS for Mac OS X
Paragon Software Group released a unique solution - NTFS for Mac OS X Paragon NTFS for Mac OS breaks the border between Windows and Mac OS, solving an important communication problem in their file systems September, 2007 Paragon Software Group, the technological leader in innovative data security and data management technology, announced the release of NTFS for Mac OS X. The Apple community can now enjoy all the advantages of Microsoft NTFS file system. This is Paragon Software's first product aimed directly to the Apple and Mac community. In the future other Paragon Software Group solutions will be for Mac users as well. The purpose of this product is to provide rapid reading and writing data to NTFS volumes under Mac OS. "We know that many users of Apple computers have to work with high quality graphics and face file system restrictions for large files. With our driver they don't have any problems with such files transfer anymore" - said Konstantin Komarov, CEO of Paragon. "Besides...
Nov 14
DiscLabel 5.0 released; features new clip art library
DiscLabel 5.0 Features High Quality Clip Art Library San Francisco, CA - November 14, 2007 - SmileOnMyMac released DiscLabel 5.0, the latest version of its award-winning CD/DVD label design software for Mac OS X. This major upgrade features a new clip art library, as well as enhanced layer effects and additional templates. A fully-functional demo version is available at http://www.smileonmymac.com/DiscLabel/download.html. The new clip art library offers more than 1300 items that are accessed via a special clip art browser. The clip art is tagged with keywords that can be searched using the built-in Spotlight module. The clip art files come from the Open Clip Art Library, an archive of more than 7000 user-contributed images that can be freely used. Users can download additional artwork from the Open Clip Art Library and access it via DiscLabel's clip art browser. For more information about the Open Clip Art Library project, visit http://www.openclipart.org. DiscLabel 5.0 features other...
Nov 14
AMD Delivers HDTV Experience for Mac
AMD Delivers HDTV Experience for Mac ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac offers both analog and HDTV broadcast reception SUNNYVALE, Calif. - November 14, 2007 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the new ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac - a new HDTV experience for Mac users. ATI TV Wonder 650 Combo USB for Mac integrates two TV tuners to receive off-the-air ATSC/HDTV broadcasts as well as analog television programming. This new TV tuner solution joins AMD's six TV Wonder offerings for the PC platform. AMD is also powering the new 20 and 24-inch iMac models with the amazing graphics power of ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT, including 128MB of GDDR3 video memory, and the ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO, featuring 256MB of GDDR3. These powerful graphics processors enable stunning gaming performance and great support for video and photo editing. The combination of AMD's TV Wonder and ATI Radeon graphics cards offers consumers The Ultimate Visual Experience. "AMD continues to bring The Ultimate Visual...
Nov 13
The Missing Sync for PSP, version 1.0.3: Leopard Compatible
Mark/Space, Inc. has just released a Leopard-compatible update for The Missing Sync for PSP, version 1.0.3. The 1.0.3 installer and complete release notes are available from the downloads page of the Mark/Space website. (http://www.markspace.com/downloads.html) Version 1.0.3 is a free update for all owners of The Missing Sync for Sony PSP, version 1.0. Thanks for helping us send this news out to the world. Details about Leopard compatibility for all Mark/Space software titles can be found at (http://www.markspace.com/leopard.html)
Nov 13
Fetch 5.3 dresses up file transfer for Leopard
Fetch 5.3 dresses up file transfer for Leopard Etna, NH -- Fetch Softworks is pleased to announce Fetch 5.3, a new version of the original Macintosh file transfer program. Fetch 5.3 is expressly tailored for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, featuring an updated appearance to match the unified Leopard look, improved Leopard compatibility, and support for several key Leopard technologies. Fetch takes advantage of Leopard code signing, making the system keychain and the new Leopard application firewall more convenient to use. In addition, Fetch can now upload files to servers using the familiar Copy and Paste commands, and a new preference offers better control over Fetch's extensive file decoding support. Fetch 5.3 is available for downloading from http://fetchsoftworks.com and is a free upgrade for Fetch 5 users. Fetch 5.3 is a Universal binary, compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, including Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Fetch 5.3 is free to try for 15 days, and a single-...
Nov 13
Zengobi Announces Curio 4.1: Brainstorming/Project Management
Zengobi Announces Curio 4.1 New Leopard features plus integration with the Curio Community Center RALEIGH, NC -- November 13, 2007 - Zengobi today announced the availability of Curio 4.1, the latest version of their award-winning brainstorming and project management application for Mac OS X 10.4 and above. Curio 4.1 now includes a Leopard QuickLook plugin for immediate previewing of Curio projects within the Finder. Curio 4.1 also features one-click screen snapshots for easily adding outside content to your Curio idea space, support for list collection titles, plus many additional features. Curio 4.1 integrates with the newly announced Curio Community Center for quick and easy sharing of mind map styles, list styles, notepaper styles, Dossier templates, and Sleuth search sites. Curio is available in several editions including Professional (US$149, US$69 academia), Standard (US$99), and K-12 (US$69 academia). Curio is the premier brainstorming and project management application...
Nov 13
Mac BU Office 2008 Sneak Peek #5
The Mac BU is giving you several reasons to be thankful during this special time of year. One more Sneak Peek site update results in four more ways to simplify your work with Office 2008 for Mac. Both Entourage 2008 and PowerPoint 2008 pack a powerful punch with several new feature enhancements, including: Entourage 2008 * Improved Calendar User Interface: New color-coded categories, status indicators and flexible To-Do list management help keep schedules under control. Customizable toolbar capabilities also further enhance the user experience. PowerPoint 2008 * Dynamic Guides: With this new function, users can quickly and easily align text and graphics for a crisp, clean slide design. * Improved Presenter Tools: This Mac-only feature has significantly improved since its PowerPoint 2004 debut now offering greater control over timing and pacing, including the addition of a digital clock along with the ability to start, stop, and reset the timer. * Thumbnail View: This condensed view...
Nov 13
iCash v4.0
LOS ANGELES, California (November 13, 2007) -- Maxprog is proud to present a new release of iCash, new version 4.0, available now in English, German, French, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese on Maxprog website with a lot of new features and improvements like budgeting support, new overview panel navigator and flat lists, Bar and Pie charts and currency update thru the internet to name a few. (Full list available at the bottom) Maxprog's iCash is a $39 personal finance and money manager software designed to track incomes, expenses, credits, debts and banks transactions. It offers unlimited categories, multiple accounts creation, multiple currencies, a SQL backend engine, password protection, export/import routines, search functions, and drag & drop support. [Mac OS X and Windows] (Available in English, German, French, Swedish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese) iCash is a Personal Finance software, a tool intended to control your money, keeping...
Nov 13
Xeric Design Releases EarthDesk 4.1
Xeric Design Releases EarthDesk 4.1 Xeric Design, Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of EarthDesk 4.1, its award-winning, real-time dynamic desktop map, for Macintosh OS X. EarthDesk 4.1 adds a new map option for a natural view of the Earth from space and is fully compatible with Leopard (and Tiger). EarthDesk replaces your static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as real-time global cloud coverage, allowing you to track hurricanes and other weather systems on your Macintosh or Windows desktop. The software operates silently in the background, keeping your desktop updated while you work. Unlike a screen saver, which only appears when your system is idle, EarthDesk's dynamic desktop is continuously displayed as your desktop background (and optionally as a screen saver). New in version 4.1: - Addition of Natural map option, an unretouched satellite view. - Fully compatible with Leopard (OS X 10.5). - Interface change to...
Nov 13
REAL Software Ships REALbasic 2007 Release 5; Leopard Support
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (November 13, 2007) -- REAL Software, a leading developer of cross-platform software for Windows, Macintosh and Linux, announced today that REALbasic 2007 Release 5 is shipping. This latest version includes over 100 improvements to the cross platform development environment that will increase developer productivity and assure a higher level of application reliability. "Over the past few releases we have really been focusing on making REALbasic a more robust suite," stated Geoff Perlman, President and CEO of REAL Software. "We have added more than 500 improvements in REALbasic this year alone." REAL Software has qualified this release to operate with Apple's latest OS X update called Leopard. The complete list of improvements and new features in REALbasic 2007 Release 5 can be found in the release notes in the product download, www.realsoftware.com/download. About REALbasic REALbasic is a full-featured software development environment suited to creating a wide range...
Nov 13
MonkeyBread Software updates Freeware applications
NICKENICH, Germany (November 17, 2007) -- Monkeybread Software releases a few of their popular freeware applications in new versions: Sound Recorder, Version 2.1 Make Invisible, Version 2.1 iTunes and Screensavers, Version 1.3 Sound Recorder is simple sound recording application which uses QuickTime. Make Invisible is a small utility for REALbasic developers to create background applications in REALbasic. iTunes and Screensavers is an utility to pause iTunes music playback while the screensaver is running. This applications have been updated to run on Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.5 as universal binaries. Sound Recorder also works on Windows 98 and newer. All three applications are made with the MBS Realbasic Plugins and REALbasic from REAL Software, Inc. Requires Mac OS X; source code is included. The applications are freeware, but contributions are accepted through PayPal. All freeware applications: (http://www.monkeybreadsoftware.de/Freeware/)
Nov 13
IPEVO Skype Devices Combatible with Skype and Mac OS X
IPEVO Enhances Skype Experience for Mac Users Award-winning line of Skype-certified phones is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and higher San Jose, Calif., November 13, 2007 -- IPEVO, Skype partner and leading manufacturer of experience-driven Internet devices, is ensuring that Mac users everywhere get the most out of Skype's leading Voice over IP services. IPEVO's entire line of award-winning Skype devices and software is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. IPEVO has established a reputation for developing products that seamlessly integrate into users' lifestyles and living spaces. The company's longstanding experience in voice technology delivers exceptional sound quality, suppressing noise and interference to make Skype calls crystal clear for both personal and business use. IPEVO's award-winning line of Mac-compatible and Skype-certified phones includes: FREE.1 USB phone: One of the first plug-in handsets designed exclusively for Skype, FREE.1's slim and compact design has won...
Nov 12
VMware Fusion 1.1
VMware Releases Update to Award-Winning VMware Fusion Software for the Mac New, Free Enhancements to Desktop Virtualization Software for Intel-based Macs include Leopard Support; New VMware Importer Converts Third-Party Virtual Machines PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VMware, Inc., the virtualization software leader, today announced VMware Fusion 1.1, a new update to its award-winning VMware Fusion desktop virtualization software for Intel-based Macs. VMware Fusion allows Mac users to simultaneously and seamlessly run Mac OS X, Windows and other PC-based applications on the same Mac. VMware Fusion 1.1 is a free update that is immediately available for all VMware Fusion 1.0 customers and includes over 25 enhancements and improvements such as: - Support for Mac OS X Leopard. - Improved 3D graphics with experimental support for DirectX 9.0. - Improvements to VMware Fusion's Unity feature. - Support for Microsoft Vista Boot Camp partitions as virtual machines. -...
 
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Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »

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