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Aug 26
LogSurfer 1.0 monitors OS X logfiles
LogSurfer 1.0 monitors OS X logfiles Kiel, Germany (August 26th, 2005) - turingart is pleased to announce the immediate availability of LogSurfer, a handy utility to monitor system logfiles. OS X and various system components write system logfiles in the /var/ log folder of OS X' system disk. For system administrators, information found in / var/log is often vital, since severe problems might be identified, as soon as they appear. Moreover, software- and web-developers often inspect logfiles to find software bugs and problems. LogSurfer is a handy application, which constantly monitors logfiles and prints new messages as soon as they appear. LogSurfer discovers upon its start- up process all available logfiles and prepares a popup menu to easily select the file of interest. LogSurfer is distributed free of charge. Download location: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/27749 Product page: - To be added soon - turingart home-page: http://www.turingart.com/
Aug 26
DayLite v1.8 - Featuring Rule-Based Scheduling
Getting things done gets easier, thanks to rule-based scheduling in Marketcircle's DayLite v1.8 TORONTO, CANADA -- August 26, 2005 -- Marketcircle Inc. today announced the release of DayLite v1.8, a free update of its popular business-relationship manager. Showcasing a much anticipated new feature--the ability to create rule-based scheduling--this newest version of DayLite helps Mac-based professionals manage people, projects and opportunities effortlessly. With rule-based scheduling, users can now create forward- and reverse-activity sets--a convenient time-saving benefit, especially for professionals in the legal, real estate and film industries. Creating an activity set also features a preview, so that dates and names can be edited effortlessly. From lawyers to producers, from real estate agents to business owners, professionals can count on DayLite v1.8's ability to define reoccurring or repetitive activities that take place in every project. As a result, they can better manage...
Aug 26
Widget Maker X 1.1.3
Widget Maker X 1.1.3 MONTGOMERY, Alabama (August 26, 2005) - LAJ Design is pleased to announce the immediate availability of version 1.1.3 of Widget Maker X. Widget Maker X allows you to create, modify, and manage your widgets in Mac OS X "Tiger". Widget Maker X attempts to allow users to make more use of widgets. New in Version 1.1.3 (since version 1.0) ------- Version 1.1.3 [new] Build and Preview button (so you see it in dashboard) [new] Widget wizard [new] Enable or Disable dashboard from the widget manager [new] Added online tutorial [new] Redid the wizard to now let you choose if you want a beginner widget, intermediate, or advanced widget. [new] Added in check for updates [chg] Fewer items now require the administrator password [fix] Other minor fixes For the full list, please see the new section on our website. Overview -------- Tiger allows users to make use of widgets that are mini applications for users. Widgets also give software developers, webmasters, and novice html...
Aug 26
iSkin Releases First Dual-Layer Silicone iPod Shuffle Protector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISKIN RELEASES THE WORLD'S FIRST DUAL-LAYER SILICONE PROTECTOR FOR IPOD SHUFFLE TORONTO, CANADA--AUGUST 26, 2005--iSkin Inc., a leading provider of iPod accessories, today announced the availability of its iSkin Shuffle Duo, the world's first dual layer protective skin covering engineered specifically for the immensely popular iPod Shuffle. The iSkin Shuffle Duo features a unique design that includes both an inner and outer skin that combine to create the perfect barrier against impurities and even moisture. iSkin Shuffle Duo ensures that the music keeps pumping no matter what is going on around you. The iSkin's moisture resistant design is made of durable, flexible and long-lasting high-grade silicone and leaves all control buttons accessible for easy access and uninterrupted playtime. The iSkin Shuffle Duo's form-fitting, contoured design is available in two distinct colors: ADRENALINE (a vitalizing outer blue layer combined with an energizing inner green layer...
Aug 26
Kiwize v1.0.0b01: Block email by Size in EIMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kiwize v1.0.0b01 Released by Deep Sky Technologies, Inc. EIMS Filter for Blocking Email Based on Size Using Custom Rules Vero Beach, FL - Friday, Friday 26th, 2005: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., today announced the release of Kiwize v1.0.0b01 for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Kiwize is a filter for Eudora Internet Mail Server (EIMS and EIMS X) to manage blocking of any email based on the total size of the email, accomplished by a fully customizable set of rules. These rules allow different email addresses, domains, etc., to have different maximum email sizes they are allowed to receive, increasing significantly the robustness and customizability of any EIMS installation. This first fully public beta release of Kiwize is open to all owners of EIMS and EIMS X and is available for use through the month of September, 2005. The most convenient feature of the Kiwize rules document is that it dynamically reloads after any changes made in it. This means, Kiwize rules can be...
Aug 25
Econ Technologies Adds Archiving to ChronoSync 3.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Econ Technologies Adds Archiving to ChronoSync http://www.econtechnologies.com August 24, 2005 -- Econ Technologies updates ChronoSync, the automated synchronization and backup application for Mac OS X, to version 3.1. This major update adds complete file archiving capabilities to synchronizations. Now you can go back in time to restore and view older files. Download ChronoSync 3.1 and try the demo or purchase it for only $30. As always, existing ChronoSync users update for free. ChronoSync makes archiving easy. When archiving is activated, ChronoSync will not replace or delete older files but move them to an archive so they can be accessed if needed. Archived files are managed from a list where you can quickly find the file's name, type, version number, archive date, and file date. Select any file to open, restore, or save it to a new location. Set the archive parameters to save older files based on a specific number, length of time, or a combination of both....
Aug 25
Dobry Backuper 1.2.2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Odessa, Ukraine - August 25, 2005 - DobrySoft releases Dobry Backuper 1.2.2, an updated version of its brand-new backup software built natively for Mac OS X. This version improves the multi-volume backups support, adds better support for DVDs and network volumes and fixes some minor bugs. The update version is free for current users. The free 30-day trial version and update are available from: http://www.dobrysoft.com/download/ Dobry Backuper 1.2.2 update contains: - Improved support for multi-volume backups. - Better handling situations with unmounted devices or network volumes. - Corrected support for DVDs burning. - Some other minor improvements and bug fixes. ABOUT DOBRY BACKUPER Dobry Backuper is an elegant and efficient backup software for Mac OS X. This powerful yet easy-to-use application will help you to create incremental, versioned and full backups of your valuable data. The built-in flexible schedule allows to fully automate the process of backup...
Aug 24
Kyocera KPC650 EVDO Card Now Fully Supported on PowerBooks
Kyocera KPC650 EVDO Card Now Fully Supported on PowerBooks The Mac EVDO Experts at EVDOinfo.com who in the past have shown us how to make every Verizon BroadbandAccess card work on the PowerBook, is now reporting that software is available that allows the Kyocera KPC650 EVDO Card to be fully supported on any PowerBook with a PC Slot. This software is available as a free download. EVDOinfo.com has a full review of the new software that was just released. Prior to this release, the only card that was fully supported was the Sierra PC5220. Since, that card is no longer available, the Kyocera KPC650 is now the wireless broadband card of choice for Mac users. Also, EVDOinfo.com still has directions to make every card that Verizon and Sprint sells for their high speed wireless broadband work with PowerBooks. http://www.EVDOinfo.com
Aug 24
pagesender 3.5.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUMMARY: pagesender 3.5.1 updates SmileOnMyMac's award-winning, full-featured, Automator-friendly fax software with a fix for the problem of shrunken landscape pages and other minor bug fixes. pagesender (30-day free demo, $29.95) requires Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later. DOWNLOAD LINK http://www.smileonmymac.com/pagesender/download.html Portland, OR - August 24, 2005 - SmileOnMyMac updates pagesender, the award-winning, full-featured fax software that can fax or E-mail anything you can print. Updates in pagesender 3.5.1: - Fixed problem of shrunken landscape-oriented faxes - Other minor bug fixes pagesender is fax software that really works for Mac OS X: - Send faxes and (PDF) E-mails directly from the print dialog - Receive faxes using your fax modem - Print, E-mail, and even AppleScript received faxes - Use with any popular address book or E-mail client - Live addressing with Address Book (10.2) and Entourage - Attach additional PDF documents when faxing - Use any...
Aug 23
First Cut for Mac
Hollywood, California. Lights, camera, action! From the movie capital of the world, comes First Cut - the ultimate high-speed tool to edit your own professional-quality movie within hours. Not only is First Cut the fastest and most user-friendly DV Cutting Station in the universe but, at an introductory price of $149, Mac OS X users can afford to throw in the red carpet and popcorn for free. Cecil B. DeMille, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese . . . Just add your name to the list. Download First Cut and, within hours, your personal masterpiece is ready to premiere. Never has it been so easy to make your own movies thanks to First Cut. Perhaps your ambitions aren=92t so lofty? Busy parents with no time to edit years/months of family video memories? You've lovingly recorded Junior since the day he was born but now he's graduated kindergarten - even Junior can use First Cut's idiot-proof controls to speedily edit his own life-story into a viewable format...
Aug 23
ThinkMac Software Announces NewsMac Pro 1.1
27 June 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE High Wycombe, England -- We are pleased to announce a major update to our innovative RSS reader for Mac OS X, NewsMac Pro. Version 1.1, includes a large number of new features, many of which were requested by our customers. Summary of major new features: * Adaptive Interface We've optimized NewsMac Pro's interface so it makes the best use of screen space and changes the window layout for you automatically to let you work as efficiently as possible. * Podcast Player There is no need to clutter your iTunes library with podcasts any more as NewsMac Pro now includes a built-in podcast player which is smart enough to remember your position in each podcast so you can always pause and come back later to finish listening. * New and Updated Themes We've updated our existing themes and added some new ones so NewsMac Pro remains the slickest looking RSS reader on the Mac. * Quick Access to New Headlines We've added a shortcut to the source list to give you...
Aug 23
fracturedSoftware releases Rondo 1.2 midi player
fracturedSoftware releases Rondo 1.2 midi player Tuesday 23 August 2005 - Canberra, Australia. fracturedSoftware announces the release of Rondo 1.2, a free update to its midi player for Mac OS X. The update provides the ability to change channel colors, check for new versions, and display different meta and system messages in their own columns. Other new features include a Song Information panel, Section and Recent Items menus, and an upgraded track filter panel with separate audio and visual filtering and track soloing. Rondo is not only a midi player but it is also designed to help aspiring musicians practice. Rondo is simple to use. It features a vertical piano roll with live scrolling and a horizontal playing piano so that you can follow the music even if you can not read music scores. Want to play along - Rondo can unlink any column from the underlying audio and isolate a track making it easy to view. Looping controls enable you to continuously repeat the same section of music....
Aug 22
CRYPTO-Server 6.3
CRYPTOCard LAUNCHES CRYPTO-Server 6.3 FOR MAC OS X TO MAKE IT SIMPLE FOR "TIGER" USERS TO GAIN TWO-FACTOR ATM-STYLE AUTHENTICATED ACCESS TO DESKTOPS, LAPTOPS, AND APACHE WEB SERVER CRYPTO-Server 6.3 for OS X provides "Tiger" Users With Simple Authenticated Access To Desktops-Even If They Are Not Connected To The Network CRYPTOCard (http://www.cryptocard.com/), a leading authentication developer, today launched CRYPTO-Server 6.3 for OS X, the authentication solution designed to make it simple to positively identify all Tiger users attempting LAN, VPN (Apple or Cisco), or Web-based (Apache) access. Specifically designed to fully integrate with Tiger's newly-developed support for smart card environments, CRYPTO-Server 6.3 couples something in the user's possession (a multi-function smart card, USB token, hardware token, or software token), with something the user knows (their PIN) to provide secure, enterprise-class LAN, Web, and remote ATM-style One-PIN-and-You=92re-In=92 authenticated...
Aug 22
OpenOSX Ships OpenWeb 3.0
OpenOSX Ships OpenWeb 3.0 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(OPENOSX-COM)--August 22nd, 2005-- OpenOSX today began shipping OpenWeb 3.0, a complete, ready-to-use, stand-alone application featuring Apache 2.0.54, with a host of fully-configured web applications, servers and extensions. The new OpenOSX product is the first version of OpenWeb requiring zero installation and support for Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger", bringing major new versions of most all of the included software while adding a functional "wiki" that allows for user generated/editable content. The OpenWeb product is designed to empower webmasters with a wide range of popular configured tools as fast, conveniently and easily as possible. The OpenWeb application embeds a ready-to-use, fully-integrated suite of popular server software and web-applications including: a secure shopping cart, a content management and publishing system, a "wiki" for user contributed content, web-based graphical server administration tools (supporting DNS, SSL,...
Aug 22
Difusi Introduces First in Series of Mac Mini Accessories
Difusi Introduces First in Series of Mac Mini Accessories Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) August 22, 2005 -- Difusi Corporation, known for its Apple Macintosh accessories, is introducing the new miniCase, a high-end, top-grain leather and Jacquard-nylon carrying case. The case has been designed exclusively for Apple Computer's new Mac mini and 12-inch PowerBook platforms. "Difusi, has held a long tradition of introducing high-quality and functional devices and accessories for the Mac platform," said Mike Wright, Difusi CEO, founder and director of product development. "This next phase of Difusi products takes our experience of bringing exceptional quality into the Mac market and truly integrates some amazing technologies to help differentiate our offerings from all of the other vendors in an increasingly crowded market segment." The new miniCase comes with several very important features that will set this product line apart from its competitors. Built-in protection, value added functionality...
Aug 22
Wave Editor 1.0
New Waveform Editor Features Innovative Audio Layering Feature SAINT PAUL, Minnesota - August 22, 2005 - Audiofile Engineering today introduced Wave Editor, its document-based digital audio waveform editor with several new features that make it the most innovative application of its kind on the market. Wave Editor is priced at $250. Wave Editor is the essential audio editor for Mac OS X. Designed in Cocoa from the ground up, Wave Editor proudly takes advantage of CoreAudio, Quartz Extreme, and other core features within Mac OS X. Wave Editor takes over where Peak and Spark left off, incorporating the standard audio editing features you're used to while bringing you up-to-date with the latest advances in interface design, speed and stability. "We've built what we think is the best audio document editor on Mac OS X," said Ev, programmer of Wave Editor. "Taking what we learned from Sample Manager, we have filled what we found was a huge hole in the Mac OS X audio market. We plan to...
Aug 22
SoftRAID version 3.2.1
For Immediate Release August 22, 2005 Mendocino, CA. SoftRAID version 3.2.1 was released today, providing bug fixes and new user interface elements to help users during volume creation and management. "The market is starting to recognize that RAID technology provides an elegant solution for backup", remarked Miriam Block, SoftRAID's Managing Director. "SoftRAID 3 users easily convert their startup volumes to SoftRAID without the requirement of initializing their disks. They are then adding off-the-shelf disks to create Mirror volumes. These SoftRAID Mirror volumes provide instantaneous backup by writing identical data to all the disks, all the time." For more information about SoftRAID 3, and for review copies, contact us at sales@softraid.com. The SoftRAID 3.2.1 release is a free electronic upgrade to all 3.x owners. The SoftRAID 3.2.1 electronic download is $129 and the retail CD is $149, both available from the SoftRAID website and retail outlets worldwide. All registered users...
Aug 19
Unity 1.1 Released: Windows, Big Game Workflow, C/C++ SDK
Unity 1.1 Released: Windows Deployment, Big Game Workflow, C/C++ SDK Extensibility COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- August 23, 2005 -- Today OTEE announces a major revision of the game development platform Unity, targeted at medium to small game developers. Unity is a 3D game editor which happens to contain one of the most advanced game engines in existence. Packed with power it is built to meet the steep demands of next-generation game developers and cut cost at all stages of production. Unity is the only Mac-based high-end game development tool sporting a stylish pro-app GUI, no-friction workflow and top-of-the-line technical features such as extensible graphics, great particle effects, highly optimized scripting, the Ageia physX Engine, skinned character animation and ragdolls. "Wow! This is the game development engine I've been waiting 12 years for! I'm simply amazed at how elegant this program is in design and function. It is one of the very best Macintosh applications I've seen in,...
Aug 19
Radeon 9600 Pro
ATI Leverages Leadership in Mac and PC Markets with the Introduction of the Radeon 9600 Pro PC and Mac Edition New AGP graphics upgrade delivers Apple 30-inch display support in one card for both Mac and Windows Markham, Ontario -- August 19, 2005 -- As the world leader in discrete graphics for both the Mac and PC platforms, ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT), is introducing the Radeon 9600 Pro PC and Mac Edition, the first graphics card to support both platforms. While maintaining all the key software features for Mac OS X and Windows XP that users of ATI products for the Mac and PC have come to rely on, the Radeon 9600 Pro PC and Mac Edition offers dual-link capabilities to support ultra high-resolution flat panel monitors like the Apple 30-inch Cinema Display. The AGP based Radeon 9600 Pro PC and Mac Edition is available for $199 MSRP. This new card features one of ATI's most popular graphics processors for AGP systems -- the Radeon 9600 Pro - and includes 256MB of...
Aug 18
FolderGlance 1.0.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summary: Yellow Lemon Software announces FolderGlance 1.0.0, a simple, yet slightly amazing tool for adding hierarchical folder browsing to the Finder's contextual menus. Yellow Lemon Software releases FolderGlance 1.0.0 Tromso, Norway, August 18. 2005 -- Yellow Lemon Software released FolderGlance 1.0.0 today, a small utility that enables hierarchical browsing of folder contents through the Finder's contextual menus. FolderGlance allows the user to configure the maximum depth of the sub-menus, as well as turning display of hidden files in the contextual menus on and off. FolderGlance requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later, and is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. Pricing and availability FolderGlance is free, although donations are accepted. FolderGlance can be downloaded right away from this location: http://www.cs.uit.no/~daniels/YLS/FolderGlance.dmg.zip Screenshots and more information is available at the FolderGlance home page: http://home.online.no/~...
Aug 18
New DVI KVM Switcher from Gefen
GEFEN 2X1 DVI KVM SWITCHER GIVES AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO TWO COMPUTERS FROM ONE DIGITAL DISPLAY WOODLAND HLLS, CA - August 18, 2005 - The new Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM Switcher easily connects two cross-platform computers to one keyboard, video display and mouse (KVM) workstation. It is especially useful for users of Apple Mac mini low-cost computers when combined with another PC or Macintosh computer at the same workstation. This digital KVM solution also allows users to share peripherals between their laptops and desktop computers. Stereo audio, high speed USB 2.0 and DVI video in resolutions up to 1920x1200 are output for each computer. Users can select whatever type of USB compatible keyboard and mouse they want for either PC or Macintosh peripherals. All DVI equipped computers and displays can be connected to the 2x1 DVI KVM Switcher. The 2x1 DVI KVM Switcher, measuring just seven inches wide, two and a half tall and four deep, provides a switch button on the front of the unit that gives...
Aug 18
XPert Align, XPert Layers, XPert Print and XPert Scale Updates
ALAP Releases XPert Align, XPert Layers, XPert Print and XPert Scale 2.1.3 Updates CARLSBAD, CA (August 17, 2005) - A Lowly Apprentice Production, Inc. (ALAP), a leading developer of extended technology for the publishing and design industries, announced today the release of four free maintenance updates to XPert Align 2.1.3, XPert Layers 2.1.3, XPert Print 2.1.3 and XPert Scale 2.1.3. These updates are available free-of-charge to existing 2.1 users by downloading the 2.1.3 installer from the company website. XPert Align 2.1.3 eliminates having to work with guides and measurements just to align QuarkXPress items. Provides an intuitive, visual method for aligning items with other items or the page. With the click of a mouse, items can be aligned with each other, centered on the page or placed equidistant across the page. XPert Layers 2.1.3 helps users juggle layered items that comprise many design elements by offering an easy method for locating, selecting, and modifying layered items...
Aug 18
Serene Saver - First Ever Animated Desktop
Introducing Serene Saver -- First Ever Animated Desktop For The Macintosh Fountain Valley, CA (August 17th, 2005) -- Kachikian Consulting today announced the release of Serene Saver, an unprecedented animated desktop application for Apple Macintosh personal computers. Serene Saver is truly unique because it blends the traditional screen saver with an all-new animated desktop where static desktop images are replaced by motion imagery of beautiful nature scenes, artistic impressions, and spiritual awakenings. "Serene Saver brings a bit of serenity to your daily computer life and is kind of like a window into the world right on your own desktop", says designer Kevin Kachikian. Serene Saver presents various tranquil nature scenes, captured entirely with High-Quality and High-Definition cameras, on your desktop as you work. Subtle background sounds suggest serene outdoor environments rich with waterfalls, ocean air, wildlife and warm summer breezes. Possibly even more enticing to some,...
Aug 18
Logitech Adds High-End Portable System for iPod
Logitech Expands Portfolio of Speakers for Mobile Music, Adds High-End Portable System for iPod New Innovative Portable Speakers Offer High-Quality Sound and Advanced Features FREMONT, Calif. -- Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), a leading provider of multimedia speakers, has expanded its mobile music product offering with the introduction of two new speaker systems designed specifically for portable music players. The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod and the Logitech mm28 portable speakers, provide people with the high-quality sound that Logitech speakers are known for, and also solve key problems with portable speakers by offering extended battery life and extremely portable form factors. "Many people want to share their digital music with friends, or listen to tunes out loud," said Ray Weikel, director of product marketing for Logitech's Audio Business Unit. "And, to do this, they want portable speakers that are easy to transport, include high-end features, and most...
Aug 17
Etnus TotalView 7.01 Features Enhanced Mac Support
Etnus TotalView 7.01 Features Enhanced Apple Mac OS X Support NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2005--Etnus, the provider of the most advanced debugger on Linux and UNIX, announces the availability of version 7.01, featuring enhanced support for the Apple Mac OS X platform. With this release, developers working on Mac OS X will have access to the TotalView's extensive Visualization tools. The Visualizer reveals hard to see patterns, anomalies and problems within data sets. Researchers, scientists, and software engineers developing critical complex code have long prized TotalView's visualizer as a critical aid in finding and eliminating elusive bugs, and now it is available on the Apple Mac OS X platform. TotalView is an advanced 32- and 64-bit graphical debugger providing software engineers with complete control over applications written in C, C++, or Fortran. It is the premium debugger for applications that use multithreading, MPI, or OpenMP, offering advanced features, such...
Aug 17
iGetter 2.4
Presenta Ltd. announces iGetter 2.4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2005 - Presenta Ltd. is pleased to announce the new release of iGetter version 2.4 for Mac OS X. New in version 2.4: - Included "Add Batch Downloads" feature that allows easy insertion of a numbered sequence of URLs. This function is very useful when you want to download files that are split in parts (e.g. file001, file002, etc.). - Added automatic MD5 checksum calculation of completed downloads. - Added a custom cookie repository that allows saving of custom downloads cookies. - Added a new "Set As Main URL" contextual menu function at the iGetter mirrors table for easy replacement of main download URL with a chosen mirror. This function is useful if the main download URL fails or appears to be nonresumable. - Added a "Backup Lists" function for easy backing up of the iGetter downloads and history data files. In a case of need, you can restore your downloads or history lists by using the "Open Downloads List" and "...
Aug 17
DEVONthink Professional 1.0
THREE, TWO, ONE, IGNITION: DEVONTHINK PROFESSIONAL 1.0 LAUNCHED Coeur d'Alene (Idaho, USA), 17th of August, 2005 -- DEVONtechnologies LLC releases the final version of its brand-new flagship product DEVONthink Professional 1.0. The count-down is over. After more than one and a half years of development and two public betas, DEVONtechnologies finally presents version 1.0 of DEVONthink Professional. "This is what we had in mind when we created DEVONthink three years ago", says Eric Boehnisch-Volkmann, President of DEVONtechnologies. "It's a full-fledged, professional and extensible environment for working with information of all kind." The final release of DEVONthink Professional 1.0 brings, again, many improvements over the previous public beta. The new Automator support offers 14 actions and ten sample workflows that demonstrate their possibilities and using Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger's comfortable automation tool for creating workflows and integrate DEVONthink Professional with other...
Aug 17
turingart released TrendyMac 0.9.18
Kiel, Germany (August 17th, 2005) - turingart is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a TrendyMac 0.9.18, a native client-side OS X web logfile analyzer. TrendyMac is a web server logfile analyzer developed for OS X users, who need to evaluate logfiles in a simple yet powerful way. Other solutions live on a web server and require complex configuration. TrendyMac lives on an OS X system, evaluates logfiles and presents an interactive view of analysis results. Analysis results can be further evaluated using filters, sort options and 'Focus on' features. TrendyMac's default settings fit a broad range of typical analysis needs. Changes as of release 0.9.18: - Speed improved 50% - 100% - W3C log-file format processing - Special IIS reports: Win32Status, HTTP status subcodes and HTTP request execution times - Google AdWords reports based on Google server domain and timely distribution - Google search query reports forwards based on Google server domain and timely distribution...
Aug 17
DecoDock Lava Edition
"What's black and white and red all over? The DecoDock Lava Edition by Pressure Drop!" Bend, Oregon - August 17, 2005 - The DecoDock is on fire! Pressure Drop today announced the DecoDock Lava Edition, a colorful and stylish addition to any desktop. With a glossy black base and glowing red LEDs, the DecoDock Lava Edition provides users with a simple, sultry way to connect an iPod shuffle to their computer. DecoDock Lava Edition sells for $28.99 and is now shipping in limited quantities. Pictures and more information can be found at pressuredropinc.com. "You Too can enjoy the striking combination of red and black shared by other members of the iPod family," said David Gawlowski, President of Pressure Drop. "With DecoDock's flexible Art-Techo design we're not limited to a single configuration or style - how many other docks remind you of an erupting volcano or a certain district in Amsterdam?" DecoDock is also offered with white LEDs and the following base colors: cobalt blue, obsidian...
Aug 17
ObjectiveCLIPS Released: Create smart Cocoa applications
August 17, 2005 - TODD BLANCHARD ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF ObjectiveCLIPS ObjectiveCLIPS is a new programming environment specifically designed for Cocoa, the native Mac OS X object system. ObjectiveCLIPS integrates the popular CLIPS expert system shell with Apple's Core Data technology and F-Script, allowing the creation of intelligent Cocoa applications with persistent object models and complex business rules. Developers can easily embed ObjectiveCLIPS in their application and take advantage of its powerful inference engine and associated tools to implement their application logic. ObjectiveCLIPS unifies CLIPS facts with Core Data objects, and allows for the manipulation of these objects with the Cocoa-based F-Script language in rules. By bringing the latest innovations in Mac OS X and object-oriented scripting together with the power of the CLIPS artificial intelligence environment, ObjectiveCLIPS provides a unique foundation for building smart Mac OS X applications. ObjectiveCLIPS...
Aug 16
CNN Reports Fast Moving Worm strikes down Windows 2000 systems
CNN is reporting that a very fast moving computer worm is shutting down systems using Microsoft's Windows 2000. The worm has hit Capitol Hill, CNN, ABC and the New York Times ... to name a few. Some believe this is the Zotob worm recently reported, while others believe that this is a completely new worm. For more information, see
Aug 16
Belkin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link your Dock Connector Accessories to Your iPod shuffle with the Belkin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle (Compton, CA) - August 16, 2005 - Belkin Corporation announces the Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle, an add-on that lets you connect iPod accessories with the Dock Connector through the shuffle's USB port. This Dock Adapter gives your shuffle the flexibility to work with enhancements for iPod such as battery packs, auto power cords, iPod speakers, and USB/FireWire cables that have a Dock Connector. It will be shipping in North America in late September 2005. Dock Adapter for iPod (F8Z026) - $19.99 With the Dock Adapter, you can charge your shuffle using your Dock Connector power cord. The device also provides pass-through audio via the Dock Connector. This Adapter lets you use your shuffle with: - Belkin TuneBase (F8V7098) and TuneBase FM (F8V7097) - Belkin Auto Kit -- F8V7058-APL - Belkin Auto Power Cord -- F8V7067-APL - Belkin Battery Pack -- F8E464 - Belkin...
Aug 16
Banshee Pad: The end of boring cloth, plastic mouse pad
Atomic Bolt Introduces the Patent-Pending Banshee Pad Leading-Edge Mousing Surface Optimizes Mouse Maneuverability August 16, 2005, Austin, Texas - Atomic Bolt LP today announced the introduction of its much anticipated Banshee Pad (r), a patent-pending mousing surface made from a solid piece of airplane-grade aluminum. The Banshee Pad enables PC users to maximize the maneuverability of both laser and optical mice. Invented for PC gamers requiring micro-second reactions, the Banshee Pad is also ideal for other PC users who want to heighten the operability of their mouse. "From its larger size to its low-friction surface, the Banshee Pad is designed to optimize the reactions of PC mice," said Thomas Athanas, Atomic Bolt's chief designer and 20-year-old inventor of the new gaming mouse pad. "With all of the high-end mice available today, PC users need a tool that fully leverages their operability. We've done that with the Banshee Pad." The 10.5" x 14" Banshee Pad is laser-cut from a...
Aug 15
Summary 2.6 public beta
Summary 2.6 beta 6 is now available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux x86. Summary 2.6 will be a free update for owners of Summary 2.5. You can download it here: (http://summary.net/beta.html) Summary is a web server log analyzer. With over 200 reports, many of them unique, Summary tells you more. New features in Summary 2.6 include: * Twenty three new reports and many new columns in existing reports. * New Mac OS X native version of Summary. Mac OS 9 will no longer be supported in Summary 2.6. * Total View Time, One Page Visits, Tracked Visits (Plus, SP Lite, & SP only), Search Visits, and Robot Visits columns in the time reports. * Visits column in the Content reports (Plus, SP Lite, & SP only). * Tracking of goals by entry point. * Support for log files of any size ()4Gig). * Tracking of a second goal (SP Lite and SP only). * Per sub-report request aliases (SP Lite and SP only). * Improved internal database layout, reduces RAM requirements in some situations and allows...
Aug 15
LaCie Introduces New d2 Hard Drive Range
LaCie Introduces New d2 Hard Drive Range With Unrivaled Speed, Capacity and Design PORTLAND, OR (August 2005) -- LaCie continues to break the boundaries of speed, capacity and design with the launch of its fourth-generation d2 Extreme range of external hard drives. This award-winning range of drives combines unrivaled features and benefits including: * Capacity: from 160GB to 2TB in ultra-compact metal case * Speed: up to an amazing 88MB/s per drive and 800Mbits/s per bus * Connectivity: FireWire 800, FireWire 400/iLink, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 * Reliability: ultra-quiet smart fan on some models and improved natural heat dissipation * Versatility: daisy-chain, stack, stand upright or mount in a rack LaCie d2 Extreme drives are ideal for audio/video editors who demand professional performance to edit, store and exchange large projects, even in cross-platform environments (Mac and Windows). Home users will benefit from the d2 Extreme's ease of use. No software or drivers are needed, just plug...
Aug 15
Tiger Compatibility for NetWare for Mac OS X
Prosoft Engineering Announces Tiger Compatibility for NetWare for Mac OS X Pleasanton, CA -- August 15, 2005 -- Prosoft Engineering, Inc., the makers of easy-to-use, professional quality software, announced that the latest version of the NetWare for Mac OS X is now Tiger compatible. "Prosoft is excited about continuing support for NetWare environments running Apple's newest Tiger operating system. Prosoft has been hard at work developing a new version of NetWare for Mac which adds this support," says Gordon Bell, General Manager, Prosoft Engineering. Upgrade pricing is available at www.prosofteng.com as well as a full 30-day demo download. Availability NetWare for Mac OS X is available for purchase online at (http://www.prosofteng.com/)www.prosofteng.com and at CDW, MacMall, MacZone, MacConnection and Amazon.com About Prosoft Engineering Established in 1985, Prosoft Engineering, Inc. specializes in creating professional quality software designed to be easily used by both novice and...
Aug 15
Equilibrium Ships DeBabelizer Pro 6 Client/Server
Equilibrium Ships DeBabelizer Pro 6 Client/Server for Mac OS X to Enable Creative Professionals to Automate Media Processing and Delivery on the Desktop and Server New automated features include Automator Action Pack creation, drag 'n droplets for unlimited batch processing tasks, support for Photoshop layered files, and the ability to create end-to-end media processing workflows with high-speed results delivered to any off-line or FTP location. SEYBOLD CHICAGO, PRINT '05, CONVERTING '05, IL. -- Equilibrium, the leader in automated media processing and delivery solutions, today shipped DeBabelizer Pro 6 for Mac OS X and server-ready for the new Equilibrium DeBabelizer Server for Apple Xserve and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Equilibrium's desktop and server-side imaging software leverages the Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" next-generation operating environment to increase business productivity, accelerate time-to-market and reduce costs associated with digital media processing and...
Aug 15
SQLGrinder Version 2 public beta
Advenio announces SQLGrinder Version 2, releases first public beta Lewiston, ME -- August 12, 2005 - Advenio, LLC, today announced SQLGrinder version 2, an all new version of their popular database development environment for Mac OS X. Currently in beta testing, this new version has been completely rewritten from the ground up and features many new and improved features including faster overall performance, multiple editor and result set history buffers, code completion using database keywords and table, column and procedure names, client-side result set searching and sorting, sleep detection, table add, drop and truncate functionality, improved data import and export and much more. Pricing and availability for SQLGrinder 2 Pricing for the new version has been set at $59. During the beta period however, SQLGrinder 2 can be purchased for the current price of $49.95 with purchasers receiving a free upgrade to the final version once available. Owners of the current version can purchase...
Aug 15
DropDMG 2.7
DropDMG 2.7 is now available. DropDMG is the easiest way to create Mac OS X disk images. Just drag and drop a folder or file, and DropDMG will create an image in ".dmg", ".img", or ".smi" format--or a Tar, Zip, or StuffIt archive. Or, you can drag an existing image or archive file onto DropDMG to easily convert it to any of the other supported formats. DropDMG supports encryption, segmented images, and custom icons, and it can create images with rich-text license agreements in multiple languages. There are many time-saving features such as temporary preferences when you hold down Option, remembering recent folders, configurations to keep track of popular combinations of settings, and the ability to create more than one image or archive at a time. All the options are available from Automator, AppleScript, and from the "dropdmg" command-line tool. New in Version 2.7: * Added commands for burning folders, files, and disk images. As a shortcut, you can initiate a burn by dragging...
Aug 15
Delicious Library 1.5.1
Monday, August 15th, 2005 SEATTLE, WA -- Delicious Monster Software today released Delicious Library 1.5.1, a free upgrade to its award-winning application used to catalog and share home libraries of books, movies, music, and video games. Version 1.5.1 improves stability and reliability for users around the world and includes improved lookup, import, and export results. Delicious Library's preexisting exclusive features include 30fps iSight barcode scanning to import your stuff, beautiful photorealistic digital shelves full of high-resolution 3D renderings of your covers (which makes finding what you are looking for incredibly intuitive), Address Book and iCal integrated checkout to keep track of who has your stuff, and smart recommendations to help you find new things to add to your library. Delicious Library also boasts automatic syncing with iPods, two-click purchases from Amazon.com, and a native XML file format to give advanced users direct access to all their library data....
Aug 14
PSTextMerge Version 3.2
PSTextMerge Version 3.2 Expands Capabilities Scottsdale, AZ -- August 14, 2005 -- PowerSurge Publishing has just released version 3.2 of PSTextMerge. This latest release adds several new template commands: an INCLUDE command, to include the contents of another file; plus IFNEWLIST and IFENDLIST commands, to make it easier to generate HTML list tags. The processing of Microsoft Excel files has also been improved: hyperlinks may now be extracted, and Excel formatting can be duplicated when generating HTML. PSTextMerge is a software package that empowers its users to perform many useful functions with lists of data. PSTextMerge can input, sort, filter, merge and output such data. Scripts can be easily recorded to automate repetitive operations. One of PSTextMerge's most popular and powerful features is the ability to merge data lists into specially formatted HTML templates, generating custom Web pages fully populated with the user's data. This scheme allows the dynamic, changing content...
Aug 14
Jahshaka 2.0 RC1 Framework
Jahshaka 2.0 RC1 released We are pleased to announce that Jahshaka 2.0RC1 has been announced 'stable' and has been released at (http://www.jahshaka.org/)http://www.jahshaka.org ! We put a lot of hard work into rewriting jahshaka as a framework that can take us into the future and we look forward to your feedback! Jahshaka 2.0 is a complete rewrite of the jahshaka core and so it took a lot longer that we thought it would to get to a stable version. But since its a rewrite, it comes with a lot of added power and functionality so we hope its worth the wait! In addition to a variety of improvements we have built a core architecture that can take us into the future and that we can easily build on from here on out to deliver much faster turnaround on major improvements. It will also make it much easier for open source developers out there to join the team and help to move us forward! There are some cool screenshots of the 2.0 framework in action up on our Screenshots page feel free to check...
Aug 12
Xupport 3.0
Xupport 3.0 Available Now! Xupport is a multipurpose system utility for Mac OS X. It provides many features to configure hidden Mac OS X and Unix options, to increase system security and performance, to maintain and backup Mac OS X, and to dig deeper into the world of Unix. Xupport 3 is fully compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther), and provides a brand new user interface with plenty of new and improved features. Main Changes: - Tiger compatibility - Native authorization technology - Much more hidden Settings - Cleaning browser caches, histories, cookies, ... - Cleaning native Mac OS X Applications caches - Extended file deletion functionality - Improved and more detailed network optimizer - Improved virtual memory optimization (swap) - More comfortable ipfw firewall interface - More backup options - Multiple and resizable file browser windows - Improved unix manual browser Key Features: - Access hidden System, Finder and Dock settings - Run native...
Aug 12
Meritline's Waterproof Paper Holds Fast For Longer
MERITLINE's WATERPROOF PAPER HOLDS FAST FOR LONGER. Los Angeles, California, Friday, August 12, 2005 Meritline's DuraFirm Premium Photo Paper is not only offering a watertight deal, but also a far longer lasting print and more vibrant colors. When it comes to photography, many have changed to digital. It's pretty much a no-brainer; it's instant, easier, and cheaper. But several niggling problems remain. When it comes to printing your precious pics, the no-brainer can fall on its head. Colors sometimes run and when they dry, they=92re not quite as brilliant as a "real" photograph. And, of course, photo paper is relatively expensive. Meritline's innovative approach coupled with DuraFirm smudge resistant and waterproof technology has tackled these challenges head on. Clearly superior to standard glossy photo papers, Meritline's DuraFirm Premium Photo Paper is fade and UV resistant which means your prints will last up to 3 times longer. Suitable for most inkjet and laser printers,...
Aug 12
OpenBase Developers Conference, September 14-18
OpenBase Developers Conference, September 14-18 New hotel options offered; new sessions added; more details provided CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA -- August 12, 2005 -- OpenBase International, Ltd. invites all to attend SUMMIT 2005, the second annual OpenBase Developers Conference. SUMMIT 2005 will be held at the famous Mt. Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA, September 14-18, 2005. Registration for rooms at the Mt. Washington hotel ends August 14th. Other hotel options are now also available. 34 valuable sessions Attendees can choose from 34 technology and business sessions to help them leverage OpenBase database server solutions to generate more revenue and to reduce their overall software development costs. Hot new topics include: database integration with VOIP; synchronization with QuickBooks; and building database interfaces with OpenBase Forms. A complete list of sessions is listed on the conference website: (http://www.openbase.com/summit2005) A world-...
Aug 11
3D-Space VFS 1.4: 3D Launcher, Dock and Finder
August 11, 2005: marcmoini.com releases 3D-Space VFS 1.4 3D-Space VFS combines Launcher, Dock and Finder features with elegant 3D drawers to give you easy point-and-click access to all of your favorite files and applications, without having to sift through folders. + Easy visual launcher / dock. + Finder like features and navigation. + Instant access to hundreds of your favorite items in glorious, spacious 3D drawers! + Fast OpenGL graphics for a fluid user experience. A flick of the mouse and a vast three dimensional landscape appears. You see all your favorite items, neatly presented and waiting for you to click the one you want. Never before has it been so easy to quickly access so many files and applications! Each 3D space offers 20 times the capacity of the Mac OS X Dock, and is fully customizable. Your icons can now be presented exactly the way you prefer, in pleasing arrangements that also make them easy to spot. More than a dock, 3D-Space VFS lets you navigate your...
Aug 11
iDiddy: Wearable and Tangle Free Earbud Case Combination
iDiddy Shipping! Now Shipping a Wearable and Tangle Free Earbud Case Combination for Apple's family of iPod products! Pacific Rim Marketing is pleased to announce that the iDiddy, a wearable, leather case and integrated earbud combination that eliminates tangled wires has begun shipping. The first in a family of products, the iDiddy provides the user with enhanced quality earbuds and a hand sewn designer styled leather case brought together in a single unit. No more loose wires, no more wishing for a third hand. iDiddy gives you freedom to walk, run, or lounge. Because it's wearable, you can keep it conveniently under a shirt, jacket or sweater if you don't want prying eyes to see it. IDiddy let's you enjoy your iPod...more. These new and unique products are the first of their kind to be offered for Apple's complete iPod product line, including the Shuffle, iPod Mini, and new combined 4-G/iPod Photo product lines. iDiddy merges fashion and technology, completely integrating the...
Aug 10
Amnesty Screen Saver for Mac OS X
Mesa Dynamics Releases Amnesty Screen Saver for Mac OS X Tiger, Panther Washington, DC -- August 10, 2005 -- Mesa Dynamics today announced the release of Amnesty Screen Saver 1.0, a free screen saver module for OS X. Amnesty Screen Saver is a screen saver module that allows Dashboard widgets to animate around the screen while remaining functional and active, such as getting information from the web or checking the status of the computer's various settings. Although the screen saver design prevents direct interaction with widgets, the high polish of the typical Dashboard widget user interface is a natural fit for an animated environment. Amnesty Screen Saver is built upon the same technology used in Amnesty Widget Browser, Mesa Dynamics' utility to allow widgets to run outside of the Dashboard environment with extended features. Amnesty Screen Saver 1.0 is available free of charge and can be downloaded at (http://www.mesadynamics.com). The screen saver module runs on Mac OS X 10.3.9 (...
Aug 10
BBEdit 8.2.3, Universal Binary
Bare Bones Software Releases BBEdit 8.2.3 Now Runs as Universal Binary for Apple Developer Transition Kit BEDFORD, Mass. - August 10, 2005 - Bare Bones Software today announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit 8.2.3, the latest version of the award-winning HTML and text editor for the Macintosh. Now for the first time, BBEdit 8.2.3 runs natively as a Universal Binary for the Apple Developer Transition Kit hardware. BBEdit 8.2.3 also introduces syntax coloring and function navigation for Objective-C++, fixes reported issues and adds minor interface refinements and enhancements. "BBEdit is the tool upon which professionals depend to get their work done," explained Rich Siegel, founder and CEO of Bare Bones Software, Inc. "The Mac developers at the forefront of this exciting transition need a native version of BBEdit now, and we're happy to fill this need. Our customers who are looking forward to Intel-powered Macs know that they can count on us as well, and that when...
Aug 10
Electric Butterfly Releases HelpLogic 1.0pr5
ELECTRIC BUTTERFLY RELEASES HELPLOGIC 1.0pr5 Major Update to Award-Winning Help Authoring Tool Includes More than 50 New Enhancements LOS ANGELES, California (August 10, 2005) -- Electric Butterfly, Inc. proudly announces the release of HelpLogic 1.0pr5, the fifth public pre-release of the award-winning help authoring solution for cross-platform developers. HelpLogic 1.0pr5 is available in a Mac OS X Edition and a Windows XP Edition. Easily create help systems for your software and web sites from a single source! HelpLogic's innovative design removes the development headaches usually associated with help authoring, providing an ideal solution for cross-platform software developers, web site designers, and documentation writers. Save time with the integrated Workshop, Visual TOC Builder, HTML Editor, and Link Manager to quickly generate Web-based Help, Apple Help, Microsoft HTML Help, UniHelp, and more... The latest Pre-Release 5 is a major update that includes more than 50 new...
Aug 09
General Edit Lite 2.0, free tool for editing data file
QUADRIVIO ANNOUNCES FREE EDITING TOOL FOR DATA FILES General Edit Lite edits hex, ASCII, and UTF-16 (Unicode) Berkeley, CA-August 9, 2005-Quadrivio Corporation announced General Edit Lite 2.0, a free tool for Mac OS programmers who need to edit data files. It is based on the commercial OS X version of General Edit. General Edit Lite allows programmers to: 1) Open and edit disk files as hexadecimal bytes, ASCII characters (Mac OS and Windows encodings), UTF-16 (Unicode), 16-bit decimal integers, or 32-bit decimal integers. 2) View and edit the Finder information (FInfo record) for disk files. A Macintosh computer with System OS X 10.3 or later is required. Java 1.4.2 or later is required. General Edit Lite is available from Quadrivio's web site, http://www.quadrivio.com.
Aug 09
MacCVSClient 1.10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MacCVSClient 1.10 is a free CVS client running on Mac OS 7.1 and later. There are separate Mac OS X (Mach-O), Classic PPC and Classic 68K executables of the software. MacCVSClient has features such as easy viewing of diffs, logs and annotations. There is a mechanism to ensure you resolve conflicts before committing changes. A convenient scrapbook window allows you to reuse text bits while composing commit log messages. Mac OS resource files can be stored in RBL, a line based text format. This way they can be auto-merged by CVS and diff'ed like normal text files. The AppleSingle storage format is supported as well. In this release: - Compatible to CVS server version 1.12. - File modification dates in sandboxes are now stored in UTC instead of local time so that daylight savings time switching or time zone changing will not make files appear locally modified. - Help menu to Google-search the MacCVSClient online documentation. - Startup splash-screen...
Aug 09
BeLight Software releases Image Tricks for free
BeLight Software releases Image Tricks for free Odessa, Ukraine - August 9th, 2005 - BeLight Software today releases Image Tricks, a free image editor for Mac OS X 10.4 aka Tiger. The app lets Tiger users=DDapply=DDthe special effects earlier available only in advanced image editors without intense learning curve. Image Tricks is based on Apple Core Image filters and includes about 35 Image Units (blur, distortion, stylize filters, tile effects and more). The app works like a charm for blistering-fast image editing in real time. Image Tricks is also available as a plugin for the updated versions of BeLight Software programs: http://www.belightsoft.com/imagetricks/ Image Tricks includes the following Image Units and key features: - Distortion filters (twirl, bump, pinch and more) - Stylish filters (mosaic, crystalize, use halftone effects, etc.) - Blur filters (zoom, motion, etc.) - Color adjustment filters (saturation, brightness, contrast, hue, etc.) - Tile, kaleidoscope and crop...
Aug 09
PC-Mac PasswordVault v4.3 Adds Drag-And-Drop And Timed-Paste...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PC-Mac PasswordVault v4.3 Adds Drag-And-Drop And Timed-Paste Modes ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- August 9, 2005 -- Lava Software is now shipping PC-Mac PasswordVault v4.3, a simple and practical password manager for Windows, Mac OS and Linux. The portable version runs directly off USB flash drives, providing users with secure access to their website usernames and passwords, Internet banking and other data when they're on the road, as well as the convenience of auto-synchronization when they return to their desktop computer. This version offers new methods to transfer username and password information to a web browser (or other application), including 'Drag-And-Drop' and 'Timed-Paste'. In 'Drag-And-Drop' mode, username or password text can be dragged directly from PC-Mac PasswordVault into the web browser textbox. In 'Timed-Paste' mode, username or password text is pasted automatically after the set delay time. This new version also contains a number of minor...
Aug 09
Messenger for Mac 5.0
Microsoft Responds to Enterprise Need for Enhanced Mac Instant Messaging New version of Messenger for Mac improves consumer IM experience and enables corporate IM with support for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 REDMOND, Wash. -- Aug. 9, 2005 -- You're on a conference call near the end of the day, and before you hang up you need to remind your manager to approve the file you e-mailed earlier, check on whether a colleague is in the office, and get status updates on three projects. How can you handle these tasks efficiently and with security in mind? Enterprise communication is evolving, and Microsoft Messenger for Mac 5.0 from Microsoft Corp.'s Macintosh Business Unit (Mac BU) delivers tools to meet the new reality of corporate collaboration. Messenger for Mac 5.0 introduces tabbed viewing, a new approach for Mac customers who use instant messaging for work and for play. Users may simultaneously access corporate and personal Messenger accounts and set a unique user...
Aug 09
Spiny releases Comictastic 2.3
Spiny releases Comictastic 2.3 Spiny software announces the release of version 2.3 of Comictastic. Comictastic is a comic strip reader and aggregator. Similar to NetNewsWire and other news reading applications, only specifically tailored for comics. Comictastic fetches your favorite strips every day, and presents them all in a convenient interface. The main changes in version 2.3 include RSS feed support and interface improvements. Comictastic is shareware, and costs $15. Version 2.3 is a free update for all Comictastic users. Mac OS X 10.3.9 is required. Features: - Support for 10 breathtakingly humorous comics built right in. - Your favorite comic isn't supported? No problem! Just type in the URL and relax. No awkward plug-ins or HTML knowledge necessary. - RSS and Atom support for comics that provide feeds (you can also use this feature to read news feeds, in a gimpy sort of way). - Download comic archives to easily catch up on missed days. - Save comics on...
Aug 08
iVideo 3.0
Waterfall Software Releases iVideo 3.0 08/08/2005 VANCOUVER, BC -- Waterfall Software today unveiled iVideo 3.0, a major upgrade to the popular utility for storing and organizing your personal movies. iVideo has been said to be the equivalent of iPhoto or iTunes for your video files. Released today, iVideo 3.0 has many new intuitive features. Some of these great updates include major speed improvements all around, an updated user interface, seamless drag and drop to other applications, support for more file formats, and much more. iVideo 3.0 also fixes a numerous amount of bugs from previous versions of iVideo. The most powerful new feature in iVideo 3.0 is the ability to save any movie library as a visually appealing web page, letting the user upload it to a .Mac account or any other web server. iVideo 3.0 is a free upgrade to previously registered users. New users can purchase a registration key for $19.95. When registered, the "Please Register" dialog no longer appears, and the ten...
Aug 08
Denes v1.1.2: EIMS Filter for DNS Lookups
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denes v1.1.2 Released by Deep Sky Technologies, Inc. EIMS Filter for DNS Lookups Using Custom Rules Vero Beach, FL - Monday, August 8th, 2005: Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., today announced the release of Denes v1.1.2 for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Denes is an EIMS filter for performing DNS lookups using custom rules and criteria. This incremental update to Denes adds support for dynamically reloading network configuration information and corrects a number of minor bugs from previous releases. Denes is an EIMS filter for taking actions on email based on DNS lookups using custom rules and criteria. Denes allows email to be accepted or denied based on DNS lookups, making full support for DNS based black lists and white lists available in a single filter; there is even a simple test mode to log DNS lookups without actually denying or accepting email. The most convenient feature of the Denes rules document is that it dynamically reloads after any changes made in it. This...
Aug 05
TaskCapture 2.0: More Accuracy, Less Effort For Time &...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TaskCapture 2.0: MORE ACCURACY AND LESS EFFORT FOR TIME AND BILLING Software developer CaptureWorks is releasing TaskCapture 2.0 for Mac and Windows platforms, a powerful, precision time and activity tracking solution designed for single-users, freelancers, or anyone looking to track time accurately without any effort. TaskCapture automatically tracks working time on in-use documents in any standard application. By gathering job-related information-- client, job, task, application, time spent, etc.-- and delivering it to your personal database (included) at the perfect moment, when a document is closed, TaskCapture eliminates the need for entering time estimates into conventional billing or time tracking systems (such as manual start/stop timers). Such practices lead inevitably to omissions or guesstimates due to the hurried nature of today's working environments. After all, who has time for timekeeping? TaskCapture 2.0 adds new benefits: Greater Accuracy:...
Aug 05
Widget Maker X 1.0
Widget Maker X 1.0 MONTGOMERY, Alabama (August 5, 2005) - LAJ Design is pleased to announce the immediate availability of version 1.0 of Widget Maker X. Widget Maker X allows you to create, modify, and manage your widgets in Mac OS X "Tiger". Widget Maker X attempts to allow users to make more use of widgets. New in Version 1.0 * Create Widgets (modify html,css,js; add folders; add files) * Widget Manager (enable/disable widgets) * Widget Wizard (ease the widget creation process) For the full list, please see the new section on our website. Overview Tiger allows users to make use of widgets that are mini applications for users. Widgets also give software developers, webmasters, and novice html designers an easy way to add on to their Tiger system. A basic widget should make use of CSS and Javascript. The wizard in Widget maker is based off some of the apple example projects and gives users a starting widget that has all the base features (saving preferences, flipping front to back...
Aug 05
Print Version of Xcode Tools Book Released
Print Version of Xcode Tools Book Released August 5, 2005 -- Me and Mark Publishing announces the release of the print version of Mark Szymczyk's book "Xcode Tools Sensei". "Xcode Tools Sensei" is a guide to the developer tools that ship with Mac OS X, covering 25 graphical and command-line tools. The print version costs $35(US), and free shipping is available. Both the print and electronic versions of the book can be purchased at http://www.meandmark.com/ xcodebook.html. Some of the tasks you'll learn in "Xcode Tools Sensei" include using Xcode to create Mac OS X applications, creating user interfaces with Interface Builder, profiling programs with Shark, finding memory leaks with MallocDebug, and writing shaders with OpenGL Shader Builder. The book was written for Xcode 2.1 to help you make the transition from PowerPC to Intel processors. By reading "Xcode Tools Sensei" you can spend more time creating, testing, and profiling your programs and less time wading through Apple's...
Aug 04
QLogic Switches, HBAs and Software Support Mac OS X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QLogic Switches, HBAs and Software Support Mac OS X For the First Time, Customers Can Deploy a Single SAN Infrastructure to Provision Apple Xserve RAID to Servers Running a Variety of Operating Systems ALISO VIEJO, Calif., -- August 4, 2005 -- QLogic Corp. (Nasdaq:QLGC), the leader in Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), stackable switches and blade server switches, today announced that QLogic SANblade Fibre Channel HBAs, SANbox switches, and SANsurfer software now support Mac OS X and the Xsan file system. Now for the first time, administrators with Xserve G5 servers and Xserve RAID systems can deploy a single SAN infrastructure to provision their storage to rack, tower or blade servers running a variety of popular operating systems including Mac OS, Windows, NetWare, Linux and Solaris. And for the large base of customers standardized on QLogic HBAs, Apple servers now can be seamlessly integrated to their SANs using the corporate standard HBA. "I really...
Aug 03
PlayLyrix for Mac OS X
ANNOUNCING PLAYLYRIX FOR MAC OS X Lyric Search and Playlist Creation Utility for iTunes Seaside, CA - August 3, 2005 The Sound Guy, Inc., has announced the release of PlayLyrix, an application which searches the user's iTunes collection and automatically creates a new playlist of all the songs whose lyrics contain specified words or phrases. PlayLyrix can be used to create playlists of songs with lyrics that reinforce a wide range of moods or themes. As an example, for a birthday party one might wish to make a playlist of all one's songs that have the word "birthday" in the lyrics. After creating a new iTunes playlist, PlayLyrix will also create a list of songs containing the specified lyrics, including songs that are not in the user's iTunes library. From this list, the user can view a song's lyrics or purchase the song from the iTunes Store. PlayLyrix 0.9 costs US $5.00. It requires Mac OS X 10.3 or later and iTunes 4.5 or later. For more information, visit the web site at http://...
Aug 03
Daystar Ships 1.35 GHz iMac Upgrades
For Immediate Release DAYSTAR SHIPS 1.35 GHz APPLE IMAC FLAT PANEL UPGRADES... Double sized (512 MB) cache, delivers over 2x performance for iMac 700 and 800 MHz Systems. Atlanta, Georgia - August 3, 2005: Daystar Technology, an Apple Authorized Reseller and Mac Technology Integrator, announced today, that it has launched its iMac Flat Panel CPU upgrades, announced last month. The upgrade utilizes the most powerful G4 CPU available, and delivers more than 2x performance for iMac G4 700 owners. Highest Performing 7457 Available Daystar is using the latest and highest performing 745x series CPU available, the Freescale 7457. The CPU outperforms any 7457 shipped by Apple, and boasts a large 512 MB internal L2 cache. The large cache allows the iMac G4 to perform at full speed, even without an external L3 cache. No Compromise, Excellent Performance Like the MAChSpeed G4 Pismo and Lombard upgrades, the iMac Flat Panel upgrade is a full system upgrade. The user orders on line, then sends...
Aug 03
LISTSERV for Mac OS X Released
LISTSERV for Mac OS X Released Today Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) August 3, 2005 -- LISTSERV, the product that launched the email list management industry in 1986, is being released today for Mac OS X. In a market segment currently dominated by Linux, LISTSERV for Mac OS X offers an alternative for organizations that want to use UNIX, but do not have the level of expertise required by traditional UNIX systems. The Mac version of LISTSERV is fully featured and provides all the power and functionality available on Linux and other UNIX systems. The Mac OS X release also includes a Free Edition of LISTSERV for hobby users. "Today, 48% of UNIX LISTSERV installations are based on Linux, and there is a real opportunity for the Mac in that market, especially once the Intel servers are released," said Eric Thomas, L-Soft's CEO and founder. "Linux and LISTSERV work great together, as long as the system administrator has a solid knowledge of Linux and can manage the mail system, the DNS, and of course...
Aug 03
iTunes Dupes Barrier
iTunes Dupes Barrier Description iTunes Dupes Barrier allows you to search the duplicate songs inside the iTunes and iPod songs' databases. What's new Update the iteration of the new application so that it allows for enriched searches. Fixed a bug that sometimes caused crashes when reading an AAC tag's information. Fixed some minor bugs. Requirements OS X 10.3 or later. iTunes 4.0 or later. Web Home page: (http://www.hyperbolicsoftware.com) The direct links are: (http://www.hyperbolicsoftware.com/programs/iTunesDupesBarrier112.sit)
Aug 03
PB FixIt Announces iBook G4 Part Line
PB FixIt Announces iBook G4 Part Line SAN LUIS OBISPO, California-- August 2, 2005 -- PB FixIt today announced a complete line of over 80 parts and accessories for Apple's iBook G4 series. The Company is also proud to announce the immediate availability of FixIt Guides for the G4 iBook 12" and 14" models, free online at http://pbfixit.com/Guide. iBook G4 Parts and Upgrades The new iBook G4 product line encompasses every internal component in both the G4 iBook 12" and 14" models, over 80 parts in all. From electronics like logic boards, modems, and LCDs to case components and plastics, PB FixIt carries it. "With our parts, you can fix literally any problem with an iBook G4. In fact, you can make your iBook better than new with our RAM, hard drive, and SuperDrive upgrades," said Kyle Wiens, PB FixIt's CEO. "Let me say that again. There is no part for the iBook G4 that we do not sell. Seriously. In fact, we sell parts for every laptop Apple has made since 1998." "We strongly believe that...
Aug 02
ProjectForum 4.5, Wiki RSS, Email Support
PROJECTFORUM 4.5 BROADENS WIKI RSS, EMAIL SUPPORT WATERLOO, Ont. - CourseForum Technologies is pleased to announce the immediate availability of ProjectForum 4.5, bringing even richer support for RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and email to its professional and easy-to-use wiki collaboration software. ProjectForum's shared web-based workspaces provide a central place to collect, manage and discuss work, and are always available over the entire life of a project. Team members can stay up to date, and coordinate with each other from anywhere at anytime, without excessive emails or time-consuming meetings. It is ideal for internal project communications, client projects, research groups, intranets, planning, to do lists, sharing and reviewing documents, team discussions and more. ProjectForum is the easiest product of its kind to set up, yet includes powerful features such as full version control, group project support, multiple authentication options, image and file management, page...
Aug 02
REALbasic 2005 Release 2 Ships
REALbasic 2005 Release 2 Ships; Improves Reliability and Adds New Features AUSTIN, Texas, USA (August 2, 2005) - REAL Software announced today it is shipping REALbasic 2005 Release 2. Arriving just 49 days after REALbasic 2005 Release 1, this release clearly demonstrates the company's ability to deliver value to customers via the REALbasic Rapid Release Model. REALbasic 2005 Release 2 delivers reliability improvements in the code editor, window editor, menu editor, compiler and debugger. REALbasic 2005 Release 2 introduces a new type of property, the Computed Property, which automatically provides Get and Set methods. Release 2 delivers several other new features, including: - The Window class now provides a Focus property that returns the currently active window control. - The Array class now supports sorting multiple arrays simultaneously using the same sort order. - The ComboBox class now exposes new properties that provide parity with the EditField. - User-defined class properties...
Aug 02
Apple Introduces Mighty Mouse
Apple Introduces Mighty Mouse New Multi-Button Mouse Features Innovative Scroll Ball CUPERTINO, California--August 2, 2005--Apple today introduced Mighty Mouse, its next generation mouse with several innovative new features that make using a Mac even more powerful and easy. Mighty Mouse offers power users up to four independently programmable buttons, without compromising simplicity for users who prefer just a single-button mouse. Mighty Mouse also introduces an ingenious Scroll Ball that lets users scroll in any direction--vertically, horizontally and even diagonally. With the Scroll Ball, users can scroll with natural, fluid movements, making Mighty Mouse perfect for applications from viewing web pages and photographs, to video editing and music creation. Mighty Mouse is priced at just $49. "With Mighty Mouse, we've simply built a better mouse," said David Moody, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Mac Product Marketing. "With its innovative Scroll Ball and unique integration of...
Aug 02
Mac OS X Dashboard Widgets Top One Thousand
Mac OS X Dashboard Widgets Top One Thousand CUPERTINO, California--August 2, 2005--Apple today announced that Dashboard, a widely acclaimed feature in its Mac OS version 10.4 "Tiger" operating system, now has over 1,000 widgets available at www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/, with dozens more being added every day and many more available from other web sites. Widgets provide Mac users with dazzling new ways to instantly access important information from weather forecasts and stock quotes to traffic conditions and the latest news stories. Tiger is Apple's fastest selling OS release ever and developer support for Tiger has been incredible. "Dashboard is a runaway hit," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With over a thousand widgets to choose from, users can customize their Dashboards to do almost anything." Dashboard widgets appear instantly, giving users immediate access to a wide range of information and entertainment. A single click...
Aug 01
Simon 2.0: Server and Web Monitor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dejal announces Simon 2.0 A Mac OS X application to monitor websites and servers for changes or failures. PORTLAND, Oregon -- August 1, 2005 -- Dejal Systems today announced the immediate availability of Dejal Simon 2.0, the essential site monitoring tool for Mac OS X. It checks sites for changes or failures, and notifies you via e-mail, sound, speech, or other means. You can use it to track updated sites, and to alert you when an important site goes down or recovers. Developed in Cocoa, it is a native Mac OS X application with an intuitive and attractive user interface. This is a major upgrade to Simon. Along with many usability improvements, it delivers a much-requested new feature set: a new Port service, that enables you to engage in a telnet-like conversation with any server, e.g. POP, SMTP, SSH, and more. See the release notes for more information. Pricing & Availability: Simon is immediately available through Dejal's online store (www.dejal.com/store...
Aug 01
Creative Manager Pro Expands iCal Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Creative Manager Pro, Ad Agency Software and Project Management Groupware for Creative and Design firms, has released version 7.95 adding improvements in the integrated Calendar and synchronization with the new iCal in Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.2, expanding its free client extranet, among other enhancements. Lakewood NJ-based Creative Manager, Inc., (http://www.Creative-Manager.com) provider of Creative Manager Pro and Creative Project Manager, has released version 7.95 of its flagship product, with improvements to the integrated calendar for both Mac OS and Windows users. With its version 7.95, Creative Manager Pro has made significant improvements to the calendar to bring it more on-par with the capabilities of Microsoft Outlook. One such example is the new detailed five day week view, added rollover pop-ups that show the detail of meetings and assignments shown on the calendar. Additional improvements were made for Mac OS X 10.4.2, which incorporates a number of...
Aug 01
Navicat 2005 for Mac
PremiumSoft is pleased to announce the release of Navicat version 6.0.6 (Database Management Tool - a MySQL client) today. Navicat website: (http://mac.navicat.com)http://mac.navicat.com Navicat version 6.0.6 has been released with support for drag and drop. With this easy-to-use feature, user can now transfer table from one place to another by using mouse - drag and drop tables from a database into another database. Navicat is a powerful yet easy to use mysql front end provides extensive functionality for managing and developing MySQL database. Navicat's user-friendly, intuitive interface lets you easily manage multiple databases. Copying data by dragging and dropping, connect to remote MySQL server and schedule backup/ restore, data sync and import/ export just as easily. What's more, the Query Builder and View Builder lets you create sql query and view in an visual and efficient way. To simplify your work, Navicat's helpful wizards will walk you through the steps of migrating CSV,...
Aug 01
DssW Releases Power Manager 3
DssW Releases Power Manager 3 UK, Europe - 1 August 2005 - DssW today released Power Manager 3 for Mac OS X. Schedule when your Mac starts up, shuts down, sleeps, and wakes. Two months ago DssW launched Sleep Monitor 2 for Mac OS X and today is proud to announce an update to the other half of this powerful duo. Power Manager 3 has been stripped down and built up to focus on the original intent of the product: the ability to start up and shut down your Mac to a schedule. Version 3 is the first version on Mac OS X and it as been a long time coming! Power Manager arrives on Mac OS X in style. A single friendly System Preference that offers administrator only control and plays nicely with other power scheduling system software. Since 1997 Power Manager has found a home in numerous museums, offices, and schools. We have been surprised and delighted to have our users adopt Power Manager in some of the strangest uses. Although probably not so surprising for such a specific tool. A medical...
Jul 29
Late Night Software Acquires DTI's FaceSpan
Late Night Software Acquires DTI's FaceSpan VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada -- July 29, 2005 -- Late Night Software Ltd. today announced that it has acquired FaceSpan from Digital Technology International (DTI). FaceSpan is a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool based on AppleScript. "FaceSpan is a natural fit for our company as there is a great synergy between it and our premier product, Script Debugger, our award-winning AppleScript authoring environment" explained Mark Alldritt, President of Late Night Software Ltd. (LNS). "A significant number of Script Debugger users have been asking us for an interface building tool for quite some time now. We resisted this over the years because we didn't feel that the market could sustain two products but when FaceSpan became available, we saw it as the perfect opportunity to fulfill their request," he said. "We have some exciting plans for FaceSpan and urge customers to regularly visit our Web site at www.latenightsw.com for all the...
Jul 29
PostgreSQL 8.0 at the Big Nerd Ranch
Atlanta, GA - July 28, 2005 - Add This Date to Your Database, PostgreSQL 8.0 at the Big Nerd Ranch, September 26-30, 2005 Big Nerd Ranch, Inc., leading provider of training classes on PostgreSQL 8.0, announces its highly successful PostgreSQL 8.0 Bootcamp for September 26-30, 2005. PostgreSQL has revolutionized the way developers approach database management by providing an open source solution ideally equipped to handle complex, sophisticated database management needs. In recent years, this upstart has challenged the primacy of competitors ORACLE and SQL Server by providing a scalable, robust and economical solution to companies seeking a package that efficiently manages data. Its flexibility makes it perfectly adaptable to whatever new challenges project managers may demand from the application without sacrificing speed and optimization. The PostgreSQL Bootcamp, led by instructor Chris Campbell, is an intensive, five-day, hands-on class designed to take students through the rigors...
Jul 29
Sennheiser Offers Headset Optimized for Macintosh
Sennheiser Offers Headset Optimized for Macintosh Mac-Ready Multimedia Design Keys Quality, Ergonomics Old Lyme, Connecticut -- Sennheiser Electronic Corp., U.S. arm of the German company known worldwide for its standards-setting headphones and microphones, has introduced a computer/multimedia headset specifically optimized for users of Apple's Macintosh family of desktop and portable systems. The Sennheiser M145 is a highly adapted headset combining high-fidelity stereo headphones with a hands-free, noise-canceling "boomlet" microphone in a sleek, compact package that's plug-andplay ready for use with any Apple system and any Mac operating system up to and including the latest OSX 10.4 "Tiger." "Even most Windows users will concede that with its Macintosh family Apple continues to establish benchmarks for design, both with the industrial design of its desktops and laptops, and in user-interface creation with the unmatched power and ease of its OSX operating system," says Sennheiser...
Jul 29
MaxUpgrades announces MaxConnect Lite
MaxUpgrades announces MaxConnect Lite Up to 250 MB/s Sustained Data Transfers Rate on G5 Power Macs (with PCI-X Slots) (Corona, CA), July 29, 2005. MaxUpgrades announces availability of MaxConnect Lite, a CPU Bay internal storage expansion assembly for G5 Power Macs. MaxConnect Lite is made of PolyAcetal a ThermoPlastic known for its high strength and stiffness. MaxConnect Lite a CPU Bay internal storage expansion assembly enables three additional disk drives to be housed in the lower CPU bay. To power the additional three hard disk drives in the lower CPU Bay, optional custom power cables are included that splits power from the optical drive connector, power from the optical drive bay is routed into the lower CPU Bay via power cable that provides power to the three additional drives with standard hard disk 4-pin connectors. MaxConnect Lite offer industrial strength design with four bolt hard disk drive attachments, its unique design exposes maximum area for heat dissipation for the...
Jul 29
Sheer Genius: eVo 2 for the click wheel iPod
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sheer Genius Toronto, Canada -- July 29, 2005 -- iSkin Inc. today announced the availabitly of its wheel protector 3 pack for both the eVo2 and iSkin mini covers. iSkin Inc. today introduced its wheel protector known as a Wheel Cap, a protector that works in conjunction with iSkin's popular silicone covers eVo2 and iSkin mini to offer complete click wheel protection for your iPod while maintaining natural scrolling feedback. The iSkin Wheel Cap sits above the iPod's click wheel protecting it while you use it. It turns the already effective iSkin iPod protector into the ultimate iPod case by covering the last vulnerable area-- the click wheel. It installs in seconds and does not hamper the sensitivity or functionality of the iPod. * Works only with the iSkin eVo2 and iSkin mini iPod protectors * Fits seamlessly, creating a barrier against dirt and grime * Allows for easy non-restrictive scrolling * Maintains look of iPod and scroll wheel * Formed to fit the...
Jul 29
Feeder 1.2 Released with iTunes Podcasting Features
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feeder 1.2 Released with iTunes Podcasting Features Swansea, United Kingdom - July 29, 2005. Reinvented Software is proud to announce the release of Feeder 1.2. Feeder is an application for creating, editing and publishing RSS feeds on Mac OS X. Version 1.2 introduces full support for working with the iTunes RSS extensions announced with iTunes 4.9, including an iTunes Music Store preview. Feeder is packed with thoughtful features to enhance the experience of creating and managing feeds from start to finish including auto- complete and templates to save repetitive typing, automatically updating publication dates and much more. Feed content can be rich with images, links and formatting: Feeder's editing features help you add these easily and generates a preview to show how your feed will look in a newsreader or RSS-aware browser. Feeder 1.2 includes full editing support for feeds that use iTunes RSS extensions introduced with iTunes 4.9 and has many convenience...
Jul 29
Awaken 2.0
Awaken 2.0 by Embraceware Description Awaken is a digital alarm clock that wakes you up by playing the iTunes playlist of your choice. Alarms can be created to alert you on a weekly basis at a set time, or at any specific date and time. You can also fall asleep to your favorite music using the newly introduced sleep timer. Awaken Features - Easy to use interface which was designed in accordance with Apple's Aqua Human Interface Guidelines. - Weekly and specific date alarms at any time. - Customizable snooze timer. - Wake-From-Sleep feature which allows Awaken to wake the computer from sleep at the time of an alarm. - Utilizes your playlists that have been created in iTunes. - Current song information and album artwork displayed at alarm time. What's New in Version 2.0 - Sleep Timer which allows you to fall asleep listening to your favorite music. - Random playlist option to make each morning different. - Song shuffle to mix it up. - Volume control. - Better Wake-From-Sleep support. -...
Jul 29
Gefen's New HDMI Switcher
High Definition System Integration is Easy with Gefen's New HDMI Switcher WOODLAND HILLS, CA July 29, 2005 For video walls, system testing, dual display setups, home or office integration, Gefen's new 4x2 HDMI Switcher is designed to deliver high performance audio/video switching with no signal interruption, degradation or time lag. The 4x2 HDMI Switcher comes equipped with four HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs. It connects four HD sources to two displays, making it ideal for the OEM market. DVI sources and displays can be connected with a HDMI to DVI Adapter and when combined with a HDMI extender, displays can be extended hundreds of feet from the source. To operate, users simply switch to whatever source they want to view by using the unit's IR remote control. Both displays show the same source when selected; multichannel digital audio and high definition video for each source is routed to both displays at the same time. The unit sustains HD video in resolutions up to 1080p and is...
Jul 28
SubEthaEdit 2.2
SubEthaEdit 2.2 For Immediate Release - July 28, 2005 TheCodingMonkeys are proud to announce the release of SubEthaEdit 2.2. SubEthaEdit 2.2 is currently the only major Mac OS X text editor to run natively on PowerPC and Intel based Macintosh computers. Like with the integration of WebKit in its "Live Web Preview", SubEthaEdit users again are the first to benefit from the most exciting developments at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference. For a detailed list of additions, changes and fixes please consult the release notes at http://www.codingmonkeys.de/subethaedit/releasenotes.html#2.2 Commercial licenses for SubEthaEdit are available for $35, with volume discount starting at 3 licences. Commercial licenses are valid for all 2.x versions. For an feature overview, have a look at the "SubEthaEdit 2.2" section at http://www.codingmonkeys.de/subethaedit/index.html SubEthaEdit (formerly known as Hydra) won the 2003 Apple Design Award for "Best Mac OS X Student Product" honoring...
Jul 28
Olive introduces Symphony. Wireless music center goes HiFi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Olive introduces Symphony - Wireless digital music center goes HiFi for $899. Mac OS X software for management of classical music. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - July 28th 2005 - Olive Media Products, Inc., a developer of innovative digital audio systems, today announced the Symphony, a wireless digital music center designed for true audiophiles. Olive Symphony is based on the popular idea of a central device that stores, manages and wirelessly distributes digital music throughout the home, but is engineered as a true HiFi component. High fidelity sound is achieved through Olive's Digital Pure Audio (DPA). The proprietary technology combines a 32-bit IBM PowerPC for flawless processing of audio in lossless quality, a fan-less design and a digital output to the user's stereo system. Users can record CDs, vinyl and tape onto the noiseless 2.5" 80GB hard-drive, which holds up to 20,000 songs. The integrated CD database identifies, tags and archives the CD automatically. To...
Jul 28
einstein's legacy introduces FrameVault
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: einstein's legacy introduces FrameVault. Charlotte, NC -- 28.July.2005 -- einstein's legacy has released FrameVault, the first prosumer solution for organizing, managing, delivering, and distributing digital video assets on Mac OS X. FrameVault has an intuitive, single-window interface which allows users to organize their QuickTime-compatible movie clips into playlists and libraries, customize their movie playback experience (including multiple-monitor fullscreen), create and deliver chapter-based movies, transfer video to external devices - such as DVD recorders and video camcorders, and manage archives of clips for on-line/off-line storage. Key Feature Details: - Organize Your Video Assets FrameVault features an intuitive, single-window user interface for organizing, managing, and playing your Libraries and Playlists. Most tasks can be completed with a single mouse click, a keyboard shortcut or by simple drag'n'drop. FrameVault also provides live Playlist...
Jul 28
4G TrailVue for iPod
Wilsonville, OR - July 28, 2005 Dr. Bott Announces the immediate availability of 4G TrailVue for iPod with Click Wheel. http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?QuickSearch=4g+trailvue Originally designed for the iPod mini, the TrailVue now comes to the 4G iPod with the same cool design and a variety of stylish color combinations. 4G TrailVue sports a rugged ballistic nylon construction with elastic sides to accommodate the size of your iPod. It also features a Velcro closure and allows access to the audio jack as well as the iPod's dock connector. Also included is the patented Multidapt interchangeable clip system which offers an array of uses such as the bike clip, car holder, and a variety of belt clips. Compatibility: 4G TrailVue fits any iPod with Click Wheel including the newest color iPods. Pricing & Availability: 4G TrailVue is available today through Dr. Bott authorized resellers worldwide and retails for $34.95 USD. About Marware: MARWARE of Hollywood, Florida has always been...
Jul 27
Script Timer 2.3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCRIPT TIMER 2.3 RELEASED BY APPS & MORE SOFTWARE DESIGN Script and application scheduler adds sleep and wake time scheduling and other enhancements Apps & More Software Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of Version 2.3 of Script Timer, a script and application scheduling product for Mac OS X, Version 10.2 and later. Script Timer lets you schedule the execution of AppleScript, perl, and shell scripts, and can also be used to schedule the execution of Automator workflows (OS X 10.4 and up only) or applications. It can perform these actions at specific times of the day, week, month, or year, at regular intervals ranging from one minute to any number of weeks, when the computer enters or leaves an idle state, and just before the computer goes to sleep or just after it wakes up. Using a feature called Dynamic Scheduling, you can also arrange for an AppleScript script to schedule on the fly any other script, application, or workflow at a time of...
Jul 27
Markzware Announces Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARKZWARE ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO FLIGHTCHECK STUDIO v1.3 FOR QUARKXPRESS New Update Is Available Free To All FlightCheck Studio v1.3 For QuarkXPress Owners SANTA ANA, California -- July 27, 2005 -- Markzware, the leading developer of quality control for digital files used in the global graphic arts and printing industries is pleased to announce the first major upgrade to Markzware's FlightCheck Studio for QuarkXPress which in real-time examines and repairs documents as they are being created. FlightCheck Studio v1.3 for QuarkXPress update now supports the next generation Macintosh operating system, OS X 10.4 (Tiger). Additional new features include: - Now displays policy filenames on palette for easy identification - User is able to output policies as reports This update also addresses problems found in the previous versions such as: - Text Policies not being updated when font status was changed - The Y% scale value being displayed as the X% scale value - Negative...
Jul 27
AOLMemoImporter: Spotlight for AOL Memos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AOLMemoImporter Beta Test is Open to America Online/Tiger Users! 27 JULY 2005, HAYMARKET, VA. Midnight Mage Software announced the Beta test of their new AOLMemoImporter, a Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) Spotlight Importer. At last, AOL Client customers can use Spotlight to search the content of all of their AOL Memos. The software is in Beta form, and free to all testers willing to follow the Beta Test Agreement. Spotlight is one the most useful and innovative new features of Mac OS 10.4. Tiger users are quickly learning to rely on this tool. With Spotlight, they can find almost anything, anywhere on their computer. Spotlight maintains an internal database of all data it understands, so that the users can search the content of their files at a moments notice. Unfortunately, the built-in importers (plug-ins that actually parse the files) that Apple provides does not support the AOL Memo format. Nor is AOL currently providing a solution. Midnight Mage Software steps forward...
Jul 27
MaxPod 1.1 maximize the use of your iPod
MaxPod 1.1 maximize the use of your iPod MONTGOMERY, Alabama (July 27, 2005) - LAJ Design is pleased to announced the immediate availability of version 1.1.0 of MaxPod. This version sports a new program design, adds podcast support (both to download podcasts and to create podcast RSS files). You can also create audio files from more places now in the program (such as maps, weather). MaxPod is a cross-platform application that helps you to maximize what your iPod can do. "The iPod gives a great platform for music listening, but it can do so many other functions", says Luke Jackson, head programmer at LAJ Design. "With MaxPod, we are trying to automate as much of that functionality as possible. Right now it can sync files between your hard drive and iPod. It can download the news and weather into audio files that you can listen to on your iPod. It can organize your notes, your music, and get directions. I use it every day. I just set the auto mode to 5:50 AM and by the time I am ready...
Jul 26
FeedForAll Mac Released: Create RSS Feeds and Podcasts
FeedForAll Mac Released FeedForAll Makes it Easy for Anyone to Create Podcasts, RSS Feeds for iTunes Hanover, MA - July 26, 2005 - FeedForAll Mac, a software tool designed to create, edit and publish RSS feeds and podcasts, has been released by NotePage, Inc. With FeedForAll Mac, webmasters have the ability to create new RSS feeds and podcasts from scratch. Publishers can also modify and enhance existing RSS feeds and podcasts. RSS is an acronym for Really Simple Syndication, an XML format for distributing news headlines on the Internet. Podcasts are RSS feeds that contain an audio file. Apple's handheld iPod has thrust the term podcast into households everywhere. RSS has evolved into a popular means to syndicate headlines, share content, and audio files, on the Internet. FeedForAll Mac has a built-in wizard that makes creating and maintaining RSS feeds easy. The software is designed to walk new users through the RSS feed setup process, insuring ease of use and properly formed feeds....
Jul 26
MacWireless Announces 3-Port Powerline Network Adapter
MACWIRELESS.COM ANNOUNCES 3-PORT POWERLINE NETWORK ADAPTER Built-In Ethernet Switch Adds Flexibility to Already Flexible Device Berkeley, California, July 26, 2005 - Powerline Networking Technology Powerline networking allows you to route your network through the lines that are already built into your home or office. With speeds up to 14 Mbps, this is a great way to get your ethernet network to other floors or rooms in your building, without the need to run wires. Powerline Network Adapters are particularly useful when concrete, metal, or other obstructions in the walls of your home or office prevent the use of wireless devices. Powerline devices can work over up to 600 feet of electrical wiring - enough range to cover most American homes. 3-Port Powerline Network Adapter The just-released 3-Port Powerline Network Adapter works in exactly the same way as MacWireless.com's single port adapter, but with the added flexibility of a built-in 3-port 10/100 ethernet switch. As with the rest...
Jul 26
Mac Networkers Retreat Announced
For Immediate Release Tuesday July 26, 2005 2nd Annual Mac Networkers Retreat Announced Advanced Technical Training Event for Mac Enterprise Managers VANCOUVER, WA--July 26th, 2005-- MacRetreats today announced the dates for the second annual Mac Networkers Retreat, the definitive gathering of Mac Networking and IT professionals to be held October 30 - November 1 at the Seascape Resort in Aptos, CA near Monterey. Campers and counselors will move into the ocean-side resort to attend lectures and workshops and take part in late night discussion groups that present in-depth technical details to help them best deploy Apple-related technology in their Enterprise. "We've designed this event to do two things: Bring people the essential information they need to deal with networked Macs, and, do it in a way that facilitates learning different than online information access can provide,' said Schoun Regan, Counselor-in-Chief for the Mac Networkers Retreat. "The information presented at the...
Jul 26
LaCie and Hitachi Collaborate: Largest Capacity External Storage
=46or Immediate Release LaCie and Hitachi Collaborate to Deliver Industry's Largest Capacity External Storage Solutions 500GB Hitachi Deskstar Hard Drives Provide Advanced Features and Renowned Quality PORTLAND, OR (July 2005) -- LaCie and Hitachi, two pioneers of innovative hard drive technology and design, today announce a collaboration to deliver three external hard drives with record capacities for both consumer and enterprise users. LaCie selected 500GB Hitachi Deskstar 7K500 hard drives for its 2TB Biggest F800, 500GB Ethernet Disk mini and 2TB Bigger Disk Extreme storage solutions. Hitachi has incorporated a number of unique design features that make its 500GB hard drive well-suited for use in digital video editing, multi-drive RAID storage and numerous other high-bandwidth applications. "We are pleased to expand our relationship with LaCie to include their latest high-capacity external storage solutions," says Steve Pereira, director, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Europe...
Jul 26
Apple Unveils Faster iBooks
Apple Unveils Faster iBooks New iBook Line With Scrolling TrackPad & Sudden Motion Sensor Starts at Just $999 CUPERTINO, California--July 26, 2005--Apple today enhanced its affordable iBook G4 line for consumers and education customers with faster Power PC G4 processors running up to 1.42 GHz, 512MB memory across the line, higher performance graphics and built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The new iBooks feature two patent-pending Apple technologies made popular in the PowerBook G4 line, the scrolling TrackPad and the Sudden Motion Sensor, with prices starting at an affordable $999. "The new iBook is the perfect portable for the go anywhere, do anything digital lifestyle of consumers and students," said David Moody, Apple's vice president of Mac Product Marketing. "With improved performance, double the memory, and new mobility features like the scrolling TrackPad, Sudden Motion Sensor and Bluetooth, the new iBooks are an amazing value." Encased in a sleek...
Jul 26
Apple Enhances Mac mini with Double the Memory
Apple Enhances Mac mini with Double the Memory Across the Line New Features Include Built-in Wireless Networking & DVD Burning CUPERTINO, California--July 26, 2005--Apple today announced enhancements to its Mac mini line, the most affordable and compact Mac ever, with 512MB of memory standard in every model and prices starting at just $499. The Mac mini also features built-in wireless networking with AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth starting at just $599, and the ability to burn DVDs with a SuperDrive for just $699. "Mac mini has been a popular choice for consumers getting started with Mac OS X and iLife '05," said David Moody, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "With double the memory and new features like built-in wireless networking and DVD burning, the new Mac mini delivers an even greater value in an innovative compact design." The Mac mini lineup includes three models: 1.25 GHz Mac mini, 1.42 GHz Mac mini and the new 1.42 GHz Mac mini with SuperDrive for...
Jul 26
Meritline's Mega Case Now Holds 1000 CD/DVDs
Meritline's Mega Case UPSIZES. MERITLINE HAS UPSIZED THE STYLISH MEGA CASE, A ROBUST CD/DVD STORAGE UNIT THAT CATALOGUES, PROTECTS, CLEANS AND CARRIES A TON OF DISKS - UP TO 1000 TO BE PRECISE - IN HALF THE SPACE. Los Angeles, California, Tuesday, July 26, 2005 -- Combining design elegance and innovation, Meritline has upsized the lightweight Mega Case which will help DVD/CD enthusiasts keep a secure handle on their ever growing collections. We have all lost disks from our prized CD or DVD collection - be it to a friend, family member or colleague. Or, for those whose collections reach the 100's and even 1000's, remembering which disks they owned in the first place might be the problem. Meritline's new upsized Mega Case, crafted with tough lightweight aluminium, handles and security lock will, like its successful baby brother, help make this something of the past. Both the Mega Case 1000 and 720 comes with a durable metallic finish and unlike other disk cases, also includes a cleverly...
Jul 26
Mac Mini Do-It-Yourself Guides
Mac Mini Do-It-Yourself Guides SAN LUIS OBISPO, California-- July 26, 2005. PB FixIt today announced a significant addition to their groundbreaking FixIt Guide Series, the Mac Mini FixIt Guide. The new guide is immediately available, free at PBFixIt.com/Guide. The Mac Mini FixIt Guide contains detailed disassembly instructions that walk the reader through the process of easily accessing and upgrading parts. The Guides make Mini disassembly so simple, even novices can upgrade their RAM, hard drive, or DVD drive with ease. In addition to the Mac Mini, FixIt Guides are also available for all iBook G3, PowerBook G3, and PowerBook G4 models. PB FixIt also announced today that they are making all FixIt Guides available as free downloadable PDFs. "There is no reason to pay Apple's ridiculous labor fees ever again," said Kyle Wiens, PB FixIt's CEO. "The FixIt Guides have empowered thousands of people to upgrade and repair their Macs themselves. Offering free PDFs was the obvious next step. We...
Jul 26
Logfile-Analyzer TrendyMac 0.9.8 now 4-10 times faster
Logfile-Analyzer TrendyMac 0.9.8 now 4-10 times faster Kiel, Germany (July 26th, 2005) - turingart is pleased to announce the immediate availability of 'TrendyMac' 0.9.8, turingart's client- side logfile analyzer. TrendyMac is a web server logfile analyzer developed for users, who need to evaluate logfiles in a simple yet powerful way. Other solutions live on a web server and require complex configuration. TrendyMac lives on an OS X or Win32 system, evaluates logfiles and presents an interactive view of analysis results. Since the application doesn't create HTML pages, but standard Mac windows and controls, analysis results can be further evaluated using filters, sort options and 'Focus on' features. The current release 0.9.8 is a major breakthrough regarding analysis speed. The new release evaluates logfiles between 4 to 10 times faster than all previous releases. Furthermore, the analysis speed now correlated to he number of properties to be evaluated. Besides standard logfile...
 
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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 »

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