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Description: This small command-line utility thoroughly checks available memory under OS X. Memtest is licensed under the Gnu Public License and is distributed with source code. This program was originally authored by Charles Cazabon for Linux platforms and the MacOS X port is maintained and enhanced by Tony Scaminaci.What's new in this version:Version 4.22 corrects a minor cosmetic issue when running under Leopard.

Keywords: utility memory source code 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 3520 kb; Updated: 2008-06-17

Description: MiniBatteryLogger monitors laptop batteries.Graph charge, amperage and voltage over time. Save monitoring sessions to disk for later analysis. Save snapshots of battery capacity and cycle count to evaluate battery decay. Monitor network batteries using Bonjour (standalone battd daemon available). Compare your battery against the shared archive data.What's new in this version:Added remote battery connection window with list of favorites.Remote batteries can be connected by their hostname or IP address.Favorite remote batteries can be automatically attached at startup.Added session preview window as tooltip for the list in sessions browser.Improved mbl-battd remote monitoring protocol.Bindings are now used to track current battery: less code, less potential errors.Added a lot of tooltips for buttons, labels and ratings.Fixed synchronization bug that caused a wrong attribution of sessions loaded from disk when changing monitored battery.Fixed bug that prevented insertion of comments for sessions under certai...

Keywords: synchronization connection monitoring analysis address monitor network archive 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 4608 kb; Updated: 2008-06-12

Description: Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution that gives Apple users the ability to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro.Unlike dual-boot solutions, in which users must completely shut down Mac OS X and endure a full OS start-up cycle to access a important application, Parallels Desktop for Mac empowers users with the ability to run important Windows programs like Outlook, Access, Internet Explorer and all other applications without having to give up the usability and functionality of their Mac OS X machine even for a few minutes.What's new in this version:Accidental video artifacts in virtual machines running in the Single Window mode on Macs updated to Mac OS X v10.5.3 - fixedIncorrect behavior of topmost windows in the Coherence mode on Macs updated to Mac OS X v10.5.3 - fixed

Keywords: application internet explorer virtual outlook desktop windows access 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 3520 kb; Updated: 2008-06-12

Description: OS X lets you add folders to the Finder's sidebar, or the right side of the Dock. This excellent feature provides quick access to frequently used folders. This is great except ... all folders look the same.FolderBrander lets you easily change the look of your folders - pick a different color and add a short text label.Found some nice folder icons on the web? Add them to FolderBrander's custom icon set (just drop them in there), and setting folder icon becomes easier than ever.What's new in this version:Fixed a bug where text in the final icon can become smaller than they appear in the preview.

Keywords: folders access folder icons color text 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1946 kb; Updated: 2008-06-06

Description: Name those Files! is a powerful yet intuitive batch renaming utility. NtF! allows you to easily rename large numbers of files or folders on your Mac using advanced numbering, trimming, and search & replace capabilities. NtF! is the perfect addition to your digital camera and is also great for organizing your digital music library, HTML files, desktop publishing projects, and can be used for any number of other purposes.What's new in this version:Fixed an error that occurred when importing file names from an external text file. If you are having problems choosing a specific text file, while choosing the "Import Names..." item from the action menu, hold down the Option key.Minor interface updates.

Keywords: advanced folders digital library desktop utility search action 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 868 kb; Updated: 2008-06-05

Description: The original dock designed to tidy up your Macintosh desktop. It puts all your documents, folders, and applications just a single click away. Highly flexible, it allows multiple docks, each customised to suit your exact needs.CNET Editor's Review:DragThing takes the desktop dock concept several steps further by combining the best of the dock with the Finder, resulting in a flexible and powerful utility. DragThing allows you to create your own organizational schemes within the Mac OS environment, giving you easy access to your favorite applications, folders, URLs, servers, and just about anything else you would like to have at your fingertips.Read the entire review.What's new in this version:In order to work round a serious bug in 10.5.3, the Desktop Trash will no longer appear in all Spaces by default. If you use Spaces and want the Desktop Trash appearing in all of them, set DragThing to appear in all Spaces in the "Exposé & Spaces" section of System Preferences.Worked round many problems with Spaces on...

Keywords: utility desktop folders system editor access create easy 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 7680 kb; Updated: 2008-06-05

Description: The best data recovery software for the Mac platform now has the ability to recover deleted files in the new and improved Data Rescue II.Do you have a corrupt hard drive or one that no longer mounts? Are other tools failing to even recognize your bad drive? Data Rescue II is the best data recovery utility on the market for recovering files from a problem hard drive. Other utilities can cause more damage to your hard drive and files by trying to 'fix' the problem, instead of focusing on recovering your files. Do not use a repair utility until you've safely recovered your important files over to a safe location. Data Rescue II should be your first option to recover your important data, before you try any risky "repair" utility.An optional emergency bootable CD is also available.*What's new in this version:Now ships on Bootable Leopard DVDA bug was fixed which prevented several file modules which were based on binary property lists from being disabled.A built-in file module was added for recovering gzip file...

Keywords: utilities recovery recover corrupt utility repair drive tools 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 12595 kb; Updated: 2008-06-05

Description: USB Missile Launcher NZ can be used to control a USB Missile Launcher and the DreamCheeky Rocket Launcher. Perform covert operations from your desk. Fire missiles at passing colleagues. Strap a camera on top of the Launcher and record the video of your covert operations.What's new in this version:Distribution created by automated buildChanged application identifier from "com.david.USB Missile Launcher NZ" to "com.david.USBMissileLauncherNZ" - this resolves issues with PackageMaker 3.0 - preferences are also reset as a result of this. Users could also delete the file "~/Library/Preferences/com.david.USB Missile Launcher NZ" if they want to.Enhanced deployment package so that System Extensions (Kext) files don't always need to be installed, and thus don't need to rebootCode Cleanup in USBMissileControl, DeviceNotification procedureFound and fixed an issue with menu controls for the launcher - specifically move up/rightFix an issue in Germal localisation language translation fileMajor internal engineering ch...

Keywords: application library control system delete record video files 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 2458 kb; Updated: 2008-06-02

Description: NFS Manager is a graphical user interface to control all built-in NFS features of Mac OS X. It can manage a whole network of Mac OS X computers to setup a distributed NFS file system via a few simple mouse clicks.NFS (Network File System) is the industry standard for file sharing on UNIX systems like Mac OS X. Each Mac OS X system can be setup as an NFS server to offer files to the network, or as an NFS client to access files shared by other computers. Different from other file sharing protocols built into Mac OS X, NFS has no limitations in the number of users or connections concurrently active. In addition, NFS can be setup to connect to servers fully automatically ("automounting") without any password entries being necessary.The application is designed to use the latest technologies available in Mac OS X, like Open Directory, Bonjour, or Kerberos. If your network is setup as a Kerberos realm, secure NFS with authenticated and encrypted connections can be configured.NFS Manager 3 is for Mac OS X Leopard...

Keywords: application directory password manager control network system client 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 3379 kb; Updated: 2008-05-29

Description: BackTrack brings Mac users a new level of safety by logging all text (except passwords) that is typed onto all windows in all applications. The main advantage BackTrack has over other logging applications is BackTracks ability to log the window name that is in front while you are typing. BackTrack saves all its data to a SQLite database file. This file contains the application name, the window name, the date & time, and what you typed.What's new in this version:Now also logs screenshot images, either the top window or entire desktopMany bugs fixes and minor improvements

Keywords: application screenshot database windows window images file time 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 718 kb; Updated: 2008-05-11