FontXChange, PopClip, iTubeX
updated 10:43 am EDT, Tue July 17, 2012 | Posted in Apps
FontXChange 4.0 ($100) - FontXChange Is a tool for converting fonts to OpenType, PostScript Type 1, and TrueType formats for use on a Mac. The software can process an entire font library in a batch process, and includes support for a variety of font encodings. Version 4.0 adds a new font properties window for modifying font names, as well as enhanced Mac OS X Lion support. A number of minor bug fixes are also included. [Download - 19.2MB]
PopClip 1.4.2 ($5) - PopClip adds a new popover menu to OS X that displays whenever text is selected on a Mac. The v1.4.2 update fixes a bug that occasionally prevented the software from launching at login, as well as an issue with the dictionary lookup feature. Compatibility with numerous third party apps has also been improved. [Download - 1.3MB]
iTubeX 9.0.1 ($15) - iTubeX can be used to download Flash and HTML5 videos from almost any video website. Users can save YouTube videos as FLV or high-quality MP4 files, while videos from other sites can be saved in a variety of formats, such as DivX, MOV, and M4V. The update has been code signed with a Developer ID for support with Mountain Lions's Gatekeeper. [Download - 9.4MB]
EarthDesk 5.9MB ($25) - With EarthDesk users can replace their static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as real-time global cloud coverage. The application includes political, enhanced satellite and natural maps that can be zoomed at rate of 50% up to 400%. In v5.9 the free cloud resolution has been upped to 2 megapixels, while the paid resolution has been increased to 32 megapixels. Additionally, support for OS X Mountain Lion has been added. [Download - 27.3MB]
FxFactory 3.0.5 ($400) - FxFactory is a visual effects package that can run a host of plug-ins for Final Cut Pro, Motion, and After Effects. The software uses the graphics card to provide hardware-accelerated previews and rendering, and includes both free and paid plug-ins. Version 3.0.5 adds support for OS X Mountain Lion, and improves compatibility with Retina displays and the most recent versions of Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5. [Download - 290MB]

