Apps: starQuiz, TabletMagic, iBank
updated 11:35 am EDT, Wed June 21, 2006
StarQuiz, TabletMagic
- starQuiz 3.1 ($40) is a major upgrade to the computerized testing software for Mac systems that enables teachers to create online tests which are automatically graded by the computer. starQuiz 3.1 introduces quiz resources, a field for notes to the student, and a French translation of the application. [Download - 8.9MB]
- TabletMagic 2.0b3 (donationware) is an open source driver that supports many older Wacom serial-based tablets. The update runs natively on Intel Macs as a Universal Binary, and adds a data rate readout to the testing pane. Two buttons can enable "Ink" handwriting recognition or kill the daemon. TabletMagic 2.0b3 also removes extraneous daemon logging, and offers preliminary support for SD as well as Intuo tablets. [Download - 778KB]
- iBank 2.1.2 ($40) updates the financial management application, fixing a critical bug that could cause a crash when reconciling statements. iBank 2.1.2 also offers improved error checking and data validation. The maintenance release is free to all current users. [Download - 5.6MB]
- InDesignSecrets plug-in (free) issues Adobe InDesign tips and tricks each time InDesign is launched. The plug-in offers a new feature that can automatically download new tips important to InDesign users as they become available. [Download - 2.2MB]
- A&AM Manager 1.0.1 (donationware) is management software for the World War II miniatures collecting game Axis & Allies Miniatures. The application helps users keep track of constantly growing collections of miniatures, featuring a built-in database with statistics for special abilities of every unit released so far, as well as a Battleset manager to build or manage battlesets. [Download - 3.7MB]
- Spanish Vocab 1.0.0 (free) tests Spanish vocabulary, prompting users to identify 20 English words or phrases matching 20 Spanish translations. The software randomly selects a Spanish translation from a list of over 1,800 words and phrases, allowing users to add or delete information from the list. [Download - 1.9MB]
