Apps: DeskLapz, EarthDesk, EagleFiler
updated 05:55 pm EST, Thu December 7, 2006
DeskLapz, EarthDesk
- DeskLapz 1.5 ($5) enables users to select updated images of the beach, mountains, cities, and satellite images with real-time Web cam feeds as the desktop picture in Mac OS X. Users can save photos into iPhoto or email them to companions. DeskLapz requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later, and runs natively on Intel-based Macs as a Universal Binary.
- EarthDesk 3.5.5 ($20) replaces the Mac desktop picture with a dynamic image of planet Earth continuously updating in the background. The software features real-time clouds, as well as accurate sun, moon, and city lighting. Version 3.5.5 updates the city database to conform to recent changes in the start and end dates for Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. [Download - 5.2MB]
- EagleFiler 1.1 ($40) enables users to archive as well as search mail, Web pages, PDF files, word processing documents, and images. The update supports importing any kind of document, and handles drops onto folders or tags in the source list or into the records list. Additional changes include recognition for more kinds of text files/clippings, and the ability to import individual messages from Entourage via drag-and-drop. [Download - 6MB]
- A Better Finder Rename 7.5.5 ($20) enhances the file renaming solution for Mac OS X, substantially improving the instant preview window by supporting docking to the top, bottom, or right hand side of the main window. The latest release also uses smart resizing and dragging for the preview window, and adds new time/date options. [Download - 1.8MB]
- Debt Quencher 1.1 ($15) adds user-requested features to offer users more methods to reduce credit card debt. The accounts list in the revised edition sorts automatically based on the selected payment method, and the return key toggles the edit mode while keeping users on the same value to ease the process of playing 'what if' scenarios. [Download - 1.3MB]
- RAW Developer 1.6.1 ($100) is a RAW image conversion application designed and optimized specifically for Mac OS X. The update adds support for Nikon D40, Pentax K10D, and Samsung GX-10 cameras. Version 1.6.1 also improves the default camera tone curve and ICC camera profile for the Canon 1DS, and fixes numerous bugs. [Download - 5.4MB]
