KisMAC, Bling, JABMenu

• KisMAC 0.21a (free) updates the passive stumbler for Mac OS X, offering native support for Intel Macs as a Universal Binary. KisMac 0.21a provides a passive AirPort Extreme mode (which doesn't work on MacBook Pros or new Mac minis), displays IP addresses of clients, offers growl integration, and includes Google Earth export capability. The update also provides advanced search options, reworked Atheros integration, and numerous bug fixes. [Download - 5.1MB]


• Bling 1.0 (free) is a new dashboard widget featuring various pieces of jewelry, designed to "inspire all of us to never forget about the benjamins." Widget images include a neck chain (Chump Bling), a diamond earring (Ho Bling), a dollar sign pendant (Blingalicious), a marijuana leaf pendant (40 Kilo Bling), a jewelry watch (Straight Bling), and Mr. T wearing numerous gold chains (Mad Bling). [Download - 391KB]


• Finder Window Manager 1.9.5 ($10) manages Mac OS X Finder window needs, allowing users to create "Window Sets" to remember the size, placement, and numerous view options of open windows. Version 1.9.5 adds Mac OS X 10.4 compatibility, and offers native support for Intel Macs as a Universal Binary. The update also includes improved tooltips and help files, as well as minor code and speed optimizations. [Download - 1.2MB]


• EntourageABMenu 1.4 ($10) is designed as a convenient and intuitive way to utilize Microsoft Entourage address book data through a system-wide menu. The application provides quick access to contacts' phone numbers, email, postal addresses, URLs, and notes. Version 1.4 adds a recently used contacts submenu, support for contact URLs and notes, an option to determine the order of contact submens, and the ability to choose a map source which is no longer limited to Google Maps. EntourageABMenu 1.4 also offers users the ability to determine a field for a group of emails, and adds a utilities menu to handle multiple tasks such as making new items or switching identities. [Download - 944KB]


• JABMenu 1.1 ($10) allows users to utilize Apple's Address Book data via a system-wide menu. The application offers speedy access to contacts' phone numbers, email, and postal addresses. Selecting a menu item will trigger an action such as displaying the content in large type, copying it to the clipboard, creating a new email, dialing the phone, or showing an address on a map using the Google Maps service. The update adds support for contact URLs and notes, as well as an option to determine inclusion and order of contact data items. Version 1.1 also offers the ability to determine a field for group emails, and allows users to select a map source that is no longer limited to Google Maps. [Download - 824KB]


• Image Tricks 2.0 (free) enables users to create unique images using an image generator, or apply various Tiger Core visual effects to images. Key features include an easy-to-use interface, nearly 40 Core Image effects and filters, 11 image generators, and roughly 30 unique masks that can be applied to images. The application can export to TIFF, JPEG, PDF, PNG, and GIF formats. Image Tricks 2.0 also includes iPhoto integration, and runs natively on Intel Macs as a Universal Binary. [Download - 2.2MB]

by MacNN Staff