Audio & Music Audiocorder (Classic) 3.8—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Audio & Music:Audiocorder (Classic) 3.8 http://www.blackcatsystems.com Need to record something? This nifty app lets you record audio manually at the push of a button or automatically. Record up to CD-quality sound in AIFF format (44kHz, 22kHz, and 11kHz at 8- or 16-bit sampling supported). The program can be set up to be used as a voice-activated recorder or program the app to start and stop recording at specified times—great for recording radio Webcasts. Black Cat Systems 3.8 Shareware Black Cat Systems, support@blackcatsystems.com, http://www.blackcatsystems.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x
Audio & Music Audiocorder (OS X) 3.8—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Audio & Music:Audiocorder OS X 3.8 http://www.blackcatsystems.com Need to record something? This nifty app lets you record audio manually at the push of a button or automatically. Record up to CD-quality sound in AIFF format (44kHz, 22kHz, and 11kHz at 8- or 16-bit sampling supported). The program can be set up to be used as a voice-activated recorder or program the app to start and stop recording at specified times—great for recording radio Webcasts. Black Cat Systems 3.8 Shareware Black Cat Systems, support@blackcatsystems.com, http://www.blackcatsystems.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
Audio & Music Peak 4—Trial The New Mac Handbook:Software:Audio & Music:Peak 4 trial http://www.bias-inc.com If you’re serious about audio in your multimedia projects, then you already know about Peak. For the uninitiated, Peak is one of the most popular audio editing, processing, and mastering apps that there is. The app supports your Mac's built-in audio as well as a broad range of third-party hardware via Sound Manager or Apple's powerful CoreAudio standard for multichannel and multiclient hardware with audio performance beyond 24-bit/96 kHz audio. Create audio tracks for film, television, and sound recordings; create dance loops; fix audio problems; and more. BIAS 4 Trial BIAS, Voice 800-775-2427, sales@bias-inc.com, http://www.bias-inc.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later, 256MB RAM, QuickTime 5 or later
Audio & Music Sound Studio (Classic) 2.0.7—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Audio & Music:Sound Studio (Classic) 2.0.7 http://www.felttip.com/products/soundstudio This cool and powerful audio app allows you to record and edit audio files on your Mac. It features plenty of tools to record audio from an input device or CD, edit waveforms, add effects (like chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, compressor, expander, and gate), remove clicks and pops (great for digitizing your record collection!), and more. Felt Tip Software 2.0.7 Shareware Felt Tip Software, http://www.felttip.com/products/soundstudio Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x, QuickTime 4.1 or later
Audio & Music Sound Studio X 2.11b3—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Audio & Music:Sound Studio X 2.11b3.dmg http://www.felttip.com/products/soundstudio This cool and powerful audio app allows you to record and edit audio files on your Mac. It features plenty of tools to record audio from an input device or CD, edit waveforms, add effects (like chorus, flanger, reverb, EQ, compressor, expander, and gate), remove clicks and pops (great for digitizing your record collection!), and more. Felt Tip Software 2.11b3 Shareware Felt Tip Software, http://www.felttip.com/products/soundstudio Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later, QuickTime 4.1 or later
Development REALbasic 5.2.1—Demo The New Mac Handbook:Software:Development:REALbasic 5.2.1 demo http://www.realsoftware.com If you’re looking to create cool looking applications but don’t want to learn confusing C++ or Java, REALbasic is definitely the way to go. This object-oriented developmental program features a visual interface builder for easy construction of windows and menus, and provides easy to understand syntax to get your creations up and running quickly. In fact, our own Tour interface was completely built using it. Create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!). This package contains demos for both OS X and Classic. REAL Software 5.2.1 Demo REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.1-9.x or OS X 10.1 or later
Fun & Games Jared 1.0—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Fun & Games:Jared (OS 7-9) 1.0 http://www.freeverse.com He’s cute, he’s artistic, and he’ll serenade you to death. He’s Jared, purveyor of quality entertainment (now we didn’t say what kind of “quality”), butcher of song, and everyone’s favorite Atonal Amigo. Get him now before KTEL does. FreeVerse Software 1.0 Freeware Freeverse Software, support@freeverse.com, http://www.freeverse.com Requirements: Any Mac, System 7-OS 9.x
Fun & Games Jared X 1.0.1—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Fun & Games:Jared X 1.0.1.dmg http://www.freeverse.com You love him. Admit it. And now he’s Carbonized! Experience the mesmerizingly dulcet crooning of your Atonal Amigo, Jared. If you miss the old Jared, you can still see him in his old, aliased state. Truly a classic! Freeverse Software 1.0.1 Freeware Freeverse Software, support@freeverse.com, http://www.freeverse.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later
Fun & Games Otto Matic 1.2.2—Demo The New Mac Handbook:Software:Fun & Games:Otto Matic 1.2.2 demo.img http://www.aspyr.com Four words: This game is FUN! Whether you’re a hard-core gamer or a Mac user who dabbles in a little fun and games from time-to-time, you’re bound to become quickly addicted to the outright wackiness of this platform-style game. From the makers who brought us Bugdom, Otto Matic continues in the same vein in this third-person adventure, as you control a cute robot through some weird sci-fi worlds far, far away, rescuing pokey humans and zapping the baddies. It features a buttload of truly bizarro characters (B-movie aliens, wicked clowns, killer corn, and more), unique terrains, easy entry into the gameplay, awesome graphics and sounds, and a tongue-in-cheek presentation that’s sure to induce quite a few chuckles. Aspyr Media 1.2.2 Demo Aspyr Media, Voice 888-212-7797, info@aspyr.com, http://www.aspyr.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x or 10.1 and later, 96MB RAM, Rage 128 or better graohics card, OpenGL 1.2.1
Fun & Games Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4—Demo The New Mac Handbook:Software:Fun & Games:TonyHawk's ProSkater 4 demo.sit http://www.aspyr.com Get a grip and nose grind your way through some freestyle skating. Whether you want to be the master himself or play one of 13 other skaters, this progressive, skateboarding action game has you boarding through challenging courses, attempting to pull off the greatest tricks and stunts in a quest for respect and supremacy amongst your peers. Aspyr Media 4 Demo Aspyr Media, Voice 888-212-7797, info@aspyr.com, http://www.aspyr.com Requirements: 733MHz G4 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later, 256MB RAM, 3D graphics accelerator (ATI Radeon, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or faster card), 32MB VRAM
Fun & Games Unreal Tournament 2003—Demo The New Mac Handbook:Software:Fun & Games:Unreal Tournament 2003 demo http://www.macsoftgames.com If you’re dying to get your hands on Unreal Tournament 2003, you can satiate yourself with this demo, which offers four maps. For the uninitiated, Unreal Tournament is a first-person, shoot-everything-that-moves action game that allows multiplayer combat whether you’re hooked up to the Internet or not. The sequel boasts better graphics, gameplay, and sound than its predecessor—imagine running through scorching flames, billowing smoke, lush plant life, and war-torn landscapes. Superior warriors and weaponry also make their mark in this game. MacSoft/Destineer 1.0 Demo MacSoft/Destineer, support@macsoftgames.com, http://www.macsoftgames.com Requirements: 700MHz G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later, 256MB RAM, 32MB video card (Radeon/GeForce 2MX or better)
Graphics & Multimedia ArKaos Visualizer 1.5.4—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:ArKaos Visualizer 1.54 http://www.arkaos.net/ Add some spark to iTunes, Audion, or even SoundJam with this mind-bending visual plug-in. Completely interactive, it features a ton of real-time effects that synchronize to your MP3 music. You can also manipulate the visuals by pressing keys on your keyboard and drum up your own recordable video mix. Arkaos 1.5.4 Freeware Arkaos, contact@arkaos.net, http://www.arkaos.net/ Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X, iTunes 1.1 or later or SoundJam 2.2 or Audion 2.x
Graphics & Multimedia EasyView 1.0—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:EasyView 1.0 http://www.trinfinitysoftware.com If you’re an iTunes user, this little plug-in app allows you to easily view track info for the current song—even if you’re quite a distance from your machine. The app lets you select the font, size, and colors for the display, and what info you want shown, including the song title, artist, album, time, track number, and more. Trinfinity Software 1.0 Freeware Trinfinity Software, support@trinfinitysoftware.com, http://www.trinfinitysoftware.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x, iTunes 1.1 or later
Graphics & Multimedia EasyView X 1.0—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:EasyView X 1.0.dmg http://www.trinfinitysoftware.com If you’re an iTunes user, this little plug-in app allows you to easily view track info for the current song—even if you’re quite a distance from your machine. The app lets you select the font, size, and colors for the display, and what info you want shown, including the song title, artist, album, time, track number, and more. Trinfinity Software 1.0 Freeware Trinfinity Software, support@trinfinitysoftware.com, http://www.trinfinitysoftware.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, iTunes 2 or later
Graphics & Multimedia Folder Icon X 1.6.9—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Folder Icon X 1.6.9.dmg http://www.naratt.com/ Spunk up your interface with custom icons. This app provides an easy way to create custom folder and file icons instead of using the old John Doe and Plain Jane ones. It supports drag-and-drop, features picture-to-icon creation, live icon resize, and more. Icons can be viewed in OS X or Classic. Narattaphol Charoenphandhu 1.6.9 Shareware Narattaphol Charoenphandhu, naratt@naratt.com, http://www.naratt.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2.1 or later
Graphics & Multimedia GraphicConverter 4.8.2—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:GraphicConverter 4.8.2 http://www.lemkesoft.de Looking for a fantastic graphics editor, but can’t afford Photoshop? This all-purpose, image-editing program lets you open, tweak, and save files in just about any graphics format. It features high-end editing tools for graphic manipulation, filters for special effects, and even supports Photoshop plug-ins. Plus, it also offers batch-conversion capabilities, lets you build your own slide show, supports AppleScript, and can import and export a helluva lot more file formats than you even knew existed. Thorsten Lemke 4.8.2 Shareware Thorsten Lemke, lemkesoft@aol.com, http://www.lemkesoft.de Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 8.6-9.x
Graphics & Multimedia GraphicConverter X 4.8.2—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:GraphicConverter X 4.8.2 http://www.lemkesoft.de Looking for a fantastic graphics editor, but can’t afford Photoshop? This all-purpose, image-editing program lets you open, tweak, and save files in just about any graphics format. It features high-end editing tools for graphic manipulation, filters for special effects, and even supports Photoshop plug-ins. Plus, it also offers batch-conversion capabilities, lets you build your own slide show, supports AppleScript, and can import and export a helluva lot more file formats than you even knew existed. Thorsten Lemke 4.8.2 Shareware Thorsten Lemke, lemkesoft@aol.com, http://www.lemkesoft.de Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X
Graphics & Multimedia iPhoto Buddy 1.1.5—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:iPhoto Buddy 1.1.5.dmg http://nofences.net/iphotoBuddy Got a lot of photos? If you use iPhoto to view and organize your digital photos, this companion app allows you to have more than one iPhoto Library in iPhoto 2.0 or later. BubbaSoft 1.1.5 Freeware BubbaSoft, iphotoBuddy@nofences.net, http://nofences.net/iphotoBuddy Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later, iPhoto 2.0 or later
Graphics & Multimedia Kaleidostrobe 1.0—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Kaleidostrobe 1.0.dmg http://kaleidostrobe.lasi.org/ This visual plug-in for iTunes generates multi-layered, animated, kaleidoscopic patterns that are synced to the music. Shehryar Lasi 1.0 Freeware Shehryar Lasi, kaleidostrobe@lasi.org, http://kaleidostrobe.lasi.org/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.4 or later, iTunes 2 or later
Graphics & Multimedia Photoshop Elements 2.0—Tryout The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Photoshop Elements 2.0 tryout:Photoshop Elements 2 Tryout: http://www.adobe.com Got s Photoshop jones but about 500 too-few dollars to buy it? Try its little brother, Photoshop Elements. Elements has most of the tools and features of Photoshop, and lots of onboard help and explanations so if nothing else, when you save up enough cash for Photoshop, you’ll know how to use it. Adobe Systems, Inc. 2.0 Tryout Adobe Systems Inc., Voice 888-724-4508, http://www.adobe.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.1-9.x or OS X 10.1.3 or later, 128MB RAM
Graphics & Multimedia Slick Sampler—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Graphics & Multimedia:Slick Sampler.img http://www.geethree.com If you’re an iMovie fan, GeeThree’s volume set of Slick Transitions and Effects can lend a big-budget Hollywood feel to your digital videos. This sampler pack of iMovie plug-ins includes transitions (Barn Door-Open, Barn Door-Close, Burst, Drip, Heart-Open, Heart-Close, Radiator, and Sweep) and special effects (Film Noise, Solarize, and X-Ray). GeeThree Freeware GeeThree, info@geethree.com , http://www.geethree.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X 10.1 or later, iMovie 2.1.1 or later
Interface Application Enhancer 1.3—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Application Enhancer 1.3.dmg http://www.unsanity.com OS X wouldn’t be complete if code-gifted tweakers didn’t hack into it and present you with something cooler, different, more efficient, or just plain fun. Such is the case with Application Enhancer (APE)—a system that allows you to plug in third-party modules to enhance or refine certain behaviors of your apps. Check out the Dock Detox module (on this disc) if you’re sick of watching your app icons bounce around in the Dock, or ClearDock (on the disc) to have your Docked apps appear to float on your desktop. And if you miss OS 9’s Appearance Sounds, install Xounds (also on this disc) to hear your soundsets once again. Check out Unsanity’s Web site for more ultra-cool modules. Unsanity 1.3 Freeware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Interface ASM 2.1b4—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:ASM 2.1b4.dmg http://asm.vercruesse.de/ Do you lurk in the Mac OS X jungle but find yourself missing some of the features found only in prior versions of the OS? If one of your fond memories involves the now absent application switcher menu, listen up. ASM (aka Application Switcher Menu) is a small, handy utility that adds a System-wide switcher menu, listing all of your open apps, to the right side of the OS X menu bar. Hooray! Frank Vercruesse 2.1b4 Shareware Frank Vercruesse, frank@vercruesse.de, http://asm.vercruesse.de/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Interface Brushed 3.1—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Brushed 3.1.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/max_08/ Change the look of your OS X windows, menus, menubar, controls, and more with this brushed metal theme. This theme package also includes icons, desktop pictures, and Dock skins to complete your matching desk set. Max Rudberg 3.1 Freeware Max Rudberg, http://homepage.mac.com/max_08/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2-10.2.8, ThemeChanger, Metallifizer
Interface CandyBar 1.5.4—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:CandyBar 1.5.4.dmg http://www.iconfactory.com Looking to do a little desktop makeover? This waaay cool app makes it easy to swap out OS X icons, including toolbar and system icons, and even the Finder and Trash. It features an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface, and comes with a few preset icons that makes it easy to change the “Home” icon from an iMac to whatever Mac you have. Iconfactory 1.5.4 Shareware Iconfactory, webmaster@iconfactory.com, http://www.iconfactory.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Interface Classic Platinum 1.2.4—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Classic Platinum 1.2.4.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/max_08/ Change the look of your OS X windows, menus, menubar, controls, and more with this Mac OS 9-like Platinum appearance theme. This theme package also includes icons and desktop pictures to complete your matching desk set. Max Rudberg 1.2.4 Freeware Max Rudberg, http://homepage.mac.com/max_08/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2-10.2.8, ThemeChanger
Interface ClearDock 1.2.4—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:ClearDock 1.2.4.dmg http://www.unsanity.com Like interface tweaks? You’ve no doubt read about how to turn the Dock’s background transparent using the Terminal, but if Darwin leaves you shaking in your sneakers, this nifty little haxie will do the job for you—pain-free. ClearDock not only allows you to remove the Dock background, you can opt to leave it where it is and alter the color instead. Unsanity 1.2.4 Freeware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, Application Enhancer 1.2 or later
Interface Default Folder X 1.9f1—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Default Folder X 1.9f1.dmg http://www.stclairsoft.com/ This handy program lets you to designate specific folders to open automatically when you are saving or opening a file, which can be helpful if you store documents in a variety of places. St. Clair Software 1.9f1 Shareware St. Clair Software, support@stclairsoft.com, http://www.stclairsoft.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later
Interface DockExtender 3.0.5—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:DockExtender 3.0.5.dmg http://www.codetek.com Navigating through a sea of folders to get to your apps can get pretty tiring if you’ve got a slew of sandwiched folders. Rather than throw all of your icons in your already cluttered Dock, this nifty app allows you to organize items on the Dock for easy access via custom menus and hotkeys. Total customization lets you put things away but still where you can easily get to them. CodeTek Studios 3.0.5 Shareware CodeTek Studios, support@codetek.com, http://www.codetek.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
Interface Fluid 2.1—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Fluid 2.1.dmg http://www.concepthouse.com/ Be sure that you pee first before watching this screen saver. Fluid is a realtime, fluid-dynamics model and rendering engine that creates a flowing liquid effect on your screen. Using OpenGL, the app displays imagery that can be controlled (via preferences) to change colors, rendering styles, resolution, and more. Concept House 2.1 Freeware Concept House, support@concepthouse.com, http://www.concepthouse.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Interface FruitMenu 3.1.1—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:FruitMenu 3.1.1.dmg http://www.unsanity.com Just like going to a fancy restaurant, you don’t always have to order what’s printed on the menu—especially if you install this little OS X hack. FruitMenu lets you customize OS X menus, including contextual ones, the way you want. Add folders and files to menus; assign hot keys to files, folders, or tasks; access your user System Preferences from a submenu; open any file in an app of your choice from a contextual menu; set your desktop pic in a click; and a whole lot more. Unsanity 3.1.1 Shareware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Interface Labels X 1.5—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Labels X 1.5.dmg http://www.unsanity.com Bring back colored folders and files to your Mac desktop with this cool tool. If you miss being able to flag pertinent icons with a color scheme, Labels X brings this function to the OS X desktop. Plus, any file or folder you label in OS X will carry its coloring over to OS 9, too. Unsanity 1.5 Shareware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Interface Mac OS XP 2.1—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Mac OS XP 2.1.dmg http://homepage.mac.com/max_08/ Change the look of your OS X windows, menus, menubar, controls, and more with this port of Windows XP’s Luna, Silver, and Homestead appearances. This theme package also includes icons, desktop pictures, and Dock skins to complete your matching desk set. Max Rudberg 2.1 Freeware Max Rudberg, http://homepage.mac.com/max_08/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2-10.2.8, ThemeChanger
Interface Metallifizer 1.2—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:Metallifizer 1.2.dmg http://www.unsanity.com Like or don’t like the brushed metal appearance in Safari, QuickTime, iTunes, and other OS X apps? This cool little haxie allows you to add or remove the brushed metal appearance from your Cocoa apps. Unsanity 1.2 Freeware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Interface QuicKeys X2 2.0.1—Demo The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:QuicKeys X2 2.0.1 demo.dmg http://www.cesoft.com/ This keyboard shortcut application lets you record system-wide or application-specific keystrokes that can be recalled with a simple keyboard shortcut to help banish all those repetitive actions you do on your Mac every day. CE Software 2.0.1 Demo CE Software, Voice 515-221-1801, CE_Support@cesoft.com, http://www.cesoft.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2.3 or later
Interface SS Power Metal 1.0—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:SS Power Metal 1.0.dmg http://swizcore.com/SS/ Change the look of your OS X interface with this cool metal (not brushed!) appearance theme pack. Power Metal changes the look of your Finder windows, menus, menubar, controls, buttons, and more. Swizcore Studio 1.0 Freeware Swizcore Studio, http://swizcore.com/SS/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X
Interface SS SimpleX—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:SS SimpleX.dmg http://swizcore.com/SS/ Change the look of your OS X interface with this cool blue and white appearance theme pack. SimpleX changes the look of your Finder windows, menus, menubar, controls, buttons, and more. Swizcore Studio Freeware Swizcore Studio, http://swizcore.com/SS/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X
Interface WindowShade X 3.0.1—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Interface:WindowShade X 3.0.1.dmg http://www.unsanity.com WindowShade X brings back the ability to double-click the title bar and minimize it to a tiny strip—a feature Apple rudely cut out when it moved to Mac OS X. Unsanity 3.0.1 Shareware Unsanity, unsanity@unsanity.com, http://www.unsanity.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Internet & Communication SpamSieve 2.0.2—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Internet & Communication:SpamSieve 2.0.2.dmg http://www.c-command.com Apple’s Mail app may not have all the bells and whistles of other “paid” apps, but one of its mightiest features is its pretty-darn-good spam filter. Well, now you can unleash the same type of comprehensive spam buster on Entourage, Eudora, Mailsmith, or PowerMail with this must-have utility. SpamSieve uses Bayesian spam filtering—the app “learns” what types of email are good and which types you designate as spam so that it can block the latter. Teach it well, and you can just about make spam extinct in your In box. Michael Tsai 2.0.2 Shareware Michael Tsai, mjt@c-command.com, http://www.c-command.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, one of the four email apps below
Productivity Nisus Thesaurus 1.0.1—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Productivity:Nisus Thesaurus 1.0.1.dmg http://www.nisus.com/ Now you needn’t have Microsoft Word just to find alternative words for expensive, capacious, or monopoly. This handy, dandy electronic thesaurus provides a little synonym help when you’re at a loss for words. Just type in a word and the app shows you all related words in six categories (it contains over 120,000 words). It also includes a built-in dictionary and an offensive word ouster. Best of all—it’s free! Nisus Software Inc. 1.0.1 Freeware Nisus Software Inc., Voice 800-890-3030, support@nisus.com, http://www.nisus.com/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Utilities CiphSafe 1.2—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:CiphSafe 1.2.dmg http://www.withay.com CiphSafe is a great little app for keeping track of passwords, Web site logins, and other info that you need to keep safe. With a Y 1.2 Freeware With a Y, blb@withay.com, http://www.withay.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Utilities Cocktail 3.0—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:Cocktail 3.0.dmg http://www.dicom.se/ This handy and much appreciated mixture of disk utilities allows you to perform many Jaguar system tasks at will. With it you can enable or disable journaling, set your hard disk spindown time, repair permissions, run cron scripts, delete cache files, force empty the Trash, delete locked items, view log files, request an IP from the DHCP server, and a heckuva lot more. Dicom Datautveckling AB 3.0 Freeware Dicom Datautveckling AB, http://www.dicom.se/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later (with BSD installed)
Utilities Dantz Retrospect 5.1—Trial The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:Dantz Retrospect 5.1 trial:Install Retrospect http://www.dantz.com Dantz Retrospect Desktop for Mac is a powerful backup application for backing up whole systems or selected files to tape, hard disks, CD/DVD, removable media (like Zip), or even FTP sites. Dantz 5.1 Trial Dantz, techsupport@dantz.com, http://www.dantz.com Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x or OS X 10.1.2 or later
Utilities Data Rescue X 10.3—Demo The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:Data Rescue X 10.3 demo.dmg http://www.prosofteng.com When you think of disk utilities, you usually think disk repair, but Prosoft’s Data Rescue is concerned with more important things than a replaceable hard drive—namely, your irreplaceable data. Try this demo to see how many files Data Rescue can find on your fubarred drive, and even rescue them (but only one per session unless you buy the full version). Prosoft Engineering 10.3 Demo Prosoft Engineering, support@prosofteng.com, http://www.prosofteng.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later, 128MB RAM, second hard drive or network volume to store recovered files
Utilities Deja Vu 2.5—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:Deja Vu 2.5.dmg http://propagandaprod.com Deja Vu is a super-simple backup utility that runs from within your System Preferences. The app allows you to schedule unattended backups of certain folders or even your entire system. Its simple elegance is worth the price alone. Propaganda Productions 2.5 Shareware Propaganda Productions, info@propagandaprod.com, http://propagandaprod.com Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Utilities LaunchBar 3.2.12—Shareware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:LaunchBar 3.2.12.dmg http://www.obdev.at/ LaunchBar is a file-finding utility that allows you to find any folder, file, app, or what have you on your hard drive—just type a few letters of what you’re looking for and the app will find it for you, lickety-split. Use it to find documents, email addresses, preference panes, apps, bookmarks, and more. Objective Development 3.2.12 Shareware Objective Development, vt-support@obdev.at, http://www.obdev.at/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
Utilities ScriptSaver 2.0.1—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:ScriptSaver 2.0.1 http://homepage.mac.com/swannman This interesting screensaver module can execute any AppleScript when it activates. With it, you can have the app launch scripts to log you out, refresh a folder, empty the trash, launch an app, or anything else whenever the screensaver kicks in. Matthew M. Swann 2.0.1 Freeware Matthew M. Swann, swannman@mac.com, http://homepage.mac.com/swannman Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X
Utilities TinkerTool 3.01—Freeware The New Mac Handbook:Software:Utilities:TinkerTool 3.01.dmg http://www.bresink.de/osx/ Do you want to control anti-aliasing of fonts? Would you like translucent terminal windows? Do you want to have all hidden files and folders displayed in the Finder? All that and many more hidden options of Mac OS X can be activated with the TinkerTool utility. TinkerTool lets you make all sorts of OS X system tweaks, such as put your Dock at the top of the screen, set the Suck In window-minimizing effect, and change the system fonts. Marcel Bresink 3.01 Freeware Marcel Bresink, http://www.bresink.de/osx/ Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
