This freeware expansion utility lets you expand StuffIt, Compact Pro, BinHex, MacBinary, and just about any other compressed file format you’ll find on the Internet. It has the ability to mount ShrinkWrap image files (electronic versions of disks) and to decrypt Private File encrypted files. Couple it with Aladdin DropStuff to get support for additional file format decoding. This latest version adds compatibility for Mac OS 9. 68k and PPC compatible running Mac OS 7.5.3.
Here’s a great utility for helping you recover your files and folders after a hard crash. It can recover lost volumes on your hard drive, floppy disks, or removable cartridges. Recovered data is then saved to another medium, leaving the original disk untouched. 68k and PPC compatible running Mac OS 7.0 or later.
DragAnyWindow is a control panel that allows you to easily move any kind of window, including dialogues, alerts, standard "Open" and "Save" dialogs, game windows and other non-movable windows.
This powerful cataloging utility helps you keep track of what’s on your CDs, Jaz disks, Zip disks, floppies, servers, and more. Plus, it features a handy disk labeling system to create and print professional disk labels. A truly excellent program, especially if you have a number of removable media disks. You'll need this to view the MacAddict disc catalog, which was created with this program. Don’t forget to send in your registration if you use it. 68k and PPC compatible running at least Mac OS 7.
Extension Overload 5.2
Teng Chou Ming, cmteng@kagi.com, http://www.mir.com.my/~cmteng/
Keep your Mac healthy with help and tips from this fantastic, highly recommended utility. Extension Overload provides detailed descriptions of 2600 extensions and control panels that are commonly found on every Mac—from both Apple and other companies. This latest version covers extensions and control panels from System 7 up to Mac OS 9 and supports iMac, G3, and G4. For those who do not know much about extensions, this program gives you some insight so you can decide which ones are necessary for your computer and which are not. It allows you to search for certain extensions or control panels, and generate reports to keep track of them. This latest version features a new interactive interface and many new enhancements. 68k and PPC compatible running Mac OS 7.0 or later.
File Mimic 1.0
Cow Factory, http://homepage.mac.com/cowfactory/
If you ever have to open files in applications that didn't create them then File Mimic is a very hand tool. File Mimic lies to the computer to make it think that a file was made by an application that it wasn't. Example: You have a document that you made in SimpleText, but want to open it in a web browser by default. Just open it in File Mimic click on the "change" button and you’re done.
Media developers who distribute CD-ROMs will appreciate this handy utility. Funk Monkey was designed to help automate toggling the visibility of files or folders on or off. If you need to hide data files and folders to prevent the end user from seeing them and don’t like the cumbersome usage of ResEdit, check this one out. It will also allow you to copy and delete files and folders. 68k and PPC compatible running Mac OS 7.6 or later.
“MAK is a project that is on an evolutionary path. It is meant to be a "catch all" for mini-utilities and things that other apps don't do. You might find something to help out users, developers, and everyone under the sun. So launch the app, and see what it can do for you! If you find it has something of your liking, then please don't forget it's shareware. If it doesn't have anything you need, then check back in a future rev, as we might have added something you need. If there is some utility-esque function that you think it's crying out for, please send us your suggestion. We can't guarantee it'll be implemented, but it can't hurt to ask!” Requires a PowerPC Macintosh, 16MB RAM, MacOS 8.0 or higher.
Clean up the history archives of your activities on your Mac with this cleaning utility. Many people may not realize that the Mac OS and other apps store information about what they have done, what applications they’ve launched, what documents they’ve opened, what Web sites they’ve visited, and more. If you share a Mac with others, this can raise some privacy concerns. This app can be run in the background and will automatically remove history files at your discretion. Requires a 68040 or faster Mac running Mac OS 7.5.1.
On Guard 3.3.1
Power On Software, sales@poweronsoftware.com, http://www.poweronsoftware.com/
On Guard is desktop security for Macs. It adds protection to the Finder to prevent users from moving, trashing, or renaming files, using control panels or the Chooser, or accessing files in certain folders. This is a 30-Day demo.
This program will allow you to conceal a folder and its contents. It allows you to protect your documents and avoid them from being seen, modified, or erased by others (either on a network or uninvited). It also offers password protection for extra security. This version requires 68k or PPC running Mac OS 7.1 or later.
This application will quickly and securely encrypt or decrypt any file. It uses secure 2040-bit encryption technology. QuickEncrypt requires System 7 or higher, 68k and PPC.
Erase your sensitive files completely with this utility. It completely deletes your files by using a sophisticated procedure, and allows you to customize many details of the job. Erase files and disks. 68k and PPC compatible running Mac OS 7.0 or later.
Protect your files from prying eyes. This program uses a strong encryption method and a password to secure your files. It also locks and unlocks disks with software flags. 68k and PPC compatible running at least Mac OS 7.0. WARNING! Kids, please get your parents permission before installing this program. You won’t believe how many parents call me when you guys lock them out of their computers because you forgot the password...
Got a USB Mac? You’ll want this. This universal USB driver will enable your USB Mac (iMac, blue & white) the ability to handle all USB mice, trackballs, joysticks, and gamepads from any manufacturer and lets you configure them globally or on an application-specific basis. It reads all kinds of wheels, buttons, switches, and controls, and supports scrolling, keyboard emulation, launching, and complex macros, along with the usual clicking, etc. Requires a USB PPC Mac running Mac OS 8.5 or later.
