News Archive for 02/10/29

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DriveDock offers investigators peace of mind

10/29, 11:35pm

DriveDock offers investigators peace of mind

WiebeTech has unveiled Forensic DriveDock -- its write-blocked FireWire bridge for use in situations that involve sensitive information. The $250 device is especially suited for forensic analysis of IDE data storage devices, because it instills the confidence provided by a one-way connection (read-only). "The product allows data to be read from drives without risk of writing data back to the drives." The Forensic DriveDock is extremely compact, and was designed to meet the specific needs of laboratory workers. It is available immediately to distributers in the U.S. and Canada.

Software maker offers smart troubleshooting

10/29, 9:55pm

Software maker offers smart troubleshooting

Intelligent Assistance has released what it describes as an "infinitely patient geek in the box." The Troubleshooter for Final Cut Pro 3 offers a unique approach to the often complex problem of troubleshooting computer software and systems when they do not perform as expected. "The Troubleshooter is the first software system that works the way a human troubleshooting expert works - by asking the right questions." Designed for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, the $75 utility periodically downloads the most up-to-date troubleshooting content for the supported software.

ATI patches faulty October 16 update

10/29, 7:30pm

ATI patches faulty October 16 update

ATI has released an updated version of its October 2002 Retail Update, to correct bugs in the original release that could cause: the display of corrupted graphics, difficulties with some interface elements, and difficulties with TV output on equipped cards. This update works with RADEON 8500 and 7000, Mac Edition, Xclaim VR 128, Rage Orion and Nexus 128 cards.

Tech: AIM opens to ICQ, cyber terror, more...

10/29, 6:35pm

Tech: AIM opens to ICQ, cyber terror, more...

Evening tech news: America Online today said that the next version of AOL Instant Messenger (version 5.1 for Windows) will include the ability to communicate with ICQ -- a surprise move that will eliminate the long-standing barrier between its flagship (AIM) and alternative (ICQ) IM services; cyber "terrorists" are reportedly gearing up for hacker and virus attacks on U.S. servers, networks and Internet services; Microsoft won a courtroom victory today, when a federal appeals court threw out an antitrust complaint against the software giant by niche software maker Gravity; despite rapid growth in sales of digital cameras, consumers are using traditional film as much as ever, according to a report released by IDC; Dell has released its smallest ever desktop computer, aimed at form- and size-conscious consumers.

Apps: TabbedText, OmniGraffle ...

10/29, 5:00pm

Apps: TabbedText, OmniGraffle ...

Reindeer Graphics has released a free Photoshop plug-in, TabbedText, which reads and writes single channel images to a matrix of text values in both 8- and 16-bit modes. These text files can be created and manipulated in a spreadsheet or with text output from any arbitrary source. [32KB]
OmniGraffle 2.1b1 is an application that helps produce diagrams, family trees, flow charts and more. The update adds support for transparency in printing, PDF and EPS export, and fixes bugs. [15.1MB]
Wraparound 1.0.1 is a free tool that allows the cursor to "wrap around the screen, from one side to the other." The update adds a new application icon and improves the options. [62KB]
Allgood Software has updated their Mac OS X native Dominoes game, Dominoes 3.0. "[It] offers 12 different variations of the popular tile game, including the straight forward Block and Draw, all the way up to the more involved Matador, and Mexican Train." The $20 game also features three different skill levels. [364KB]

BaseStationRescue repairs, upgrades Airport

10/29, 3:50pm

BaseStationRescue repairs, upgrades Airport

BaseStationRescue.com is a site that, in addition to fixing broken Airport Base Stations ($80), performs upgrades to the original 'Graphite' Base Stations and buys broken units for parts. Available upgrades include adding an Orinoco/Lucent Range Extender Antenna ($25), which increases the range by 15%-30%, and adding a pigtail with male N type connector, which allows different external antennas as well as bi-directional amplification to be added.

Apps: Print Window, Palette, BASh Pro...

10/29, 3:00pm

Apps: Print Window, Palette, BASh Pro...

Mellel 1.3.2 adds "innovative" tabs, enhanced paragraph styles, and 15 other new features and enhancements to the multilingual word-processor. The software, for OS X only, is available for $12 and includes 3 years of free updates. [1.5MB]
Palette 1.0 is a basic painting program, which includes few simple tools such as pencil, eraser, rectangle and oval, as well as a selection tool. The freeware application runs both Windows and Mac and can also save pictures as platform-specific files (PICTs on the Mac and BMPs on Windows). [Classic, OSX]
Agenda 2.5b2 is described as "a round, virtual device which can greet you, tell you the current date, read off your scheduled events for the day and remind you of pending items on your to-do list." [1.1MB]
Chad McQuinn's OS X Utils for REALbasic adds new plugins for working with MacBinary data, compressing memory, and supporting CoreFoundation preferences services.
Royal Flush 3.0.2 is an "addictive, fast paced poker game where you race the clock to make the best possible poker hand in 10 directions." The new version fixes an invisible card problem when running under Jaguar and other minor bug fixes. It is $20. [454KB]
SearchWare has released Print Window 2.0, its utility for printing file listings from directly within the Mac OS X Finder. It adds Mac OS X Services support to generate file listings using the Finder's "Services" menu, improved performance, and an improved interface. [1.5MB]
Deep Sky has released a final version of BASh Professional v1.8.1, its 4th Dimension component which provides extensive utility functionality for 4D programmers. Licensing is available on a per application basis, starting at $400 for the first year (and $200 per year thereafter).

MCE intros new laptop power adapters

10/29, 2:40pm

MCE intros new laptop power adapters

MCE today announced a new line of power adapters for PowerBooks and iBooks. All four adapters ($45 each)-- auto-adapters and AC adapters for both older and newer laptops--are compact and ruggedized for mobile field use. A built-in LED indicates live power, while integrated Intelligent electronics manage AC power input from both domestic and international sources. Additionally, the automotive adapters are fuse protected to keep computers safe while powering or charging the laptop and also charge the battery while in use.

Philips quietly intros new 18" LCD monitor

10/29, 1:55pm

Philips quietly intros new 18" LCD monitor

MacNN reader Issac Dickinson notes a new Philips LCD monitor available at Staples, but not available on the Website: The 180B2 is an 18" flat-panel with a "thin bezel design" and is available for $800.

Cisco adds GUI to VPN client for OS X

10/29, 1:15pm

Cisco adds GUI to VPN client for OS X

Cisco's VPN Client 3.7 adds a graphical user interface for managing the VPN Client for Mac OS X, in addition to the command-line interface. Other fixes include improved reliability for cTCP NAT, the ability to configure a VPN client for IPSec over TCP under Jaguar, proper split tunneling, and support for connections when IPv6 is enabled.

Dartware tests InterMapper remote monitor

10/29, 1:05pm

Dartware tests InterMapper remote monitor

Dartware's InterMapper Remote 1.5b, now in beta, provides a remote view on a network's status when working in conjunction with the InterMapper network monitoring and alerting application. Version 1.5 brings the ability to create and edit maps from a remote location. Other features include notification dependencies, secure connections, sound notifications, logging functions, map zoom functions, and faster performance. InterMapper Remote is $200, or $235 with a 14 month support subscription. [Classic, OSX]

iData Pro 1.04 gets Palm connectivity

10/29, 1:05pm

iData Pro 1.04 gets Palm connectivity

Casady & Greene has updated iData Pro 1.04 for Mac OS X, which brings Palm connectivity for Palm OS compatible handhelds, the ability to import Mac OS X Mail mailboxes, an improved Help Book, AppleScript support, improved performance when navigating datafiles, and several bug fixes. The $40 applications allows users to track information in its searchable database. Upgrades from registered users of InfoGenie 1.x-2.x, QuickDex or Super QuickDex, may upgrade for $20.

Gefen announces ex-tend-it VGA Splitter

10/29, 8:45am

Gefen announces ex-tend-it VGA Splitter

Gefen is expected to release its new $300 ex-tend-it VGA Splitter in November. It is designed to drive multiple video monitors using a single video source. The 1:2 VGA Splitter takes one signal and outputs two, each capable of supporting its own analog monitor: "Perfect for venues where multiple monitors run the same computer-generated information, each monitor is capable of being extended up to 330 feet from the Splitter using Gefen’s ex-tend-it CAT5-1000 or CAT5-5000 extension solutions."

Now Software offers StuffIt Deluxe 7 bundle

10/29, 8:40am

Now Software offers StuffIt Deluxe 7 bundle

Now Software is offering purchasers of Now Up-to-Date & Contact ($120) a free copy of Stuffit Deluxe 7 in a limited-time promotion. The offer ends October 31st, 2002 and is only available online with the purchase of the full version of Now Up-to-Date & Contact.

Apps: Path Finder, Tiff-Sight, Page Sender

10/29, 8:40am

Apps: Path Finder, Tiff-Sight, Page Sender

Path Finder 2.02, previously known as SNAX, is a $32 file browser for OS X with advanced features such as labels, custom font/text colors, the ability to view invisible files, flexible sorting options, a globally accessible app launcher, customized menu shortcuts, secure deletion, and other enhancements. [3.0MB]
Blue Globe Software's $15 shareware fax viewer, Tiff-Sight 1.3, corrects printing problems under QuickTime 6, allows users to disable on screen anti-aliasing, improves the display of rotated images, and provides for more accurate printing. [734KB]
Page Sender 2.2 updates Smile Software's fax send/receive and print-to-Email (PDF) utility with a German localization, editable get info, landscape support, and a hot key for manually answering fax calls. A 30-day free demo of the $30 application requires Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later. [2.1MB]
Objective Development has posted an update to its application launcher: LaunchBar 3.2.6 provides improved drag and drop support as well as a number of minor bug fixes. [249KB]
Sophisticated Circuits has released a public beta of iDo Script Scheduler 1.5b. This new version provides users of Mac OS X (including 10.2 Jaguar) the ability to execute AppleScripts on a schedule, on idle, and with Hot Keys. [Classic, OSX]
My Favorites Martian 1.5 is an utility to sync Internet Explorer favorites to and from an FTP server, iPod or iDisk. It includes new icon/graphics, the ability to save backups of IE preferences, view IE favorites online (via Apple's iDisk), and other enhancements. [167KB]

Apple to open 3 new stores on Saturday

10/29, 8:20am

Apple to open 3 new stores on Saturday

Apple's retail Website and notes to area customers indicate that three new Apple Stores are expected to open Saturday, November 2, including Fashion Show (Las Vegas), Keystone (Indianapolis), and Southdale (Edina, MN).

Font Agent Pro helps manage fonts under OS X

10/29, 8:15am

Font Agent Pro helps manage fonts under OS X

Insider Software today a public beta version of FontAgent Pro, its Cocoa-based application for font management and repair. The applicatin repairs or eliminates corrupt fonts, partial and unmatched fonts, duplicate fonts, unnecessary point sizes, and builds optimized, organized font libraries and allows users to build multiple font libraries/sets, activate and deactivate fonts, preview fonts in various typefaces, and specify default activation order of Postscript, TrueType, and OpenType fonts. The final release of the $100 application is due in November.