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Weekend review: this week's software for 8-06-06
I hope you've cleaned out your downloads directory, because we have another roundup of software for the week of 7-30-06 to 8-5-06:Shareware Pukka 1.3 - del.icio.us bookmarking utility gets private 'mark and AppleScript support Packrat 0.87 - killer offline Backpack client (probably the only) receives page link editing and creation TubeSock - Rip, mix, save and convert YouTube videos for your iPod WiLMa - automatically change default network, printer, SMTP servers, desktop wallpaper, system volume and more based on Mac OS X Locations Audio Hijack Pro 2.7 - big podcast recording update to an already killer audio app Freeware Apple Security Update 2006-004 - many bugs and security holes were put to rest kip - iPhoto for your documents (digital or otherwise) Afloat - killer Mac OS X plugin/utility that brings transparency and 'always on top' options to all Cocoa apps Quake 4 demo - Aspyr finally gets a clue, releases demo of $50, hardware-hungry game Picasa Web Album Uploaders - Google releases standalone uploader and iPhoto plugin for their Picasa web photo sharing service Doodim - darken background apps (a la Exposé) for better concentration Open Source Back/Center Stage 0.6 - open source media center project receives Apple Remote support, new UI and Intel-friendliness NeoOffice 2.0 Aqua Beta - major update to the non-X11 OpenOffice client Donationware ShapeOnYou - handy and integrated basic 3D drawing app Photoshop Automator Actions v3 - major update to rocking set of around 50 actions for automation with and without Photoshop Widgets DashMail (formerly QuickMail) - quick email widget, works with addresses from Gmail, AOL, AIM, Yahoo! , .Mac and custom servers. Remembers addresses and subjects, with Address Book support in the works iPick - magic card trick widget Reuters Yahoo! Widget - 10-line Reuters news widget for Yahoo! Widgets (formerly Konfabulator) Telescope - Basecamp widget Universal Camino (Intel-optimized) - Mac OS X-friendly Mozilla browser receives an Intel-only optimized build
Weekend Review: this week's software for 7-30-06
It was another packed week for software premieres and updates, so here is a roundup in case you missed them the first time around:Shareware Groupcal 3 - manage your Exchange calendar from iCal EyeTV 2.3 - Front Row-like menu and speed boosts OmniPlan (beta) - OmniGroup's brand new project management app BurnAgain - powerful and standards-compliant multi-session 'smart' CDR/RW burning utility Rax 2 - virtual rack software for musicians Übercaster (beta) - all-in-one podcasting application NewsFire 1.4 - feature update for popular RSS reader mira 1.1 - make your Apple Remote control more than just Front Row Freeware Automator action to change wallpaper Fenêtres Volantes (Flying Windows) - gorgeous 3D screensaver that gives your open windows something to do Suggest-a-ZOT - be the first to suggest a new macZOT app, get a free copy Skype 1.5 beta and video preview - more Mac OS X integration and a 'preview' version with video support Donationware iStat Pro 3.0 - powerful system monitoring widget gets a major upgrade and a new UI Widgets bpiDash - finally, a second widget for Backpack Basecamp - widget for 37Signals' much-loved online project management service Universal Flip4Mac - QuickTime codec for playing Windows Media files ShapeShifter (beta) - Unsanity's Mac OS X skinning utility gets a speed boost (thanks Intel!) Now Up to Date and Contact 5.3 - contact management software MaxMenus - application launcher LiteSwitch X - application switcher Democracy Player - popular and powerful IPTV player gets the Intel treatment
Weekend review: this week's software
In case you missed them the first time, here is this week's review of software releases, updates, thrills and spills:Shareware Call Recorder plugin for Skype - don't blackmail without it Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.2.5 - vulnerability and bug fixes Mouseposé 2 - new features for the premier mouse highlighting app Freeware CamiScript 4.0 - AppleScript menu plugin for Camino Boot Camp 1.0.2 beta - detail-less update to Apple's Windows-on-a-Mac utility Open Source Firefox 2.0 beta 1 - pile of new features, including (finally) spell checking, to the flagship Mozilla browser Widgets newTunes - check new releases by artists in your iTunes library Universal FileMaker 8.5 - impressive 100% speed boost for both Intel and PPC-based Macs
Phill Ryu announces Fake Leopard Screenshot Contest
Its been a big week for Phill Ryu. The shareware developer who only began blogging at the beginning of the month has already been featured on these very pages, as well as Digg and Slashdot. To celebrate his success and stimulate the creativity of the Mac blogosphere, Phill has announced The Fake Leopard Screenshot Contest. The idea is as simple as it sounds; design and present a concept of what you think Leopard will (or should), look like. Three winners will be selected by a panel consisting of some of the top OS X shareware developers along with the staff of MacThemes. The three lucky winners will receive a software library that would otherwise cost over $900 bucks to amass. Each winner will also receive a trophy designed and engraved by Adam Betts of MacThemes, creator of the Adium duck we know and love. Entries are due at noon EST on the 22nd, and the winners will be announced 2 days later.This looks like a lot of fun, and will surely bring some fabulous ideas and designs out of the woodwork. It's great to see the shareware community working together like this on something that is fun for everyone, even those who don't enter.
MacZealots Top Ten Shareware Apps of 2005
MacZealots recently released unto the world their top 10 Shareware Apps of 2005. Nevermind the fact that 2005 is far from over, this list is pretty darned good. All the programs cost less than $70, no developer has more than one app on the list, and they are all 'useful'.My favorite program, NetNewsWire, makes the list as do nine other great apps that are well worth your time. Go ahead, download the demos and tell them MacZealots sent ya (via Scott).
