MacTech News

MacTech News

Nov 12
Drive eRazer: Erase Hard Drives
Drive eRazer: WiebeTech's new economical Hardware Solution erases all data from a hard drive quickly and easily WICHITA , KS - November 12, 2007 -- WiebeTech has unveiled a unique and economical hardware solution to erase data from 3.5" or 2.5" IDE/PATA and SATA hard drives. (http://www.wiebetech.com/products/Drive_eRazer.php) Drive eRazer is a stand-alone solution that does not require a computer. Priced at $99.95 MSRP for the standard version, it is much less expensive and easier to use than other software or hardware solutions. Drive eRazer is in stock and ready to ship. Drive eRazer is faster than software, writing data at a sustained rate of more than 35MB/s. A 250GB drive would be fully erased in under two hours.* It's also very easy. Simply connect it to a drive and flip a switch. "As many people discover too late, trashing a file does not erase it from a hard drive," said James Wiebe, president/CEO of WiebeTech. "It is fairly easy for someone else to recover files from used...
Nov 08
Little Snitch 2 Protects Private Data
Little Snitch 2 protects private data from undesirable transmission * Objective Development releases Little Snitch 2 * Totally overhauled application is compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard * Additional features give more control about outgoing network connections As soon as a computer is connected to the Internet, applications can potentially send information to any server they want. Little Snitch reliably informs the user about all attempts to establish an outgoing internet connection and allows in this way exact control about the network activity of the computer. As soon as an application attempts to establish a network connection, Little Snitch shows a connection alert asking the user, if he wants to allow or deny the connection - optionally once, until the application is finished or permanent. Improved usability and new features While Little Snitch 1.0 was working as a simple system preference module, with Version 2 the Objective Development Software GmbH presents a...
Nov 08
Contactizer 3.5
Objective Decision is proud to announce the official release of Contactizer 3.5. Contactizer Pro 3.5 delivers a dozen of new or enhanced features and is highly recommended for all Contactizer users. The biggest new feature of Contactizer 3.5 is the addition of a powerful Project Manager. With 50+ new exciting features and enhancements, Contactizer Pro 3.5 is the most impressive Contactizer version yet. From the introduction of the Data Picker Panel to the capability to manage Projects directly from the Task Manager, Contactizer 3.5 becomes the control center of your daily work. Contactizer 3.5 is available for free as a download to all Contactizer 3 users. Current Contactizer users will discover an improved overall interface, with the possibility to access tasks from the calendar view or the addition of a Merge Key Panel. Objective Decision also starts shipping Contactizer Express 3.5. This new application is built on the same core as the Pro version. Contactizer is designed for...
Nov 08
SecuTech releases a Cross-Platform Software Copy Protection
SecuTech releases a Cross-Platform Software Copy Protection Solution for REALbasic Cross-Platform That Really Works!! With the pride of a of cutting-edged driverless software protection solution, SecuTech Solution Inc. and its technical partner Monkeybread Software (Christian Schmitz Software GmbH) announce a UniKey-based cross-platform software copy protection solution for REALbasic. UniKeyMBS class enables REALbasic developers to use a driverless UniKey dongle to protect their software. The UniKey plug-in supports Windows, Mac OS X and Linux in a universal format. REALbasic developers need not change any source codes, and can now enjoy the flexibility provided by the UniKey cross-platform software copy protection solution. UniKey acts as the first driverless software copy protection solution to the REALbasic community. With the UniKey software copy protection system, REALbasic developers may have a new cost effective option for software protection, resolving the headache of dongle...
Nov 08
Stairways Software releases Keyboard Maestro 2.1.2
Perth, Western Australia - 8 November 2007 - Stairways Software Pty Ltd is pleased to announce Keyboard Maestro 2.1.2, the new version of its powerful productivity enhancer for Mac OS X. This release adds fixes a problem entering serial numbers under Leopard, resolves an issue where the floating macro palette could remain open, and fixes the Launch/Quit application triggers. Using Keyboard Maestro's macros you can control applications, windows, or menus; insert text; open documents, applications or URLs; execute scripts; control the system, iTunes, or a PowerMate; and more, all with the touch of a key, click of the mouse, periodically or at specific times, or even when an application is launched, running or quits. The Program Switcher lets you cycle through applications or windows, closing, hiding, launching, and more. Keyboard Maestro can help you regain control of your crowded screen by letting you close or hide multiple windows or applications, especially useful in the Finder. The...
Nov 08
Sonnet Announces Mac OS X Leopard Support
Sonnet Announces Mac OS X Leopard Support IRVINE, CA--November 8, 2007--Sonnet Technologies, a longtime leader in upgrades for Apple Macintosh computers, announces full support for Mac OS X Leopard (v10.5), the latest operating system software release from Apple Inc. Sonnet's entire expansion-card family--PCI Express (PCIe) cards for Mac Pro, Xserve and PowerMac G5; PCI/PCI-X cards for Power Mac G5 and Power Mac G4; ExpressCard/34 cards for MacBook Pro; CardBus cards for PowerBook G4 computers; and Encore/ST and Encore/MDX processor upgrade cards for Power Mac G4 and Xserve G4 computers--are Leopard compatible. Sonnet's award-winning Fusion storage systems are also 100% Leopard compatible. Sonnet makes the most complete suite of Leopard-compatible upgrade products on the market, enabling Mac users to add connections and improve system performance and usability. Sonnet's Macintosh-compatible expansion cards include eSATA (external Serial ATA), internal SATA, FireWire, FireWire 800, USB...
Nov 08
Accounted 1.0.2 Adds Leopard Compatibility
Oranged.net Software releases a brand new accounting package built on power, flexibility and ease of use: Accounted. Accounted is a powerful bookkeeping solution with many of the features seen in more expensive programs, but with the ease of use of a much smaller application. Powerful features such as double entry accounting, accounts receivable/payable, split transactions, and check printing are included. Accounted 1.0.2, a free update for registered Accounted 1.x users, adds complete Leopard compatibility. This update also adds new features in the charts window, several interface tweaks, and fixes a few small issues. Accounted 1.0 is now available for download and purchase. Accounted is currently available for purchase at a discounted introductory price rate. Be sure to take advantage of the deal while it lasts! More Information Available at: http://www.oranged.net/accounted/ Accounted Version History: http://www.oranged.net/accounted/versionhistory Pricing Information: Single User...
Nov 08
MYOB US and Sofa Announce Checkout Working Together
Acclivity and Sofa Announce Checkout Joint Venture Join forces to develop, market and support Checkout point of sale software globally November 7, 2007 (ROCKAWAY, NJ) - Acclivity, exclusive distributors of MYOB software in the US, and Sofa, developers of Mac point of sale software Checkout, have announced the creation of Werck BV, a joint venture that will combine Acclivity's experience servicing small businesses with Sofa's dedication to developing easy-to-use software. Werck will develop, market and support Checkout for Mac small businesses around the world. Acclivity, which does business as MYOB US, will distribute Checkout in the US and Canada under the MYOB brand, while Checkout will be sold under the newly formed Werck brand in all other international markets. "Sofa's founders have an infectious passion to help simplify the lives of retailers, which perfectly complements our focus on small business owners," says Scott Davisson, Managing Partner, Acclivity. "They also have a very...
Nov 08
MBS REALBasic plug-in, New Leopard Features
NICKENICH, Germany (November 7th, 2007) -- Monkeybread Software is proud to announce that the pre-release version of the MBS REALBasic plug-in collection is available for download and testing. You can use the plug-ins in Realbasic to do: - Run slideshows using the IKSlideShowMBS class just like Apple Mail or Finder do it. - Display the user picture chooser using the IKPictureTakerMBS class, like in iChat. Choosen picture can either be a file or an iSight snapshot that can then be cropped. The picture choose also supports Photo Booth like effects. - Display QuickLook previews from any folderitem using the QuickLookMBS class. - Read and write calendar events/tasks from/to the iCal database using the CalendarStoreMBS class. - Use the IconMBS class and the folderitem.IconMBS methods to create and display icons up to 512 pixels in size. - Mark files as being excluded from TimeMachine. (see BackupSetItemExcludedMBS and others in the folderitem class) also you can use new and...
Nov 08
Visto Brings Secure Corporate Email to Apple iPhone in Europe
Visto Brings Secure Corporate Email to Apple iPhone in Europe Mobile Email and Corporate Directory Search Offered for Business Professionals Wherever the iPhone is Available London, November 7 2007 -Visto, the leading provider of secure and easy-to-use mobile email for business and consumers, today announced that it will provide access to corporate mobile email on the Apple iPhone across Europe. Closely following on the heels of the availability of Visto Mobile for the iPhone in the US, the company has extended its support to those regions that are actively selling and promoting the iPhone. Using Visto Mobile, iPhone users will be able to securely and easily access push corporate email without downloading any additional software to the iPhone or requiring any changes to security policies or corporate firewall settings. "The iPhone has come out of the gate faster than any other smartphone in history and has broadened the market extensively with a form factor and user interface that...
Nov 08
FoneLink 1.2 includes SMS-Manager, supports quick-dial/quick-SMS
FoneLink 1.2 includes SMS-Manager, is Leopard-Ready and features quick-dial and quick-SMS Berlin, Germany, 7th of November 2007 -- FoneLink, a mobile phone suite for Mac OS X, has been updated to version 1.2. The new release includes a complete SMS manager to send, receive and archive SMS messages and is compatible to Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. "With Tiger, it was possibile to issue a call or send a SMS message right from the Address Book of Mac OS X. This is not possible with Leopard any more.", states jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "We do not agree with that and included these quick-dial and quick-sms features in the address book of FoneLink version 1.2." FoneLink is the perfect mobile phone companion for a Macintosh Computer. The mobile phone suite allows a finder-like view on all files stored on a mobile phone and the exchange of data and media files like fotos, videos and music. Media files are automatically converted for best listening and viewing experience on the...
Nov 07
CalendarKit Adds Leopard iCal Support to REALbasic
Kyle, TX: CalendarKit provides an API for REALbasic-made applications to interact with a user's calendars by providing fast, native integration with calendar software. It currently integrates with iCal 3 on Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard," and is the only supported way of manipulating .ics calendars on the new operating system. A free demo of CalendarKit is available at: http://alacatialabs.com/products/calendarkit Licenses for CalendarKit cost $50 per developer, and source licenses are available. About Alacatia Labs, Inc: Alacatia Labs, Inc. was incorporated in the summer of 2007. We strive to operate it like a research facility rather than a monolithic corporation; in this sense, we seek to experiment and develop new technologies rather than make a buck. We're enthusiastic about the work we do and are confident that this enthusiasm will show through our unique products. For more information about Alacatia Labs, Inc, please visit: http://www.alacatialabs.com/
Nov 07
IMSI/Design Announces New TurboCAD Mac V3
IMSI/Design Announces New TurboCAD Mac V3 Supports Apple's Leopard Operating System and Includes ACIS Solid Modeling Engine NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- IMSI/Design, the global leader in retail CAD, is announcing the release of its newest version of TurboCAD Mac software. New features include a built-in exclusive Tape Measure tool making design measurements easier than ever, updated DXF/DWG translators, additional 3D model and 2D floor plan template content, and an updated ACIS solid modeling engine. "There has been a great response to TurboCAD in the Macintosh community," stated Bob Mayer, Chief Operating Officer of IMSI/Design. "Our strategic decision to continue developing high-performance software for Mac users has resulted in a terrific all-in-one CAD solution." TurboCAD Mac Version 3 is available at Apple Retail Stores, other leading retailers and directly from IMSI/Design. TurboCAD Mac v3 Pro has a retail price of $149.95 in the U.S. A 2D version of TurboCAD...
Nov 06
Mariner Software Announces StoryMill 3.0
Mariner Software Announces StoryMill 3.0 Company to Republish Novel Writing Software Minneapolis, MN - Nov 06, 2007 - Mariner Software, developers and publishers of professional and personal software and Return Self Software, today announced their republishing agreement of the popular novel writing application, Avenir. The product will make its public debut with the introduction of the new title under the Mariner brand and major update, StoryMill 3.0, in January 2008. StoryMill is the latest release in Mariner Software's award-winning line of writing and creativity software. Described as part word processor, part database and offering an industry-first "timeline view" feature, StoryMill provides the tools writers need to manage the creative process from inception to publication. "StoryMill supports the Mariner software philosophy of high usability at an affordable price, while providing a new and needed service to aspiring writers. We are delighted to include StoryMill as the newest...
Nov 06
TotalView Previews Reverse Debugging Features for Multi-Core
TOTALVIEW TECHNOLOGIES PREVIEWS reverse debugging features for multi-core debugging product line New Capability to "Walk Backward Through Your Code" Further Reduces User Frustration and Significantly Improves Productivity Natick, MA - November 6, 2007 - TotalView Technologies, the world's leading provider of scalable debugging and analysis software solutions for the multi-core era, today announced that the company will be previewing reverse debugging capabilities for its award-winning multi-core debugging product line, including the TotalView Debugger and MemoryScape memory debugger, at the upcoming SC '07 show as part of its early experience program for customers. With this new capability, developers will be able to "back up" during a debugging session to help identify a bug as it is happening, improving the efficiency of debugging sessions by eliminating the need to run a program multiple times. TotalView Technologies' new reverse debugging features will allow developers to: *...
Nov 06
PDFpen 3.3.1 Released With Leopard Fixes, Improved PDF Handling
PDFpen 3.3.1 Released With Leopard Fixes, Improved PDF Handling San Francisco, CA - November 6, 2007 - SmileOnMyMac has released PDFpen 3.3.1, its PDF editing and form-filling tool for Mac OS X. The update adds two Leopard-specific fixes, better element positioning, and improved handling of off-spec PDFs. All the new features of PDFpen 3.3.1 have also been added to PDFpenPro 3.3.1, the Pro version that has the ability create fillable PDF forms in addition to all the features of PDFpen. PDFpen 3.3.1 can be downloaded at http://www.smileonmymac.com/PDFpen/download.html. The update is free for registered users of PDFpen 3.x. PDFpen costs $49.95. PDFpenPro costs $94.95. Upgrades from earlier versions of either application are $25.00. Upgrades from PDFpen to PDFpenPro are $45.00. Mac OS X 10.4 or later is required. What's new in PDFpen 3.3.1? - Fixed "Combine PDF" script under Leopard - Fixed "Open with PDFpen" workflow item under Leopard - Fixed positioning of markup when page is cropped...
Nov 06
Unity 2.0.1 Released - Leopard Compatibility
Unity 2.0.1 Released -- Leopard Compatibility Unity 2.0.1 has just been released as a free update to the Unity game development tool. This update addresses a few problems introduced by the recent release of Apple's new Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" operating system. Additionally the release contains some necessary documentation updates that enhance the documentation for both pre-existing and new features introduced with the initial Unity 2.0 release. With Unity 2.0 developers can now take advantage of a host of new features that combine to make your games look better on more platforms, run faster, and be easier to make. Unity 2.0 is an incredible release, give it a look and discover just how incredible it is for yourself! What's new in Unity 2.0: (http://unity3d.com/unity/) Download the Unity 2.0 trial: (http://unity3d.com/unity/download/) Buy Unity 2.0: (http://unity3d.com/store/)
Nov 06
Memeo Offers Leopard Compatible Backup
MEMEO'S LIFEAGENTTM NOW COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE'S LEOPARD Memeo's Newly Enhanced Content Management and Backup Software for Mac Users Offers Even More Functionality and Flexibility than Ever Before ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - November 6, 2007 - Memeo Inc., a leading worldwide provider of digital life management solutions for the consumer and small business markets, today announced its LifeAgent content management and data backup software for Mac users is now compatible with the latest Operating System (OS) offered by Apple, Mac OS X Leopard. In addition to Leopard support, LifeAgent also now includes added support for Apple iDisk as a backup destination. Since its original release, Memeo's LifeAgent has stood out as the most powerful and effortless tool for digital content management and protection for Mac enthusiasts. With an even more advanced feature-set, LifeAgent is the premier alternative to Apple's Leopard embedded backup software, Time Machine. LifeAgent offers greater flexibility and...
Nov 05
Sound Studio 3.5.5
New York -- November 5, 2007 -- Freeverse, Inc. today announced the release of Sound Studio 3.5.5, an update to the popular sound recording and editing tool. This updated version provides full compatibility for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, along with other enhancements and fixes. What's new in Sound Studio 3.5.5: - Fully Compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard - Adds a "Set Zoom to Default" menu item command. - Fixes a bug with default window size. - Fixes a bug with opening System 7 Sound files. - Fixes a bug with the AppleScript "change pitch" command. - Fixes a bug with changing the view box in the waveform overview. Sound Studio's simplified interface makes it an excellent choice for hobbyists, while giving professionals the features they need at a great price. Freeverse also announced the release of updates to the Monbot automation assistants for Sound Studio 3. The updates provide full compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Without compromising Sound Studio's renowned simplicity and...
Nov 05
VONaLink SoloRecord is ready for Leopard
VoIP call recording software VONaLink SoloRecord is ready for Leopard, Apple's latest version of Mac OS X. Richmond Hill, Ontario (PRWEB) November 5, 2007 -- Arcosoft Inc., developer of VoIP call recording software, today announced that VONaLink SoloRecord has been tested on Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. VONaLink works with any VoIP phone system based on the open SIP standard, such as Vonage, to record phone calls and to provide screen pops. Also available is a separate VONaLink ScreenPop product, if recording is not required. Call recording benefits a company by allowing business transactions over the phone to be verified and disputes resolved. With traditional phone systems, calls are recorded with either analog equipment or expensive, proprietary products from the phone company. With the latest VoIP systems built on open, standard protocols, calls can be recorded by monitoring network packets. VONaLink SoloRecord works with any SIP based VoIP system. Soft phone, hard phone and...
Nov 05
Leopard security happenings at Open Door
OPEN DOOR NETWORKS ENHANCES LEOPARD INTERNET SECURITY Upgraded products help users learn about and protect new Mac OS network features ASHLAND, OR. -- November 5, 2007 -- Open Door Networks Inc. today announced updates to its comprehensive line of Macintosh Internet security products. The updates, available immediately, significantly enhance the security of the networking features that Apple has added in its just-shipped Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) operating system. They also help users understand and react to new and evolving security threats. "Leopard provides a host of new Internet-based services," said Alan Oppenheimer, president of Open Door Networks. "New features like Screen Sharing and Back to My Mac are incredibly powerful but also serious security risks. It's important that Mac users both understand these new features and their ramifications, and have the tools to fully secure them. That's where our products come in." Each of Open Door's security products is being updated: - The...
Nov 03
Use More than 40 Samsung phones iSync and Mac OS X 10.5
More than 40 Samsung phones can now be used with iSync and Mac OS X 10.5 Berlin, Germany, 3rd of November 2007 -- Until now, most Samsung phone users had a hard time synchronizing their phone with Mac OS X. This changes today, as nova media has released a new version of the iSync phone plugins with support of 44 Samsung phones for Mac OS X 10.5. Users of Mac OS X 10.4.9 and 10.4.10 are not left out, event though the support is somehow limited to 21 Samsung models. "iSync phone plugins already support more than 125 mobile phones from BenQ, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson." states jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "And we are looking into supporting even more models in the coming weeks." iSync synchronizes data from Address Book and iCal with a mobile phone and is part of Mac OS X. The nova media iSync phone plugins extend the number of mobile phones which could be used with iSync. iSync phone plugins are available online at http://www.novamedia.de for Euro 9.95...
Nov 02
Sans Digital Introduces Infiniband / Multilane EliteRAID ER
Sans Digital Introduces Infiniband / Multilane EliteRAID ER104TI Santa Fe Springs, CA -- November 2, 2007 -- Sans Digital, a leading manufacturer of high performance storage subsystems, today introduced EliteSTOR ES104TI, 1U 4 bay JBOD Rackmount supporting both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial-ATA (SATA). ES104TI is a revised version of the previous ES104T with additional of SAS support using Infiniband, also known as Multilane or SAS 4x or SFF-8470. The EliteSTOR ES104TI series is a 1U 4 bay rack-mountable solution that supports both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 3.0-Gb/s or SATA 3.0-Gb/s interfaces. This system includes four hot-swappable 3.5" trays for hard drive installations, with up to 1TB per hard drive. Designed to provide optimal performance, each hard drive is connected to the computer via a dedicated eSATA channel for SATA devices, or via Infiniband / Multilane / SAS (4x SFF-8470) for SAS devices. With this dedicated quad channel design, the ES104TI could also be used...
Nov 02
v9 of Oxygen XML Editor, Schema Editor and XSLT/XQuery Debugger
Syncro Soft Announces New Major Release of Oxygen XML Editor, Schema Editor and XSLT/XQuery Debugger. Release date: November 2, 2007 Syncro Soft Ltd, the producer of Oxygen XML Editor, has announced the immediate availability of version 9.0 of its XML Editor, Schema Editor and XSLT/XQuery Debugger. The main feature of version 9.0 is a CSS-based visual XML editor allowing WYSIWYG like editing of XML documents. With an innovative approach to XML authoring Oxygen allows you to work with XML frameworks (DocBook, DITA, TEI, XHTML, etc) easier than ever before. Version 9 adds a new concept called Document Type that allow users to provide ready to use support for a framework or an XML language and share that with other users. This version also brings improved error reporting for validation against Relax NG schemas and Schematron, additional side view helpers, some component updates and a number of other features. For the complete list of new features please visit http://www.oxygenxml.com/...
Nov 02
Motorola's Timbuktu Pro Now Compatible with Leopard
Motorola's Timbuktu Pro Now Compatible with Mac OS X Leopard HORSHAM, Pa. -- 2 NOVEMBER 2007 -- Motorola (NYSE:MOT) introduces the latest version of its award-winning Timbuktu Pro software for the Mac. Released this week, Timbuktu Pro 8.7 delivers best in cross-platform desktop remote control software to Macs running Mac OS X Leopard. Users will benefit from a highly robust and versatile remote access and collaboration experience via any internet connection. "Timbuktu Pro has been at the forefront of enabling remote control and collaboration for more than a decade. By supporting each new generation of Macintosh operating systems, we expand Timbuktu Pro's capabilities while also making it more user friendly," said Richard Orriss, Senior Director & General Manager Integrated Software, Motorola Broadband Solutions Group. This advance reaffirms Motorola's commitment to the Macintosh platform, while ensuring that Timbuktu Pro performs at its peak across both Macintosh and Windows...
Nov 02
Snapz Pro X 2.1.2: Updated for Leopard
ROCHESTER, New York -- November 1, 2007 -- Ambrosia Software, Inc. today announced the release of Snapz Pro X 2.1.2. This updated version provides full compatibility for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, along with other enhancements and fixes. The update, which is free to all registered users of Snapz Pro X 2.0.x, may be downloaded here: http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/utilities/snapzprox/ Snapz Pro X 2.1.2 features the following changes/enhancements: * Full Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatibility * Fixed input problems with the new registration interface * Improved error handling, especially out of disk space warnings * Move the palette to the main screen if it's on a disabled display * Adjusted control positions in certain localizations * Various other fixes and enhancements Why take a static screenshot when Snapz Pro X makes creating a movie just as easy? Snapz Pro X does that, and so much more! Snapz Pro X is a quantum leap in video capture technology, adroitly capturing full motion video of anything...
Nov 02
VersionTracker Pro Mac 4.5
This week, CNET TechTracker released VersionTracker Pro Mac 4.5, a new CNET service. VersionTracker Pro is a subscription-based software program that solves one of the challenges commonly faced by active Mac users -- to have good information on the recently updated software applications they rely on to ensure their systems are running as efficiently as possible. Mac software developers are constantly working to enhance the features and performance of their products, and every day hundreds of new updates are released. VersionTracker Pro Mac 4.5 compares the user's software with a continually-updated online database, and alerts users immediately when updates are available - with information on system compatibility, new features, user reviews and ratings. Users can then make informed decisions on updating, and download the upgrades they need with a single click. The new Mac 4.5 release includes: -- Leopard Ready! - Use the OS filtering feature of VersionTracker Pro to tell you when your...
Nov 01
Quark Releases Leopard Compatibility Statement
Quark PR today released this statement about Leopard compatibility. "Our early tests show that QuarkXPress 7.3 will run on Leopard, except for the Flash export in Quark Interactive Designer. We chose to focus on optimizing the latest version of QuarkXPress because it offers our customers the greatest value, features and benefits. We plan on releasing a QuarkXPress 7 update with fully tested Leopard support within the next few weeks. This will be a free update for existing QuarkXPress 7 users and will be available to download from the Quark Web site. QuarkXPress 6.5 is not compatible with Leopard." www.quark.com
Nov 01
Marware Announces Sportsuit Convertible Cases for iPhone &...
Marware Announces Sportsuit Convertible Cases for iPhone & iPod touch Hollywood, FL -- Marware, a leading provider of innovative products for the Apple market, announced today the release of the new Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone and iPod touch. Marware's popular multipurpose Sportsuit Convertible product line is ideal for an active or casual lifestyle. Already available for iPod classic and nano, these new cases round out the Marware collection, delivering multifunctional sport cases for the Apple iPhone and new iPod lineup. The Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone and iPod touch features: * A 3-in-1 case solution that "converts" to an armband case, a clip-on case, or a slim-profile sleeve * A clear vinyl cover that protects while providing full usability of the iPhone and iPod touch screen * An ultra-soft neoprene armband delivers ultimate comfort while the stretchable Velcro band provides an easily adjustable fit * A removable armband carrying pouch that conveniently stores cash...
Nov 01
RAGE MapDesign 1.2 Adds Easy Support with Rapidweaver
Toronto, Ontario (November 1, 2007) -- RAGE Software announced today the immediate availability of RAGE MapDesign 1.2. An easy to use tool for web developers to add interactivity to their web sites without relying on slow loading multimedia plug-ins. RAGE MapDesign 1.2 adds easy integration with popular web authoring packages including Rapidweaver. A free online video tutorial with step by step details on adding image maps to Rapidweaver can be found at: http://www.ragesw.com/blog/2007/09/23/rage-mapdesign-rapidweaver/ RAGE MapDesign provides a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) user interface that allows web developers to visually add hot spots to a single image file which links to multiple web pages. Using standards based CSS, RAGE MapDesign lets users define mouse over and mouse down transitions adding slick visual effects which are compatible with virtually every web browser and operating system. RAGE MapDesign generates all the necessary code so previous knowledge of CSS or...
Nov 01
TypeIt4Me 3.2
Ettore Software is happy to announce the release of version 3.2 of TypeIt4Me, the original text expander software for Mac OS since 1989. Apart from fixing a number of bugs and sporting a re-designed Settings tab, this release adds a number of new features, including: * sorting by date created, modified and last used; * sorting by number of times an abbreviation has been expanded; * automatic replacement of " (double quotes) with "smart" quotes; * prevention of unwanted DOuble CAps; * easier creation of Applescript clippings; * usage statistics showing you the number of keystrokes saved and your personal average WPM (Words Per Minute) typing speed. Meanwhile, Ettore Software's founder & CTO/CEO, Riccardo Ettore - a veteran Mac developer since 1984 - is already working on a new release with a major new feature to be revealed at next January's Macworld show in San Francisco. For detailed release notes go to: http://ettoresoftware.com/download/TypeIt4Me3.2.pdf Software download link:...
Nov 01
FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility
FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 update delivers Leopard compatibility and more FileMaker has released FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 and FileMaker Pro 9.0v2 Advanced, available now via a downloadable update. The 9.0v2 update provides compatibility with Mac OS X Leopard as described below, and other features, and is recommended for all users. Here is a list of other fixes in the 9.0v2 update that developers will be most interested in: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard): The application no longer crashes when creating files if the system language and region do not match. General Fixes: Mac OS X: Get(SystemVersion) now returns the correct version on Mac OS X operating systems ending with double digit revision numbers, i.e. 10.4.10. The database consistency check initiated on launch will no longer incorrectly report that a database is damaged for some databases that can be opened and used without any problems. Printing Fixes: The update addresses issues which cause the application to crash when a page range is specified....
Oct 31
Bare Bones Software Ships BBEdit 8.7.1
Bare Bones Software Ships BBEdit 8.7.1 BEDFORD, Mass. - Oct. 31, 2007 - Bare Bones Software today announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit 8.7.1, an update to its professional strength text editor. The BBEdit 8.7.1 update is a maintenance release that fixes reported issues and adds several minor features and other refinements to this award-winning HTML and text editor. Detailed information on all of the changes and improvements implemented in BBEdit 8.7.1 can be found at: (http://www.barebones.com/support/bbedit/current_notes.shtml) The BBEdit 8.7.1 update is available free of charge to all registered BBEdit 8.5 (and higher) customers from the Bare Bones Software web site: (http://www.barebones.com/support/updates.shtml) BBEdit: Power Tool for Text --------------------------- BBEdit is the leading professional-strength HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. Specifically crafted in response to the needs of Web authors and software developers, this award-winning...
Oct 31
MacTech Releases DTrace Intro To Troubleshoot Leopard
MACTECH MAGAZINE RELEASES DTRACE INTRODUCTION TO DEBUG LEOPARD - November issue of MacTech dedicated to Leopard - Includes one of the best DTrace Introductions Available - Article available now in print, as well as online WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., October 31, 2007 -- MacTech Magazine today announced that not only is its November issue dedicated to Leopard with articles that have been months in the making, but that MacTech is releasing one of the best DTrace introductions available to help troubleshoot and investigate Leopard. "Leopard is another landmark release of OS X, and at MacTech Magazine, we feel it's important to get as much solid tech information out to the community as possible," said Neil Ticktin, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of MacTech Magazine. "While end-users may see the new OS as evolutionary, the people working under the hood will find it revolutionary." "One of the most important new system troubleshooting and investigation tools is DTrace. The November MacTech issue...
Oct 31
Intego Fights OSX.RSPlug.A Trojan Horse
INTEGO SECURITY ALERT - October 31, 2007 OSX.RSPlug.A Trojan Horse Changes Local DNS Settings to Redirect to Malicious DNS Servers Exploit: OSX.RSPlug.A Trojan Horse Discovered: October 30, 2007 Risk: Critical Description: A malicious Trojan Horse has been found on several pornography web sites, claiming to install a video codec necessary to view free pornographic videos on Macs. A great deal of spam has been posted to many Mac forums, in an attempt to lead users to these sites. When the users arrive on one of the web sites, they see still photos from reputed porn videos, and if they click on the stills, thinking they can view the videos, they arrive on a web page that says the following: Quicktime Player is unable to play movie file. Please click here to download new version of codec. After the page loads, a disk image (.dmg) file automatically downloads to the user's Mac. If the user has checked Open "Safe" Files After Downloading in Safari's General preferences (or similar settings...
Oct 31
ShredIt X v5.8: Mireth Technology Adds Leopard Support
Vancouver, Canada, October 31, 2007 -- Mireth Technology Corp. has released version 5.8 of ShredIt X, its simple to use file shredder and hard drive cleaner software for Mac OS X. Version 5.8 adds support for Leopard as well as enhancements to the user interface. ShredIt is the easy-to-use file shredder for Mac OS X that erases data so it can't be recovered. It can be used to erase files, folders, disk free space, previously deleted files, hard drives, external drives, network drives and CD-RWs. ShredIt comes with a wide range of features, including built in safety features along with advanced shredding features such as, government standards compliance and a configurable overwrite pattern. Pricing and Availability ShredIt X is available for immediate download, or on CD-ROM, starting at $24.95. Registered users of previous versions of ShredIt X can upgrade for free. Educational pricing and volume discounts are available. ShredIt X runs on Mac OS X. ShredIt is also available for Mac OS...
Oct 31
WibuKey CodeMeter: Perfection in Software Protection
Valuable tips for the protection of digital rights During CeBIT Asia 2007 our workshop, "Protection Against Piracy", had more participants than last year Karlsruhe - Interest in the topics of IT security and intellectual property protection has clearly increased, as evidenced by the experience of Wibu-Systems AG, a leading German manufacturer of hardware based protection solutions for software, documents, access control and media. For the second year in a row, Wibu-Systems organized a workshop during CeBIT Asia with support from the trade fair producer. It was attended by more than 60 participants; a substantial increase over last year. This year the focus was IT security and the protection of software, documents, media as well as authentication. Professor Yue Wu spoke about the diverse expertise of the Jiaotong University in Shanghai which is famous for its competence in the special subject of IT security. Mr. J=F6rg Heil, C.E.O. of Hartung Consult in Shanghai, reported about IT...
Oct 30
ProjectWizards' Merlin 2.5 Offers Leopard-Specific Features
ProjectWizards' Merlin 2.5 Offers Leopard-Specific Features Melle, Germany, October 30, 2007: Project management consultants ProjectWizards are pleased to announce that the second beta release of Merlin 2.5, released today, was designed specifically with the Mac OS 10.5 Leopard operating system in mind. And it will be made available for free to all current Merlin 2.0 subscribers! The release of Beta-2 of Merlin 2.5 was timed to coincide with the highly-anticipated release of Leopard this past Friday, which introduced improvements to virtually all facets of the user interface. Merlin 2.5 allows Leopard users to get the most out of the new operating system by integrating seamlessly with some of the most exciting features Leopard has to offer, especially Quick Look and Mail. "Merlin 2.5 has been designed to boost Leopard's performance for project managers," says ProjectWizards' CEO Frank Blome. Thanks to Merlin 2.5's compatibility with Leopard, busy project managers can use Quick Look...
Oct 30
Studiometry Adds Leopard Compatibility
CHICAGO, Illinois--October 30th, 2007--Oranged Software releases an update to the best organizational tool for studios and freelancers: Studiometry. Studiometry is the best, most complete solution for companies to organize, plan, invoice, track and create with Client and Project data. Studiometry 5.0.4 is now fully Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatible. This is a free update to registered Studiometry 5.x users. This update also includes a few other minor changes and updates put in before the upcoming Studiometry 5.1, which will be released later in November. - Leopard Compatibility - Fixed an issue that could cause the multiple companies feature to not work correctly on certain setups - Will now always load associated clients and projects when initially opening the new timesheet window when a client is selected - Changed the behavior of certain buttons in the preferences window relating to bindings between listboxes and the buttons - Multiple Employee login window has been extended to show...
Oct 30
MacScan 2.5 Anti-Spyware Security Optimized for Leopard
October 30, 2007 - Las Vegas, Nevada - SecureMac is pleased to announce the release of MacScan 2.5, SecureMac's cutting edge anti-spyware software for Macintosh computers. The SecureMac team is dedicated to providing a secure and dependable product to the Macintosh community. MacScan 2.5 follows this commitment by providing a number of bug fixes and interface enhancements over MacScan 2.4.1 to the company's flagship software security program. With MacScan 2.5 SecureMac continues to provide the latest spyware definitions and tracking cookie blacklist updates, as well as improved Leopard support, providing OS X 10.5 Leopard users with the same level of dependable software experienced under OS X 10.2 through 10.4. This new version of MacScan continues in the tradition of incorporating features requested by its users, adding a highly demanded scan scheduler. With the new MacScan Scheduler, users can set specific days and times when MacScan will automatically scan for Spyware. Upgrades...
Oct 30
Syncro SVN Client version 2.5
Syncro Soft Announces New Release of Syncro SVN Client, a platform-independent Subversion (SVN) client. Release date: October 30, 2007 Syncro Soft Ltd, the producer of Syncro SVN Client, has announced the immediate availability of version 2.5 of its Subversion (SVN) client. Version 2.5 of the Syncro SVN Client introduces the options of associating a file type with an editor and of specifying an external application for diff operations and fixes various bugs. For the complete list of features please visit http://www.syncrosvnclient.com New in version 2.5: For each file type the associated editor which opens files of that type can be specified by choosing one of three options: the default external application installed in the operating system, a particular external application specified by the path to its executable launcher or one of the built-in editors. If an external application is specified for diff operations in the SVN user preferences this application is preferred for all the...
Oct 30
Mac BU Office 2008 Sneak Peek #4 & RDC Update News
The Mac BU wants to hook you up with two substantial Halloween treats! It's time to sneak another peek at the user-friendly features available in Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac. Your documents and presentations will have the chance to shine with Office 2008 shortcuts to polished designs and layouts. * New Templates, Themes & Styles: Word 2008 and PowerPoint 2008 offer easy style options to create fresh, great-looking documents with a single mouse click. Dozens of new Template designs help users make a statement and get their work noticed. Modern, suite-wide Themes and Styles also help users consistently apply a professional look and feel to their documents and presentations. The Mac BU is also pleased to announce that an update to the public beta of Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client for Mac 2.0 will be up for grabs from Mactopia later today. After receiving valuable feedback during round one of testing, the Mac BU was able to address a number of important issues in...
Oct 29
Sonnet Announces FireWire 800 ExpressCard/34 Adapter
Sonnet Expands ExpressCard Lineup; Offers Notebook Users FireWire 800 Adapter IRVINE, CA-- October 30, 2007-- Sonnet Technologies, a leader in upgrades and useful accessories for Apple Mac and notebook computers, announces the immediate availability of the Sonnet FireWire 800 ExpressCard/34 adapter for MacBook Pro computers and Windows notebook computers with ExpressCard slots. This Sonnet card enhances notebook computers' capabilities by providing support for the fastest FireWire multimedia peripherals through its dual, full-bandwidth ports. Sonnet FireWire 800 ExpressCard/34 provides users the ability to connect additional FireWire 800 (1394b) peripherals, such as external drives and AJA Video Systems' Io HD professional video interface and conversion solution. The Sonnet adapter delivers the maximum data transfer speeds for the fastest multimedia devices, satisfying the high-bandwidth demands of video and pro-audio applications. This card works in ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54...
Oct 29
Sans Digital Products Supporting Mac OS X Leopard
Sans Digital Products Supporting Mac OS X Leopard Santa Fe Springs, CA -- October 29, 2007 -- Sans Digital, a leading manufacturer of high performance storage systems, announces the full compatibility of its products with the newly released Mac OS X Leopard. Sans Digital is dedicated to serving Mac users by providing well-suited storage solutions for Macintosh environments. Sans Digital storage units are designed with up to RAID 6 functions, as well as hot-swappable and interchangeable hard drive trays, for increased data protection. These failure protection options come in handy when used with Time Machine: a built-in automatic backup feature of the Leopard. In addition to its exclusive and unique storage technology, Sans Digital products are designed with contemporary and stylish appearances that are suitable in a Mac-based atmosphere, making them the ideal storage units for Mac users. AccuRAID - SCSI U320 or Fibre Channel 4Gbps to SATA RAID subsystems featuring up to 16-bay hot...
Oct 29
Parallels Improves Leopard Compatibility & Performance
Parallels Improves Mac OS X Leopard Compatibility, Windows XP & Windows Vista Performance with New Beta Version Company Celebrates Leopard Launch with Apple Gift Card Promotion for New and Existing Customers RENTON, Wash. - October 29th, 2007 -- Parallels, Inc., has released a new beta version of its award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac, the world's leading desktop virtualization product, that is certified to work with Mac OS X "Leopard", delivering better performance and enhanced usability when running both Windows Vista and XP on a Mac. The new build enables current Parallels Desktop users to upgrade to Leopard more easily, and makes it simple for new users to start using OS X and Windows simultaneously. Parallels also announced a special Leopard-related offer . From now through November 6th, 2007, new customers who purchase Parallels Desktop 3.0 will receive a $20 Apple Gift Card from Parallels good toward future purchases. Existing customers who upgrade from Parallels...
Oct 29
NewerTech MAXPower G4 Processor Upgrades Are Leopard Compatible
NEWERTECH MAXPOWER G4 PROCESSOR UPGRADES ARE 100% APPLE "LEOPARD" OS 10.5 COMPATIBLE Fastest Processor Speeds for G4 Users to Run Leopard & Existing Apps 10 Minute Plug & Play Installation October 29, 2007, Woodstock, IL -- Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) http://www.newertech.com, the leading developer of PC, Macintosh and iPod performance upgrades and accessories, announced today that all NewerTech MAXPower G4/7448 Single and Dual Processor Upgrades for Power Macintosh G4 AGP Graphics/Sawtooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital/Audio, and Quicksilver model computers have been thoroughly tested and verified for full compatibility with Apple's latest 10.5 "Leopard" operating system. MAXPower provides the fastest processor speeds for G4 user to run Leopard and other existing applications at maximum speed. Introduced in March 2007 as the world's first available and shipping G4 7448 processor upgrade, the MAXPower Processor Upgrade gives PowerMac G4 owners with less than the Leopard-...
Oct 29
Chronos Announces Leopard-Compatibility For Entire Product Line
Chronos Announces Leopard-Compatibility For Entire Product Line Park City, Utah - October 29, 2007 -- Chronos LLC today announced that its entire product line is now compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. SOHO Organizer, SOHO Notes, SOHO Business Cards, SOHO Labels & Envelopes, SOHO Signs, iScrapbook and F10 Launch Studio have all been updated to run on Apple's latest operating system. The Leopard-compatible versions are available for immediate download from (http://www.chronosnet.com) About Chronos LLC Chronos has been developing award-winning small office and home office (SOHO) software for Macintosh since 1993. Their new SOHO Series of products is an integrated software solution that "just works" so users can focus on their businesses. For further information visit Chronos on the web at (http://www.chronosnet.com)
Oct 29
Vvidget 10.4.41: Leopard Ready
VVI today announced that the version 10.4.41 release of Vvidget is Leopard ready and runs on Mac OS X versions 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.4 (Tiger). Vvidget runs faster on Leopard because of optimizations specific to the Leopard version. Tens of thousands of Mac users have downloaded Vvidget, making it one of the most popular point-and-click graphing solutions for Mac OS X. That same software is used to automate graphs for desktop applications, dashboard widgets and web sites. Vvidget has been used for years by corporate developers and technical professionals because it is easy to use, integrates seamlessly with the application development tools provided with Mac OS X, is widely available with free download of the base system and can be combined and redistributed with developer's own applications. Pricing And Availability: The Vvidget Builder GUI tool is free and can be downloaded at (http://www.vvidget.org). To automate graphs for desktop applications and dashboard widgets, Vvidget Code...
Oct 29
Power Manager 3.7 - Automated energy saving
UK, Europe - 29 October 2007 - DssW today announced the launch of Power Manager 3.7 for Mac OS X. Power Manager 3.7 helps schools and businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Power Manager 3.7 introduces support for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), a new wake action, and time zone support. "Delivering a single version of Power Manager that spans three generations of Mac OS X makes deploying Power Manager as your energy saving solution much easier." said Graham Miln, DssW's director. "With the new wake action, Power Manager is even more efficient at saving energy in a busy office." Power Manager now supports a wake up action to complement the existing 'start up or wake' action. The new wake action improves Power Manager's flexibility when used with a typical office schedule. If a colleague is sick or away, their Mac can be shut down without needing to consider Power Manager. Their Mac will remain off, saving energy until the next scheduled start up event. This improvement helps Power Manager...
Oct 29
Nolobe releases Interarchy 8.5.4, Leopard Support
Perth, Western Australia - 29 October 2007 - Nolobe, makers of advanced software for Mac OS X, today announced the release and immediate availability of Interarchy 8.5.4, an update to its award-winning file transfer application. Interarchy 8.5.4 is primarily a maintenance release that adds support for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. It is recommended for all Interarchy 8 customers. Detailed information on all of the changes and improvements can be found at: http://nolobe.com/interarchy/releasenotes/ Interarchy 8.5.4 is available free of charge to all registered Interarchy 8 customers from the Nolobe website: http://nolobe.com/interarchy/ For more information on Interarchy, and to download a fully functional demo version, visit the company's website: http://nolobe.com/interarchy/ Interarchy 8.5.4 is available for for US$59.95 from the Nolobe Store. Registered customers of Interarchy 7 or earlier can upgrade for US$29.95. http://store.nolobe.com/ Volume discounts are available. Visit The Nolobe...
Oct 26
Ultralingua Announces Multilingual Dictionaries v. 6.1
Ultralingua Announces Multilingual Dictionaries v. 6.1 for Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard Oct. 26, Minneapolis, MN, Ultralingua announced today the release of a new, expanded version 6.1 multilingual dictionary/thesaurus specifically optimized for Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard. Ultralingua is the first independent dictionary released for Leopard. The new version from Ultralingua offers rapid, flexible and high-quality delivery of definitions, translations, conjugations and related information in an application optimized for the Macintosh Leopard operating system. In addition to giving the Ultralingua interface the look and feel of Apple's new operating system, version 6.1 includes improvements in features and data: -- updated and enhanced dictionaries for most languages -- improved verb conjugator -- improved data display -- various small interface improvements Further details, and free trial versions, are available at the Ultralingua website: . Ultralingua dictionaries cost $29.95 per...
Oct 26
Servoy Announces Mac OS X Leopard and iPhone Compatibility
Servoy Announces Mac OS X Leopard and iPhone Compatibility Thousand Oaks, CA --Servoy is today the only Integrated and Development and Deployment Environment to announce full compatibility with Apple's recently released operating system Mac OS X Leopard. All of Servoy's products are now compatible with Mac OS X Leopard including: Servoy Developer, Servoy Server, Servoy Smart Client, Servoy Web Client, Servoy Runtime Edition, Servoy Offline Edition and Servoy MultiDeveloper Server. Worldwide over 200,000 users interact on a regular basis with Servoy-based software both in Client/Server applications and in Web and SaaS environments. Servoy estimates over 50,000 of these users to be based on a Mac, so supporting Apple's latest release is of critical importance to the company. Jan Aleman, CEO of Servoy: "We are committed to supporting not only current but also future versions of important operating systems including Mac OS X, Windows and Linux, to ensure that the investment our customers...
Oct 26
Take Control Books Releases Five Leopard Ebooks
Take Control Books Releases Five Leopard Ebooks Ithaca, NY USA (October 26, 2007) -- In conjunction with the launch of Leopard, Take Control Books has announced that Leopard editions of five of their most popular electronic books are now available. Together, these ebooks help Mac users install Leopard successfully, customize its new and revamped features, share files more elegantly than was possible in Tiger, manage fonts effectively, and much more. The ebooks are available individually or in discounted bundles, and owners of previous editions receive a discount. Free samples and print versions are also available. Learn more at http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/ * "Take Control of Upgrading to Leopard," by Joe Kissell, shows readers the best ways to install, clean up after installation, troubleshoot problems, and even downgrade if necessary. 125 pages, $10 http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/leopard-upgrading.html * "Take Control of Customizing Leopard," by Matt Neuburg, provides a tour of...
Oct 25
The Omni Group Announces OmniWeb 5.6
SEATTLE, Washington -- October 25, 2007 -- The Omni Group has announced a new release of their power-user web browser: OmniWeb 5.6. With features like visual tabs, workspaces for rapidly saving a snapshot of open web pages, and a range of built-in online productivity tools, OmniWeb is the tool of choice for people that want more from their browser. OmniWeb 5.6 improves on all this with a new browser engine for speed and performance, a new inline PDF viewing feature, and new Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) compatibility. "OmniWeb 5.6 is blazingly fast and supports many new web features, thanks to a lot of great work by the WebKit team," said Ken Case, CEO of the Omni Group. "On top of this incredible engine, we provide our trademark visual tabs, saved workspaces, keyword shortcuts, ad blocking, and much more. We're also excited to offer Leopard compatibility in OmniWeb 5.6, as well as the new PDF inline view feature." OmniWeb 5.6 includes an all new version of WebKit, the industry- leading...
Oct 25
MacSpeech Releases ScriptPak for RouteBuddy
MacLive Expo, London, UK, October 25, 2007: Macintosh speech recognition authority MacSpeech Inc. has released a new ScriptPak for RouteBuddy, the popular mapping and GPS navigation software for Macintosh. The new ScriptPak adds over 60 commands to iListen, allowing users to do virtually anything in RouteBuddy they would normally do using the keyboard or menus. "RouteBuddy is the easiest to use mapping and navigation software for Mac OS X," said MacSpeech Chief Evangelist Chuck Rogers. "Using iListen to access its features makes it even easier." The ScriptPak for RouteBuddy sells for $15 and is available from the MacSpeech web site. ScriptPaks allow you to control applications with your voice and are not necessary to use iListen for dictation. About MacSpeech, Inc. MacSpeech is a Mac-only company dedicated to producing the finest speech products for Macintosh. http://www.macspeech.com/
Oct 25
MarketBuddy 1.0 for Mac OS X
Market any Product on the Internet October 25, 2007 - Excel Software is shipping MarketBuddy 1.0 for Mac OS X and Windows. MarketBuddy can reduce the human effort required to market any product or service using the power and worldwide reach of the Internet. It stores and organizes marketing contact information, then automates common marketing activities. * Post News to Web Sites and Press Release Distribution Sites * List in Product Directories and Publish White Papers * Fill Web Forms and Upload Trial or Shareware To Software Sites * Manage Email Lists and Send Newsletters * Support Customers and Track Sales Leads MarketBuddy presents a window with panels for Groups, Contacts, Documents, Emails and Setup. The user can create groups and add contacts assigned to any number of groups. Each contact record stores street and email address, web links, notes and other custom fields and checkboxes. Data can be imported or exported as comma delimited or XML formatted files with...
Oct 25
REAL Software Announces Speaker Contest for REAL World
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (October 25, 2007) -- REAL Software today announced that they are looking for talented guest speakers to present during the keynote at REAL World 2008, their upcoming conference. REAL World will take place in Austin, TX from March 19-21, 2008. Winners will not only get to present to the entire REAL World audience, they will also get a free conference pass and free hotel room stay during the event. If you would like to participate in the contest, please record a 2- minute pitch of your presentation, upload it to YouTube.com and send it to realworld@realsoftware.com. We will display your video on our website. Our users will be invited to rate each presenter on who they would most like to see present at the conference. Three winners will be selected to do a 20-minute presentation each during the general session of the conference. Presentation topics should be business-related, not technical. For more information, please visit www.realsoftware.com/community/...
Oct 25
equinux announces VPN Tracker 5
equinux announces VPN Tracker 5 and is looking for Beta testers VPN Tracker 5 is redesigned from the ground up and numerous workflow optimizations San Mateo, USA / Munich, Germany - October 25th 2007: equinux has announced the next generation of VPN Tracker, its market leading VPN client for Mac OS X. Before the official release date, equinux is inviting experienced VPN users to test VPN Tracker 5 Beta. To apply for the Beta Program, users can log on to equinux.com/vpntracker/beta/v5l.html. All applicants will need to provide equinux with the technical specifications for their VPN setup as part of the application process. VPN Tracker improves the workflow for users and administrators VPN Tracker 5 was redesigned from the ground up to provide compatibility with Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.5. VPN Tracker 5 seamlessly integrates with Mac OS X and guarantees the highest security level. It offers a new user interface, in addition to its many other enhancements that improve...
Oct 25
SubRosaSoft.com Releases FileSalvage 6.1 with Leopard Support
SubRosaSoft.com announces Leopard support for FileSalvage 6.1 Data recovery software for Mac OS X released with Leopard support - Apple Inc's upcoming system release UNION CITY, Calif. Oct 25th 2007 - SubRosaSoft.com Inc., a software company focusing on system utility and data recovery software, announces the immediate availability of FileSalvage 6.1. FileSalvage 6.1 features support for Mac OS X v10.5 "Leopard" and improvements on device support. FileSalvage 6.1 is a an extremely powerful data recovery tool designed to restore files that have been accidentally deleted or stored on a drive before it was re-initialized or formatted. It is device and file system independent, allowing the users to recover files from a normal Mac OS hard drive, USB key, Linux disk, Windows drive, Mac/Windows BootCamp drive, FLASH card, scratched CD, and almost any other media or file system that can be recognized in Mac OS X. Scheduled to be released on Oct. 26th , and one of the most anticipated Mac OS...
Oct 25
Live Interior 3D 1.4 adds QuickTime Movie creating function
Odessa, Ukraine - October 25, 2007 - BeLight Software releases Live Interior 3D 1.4, an update to its interior design software for Mac OS X that lets users create house, office and apartment interiors with realistic 3D walk-throughs. This version adds QuickTime Movie creating functionality (in 2D or 3D mode), contains interface changes and improvements. The update is free for all Live Interior 3D users: http://www.belightsoft.com/liveinterior/ Live Interior 3D 1.4 Version Changes: - Movie creating functionality lets user record his own movies inside the interior. - Inspector tabs "Cameras Properties" and "Lights Properties" added. - "Cast shadows" check for 3D objects added to Inspector tab "Object properties". - "Show 3D Viewpoint" check added to main menu "View". Read the complete list of changes: http://www.belightsoft.com/products/liveinterior/versch/versions.php Fully functional Live Interior 3D trial is available at: http://www.belightsoft.com/download/ About BeLight Software:...
Oct 25
MacRabbit releases Leopard-ready CSSEdit 2.6
Belgium, October 25 -- MacRabbit releases CSSEdit 2.6 with brand new W3C Validation service. MacRabbit is happy to announce the immediate availability of CSSEdit 2.6, a completely Leopard-ready update to our award winning style sheet software. The new version adds various productivity features and offers increased stability. Some of the new features are the ability to open style sheets using an extension that's not ".css", notification about externally modified documents, improved X-ray functionality and increased context awareness when working in source code. With intuitive visual controls and a powerful source environment, aspiring web designers and Pros alike will find their way to Web 2.0 in style. CSSEdit has won the hearts of many and received an Apple Design Award for Best Developer Tool in 2007. CSSEdit 2.6 is available for $29.95. Upgrades are $14.95. For more information: (http://macrabbit.com/cssedit/)
Oct 25
Opera introduces Opera Link
Opera Link: your stuff everywhere Opera connects mobile and desktop worlds Oslo, Norway and Mountain View, CA - October 25, 2007 - Opera, the only company that puts the Web on any device, today released Opera Link. Wherever you are, whatever Opera browser you use, or whichever device you use Opera on, you can instantly access your bookmarks, Speed Dial, and personal bar. Say goodbye to the tedious hassle of entering text in your mobile phone to visit your top sites and say hello to a new level of convenience from device to device. Try Opera Link for yourself at http://www.opera.com. The first service to leverage the breadth of Opera's industry-leading product portfolio, Opera Link forms a key cornerstone of two beta products released today. Opera Link is supported in the high-performance Opera 9.5 beta and the newest beta of Opera Mini 4, the world's most popular mobile Web browser. There is also a Web interface for users of any browser at http://my.opera.com. The Opera Web browser...
Oct 25
SmileOnMyMac: 3 Updates, All Products Are Leopard-Ready
SmileOnMyMac Releases 3 Updates and Announces All Products Are Leopard-Ready San Francisco, CA -- October 25, 2007 -- SmileOnMyMac, developer of productivity software for Mac OS X, has released updates to TextExpander, BrowseBack and PhotoPrinto. With these updates, their entire line of products is compatible with OS X 10.5 (Leopard). DiscLabel, PDFpen and PageSender had been updated previously to be Leopard-compatible. The updates are free to registered users of the current versions. TextExpander 2.0.3 can be downloaded at: http://www.smileonmymac.com/textexpander/download.html BrowseBack 1.4.1 can be downloaded at: http://www.smileonmymac.com/browseback/download.html PhotoPrinto 2.1.1 can be downloaded at: http://www.smileonmymac.com/photoprinto/download.html DiscLabel 4.1.1 can be downloaded at: http://www.smileonmymac.com/DiscLabel/download.html PDFpen 3.3 and PDFpenPro can be downloaded at: http://www.smileonmymac.com/PDFpen/download.html PageSender 4.1 can be downloaded at: http...
Oct 25
Seapine Software Releases Major Upgrade to TestTrack Product Line
Seapine Software Releases Major Upgrade to TestTrack Product Line New 2008 Versions of Popular Issue Management and Test Case Management Software Enhance Automation, Collaboration, and Organization Mason, Ohio-October 24, 2007-Seapine Software, Inc., a global provider of quality-centric application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions, recently began shipping TestTrack Pro 2008, TestTrack TCM 2008, and TestTrack Studio 2008, new versions of its powerful cross-platform issue management, test case management, and software test management solutions. The updated versions of these award-winning development and quality assurance tools include new automation, organization, and collaboration features to help companies deliver quality products faster and more reliably. "Our TestTrack 2008 product line includes incredible new features for managing defects, change requests, and the software testing process in quality-centric software development organizations," said Richard Riccetti, president...
Oct 24
Google Map integration tool news for Mac Adobe Dreamweaver
WebAssist Pro Maps for Google Makes Map Integration Simple for Adobe Dreamweaver Users Pro Maps for Google enables developers and small business owners to easily integrate customized Google Maps that leverage address databases, traffic reporting, driving directions, and satellite view Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2007 -- Today's release of Pro Maps for Google from WebAssist brings the power and flexibility of Google Maps to an even broader audience by taking the complexity out of integrating Google Maps into web sites. Pro Maps for Google, an extension to Adobe Dreamweaver, makes it possible for database-driven and manually entered addresses to be displayed in a custom Google map on any website(without complicated coding. Pro Maps for Google steps the user through the options, and integration process, with an easy to use wizard. Features include: * Support for street addresses and coordinates: Pro Maps for Google accepts standard street addresses (both US and international format...
Oct 24
Mark/Space updates The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile
We've just released a 4.0.1 update for The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile. The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4.0.1 update provides important bug fixes and enhancements, including: support for Windows Mobile 6 password protection, improved performance of file-based plugins (notes, music, photos and files), increased stability of notes synchronization, and more. The 4.0.1 installer and complete release notes are available from the downloads page of the Mark/Space website. (http://www.markspace.com/ downloads.html) Version 4.0.1 is a free update for all owners of The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4.0. We are also planning for the upcoming release of Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, and plan to release a 4.0.2 update within the next 90 days to address Leopard compatibility issues with The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile. Updates are also planned for our other Missing Sync products. Please see our website for more information. (http://www.markspace.com/leopard.html)
Oct 23
Excel Ships RbApp 2.1 for REALbasic
Software Components for Solid Applications October 23, 2007 - Excel Software is shipping RbApp 2.1 for REALbasic developers. RbApp is a collection of reusable classes for developing Mac OS X and Windows software using the REALbasic programming language from REAL Software. RbApp can substantially reduce the development cost of any application that requires graphics, page layout, grids, text editing, undo/redo commands, tool bars and palettes, string lists, application help, license management, XML storage, cross-platform file management, charts or graphs. The new release has enhancements in the RbEdit, RbView, RbCommand, RbPalette, RbGrid, RbChart, RbStringList, RbXML, RbHelp, RbQuickLicense and RbLibrary components. RbApp components include: * RbGrid - Flexible, scaleable grid with powerful programming control * RbChart - Dynamic charts, graphs and tables with minimal programming * RbEdit - Text editing of large files with undo/redo, find/replace and print * RbView - Powerful...
Oct 23
ShowMacster v1.9: Leopard-style iChat for Tiger
Offenburg, Germany - October 23, 2007 - Pleasant Software releases public beta of ShowMacster v1.9. Jealous of Leopard's iChat Theater, but still using Tiger or Panther? Check out ShowMacster - media sharing for the rest of us. ShowMacster is an extension to Apple's iChat which enables users to stream pictures, QuickTime movies and live screen captures during a video conference. By adding a drawer to the video chat window, it is seamlessly integrated into iChat. Users can even import a collection of their favorite pictures, icons or movies to show them instantly. By pressing a button or keyboard shortcut ShowMacster will switch from the current iSight video stream to the assigned media. ShowMacster not only enables users to show slideshows of their pictures or video clips but also to share their actions on the screen to their opponent. With ShowMacster's "Sketchboard" tool users are able to draw right inside the current streaming picture. Drawings (on a blank sheet or any photo) are...
Oct 23
RapidWeaver 3.6.4 (Leopard Compatible)
Realmac Software Release RapidWeaver 3.6.4 (Leopard Compatible) Brighton, England - October 23rd 2007 - Realmac Software today announced a minor update to RapidWeaver, its award-winning website creation application for Mac OS X. RapidWeaver 3.6.4, whilst primarily a maintenance release, ensures that RapidWeaver users can continue to develop RapidWeaver sites under the forthcoming release of Mac OS X, 10.5 'Leopard'. Daniel Counsell, founder of Realmac Software said: "We're really pleased to have a Leopard-compatible version out ready for the launch of OS X 10.5 this Friday, and are now working on RapidWeaver 4.0 - the next version of RapidWeaver due later this year, as a free upgrade, which will be exclusive to Mac OS X 10.5. If you're in London for the MacLive Expo at the end of this week, we'll be showing off the all-new interface of RapidWeaver 4.0 on our booth (#834) after the Leopard launch." RapidWeaver Information Say hello to RapidWeaver. He's a revolutionary, but friendly...
Oct 23
Softpress announces Leopard-enhanced Freeway 4.4
Softpress announces Leopard-enhanced Freeway 4.4 To coincide with the worldwide release of Apple's Mac OS X Leopard on October 26th, Softpress will release version 4.4 of its award-winning web design applications. Both Freeway 4 Pro and Freeway 4 Express add compatibility with Leopard's new "Quick Look" feature and are free to existing users of Freeway 4 as a download from the Softpress website. As one of the over 300 new features included in Leopard, Quick Look gives an instant preview and improves user recognition of files created in Freeway 4. "Congratulations to Apple on this groundbreaking release," commented Richard Logan, Managing Director of Softpress. "Although we have been Leopard-ready for some time, we're delighted to offer a free update that goes beyond compatibility and adds real-world functionality." Registered users will be able to download the update at (http://www.softpress.com/support/freeway4updates.php) About Softpress and Freeway Softpress was founded in 1993 to...
Oct 22
PageSender 4.1 Adds Leopard Compatibility, Printing Enhancements
PageSender 4.1 Adds Leopard Compatibility, Printing Enhancements San Francisco, CA -- October 23, 2007 -- SmileOnMyMac has released PageSender 4.1, an update to its top-rated fax software for Mac OS X. The update features compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" and improved printing speed and reliability. PageSender users who are planning to upgrade to the new Leopard operating system must have version 4. Previous versions of PageSender will not run under Leopard. PageSender costs $39.95. PageSender 4.1 is a free update for registered users of PageSender 4. Registered users of previous versions of PageSender can upgrade to version 4 for $20. A fully-functioning demo version is available at http://www.smileonmymac.com/pagesender/download.html. Mac OS X 10.4 is required. What's new in PageSender 4.1: - Leopard compatible - Improved printing speed and reliability - Fixed some Leopard-specific visual glitches - Fixed bug in cover page field substitution PageSender features: - Send...
Oct 22
LithiumCorp Releases Lithium 4.9 and embraces Open Source
October 22nd - Sydney, Australia - LithiumCorp Pty Ltd has released the most significant version of it's Network, Server and Storage Monitoring Software for Mac OS X since its debug and has announced that significant portions of Lithium are to be release under a Non- GPL open-source license. Lithium 4.9, released today, brings in-depth Xsan Monitoring, a refined User Interface and vast improvements in setup and usability to the product that is redefining how network and server administrators monitor their infrastructure -- especially in the Apple Pro-Video, Pro-Audio, Educational and Enterprise markets. Lithium 4.9 is now available for sale from LithiumCorp's online store from $399USD and is also available through it's newly formed network of resellers and distributors world-wide. As a commitment to third-party and community development of monitoring modules for Lithium, LithiumCorp has today announced that it will be releasing the source-code for all SNMP-based monitoring modules...
Oct 21
Hikona - automatic batch hi-res PDF creation from Quark
In the past, we've told you about KonaPDF - a way of creating low resolution PDFs automatically from QuarkXPress via Acrobat Distiller. Its benefits were twofold: 1) all those Quark Print settings - so easy for a Mac operator to get wrong or overlook - are set automatically, without user interaction. 2) batch output: KonaPDF operated on a folder of Quark files, outputting each page as a PostScript file and placing these in an Acrobat watched folder for Distiller to convert to PDF straight away. Now there's Hikona - it does the same, but at high resolution with oversize pages to accommodate registration marks, crops and trims. We think Hikona will be of interest to any publishing company that makes high-resolution, press-ready PDFs from QuarkXPress 6. All the Quark Print settings - resolution, half-screen, page oversize, registration marks, offset, bleed, orientation etc are 'hard-wired' into the code of Hikona itself. The user simply selects a folder of Quark files, then chooses a...
Oct 19
Sans Digital Launches Storage4mac.com
Sans Digital Launches Storage4mac.com Santa Fe Springs, CA -- October 19, 2007 -- Sans Digital, a leading provider of high performance storage subsystems, is delighted to announce the launch of their third website Storage4mac.com. In addition to the original (http://www.sansdigital.com/) and (http://www.iscsinas.com/), the new website (http://www.storage4mac.com/) focuses on providing storage solutions for Macintosh users. Storage4mac.com carries Sans Digital brand products that are fully compatible with Macintosh platforms. It provides Mac users with a wide range of storage selections, from single unit towers to rackmounts, in the most popular connection interfaces. Sans Digital's single unit towers, such as the MobileSTOR series, are designed with mobility in mind to be used in a personal and home environment. Additionally, its rackmounts, such as the EliteSTOR series, are widely popular for their convenience in business settings. The storage units are designed with up to RAID 6...
Oct 19
PhoneValet 5.3: Landline voicemail for all iPods and iPhone
Landline voicemail for all iPods and iPhone Landline voicemail delivered to all Apple portable devices: iPhone and all iPods! OGDENSBURG, NY and OTTAWA, ON, October 19, 2007 - Parliant Corporation today announced PhoneValet 5.3, which provides playback of voicemail and call recordings on all iPods and iPhone products. "With PhoneValet, land-line visual voicemail is at your fingertips anywhere in the world," said Kevin Ford, Parliant president. "We believe there's no need to constantly call in to check messages. With PhoneValet, your messages find you!" Each device has its own capabilities, and PhoneValet makes the best of each: For iPhone: PhoneValet 5.3 instantly emails messages. Listening to them on iPhone is a snap and you can even return calls with a simple click! For iPhone and iPod Touch: you can access voice mails and recent calls through a visual voicemail interface that works just like the iPhone's wireless voicemail application. This web application comes with PhoneValet...
Oct 17
TalkPlus Unlocks the Power of the iPhone
TalkPlus unlocks the power of the iPhone with enhanced mobile 2.0 services With TalkPlus, iPhone Users Can Have Multiple Numbers and Easily Control Personal and Business Calls On a Single Device Services Include Virtual Numbers, Advanced Call-Management Features and Low-Cost International Calling SAN MATEO, Calif.--Oct. 17, 2007--TalkPlus, a provider of innovative Mobile 2.0 services, announced today that users of the Apple iPhone mobile digital device can now sign up for services offered by TalkPlus, including multiple and global virtual numbers, advanced call-management features and low-cost international calling, all designed to provide increased flexibility, privacy and control over the mobile experience. TalkPlus' virtual phone-number service enables subscribers to create additional phone numbers on their mobile phones for placing and receiving calls. Subscribers can easily manage all personal and business calls from a single device--eliminating the need to carry multiple phones...
Oct 17
Intego's Security Software Leopard-Compatible
INTEGO'S SOFTWARE IS FULLY LEOPARD-COMPATIBLE All of Intego's Security Software is Ready for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Austin, TX, October 17, 2007 -- Intego, the Macintosh security specialist, today announced that all of its software is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard, the forthcoming version of Apple's operating system. Leopard will be released on October 26, and Intego has been ready since it released updates to its programs in September. "We're very excited to see Leopard in action, and Mac users everywhere will be too," said Laurent Marteau, CEO, Intego. "Intego has worked hard to make sure that, as soon as Leopard is released, our users will be able to protect their Macs and keep the Internet safe." All of Intego's programs are fully compatible with Leopard: * NetBarrier X4 * VirusBarrier X4 * Personal Backup X4 * ContentBarrier X4 * Personal Antispam X4 * FileGuard X4 * Internet Security Barrier suites * Dual Protection suites For users who have not updated their...
Oct 17
Third Party Applications on the iPhone
Apple has posted this letter to the community on the Apple.com web site at: http://www.apple.com/hotnews/ Third Party Applications on the iPhone Let me just say it: We want native third party applications on the iPhone, and we plan to have an SDK in developers' hands in February. We are excited about creating a vibrant third party developer community around the iPhone and enabling hundreds of new applications for our users. With our revolutionary multi-touch interface, powerful hardware and advanced software architecture, we believe we have created the best mobile platform ever for developers. It will take until February to release an SDK because we're trying to do two diametrically opposed things at once--provide an advanced and open platform to developers while at the same time protect iPhone users from viruses, malware, privacy attacks, etc. This is no easy task. Some claim that viruses and malware are not a problem on mobile phones -- this is simply not true. There have been...
Oct 17
New Ebook Helps Mac Users Prep for Trouble-Free Leopard
Mac users can prepare for Leopard with "Take Control of Upgrading to Leopard" Ithaca, NY USA (October 17, 2007) -- Cutting edge Mac users can avail themselves of expert advice as they prepare for October 26th, the date that Apple has announced for the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. In the $10 "Take Control of Upgrading to Leopard: Early-Bird Edition," author Joe Kissell walks readers through evaluating if their current Macs will run Leopard well, how to make a useful backup in case of installation problems, smart ways to clear disk clutter and unnecessary files, and whether they should rethink their partitioning scheme. Also included is a 5-page appendix loaded with direct links to backup programs, maintenance utilities, and hardware drivers. Learn more at http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/leopard-upgrading.html Readers will have immediate access to the full version of "Take Control of Upgrading to Leopard" as soon as Apple begins selling Leopard. The full version will walk readers...
Oct 17
Group Logic Releases ExtremeZ-IP 5.1
Group Logic Releases ExtremeZ-IP 5.1 Innovative File Name Policies and Discovery Enhancements Increase Windows/Mac Compatibility and User Productivity October 17, 2007 ( Arlington , VA) - Group Logic, the leading provider of Mac/Windows connectivity solutions, today announced the immediate availability of ExtremeZ-IP 5.1, the only Windows-based server solution to properly support all releases of the Mac operating system, from Mac OS 9 to the upcoming Mac OS X 10.5. The release of version 5.1 extends the product's lead as the most scalable, compatible, high performance AFP server on the market today. With ExtremeZ-IP 5.1, Group Logic is unveiling its innovative new Zidget - a dashboard widget which enables users to easily discover and access their print and file servers. This simple dashboard widget or web interface allows administrators to completely eliminate AppleTalk (and related maintenance and management costs) from their network - a goal of many organizations. The Zidget reduces...
Oct 16
New Blog System for WebCrossing Neighbors 2
WEB CROSSING, INC. ANNOUNCES EXCITING NEW BLOG SYSTEM FOR WEBCROSSING NEIGHBOR 2 -- All New Group Blogs and Redesigned Personal Blogs Are One Click Away for Private-label Social Network System -- SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2007 -- Web Crossing, Inc. today announced an exciting new Blog system in WebCrossing Neighbors 2, the company's private-label social network system. Now for the first time WebCrossing Neighbors 2 provides Group Blogs. The new Blog system for WebCrossing Neighbors 2 also sports completely redesigned personal Blogs with a new WYSIWYG editor. The new Blog system is automatically available today, with no installation required, on all WebCrossing Neighbors networks. "Only WebCrossing Neighbors lets companies implement such a broad spectrum of functionality with such flexibility," explained Tim Lundeen, president and CEO of Web Crossing, Inc. "The new streamlined Blog system represents a prime example of integrated power at your disposal in a single check-box click...
Oct 16
Office 2008 Sneak Peek #3: Ledger Sheets
That's right - it's time for another look into Office 2008 for Mac. You might remember hearing about Ledger Sheets, and now the Mac BU is giving you a deeper look at this feature that can make any Excel user look like a pro -- even those with "grid fear"! Ledger Sheets -- Ledger Sheets harnesses the power of Excel by making it simple to handle common financial management tasks with the help of pre-formulated cells. Accessible from the Elements Gallery, it streamlines tasks for those who aren't Excel wizards while adding an element of convenience for those proficient in Excel. Home and small business users can easily balance checkbooks, track accounts or manage investment portfolios without having to fuss with formulas. You can check out this new addition to the Office 2008 for Mac Sneak Peek at (http://www.macoffice2008.com).
Oct 16
Periscope 1.5 Released - From Security Cam to Webcam
Periscope 1.5 Released - From Security Cam to Webcam New York -- October 16, 2007 -- Freeverse today announced the immediate availability of Periscope 1.5, the next generation of Web cam software for Mac OS X that lets you use your iSight or other webcam to capture activity in front of your Mac's camera, and then save or share that image easily and automatically. Within minutes, you'll be able to configure Periscope to monitor a room and email a picture when it detects motion or sound. Or have Periscope take a photo every half-hour and upload it to a DotMac Web page, or FTP site. Create a time-lapse or stop-motion movie, post to Flickr, or catch that squirrel that's been raiding the bird-feeder! The uses are legion, the tool is the same: Periscope. What's New: Just about everything! Ready for OS X 10.5, Leopard. Improved interface, resizable main window. Supports tens of thousands of images. Launch times significantly faster. Memory usage significantly decreased. Video renders...
Oct 16
RAGE Domainer 1.0
Easily Track Domain Details & Determine Domain Value Toronto, Ontario (October 16, 2007) -- RAGE Software announced today the immediate availability of RAGE Domainer 1.0, a new application for web site owners, marketers and investors to track and manage their domain names. RAGE Domainer allows web site owners to centralize domain details, as well as those of their competitors, with one easy to use application. Domainer also provides an overview of a domain's value through various popularity measures including Google PageRank, AlexaRank, incoming back links, and social tags. RAGE Domainer is the only web developer's tool for the Mac that helps domain owners easily gauge the value of domains in addition to tracking all whois information automatically. RAGE Domainer syncs with iCal and the Mac OS X keychain to notify owners of domain expiration details and to securely store FTP login details. RAGE Domainer requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. A free trial version is available for...
Oct 16
TextExpander 2.0
TextExpander 2.0 Released With New Features for Organizing, Sharing and Syncing Snippets San Francisco, CA -- October 16, 2007 -- SmileOnMyMac has released TextExpander 2.0, a new version of its customizable typing shortcut tool for Mac OS X. With TextExpander, users can define abbreviations for frequently-used text strings and images, also known as snippets. When an abbreviation is typed, it expands automatically to the full snippet. The new version of TextExpander incorporates many features for organizing, sharing and syncing snippets. A 30-day fully-functioning demo of TextExpander can be downloaded at http://www.smileonmymac.com/textexpander/download.html. The price is $29.95. A new Family Pack license is available for $44.95, which covers up to five computers in one household. Mac OS X 10.4 is required. In TextExpander 2.0, users can organize snippets into groups. Preferences can be set by group; each group can be enabled or disabled in specified applications and can have its own...
Oct 16
Apple to Ship Mac OS X Leopard on October 26
Apple to Ship Mac OS X Leopard on October 26 CUPERTINO, California--October 16, 2007--Apple today announced that Mac OS X Leopard will go on sale Friday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers, and that Apple's online store is now accepting pre-orders. Leopard is packed with more than 300 new features and introduces a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock; a redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; and Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac. "Leopard, the sixth major release of Mac OS X, is the best upgrade we've ever released," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "And everyone gets the 'Ultimate' version, packed with all the new innovative...
Oct 16
Apple Announces Mac OS X Server Leopard
Apple Announces Mac OS X Server Leopard CUPERTINO, California--October 16, 2007--Apple today announced that Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard will go on sale on Friday, October 26, at the same time as Mac OS X Leopard. Leopard Server extends Apple's legendary ease of use, making it even easier to take advantage of the benefits of a server, and introduces Podcast Producer, the ideal way to automatically publish podcasts to iTunes or the web. Leopard Server packs more than 250 new features including Wiki Server, allowing people to collaboratively create and modify their shared web sites with just a few clicks; and iCal Server, the world's first commercial CalDAV standard-based calendar server. "Leopard Server is the best release of Mac OS X Server yet, bringing more great innovations, like Podcast Producer, Wiki Server and iCal Server," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With new setup features that have a server up and running within...
Oct 15
Dejal announces Simon 2.3.3
Dejal announces Simon 2.3.3 A Mac OS X application to monitor websites and servers for changes or failures. PORTLAND, Oregon -- October 15, 2007 -- Dejal today announced the immediate availability ofDejal Simon 2.3.3, 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...
Oct 15
New Features for TotalView and MemoryScape Debuggers
totalview Technologies adds new features to industry-leading totalview and memoryscape debuggers New TotalView 8.3 and MemoryScape 2.1 Easier to Use for MPI Developers Natick, MA- October 15, 2007 - TotalView Technologies, the world's leading provider of scalable debugging and analysis software solutions for the multi-core era, today introduced new versions of its advanced debugging solutions, TotalView Debugger 8.3 and MemoryScape 2.1. The products have been updated to add to their already considerable power and simplicity, with a focus on making it easier for MPI programmers to streamline their application development processes. "The new and enhanced features in TotalView 8.3 and MemoryScape 2.1 accelerate our ability to identify where and why problems occur in our software," said Nick Monyatovsky, software engineer at SIMULIA. "MemoryScape 2.1 enabled us to identify memory issues and by using its scripting interface, we were able to automate the evaluation process. Now, the system...
Oct 12
WireTap Studio
ROCHESTER, New York -- October 11, 2007 -- Ambrosia Software, Inc. announced today the release of WireTap Studio 1.0.0. This innovative audio recording and editing application features patent-pending technology that brings professional caliber audio recording and editing to the masses. WireTap Studio works with Mac OS X Tiger 10.4 and Leopard 10.5, and a free trial can be downloaded here: http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/utilities/wiretap/ WireTap Studio is a complete audio recording and management solution, allowing you to manipulate and manage your audio like never before. Record the discrete audio output of any application, as well as all system audio, or even record audio input from any microphone, line- in, or audio input hardware. Once you have recorded audio, WireTap Studio's audio editor allows you to edit in a revolutionary way - completely lossless and fool- proof. Lossless master recording technology enables you to edit your recorded audio without any loss of quality or content....
Oct 11
Unity 2.0 Released: For Game Developers
Unity 2.0 Released! Unity Technologies is extremely proud to announce the release of Unity 2.0, the largest and most exciting update to Unity and the Unity Web Player that has ever been released. This major update includes more than 50 new features and a variety of other product updates. Everything about Unity 2.0 is designed to make your games look better on more platforms, run faster, and be easier to make. Your Games Look Better Creating content with strong visual appeal is a key element to your success, and there are a number of features to be found in Unity 2.0 that allow you to create content that looks even better than before. This is due to a variety of new features, including the ability to play video files as textures on any surface with ease and an all new way of developing content GUI systems. Your Games Run Faster Alongside top-notch visuals, developers also require the highest performance possible and as such we've also included a number of features in Unity 2.0 that...
Oct 10
Chronos Releases SOHO Organizer 6.5
Chronos Releases SOHO Organizer 6.5 -- 15+ New Features Park City, Utah - October 10, 2007 -- Chronos LC today announced the release of SOHO Organizer 6.5, an update to its personal and business productivity suite. SOHO Organizer is designed for both individual and workgroup use and this latest update adds 15+ user requested features. SOHO Organizer 6.5 is a FREE update for registered SOHO Organizer 6.x users. KEY NEW FEATURES * NEW! Live-Resize of All-Day (Banner) Events. Users can resize all-day events in real-time to change the event's start/end dates. * NEW! Real-Time Current Time Indicator. Displays the current time in the Day and Week views. * NEW! Event/Task Pop-Up Previews. Shows detailed event/task information without opening the event/task. * NEW! Skype Support. Users can place phone calls using their Skype account. * NEW! Created/Modified Dates. The Contact Card view now shows a contact's created date and last modified date in the Summary Pane. * NEW! Phone Number...
Oct 10
Chronos Releases SOHO Notes 6.5
Chronos Releases SOHO Notes 6.5 -- 10+ New Features Park City, Utah - October 10, 2007 -- Chronos LC today announced the release of SOHO Notes 6.5, an update to its class-leading note manager for Mac OS X. This new version adds 10+ new features requested by customers. SOHO Notes 6.5 is a FREE update for registered SOHO Notes 6.x users. KEY NEW FEATURES * NEW! Show Duplicates Feature. Users can now easily view and delete duplicate notes. * NEW! Nested Smart Folders. Smart Folders can now be made children to regular folders. * NEW! Auto-Hide DockNote Option. DockNote can now be made to completely disappear when not in use. * NEW! Highlighted Search Results in PDF's. Search results are now highlighted in pdf notes after a database-wide search. * NEW! View Option for DockNote and Service Menu. Users can now more finely control which notes and folders with shortcuts appear in DockNote, the Service menu, and contextual menus. * NEW! Open In Tabs Command. Users can open each selected note in...
Oct 10
Gefen Delivers Wireless USB 2.0 Connectivity up to 100 Feet
Gefen Delivers Wireless USB 2.0 Connectivity up to 100 Feet in Distance CHATSWORTH, CA - No cables are required to transmit USB 2.0 signals up to 100 feet in distance with the new Wireless USB Extender from Gefen. This sender/receiver system delivers cable-free USB connectivity and is designed to offer a useful, plug and play method of removing USB devices from the computer station. It is effective in extending typical computer peripherals such as keyboard/mouse and printer with full operational functionality using a radio transmission based on 802.11a, b, g, n and Extreme USB technologies. An ideal solution for accessing the computer and powering devices in remote locations where running wires is undesirable, the cable-free extension solution transmits data at speeds up to 54 Mbps, providing an attractive alternative to wired solutions. The product requires no installation of USB drivers so the set-up is simplified, requiring a short cable connection of the sender to the computer,...
Oct 10
Pariahware Announces ClipSaver v2.2
RALEIGH, NC, USA (October 10, 2007) -- Pariahware, Inc, consulting firm and shareware developer, announced today it is shipping ClipSaver v2.2, a utility that immediately saves clipboard text disk. Version 2.2 sports the following new features: - ClipSaver can now be started and stopped via a menu option. - The clipboard is now cleared when ClipSaver is started. - Added support for Windows Vista. "Until there was ClipSaver," stated Randy B. Singer, Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (3rd, 4th, and 5th editions), "I wasn't willing to switch to OS X for day to day use. That's how important this slick little utility is to my work. I spend just about all day, everyday, writing documents. Much of what I write consists of citations from online research, or from the organization of bunches of text clippings I keep as part of each project I work on. ClipSaver makes gathering this information quickly into one document a simple and quick task." When utilizing ClipSaver, users can choose to save...
Oct 10
AKVIS Chameleon Plug-in v.5.0: Breakthrough Photo Collage...
AKVIS Chameleon Plug-in v.5.0: A Breakthrough in Photo Collage Creation AKVIS LLC releases version 5.0 of its photo collage plug-in AKVIS Chameleon. The new version is a true breakthrough in photo collage creation. The program offers a new mode that allows transferring a roughly selected object to a new background with a clean result. No precise mask tools are needed! Now the program has an interface and all in all three modes with different collage possibilities. The Macintosh version is now Universal Binary. Creating photo collages with AKVIS Chameleon is fun! This ingenious software makes the process easy and entertaining. Earlier one had to thoroughly select an object for pasting into a new background; with this software this tedious part of work drops out. You can concentrate on the creative part and forget about complicated selection techniques. Version 5.0 of Chameleon has an interface with three modes that offer three photo collage types. The new "Montage" mode allows copying...
Oct 10
Smith Micro Software Launches StuffIt Deluxe 12.0
SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE LAUNCHES NEW STUFFIT DELUXE WITH BREAKTHROUGH COMPRESSION OF MP3 FILES, PDFs AND HIGH QUALITY IMAGES StuffIt Deluxe 12 for Mac Features New Advances in Compression for Graphics and Popular Office Document Files Aliso Viejo, CA - October 10, 2007 - Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) Consumer and Compression Group today announced the launch of StuffIt Deluxe 12.0, the latest update of its award winning Mac compression and file management utility. Building on its heritage of developing state-of-the-art file compression technology, Smith Micro's new version of StuffIt includes an advanced new compression engine that makes the StuffIt X file format more efficient than ever when compressing MP3 files, high quality images, and most popular office document file types. With audio files consuming more and more storage space, the new version of StuffIt helps to solve the storage crunch by supporting the ability to shrink a wide range of multi-media file types,...
Oct 09
Remote Buddy 1.7 with iPhone, iPod Touch Support
Remote Buddy 1.7 with completely reworked user interface, iPhone and iPod Touch support OCTOBER 9, 2007 - NUREMBERG, GERMANY IOSPIRIT GmbH is excited to announce the release of version 1.7 of Remote Buddy today. Remote Buddy gives its users full control over their Mac via their remote control. With over 95 directly supported applications and system functions, real virtual mouse and keyboard, built-in presentation tools, extensive configuration abilities as well as broad hardware support (incl. Apple Remote, iPhone, iPod Touch and Wii Remote), Remote Buddy is targeting a broad and diverse audience. WHAT'S NEW New in version 1.7 are a completely redesigned configuration interface as well as a strongly extended version of Remote Buddy's integrated AJAX Remote. The AJAX Remote allows the usage of iPhone and iPod Touch as an interactive highend remote control with focus on mediacenters and presentations. Using AJAX Remote, almost all aspects of iTunes can now be conveniently controlled via...
Oct 08
Seagate Hybrid Hard Drives: Notebook Computers Go Green
NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS GO GREEN -- SEAGATE HYBRID HARD DRIVE USHERS IN NEW ERA OF POWER-THRIFTY, HIGHER PERFORMANCE MOBILE COMPUTING Seagate ships energy-efficient, fast-responding Momentus 5400 PSD notebook hard drive; heralds new generation of computer storage for laptops, other computers SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. -- October 8, 2007 -- Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX), the world's number one hard drive maker, today launched a new era of digital storage by shipping in volume hybrid notebook disc drives that combine disc storage with flash memory to deliver ultra power efficiency, faster boot-ups and greater reliability for the exploding laptop PC market. "With instant access to content an increasingly essential part of the digital lifestyle, laptop users expect systems with snappy response, longer battery life and new levels of durability," said Tom Major, Seagate vice president, Personal Compute Business. "Seagate is delivering in volume worldwide the best of two worlds -- hard disc drives and...
Oct 04
Zoho Brings Database & Reporting Online
Zoho Brings Database & Reporting Online Zoho DB Features Online Database along with Visual Data Analytics PLEASANTON, Calif. -- October 4, 2007 -- Bringing the power of traditional databases to people who work online, Zoho today announced Zoho DB. Available at (http://db.zoho.com/), Zoho DB is an online database and reporting application that blends database functionalities with visual data analysis. For a video tour of Zoho DB, please visit (http://www.viddler.com/raju/videos/12/). "With Zoho DB, we want to simplify data analysis based on your data in a database. This is data analytics for the rest of us," said Raju Vegesna, Zoho evangelist. "We spent quite a bit of time and effort making a highly functional, complex database and reporting application that's online and simple to use. What excites me even further is that it brings other integration possibilities with existing Zoho apps to the table." On the last point, Zoho DB differentiates from Zoho Creator largely in its...
 
AAPL
$282.52
Apple Inc.
-1.23
MSFT
$24.38
Microsoft Corpora
-0.11
GOOG
$525.62
Google Inc.
-0.17
MacTech Search:
Community Search:

Introducing the App Hall of Fame!
App discoverability continues to be a real issue. With the fast churn of apps in the App Store, an app has only a few weeks of promotional life in it before it‚Äôs largely forgotten. There are a few things developers can do to fix that, but those... | Read more »
Gobliiins Are Coming
In the midst of the huge Q4 launch schedule, the cult classic, Gobliiins, as well as the rest of the trilogy, are being ported to the iPhone in all of their original glory. The Goblins trilogy was a quirky Atari/Amiga game series from the early 90‚Äôs... | Read more »
myPhoneDesktop – Chrome to iPhone Extens...
Anyone who has used myPhoneDesktop knows that it is a fantastic tool for streamlining your onscreen workflow. Instead of having to type line after line into your phone directly, you can use myPhoneDesktop to type from your computer directly into... | Read more »
Classes Review
Developer: Dustlab Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 2.4.7 iPhone Integration Rating: 3 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 3.33 out of 5 stars | Read more »
AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard Pro helps...
Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »
Pocketbooth Review
Developer: Project Box Price: $0.99 Version Reviewed: 1.0 iPhone Integration Rating: 4 out of 5 stars User Interface Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...
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 »

All contents are Copyright 1984-2010 by Xplain Corporation. All rights reserved. Theme designed by Icreon.
Greetings, and welcome to the new MacTech web site! Our home page is designed to be your Industry Dashboard -- so you can have a snapshot of all that's relevant in the industry in one easy location. Many readers tell us that because the information is updated so frequently, they are now checking the site multiple times a day. Here's a quick run down of the features on the new web site, which can be subtle. We truly hope you register so that we can keep you up to date about new features as they are implemented. And, please use the BETA button in the top right to provide us any feedback, suggestions or bugs. We love to hear from you.