Apps: VPN Tracker, Barcode Producer

• VPN Tracker 4.8 ($40) adds support for Netgear FVS124G as well as Fireware 8.x Watchguard firmware to the VPN client for Mac OS X. VPN Tracker features IPsec for encrypted traffic, and offers compatibility with more than 250 VPN firewall devices. The upgrade is free for all existing users. [Download - [form]]


• Barcode Producer 4.1 ($150) updates the barcode creation software suite, integrating with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Distiller software packages. Version 4.1 includes a new "Send To" menu that sends barcodes directly to supported applications with no saving required, and incorporates custom font selection with light margin indicators and background colors. [Download - 6.7MB]


• Remote Buddy 1.0 Preview 8 ($40) adds support for infrared receivers that comply with the eHome 2005 standard, allowing Macs without an IR receiver to benefit from various remote controls. Remote Buddy allows users to fully control any Mac using an Apple Remote, Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row, Griffin AirClick USB, numerous Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, or a keyboard. [Download - 2.1MB]


• Boinx Mouseposé 2.5 ($15) dims the screen and puts a spotlight on the area around the mouse pointer, easily guiding the attention of an audience to an area of interest. The update allows audiences to view keys pressed during a presentation via an elegant overlay. Boinx Mouseposé 2.5 requires Mac OS X 10.4 and a graphics card with Quartz Extreme support. [Download - 2.7MB]


• ClickPix 1.1 ($10) makes use of digital camera photos by creating a desktop background for Mac users. The latest version of ClickPix allows users to easily create desktop pictures consisting of as many of photos as desired, and supports the addition of various effects to photos. ClickPix 1.1 requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later. [Download - 1.1MB]


• Bloxter 1.3.3 ($20) updates the 3D falling-blocks game, adding the option to clear the high scores rather than resetting them to default, as well as several other minor improvements. Bloxter is an arcade-like puzzle game challenging players to drop colored blocks in lines of three or more. Bloxter includes more than 30 game variations ranging from simple designs to arcade boards with alien monsters and bonuses. [Download - 2MB]

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