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Fred Showker
This week it's all about Mac OS Enhancements, development and utilities...
Code Stylist uses designer HTML themes to rapidly generate complete source code for a Web site using MySQL or PostgreSQL, with pages to view, edit, add, list, search and delete database records. Code Stylist is designed to be used by both novice and professional PHP users, for rapid prototyping, intranets, personal sites and more.
Tag 1.2 is an intuitive XHTML editor with "tons of features to keep your eyes on what's important, your code." It offers integrated FTP and previewing. Changes in version 1.2 include ColdFusion Auto Complete, ActionScript Coloring and Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" support.
SQLiteManager is an update that includes the ability to read and write SQLite 3 databases. SQLiteManager is a database manager for SQLite databases. SQLiteManager can create and browse tables, indexes, and views, insert, remove, and edit table records, and execute arbitrary SQL statements.
Meridian is a free update to the versatile clock utility for Mac OS X. Version 2.1 adds Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" compatibility, finer control over transparency, and a powerful "ignore clicks" option that lets timepieces always remain visible, yet stay out of the way.
iListen 1.6.6 is now available in a German localization from MacSpeech and Application Systems Heidelberg. The German version is 1.6.6 and has all the improvements introduced in the latest English version, including a new registration procedure, and vastly improved capacity for the number of commands in an individual command set.
MenuCalendarClock adds a new search feature that instantly shows all forthcoming iCal events and to-do items matching any phrase typed (requires Mac OS X 10.3). Users can also copy the current date to the clipboard. MenuCalendarClock adds a handy calendar with links to iCal (as well as a customizable clock) to the menubar. The basic feature set is free, while advanced features require registration.
FileShare allows users to transfer documents, MP3s, family movies, photo collections and other files easily and securely between all varieties of Mac OS, Windows, and Linux computers across LANs, across cities and across the world. This major upgrade doubles file transfer speeds and adds new features.
iSay helps manage voice messaging on the Mac desktop; It integrates with email applications, offers a streamlined interface, includes hotkeys, supports Bluetooth and 3GP, features iCal integration, and is compatible with cell phones, Windows PCs and various other devices. Users can record and store voice notes as well as add a brief description and a completed status to each note.
File Synchronization has the ability to synchronize multiple pairs of folders or files (and is based on the original File Synchronization tool provided by Apple with the old Mac OS. It features a new label next to the filter button that displays the number of active filters, offers additional logging options, and includes a redesigned error dialog.
is a menubar item to run many maintenance tasks such as repair permissions, update prebindings, clean system and users caches, empty many browsers caches/history, force empty the trash, and more. Version 1.4.1 lets users choose the menu icon, and fixes a bug where "Show Log Window" didn't turn into "Hide Log Window."
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Fred Showker, Editor/Publisher UG Net News
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