Apps: AppZapper, Xupport, KidsBrowser

• AppZapper 1.2 ($13) allows users to confidently remove most applications via drag-and-drop. Version 1.2 introduces the ability to zap widgets, preference panes, input managers, and most kinds of system plug-ins. The update Dutch localization, in addition to Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and German. [Download - 1.11MB]


• Xupport 3.2 ($20) is a multipurpose system utility for Mac OS X that provides features to configure hidden Mac OS and UNIX options to increase system security and performance. The application is also designed to maintain and backup Mac OS, with version 3.2 offering native compatibility for Intel-based Macs as a Universal Binary. The update prevents a crash when entering the admin password on Intel Macs, includes a new toolbar look in Tiger, and features improved logging technology. [Download - 2.6MB]


• KidsBrowser 3.5 ($40) is designed specifically for children to safely browse the internet, allowing users to maintain a database of approved sites that children can access. Version 3.5 runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs, and offers improved Javascript support. The update works with Mac OS X 10.4 as well as 10.3.9, and enhances popup management. [Download - 8.5MB]


• Photoshop Action Pack 2.0 (donationware) is a major update to the collection of Automator actions, designed for Mac-based photographers who prefer to automate the more complex aspects of the post-production workflow. The Photoshop Action Pack includes 71 original Automator Actions for Adobe Photoshop CS and CS2, with the update adding 22 new actions as well as an entirely new architecture which eliminates several shortcomings of the first release. Version 2 also includes a number of bug fixes, and many previous actions offer new features. [Download - 10.7MB]


• Screen Saver Menu 1.1 ($5) introduces native support for Intel-based Macs to the application designed to make the launch, update, and screen lock settings easier to access. The update improves integration of the option-key, addresses an issue with the "lock screen" feature where the lock would release early, and fixes a bug related to multiple system screen saver preference files. Version 1.1 also provides fixes for several reliability and performance issues. [Download - 943KB]


• Ishmael Beta 0.8.0 (free) synchronizes voice narration with still images to create video footage. The software uses pictures in iPhoto albums or PDF files as its source, and exports movies to QuickTime files or iPhoto. Movies can be edited with video editing applications such as iMovie or Final Cut. [Download - [license agreement]]

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