Utilities Product Center

AppleJack 1.5

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:09:00 -0700

AppleJack is a nifty utility that lets you access a number of troubleshooting tools at startup, even if you don't have an OS X disc.

PCalc 3.3 for Mac OS X released

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:54:00 -0700

A new version of PCalc for Mac OS X has been released featuring a new interface and enhanced RPN mode.

Gain full keyboard and mouse control in 10.5’s screen sharing

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:24:00 -0700

Do you use 10.5’s screen sharing feature? Have you been frustrated by the inability to send, for instance, Command-Tab to the remote Mac? Here’'s a simple way to solve that, and other, problems.

MercuryMover 2 public beta debuts

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:55:00 -0700

MercuryMover 2, a new version of the window resizing and moving utility, is available for download.

AtomicView media manager supports more formats

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:17:00 -0700

AtomicView 1.1 is a new version of the digital media management software with support for more formats and improved metadata support.

OmniPlan update allows Microsoft Project 2007 import

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:52:00 -0700

With an update released on Thursday, OmniPlan can now import Microsoft Project 2007 import. Other improvements to the software have also been made, fixing bugs and enhancing performance.

PCalc for iPhone updated, OS X update coming soon

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:33:00 -0700

PCalc has been updated for the iPhone adding multiple undo and redo. An update for the OS X version will come in the next month.

Adium update adds Facebook chat

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:26:00 -0700

Adium has been updated adding Facebook chat and an overhaul to the Contact Inspector.

Corkboard data management software adds visual history

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:17:00 -0700

CorkBoard is a data management tool with drag and drop support that the developer likens to "Time Machine for your train of thought."

VirtualKeyboard adds non-Roman language support

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:02:00 -0700

Virtual Keyboard now supports non-Roman languages and other new features in its 3.5 release.

Fantasktik taskbar application debuts

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:35:00 -0700

Fantasktik is a new taskbar application designed for Leopard.

FileLock encryption software updated

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:01:00 -0700

FileLock allows you to encrypt your files with 448-bit Blowfish encryption.

TextExpander update offers speed improvements

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:42:00 -0700

In TextExpander 2.4, the menu bar icon now responds instantly when clicked, developer SmileOnMyMac says.

Dictionary Cleaner edits your custom dictionary

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:45:00 -0700

Dictionary Cleaner lets you add, edit and delete entries from your Custom Dictionary.

Searchlight lets you search Macs from iPhone

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:52:00 -0700

Searchlight is a new AJAX-powered utility that lets you search your Macs from your home or office using a Mac, PC or iPhone.

DiskWrangler file launcher improves Leopard support

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:22:00 -0700

DiskWrangler, the file launching and browsing utility, has improved its support for Mac OS X 10.5 and refined the interface in its 3.0 release.

Review: CrossOver Mac Professional 7

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:47:00 -0700

Codeweavers CrossOver Mac Professional 7.0.2 uses just the Windows application programming interface (API) to run Windows apps on your Mac, without the Windows OS. It's an ingenious idea for a program that can save time and costs less than buying a separate copy of Windows. But CrossOver supports only a handful of commercial applications.

Transmission 1.22

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:50:00 -0700

BitTorrent has become the peer-to-peer protocol of choice for transferring large files quickly. There are plenty of clients for OS X, but Transmission Project’s Transmission 1.22 has a lot of things going for it.

Create multiple individual zip files

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:26:00 -0700

Use a simple Automator workflow to compress multiple files into multiple archives.

Dragoman file converter improves music file support

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:55:00 -0700

Dragoman, the batch file conversion utility, now supports more audio formats and other changes.

TransformMovie 1.1

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:50:00 -0700

Ever record a video on your point-and-shoot camera while holding the camera in portrait mode? Your recorded videos are still in landscape mode, so your videos are tilted sideways. To rotate your videos to the proper position, consider TransformMovie 1.1.

VMware unveils Fusion 2 beta 2

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:38:00 -0700

VMware has updated its Mac virtualization application Fusion, adding many new features to Unity and improving the performance of video and 3D.

SoundSource 2.0

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

This simple utility adds a menu-bar item that lists all available Input, Output, and System audio options.

MetaX 2.4.5

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

Use MetaX to fill in missing tag data.

Review: SecuriKey Professional Edition 2.1

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:41:00 -0700

SecuriKey offers a quick and easy way for mobile users to keep data on their Mac away from prying eyes. While the setup of additional users on a system can be confusing, SecuriKey just works.

Review: MobileMe 1.0

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:05:00 -0700

MobileMe is a rebranded .Mac, but the service offers one stellar feature that may convince new people to subscribe. Some information can now be synchronized among devices as it changes.

Default Folder update improves Word 2008 compatibility

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:25:00 -0700

Default Folder has been updated for several general fixes and specific fixes for Word 2008

PDFpen editing tool handles newer, non-standard PDFs

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:25:00 -0700

PDFpen, the PDF editing tool, has been updated to handle newer PDFs that follow different specifications.

You Control update improves Leopard iCal support

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:53:00 -0700

Custom menu creation utility, You Control, has been updated fixing several components.

Review: Internet Cleanup 5.0

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:33:00 -0700

Internet Cleanup can simplify the job of en masse deletions of your Internet activities across several browsers. But it duplicates some features already built into Mac OS X or your favorite browser. And other Internet Cleanup features offer a mixed bag.

Disable shadows in 10.5 window screen captures

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:14:00 -0700

Learn two ways to prevent 10.5’s (large) translucent shadow from being captured when you take screen shots of windows.

Working Mac: Save time and type less

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:19:00 -0700

If you regularly mouse through menus to find the commands you want in OS X and your favorite apps, there's a quicker way: Kirk McElhearn explains how to take advantage of keyboard shortcuts.

Typinator 3.1 update adds built-in HTML snippets

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:12:00 -0700

The auto-typing utility integrates the recently released HTML snippets set, providing more than 100 abbreviations for HTML 4.01 standard.

TopXNotes 1.3

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

TopXNotes offers the kind of features you’d expect from a basic note-taking application.

TinyCal 1.3

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

TinyCal 1.3.3 gives you a drop-down calendar, displaying one, two, three, or twelve months, whenever you click on its icon in the menu bar.

PopChar X 4

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

PopChar X can help you get handle on all those grave accents and tildes by helping you easily insert special characters into text.

Name Mangler 2.0

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

If you’ve got a bunch of files that need renaming, Name Mangler is a great tool to use.

Review: VirusBarrier X5

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:33:00 -0700

If you're in the market for a fast-working antivirus program, VirusBarrier X5 10.5.2 is the gold standard. It will protect your Mac without making your other work grind to a halt.

Mémoires 1.1

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

Mémoires 1.1.40 is quite limited in features. But its simple interface makes it ideal for keeping a basic personal journal.

Review: Norton AntiVirus 11

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:26:00 -0700

Norton AntiVirus (NAV) is the 800-pound gorilla of antivirus software, on both the Mac and the PC, and NAV 11 proves that reputation is well deserved.

LicenseKeeper 1.4

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

Outer Level’s LicenseKeeper is a great way to store and organize software license data.

Espy 1.0

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

Espy is an address book that uses an iPhoto-inspired interface for sifting through your contacts.

Gain quick access to log files in 10.5

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:19:00 -0700

Use a new feature in OS X 10.5’s Console program for fast access to certain log files.

Cocktail utility updated for Mac OS X 10.5.4

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:24:00 -0700

Cocktail (Leopard Edition) has been updated with a fix for Mac OS X 10.5.4 and other changes.

Stay in Sync: Sync your personal data

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:30:00 -0700

Synchronizing personal data such as contacts, calendars, keychains, and bookmarks has support built into OS X. You just need the right software to take advantage of it.

CaliBrate 1.1

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

This nifty utility lets you batch-modify iCal events, with available actions including moving events between calendars, deleting events, changing times, editing titles and notes, and more.

Changes 1.0

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:50:00 -0700

If you’ve got two folders that you want to have the same contents, or if you’re just trying to figure out which of two folders has the latest versions of your files Changes can help.

AirPort Utility and Firmware updated

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:50:00 -0700

Apple released updates for its AirPort Utility software and Firmware fixing several bugs.

Stay in Sync: Solve .Mac problems

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:58:00 -0700

Syncing can be tricky, but we can help make .Mac work the way you want it to.

iAntiVirus launches for Mac

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:43:00 -0700

iAntiVirus is a new anti-malware software app for Mac OS X.