System Utilities > Tweaks & Enhancements

Description: Insert standard greetings, text, and signatures, including formatted text and picturesSave keystrokes by typing simple abbreviations to get long snippetsOrganize snippets into groupsAdd snippet groups from external files and online sourcesInsert the current date and time in any format you preferCorrect typos automaticallySync snippets via .MacPrint snippets by groupType special characters without launching the special characters palettePosition the cursor wherever you want in your expanded snippetFor programmers, make editor-independent code templates and invoke AppleScriptsImport from Textpander, TypeIt4Me (v2 & 3) and Typinator (v1)Available in English, German, French, Japanese and ItalianWhat's new in this version:Converted from preference pane to applicationSpecify multiple blank fields in a snippet for variable content to be filled in manuallySearch snippets from the menu barInsert Tab and Return in snippetsEnter new abbreviations quickly via hotkeyEdit the last-expanded snippet via hotkeyBuilt-in su...

Keywords: editor online format files text time into code 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 4608 kb; Updated: 2010-03-10

Description: Weather Vane is a MacOS X utility that retrieves your local weather forecast (both U.S. and international cities) and displays it in the menu bar. Place it in your Login Items, and it will launch when you log in. The current temperature and conditions are displayed in the menu bar. Its menu displays the forecast and the tooltip displays the more detail on current conditions is your area. Weather Vane will fetch your forecast in intervals that you decide (15min.- 6hrs).64-bit version available from the websiteWhat's new in this version:Polish localization addedFixed 10.4 PPC startup bug

Keywords: utility 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1331 kb; Updated: 2010-03-10

Description: FolderGlance allows you to control- or right-click folders in the Finder to see and open their contents directly from the Finder's contextual menu, as well as examine the contents of sub-folders down an unlimited number of levels. FolderGlance also lets you add your own custom folders to the contextual menu, enabling FolderGlance to act as a very versatile launcher. You can move, copy and make aliases of the currently selected files in a folder you browse to.FolderGlance also enables you to preview arbitrary files by simply letting the cursor hover over an item in the contextual menu. Additional features include control-free popus, a custom Open With menu, changeable font size for the Finder's contextual menu, customizable sorting and the ability to browse into package contents.What's new in this version:Improved Hover Preview window design.Using the Option-key to preview files now invokes the Hover Preview window.Hover Previews are now activated simply by keeping a given menu item selected, rather than k...

Keywords: folders control design window folder browse files copy 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 3072 kb; Updated: 2010-03-09

Description: Monolingual is a program for removing unnecessary language resources from Mac OS X, in order to reclaim several hundred megabytes of disk space.I don't know about you, but I use my computer in only one (human) language -- English. And I'm willing to bet that you do too, albeit perhaps not English. So why do you have a bunch of localization files for the Mac OS X operating system filling up your hard drive? Enter Monolingual -- a handy utility for reclaiming your space for more useful things... like international mp3 files, email or whatever you like.What's new in this version:Downloadable blacklist.Keep files that are listed in the CodeResources of a bundle, so that the code signing remains valid.

Keywords: computer utility system email drive files space disk 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1229 kb; Updated: 2010-03-09

Description: Zooom provides users the ability to work with any application window using shortcuts for moving, resizing and zooming - which increases your productivity because it's much easier to focus on what you really want to be doing. Instead of having to exactly pick out the grow-area (bottom right) of a window for example, you can resize any window by clicking anywhere inside it.What's new in this version:Now includes Sparkle, which means that you get new versions, patches and updates automatically

Keywords: application window 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 3789 kb; Updated: 2010-03-09

Description: Smart Scroll provides Smooth and easy iPhone-like scrolling:It improves even Magic Mouse, and you can reverse scrolling on the Mac to match your iPhone. Try it.Hover Scroll makes scrolling as easy as pointing to the top or bottom edge of a window.Grab Scroll gives you a Hand tool to easily move (with Momentum) any window's contents.Other features include Universal Scroll Keys, trackpad and scroll wheel accelerator, and more.What's new in this version:Improved Magic Mouse scrolling (Thanks, George Coghill)Scrolling no longer locks up in Firefox, Word, Photoshop (Thanks, Hart Posen, Rich Sauer)Added support for Stainless and Wyzo (Thanks, Doug, Aaron Arlof)Various other fixes and improvements.For Mac OS X 10.3.9, please use Smart Scroll 2.8.5 for Panther.

Keywords: window mouse word tool easy hand 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1843 kb; Updated: 2010-03-03

Description: CrossOver Mac allows you to install your favorite Windows applications and games on Mac OS X. CrossOver includes an easy to use, single click interface, which makes installing Windows software simple and fast. Once installed, your application integrates seamlessly in OS X. Just click and run your application directly from the OS X Finder. Clicking a Windows file or document - including email attachments - will launch the appropriate Windows program, allowing you to work on the files. Best of all, you do it all easily and affordably, without needing a Microsoft operating system license.Adding your favorite Windows software is easy, using their normal installation CDs. Just place a Windows CD in your Mac, and CrossOver will recognize it and offer to begin the installation process. CrossOver then completes the installation and configures your application to run on your Mac. That's all there is to it.What's new in this version:CrossOver changes:Bold new look!Entirely redesigned application install processMuch...

Keywords: application microsoft document windows system games email files 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 3520 kb; Updated: 2010-03-03

Description: TinkerTool is an application that gives you access to additional preference settings Apple has built into Mac OS X. This allows to activate hidden features in the operating system and in some of the applications delivered with the system.The tool makes sure that preference changes can only affect the current user. You don't need administrative privileges to use the tool. With this design, it is no problem to use TinkerTool in professional networks where users have restricted permissions. The program will never change any component of the operating system, so the integrity of your system is not put at risk, and there will be no negative effect on system updates.All preference settings changed by TinkerTool can be reset to Apple's defaults, or to the state that existed before using the tool. No dangerous background processes are used for TinkerTool's operation.Because TinkerTool only gives you access to settings already built into Mac OS X, its feature set varies greatly between different operating system v...

Keywords: application component system access effect design tool into 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1434 kb; Updated: 2010-02-23

Description: Audio Switcher is a MacOS X utility that allows you to quickly switch your audio input/output between different components. It's designed to work with a device such as Griffin Technology's PowerMate. Audio Switcher sits in the Status Bar, making it conveniently accessible from any application. Audio can automatically switch to a given device if selected in the preferences. Can now be added to Login Items from its Preferences.What's new in this version:Added auto-switching abilityAdded auto launch ability

Keywords: application utility audio 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 487 kb; Updated: 2010-02-22

Description: CAPS Warn is designed for people who type with one hand using Sticky Keys, or for anyone who presses the Caps Lock or Num Lock keys frequently by mistake.CAPS Warn is a Preference Pane that provides: A) on-screen indications of when the Caps Lock, Shift, Function (fn), Control, Option, or Command keys are pressed (or stuck on by Sticky Keys) or B) warnings that: 1) you have turned on the CAPS Lock and/or 2) you have typed a specified number (default 5) of keys with the SHIFT key (or Sticky Keys SHIFT) or CAPS Lock and/or you have turned on the Num Lock. CAPS Warn warns you regardless of what application you are typing into.What's new in this version:The menu bar icon now allows you to open the preference pane.

Keywords: application control screen lock into hand 

Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5; File size: 1126 kb; Updated: 2010-02-14