Apps: WinSwitch, SyncupX, ChronoSync

• WinSwitch 3.2b (donationware) updates the replacement for Apple's Fast User Switching menu, bringing native support to Intel-based Macs as a Universal Binary. WinSwitch offers a range of options, including several menubar display options, access to "root" as well as other user accounts, and the ability to auto-launch applications, scripts or documents. The software is designed to closely match the performance and style of Apple's provided menu, without the bulk. [Download - 1.4MB]


• SyncupX 1.5.5 ($20) is a free update to the Spotlight-powered backup application that offers native support for Apple's Intel-based Macs. Version 1.5.5 also adds a new "archive in place" option and improves handling of symbolic links. SyncupX syncs files to external hard drives, network shares, and USB storage devices. The software can back up Spotlight's "saved searches," archive deleted items, exclude files, handle multiple backup sets, and includes support for one-click restore. [Download - 256KB]


• ChronoSync 3.2.1 ($30) is a maintenance update to the automated synchronization and backup application that includes full Universal Binary support to run on Apple's new Intel-based Macs. Version 3.2.1 enhances volume mounting, file change detection, and multiple synchronization performance. The update also fixes several bugs, including problems relating to "Preserve Comments" preservation. [Download - 3.1MB]


• Hangman Pro 2.0.7 ($25) is an educational, non-violent word-guessing game that features 70 categories of words. The game offers unlimited custom word lists, hinting, digitized sounds, speech, timed games, and a new photo feature. The update adds a new "Clear Info on New Game" preference that clears the information displayed about the previously guessed word or phrase when a new game starts. Version 2.0.7 also updates the information in the "Best Pictures," "Best Actors," and "Best Actresses" categories with the results of the latest Oscars telecast. [Download - 1.4MB]


• Noise Buster 1.1 ($50) reduces both luminance and color noise on digital images without spoiling other aspects of the photos. The plug-in's window shows before and after images to instantly preview work while making it easy for users to tweak parameters. Clicking on the image switches between windows, and separate setting areas for luminance as well as chroma noise allow users to deal with each kind of noise in the most efficient way. The software works under image processing programs that support plugins, offering compatibility with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and others. [Download - 5.8MB]

Filed under: software
Other story tags: Other Applications