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Software Watchlist – Mac App Updates

Doug McLean No comments

Typinator 4.0

Introduces new QuickSearch feature, improves Snow Leopard compatibility, and enhances performance speeds. (€19.99 new, discounted upgrades available, 3.1 MB)

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Mac Pro Audio Update 1.1

Prevents odd noises from occurring when using audio FireWire devices on early 2009 Mac Pros running Mac OS X 10.6.3. (Free, 516 KB)

Doug McLean 2 comments

Epson Printer Drivers 2.3.1 for Mac OS X 10.6

Extends the list of supported printers in Mac OS X 10.6. (Free, 688.23 MB)

Adam Engst No comments

Phone Amego 1.1.20

Cleans up some naming messiness, introduces new User's Guide and User Forum, enhances Recent menu, and fixes a variety of bugs. ($20, free update, 2.7 MB)

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Fetch 5.6

Adds automatic resumption of stalled and failed downloads, provides additional detail in the Fetch Transcript, and fixes a number of bugs. ($29 new, free update for purchases after 28 January 2009; otherwise $10 upgrade, 17.4 MB)

Doug McLean 6 comments

TypeIt4Me 5.0

Trades a System Preferences pane for a standalone application, enhances text expansion responsiveness, and adds automatic updating via Sparkle. ($27 new, $9 upgrade, 5.2 MB)

Doug McLean 3 comments

iStat Menus 3.0.1

Switches from a preference pane to a standalone application, improves the capabilities of various monitoring tools, and fixes several crashing bugs. ($10 new, free update from 3.0, 6.4 MB)

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Transmit 4.0

Major upgrade offers increased performance speeds, a redesigned user interface, and enhanced sync and navigation capabilities. ($34 new, $19 upgrade, 22.6 MB)

Doug McLean 7 comments

iTunes 9.1.1

Improves overall stability and addresses minor issues with VoiceOver, Genius Mixes, and converting song formats while syncing. (Free, 93 MB)

Doug McLean 4 comments

PDFpen 4.6.2 and PDFpenPro 4.6.2

Addresses a problem with the Correct Text tool and other minor issues. ($49.95/$99.95 new, free updates, 43.8 MB/44.0 MB)

Digital Ain’t Film: Modern Photo Editing Charles Maurer No comments

Digital Ain’t Film: Modern Photo Editing

We've been living with digital cameras for years now, but when editing digital photos, we're still largely imitating the effects and manipulations that were developed in the days of film. That's no longer necessary. In this article, Charles Maurer explains an intrinsically digital approach to photography that doesn't mimic film processes or require pixel-by-pixel manipulations.

Doug McLean 1 comment

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.2

Adds support for nine new cameras and addresses raw image processing issues with several others. (Free, 5.28 MB)

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Nisus Writer Express 3.3.2 and Nisus Writer Pro 1.4.1

Improves stability and enhances the file importer in Nisus Writer Pro.

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HoudahGeo 2.5

Adds full support for Aperture 3 and expands support for GPS logging devices. ($30 new, free update, 6.5 MB)

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Default Folder X 4.3.7

Enhances drag-and-drop capabilities and AppleScript support, and resolves several compatibility issues. ($34.95 new, $14.95 upgrade, free update, 9.9 MB)