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Desktop publishing & helpers

Desktop publishing, image manipulation and editing, iPhoto helpers, along with several good home software programs, and several other good programs

Process lots of images with Batch

Batch 1.5 allows batch processing of images, offers an image browser, can create slide shows, and can generate image indexes. The new release includes a new feature called imagemarking, for treating images differently based on their designation. Price: $ 16.
[Click for complete details, or download now: 2.7MB]

Studio Manager Filemaker based management

Studio Manager 7.0 is a FileMaker-based management tool created specifically for designers and other creative professionals. Instead of the previous 28 files, Studio Manager 7.0 is now a single file which makes a dramatic difference in file loading, backup, and user access. Price: $ 400.
[Click for complete details, or download now: form]

ImageBuddy digital image layout solution

$ 19 Price: ImageBuddy 3.2.0 .
[Click for complete details, or download now: ImageBuddy 3.2.0 is a photo printing and digital image layout solution from KepMad. The latest version adds improved preference support to stream your work flow, imbeds image DPI in print to file output, adds square image bounds for consistent images sizes, and fixes bugs.]

Neat Image fixes images

Neat Image 2.2 is a digital filter designed to reduce visible noise and grain in digital photographic images. It is a tool for owners of digital cameras, flatbed and slide scanners. This update improves compatibility of Neat Image plug-in /Mac with older versions of Photoshop running in Mac OS X in Classic mode. Additional improvements and bug fixed are implemented as well. Price: $ 40.
[Click for complete details, or download now: 210KB]

iPhoto Buddy 1.2b Helps iPhoto

iPhoto Buddy is a small utility that allows you to use more than one photo Library with Apple's iPhoto as well as with its companion programs, iMovie and iDVD. New features include support for iLife '05, user-selected scalable Library thumbnail images, password-protected Libraries, and numerous performance/stability improvements. 4.4MB Price: donationware.
[Click for complete details, or download now: http://www.scenicwalk.com/Rick/iPhotoBuddy12.sit]

InDesign Image Catalog 2.0

InDesign Image Catalog creates an InDesign document of all images in a folder, automatically. New features in the update include: Drag and drop to set the source folder, automatic frame and number of pages calculation, and long file name support. Price: $ 20.
[Click for complete details, or download now: buy]

ChemCalcsX teaches chemistry

ChemCalcsX 1.1 is a chemistry 'question and answer' environment for students. This update corrects questions in the elements' question set and the precipitation' question set. Additionally, it offers minor bug fixes and a Glossary of Terms. Price: $ 10.
[Click for complete details, or download now: 3.4MB]

Readerware is for book lovers

Readerware 2.92 is the latest version of the tool for book lovers, collectors, researchers, or anyone who has to catalog and maintain a library. The new version includes a new image position preference, batch mode barcode reader support, improved ISBN/UPC error handling, and more. Price: $ 85.
[Click for complete details, or download now: 4.0MB]

Accordance Bible Updates

Accordance 6.5 updates the Bible software with significant enhancements to the interactive Atlas, additional export options for Greek and Hebrew text, upgrades to the Workspace window with tabs, and improved browser in the Tools window, as well as minor bug fixes. Pricing starts at $50 with a variety of packages available. Price: $50.
[Click for complete details, or download now: http://www.accordancebible.com/packages/index.php]

Kid-safe surfing with Kids GoGoGo

Kids GoGoGo is a new version of the internet filtering program for adult-related content. Version 9.0 has been completely rewritten for better filtering, supports any web browser, offers notification emails, protects system preferences, and more. Users can also save the browser history, record the screen, restrict access by time, and disable unwanted applications. Upgrades are $20. Price: $ 30.
[Click for complete details, or download now: 3.5MB]

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