TextExpander, Merlin

• Dobry Backuper 1.5 ($30) updates the backup software, dramatically reducing cache size for CD/DVD backups and requires only as much free hard drive space as the size of the CD or DVD being backed up. Version 1.5 also includes more detailed logging for CD/DVD backups, and a message box is now displayed if the burn to CDs or DVDs was unsuccessful. [Download - 892KB]


• TextExpander 1.3 ($30) updates the customizable typing timesaver tool that lets users define abbreviations for frequently-used text strings and images. Version 1.3 offers direct creation of snippets from selections, as well as snippet nesting. [Download - 2.4MB]


• Merlin 1.3.10 (€145) adds the ability to import OmniOutliner 3 (OO3) files and brings native compatibility for Intel Macs to the project management application. Merlin 1.3.10 gives the netplan a new layout concept that offers the user a better overview of the project. [Download - 7.5MB]


• RAID Monitor 1.0.1 (free) is a utility to monitor the state of a software RAID setup. When the software detects a problem with the RAID setup it will email the user a notification that there is an issue which needs to be resolved. RAID Monitor is a Universal Binary, and requires Mac OS X 10.3.5 or later. [Download - 305KB]


• MovieLogger 1.1 ($200) is a text-based logging application for QuickTime movies that features cross-platform support. Version 1.1 offers higher DV playback quality, as well as improved compatibility with Final Cut Pro 5. The update also provides a streamlined solution for integrating logging of footage on Windows systems into a Final Cut Pro workflow. [Download - 5.1MB]


• iComment 4.1 ($10) adds comments, "TrackBacks," and detailed Web stats to iWeb sites. The software allows users to search in all subdirectories, offers a "StatCounter" feature, and runs natively on Intel Macs as a Universal Binary. Version 4.1 repairs a bug that caused .Mac-hosted comments to be deleted. [Download - 285KB]

by MacNN Staff