Apps: MacGizmo; Screen Mimic; Font Tools

MacGizmo 1.0.5 ($20) displays file information directly in the Mac OS X Finder, in some cases enabling users to directly view files such as photos and videos in a Web-style window. The update fixes several bugs, including inaccurate tag reading for AAC as well as MP3 files, and improper display of strings in two-byte lanaguages. The application runs natively on Intel Macs as a Universal Binary, and requires Mac OS X 10.4. [Download - 2.5MB]

Screen Mimic 2.0 ($65) produces screencasts by recording your desktop actions as a Flash, Flash Video or QuickTime file that is attached to a medium of choice. The latest revision allows users to record audio simultaneously, or attach any QuickTime-readable sound file afterwards. The application also enables users to save unfinished screencasts as a Screen Mimic Bundle. Screen Mimic 2.0 requires Mac OS X 10.4. [Download - 1MB]

Speed Download 4.18 ($25) is a download manager with browser integration, its own FTP client, and auto-resuming transfers. Version 4.1.8 is generally a performance and maintenance update with a Universal installer that links to a BitTorrent client called Transmission. Speed Download 4.18 requires Mac OS X 10.4.6 and a popular Web browser such as Safari or Firefox. [Download - 6.2MB]

Font Tools 6.8 ($60) is a collection of programs for dealing with fonts, such as Visual Font Database, Type Book Creator, and Character Set Viewer. The update focuses on Type Book Creator, implementing a resizable window as well as a high-resolution preview and new printing layouts. Additional changes in the latest release include the Character Inspector window, and a refresh alert if other managers are accessing the same fonts. [Download - 1.26MB]

Number Press 2.0 ($50) sequentially numbers a variety of different documents such as forms, slips, and raffle tickets. Number Press 2.0 is a Universal Binary that runs natively on Intel-based Macs, and includes new quick as well as interactive previews. The software also supports stamping multi-page PDF files with up to 32 numbers per any type of document. [Download - 6.7MB]