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Software Watchlist – Mac App Updates

Jeff Carlson No comments

ProKit 5.1 (Leopard and Snow Leopard)

Corrects a handful of issues in Apple's professional applications such as Final Cut Studio and Aperture.

Jeff Carlson 2 comments

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.1

Extends raw image support in Aperture 3 and iPhoto '09 for 11 current cameras. (Free, 6.77 MB)

Doug McLean 1 comment

PDFpen 4.6 and PDFpenPro 4.6

Adds OCR support for 11 European languages and fixes a handful of minor bugs. ($49.95/$99.95 new, free updates, 45.9MB/46.1 MB)

Doug McLean No comments

Keyboard Maestro 4.1

Expands in-program support, enhances macro sort capabilities, and improves menus and menu navigation. ($36 new, free update, 8.8 MB)

Doug McLean No comments

Camino 2.0.2

Updates the Gecko rendering engine, expands options for keyboard shortcuts, and improves Flash- and ad-blocking capabilities. (Free, 15.8 MB)

Doug McLean 4 comments

Firefox 3.5.8

Fixes a handful of critical security vulnerabilities. (Free, 19 MB)

Doug McLean No comments

TweetDeck 0.33.2

Extends the API call limit, adds a new Column Navigator feature, enhances search capabilities, and expands support for previewing media-content. (Free, 2 MB)

Doug McLean No comments

VMware Fusion 3.0.2

Fixes a serious compatibility issue with Mac OS X 10.6 Server. ($79.99, free update, 407 MB)

Glenn Fleishman No comments

iStumbler 99

A Snow Leopard only update to the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bonjour network sniffing software. (Free, 1.1 MB)

Doug McLean 3 comments

Microsoft Office 2004 11.5.7

Blocks several security vulnerabilities related to maliciously crafted files. (Free, 9.4 MB)

Doug McLean 2 comments

Google Chrome 5.0.307.7

Adds support for extensions, the capability to sync bookmarks, a bookmark manager, and extended gesture support. (Free, 18.8 MB)

Doug McLean 1 comment

VueScan 8.6.11

Addresses compatibility issues with certain Dell printers, connectivity issues with a particular Photosmart printer, and minor problems with the crop and skew boxes. ($39.95 new, free update, 9.1 MB)

Doug McLean 1 comment

Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0

Extends Aperture 3 and iPhoto '09 support for a handful of cameras. (Free, 6.43 MB)

Doug McLean 3 comments

2009 Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.0

Improves battery performance on 2009 Apple Wireless Keyboards when used in concert with Bluetooth devices. (Free, 1.14 MB)

Doug McLean No comments

Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0

Improves CPU usage on early 2009 Mac Pro models during audio-related activities. (Free, 1.64 Mb)