EasyWMV; Nifty Box

• EasyWMV 1.0 ($15) converts or resizes WMV, ASF, AVI, MPEG, MOV and VOB files. Resulting videos are saved in the MPG or MP4 formats, and can be specifically tailored for iPods, using H.264 encryption where possible. Other features include iTunes integration, drag-and-drop batch processing, and independent adjustment of audio and video quality. The program is a Universal Binary for Mac OS X 10.2 or later. [Download - 3.9MB]


• Nifty Box 1.1 ($33) is a personal library that stores miscellaneous pictures, bookmarks and other files, which users can add notes to and classify with tags. The latter are appended to a file's Spotlight comments, which will bring up the file even if it's otherwise missing the right metadata. Version 1.1 introduces Web 2.0-like tag clouds, and can sort tags into hierarchical folders. Nifty Box is a Universal Binary for Mac OS X 10.4. [Download - 1.2MB]


• ChatterBlocker 1.1.0 ($20) attempts to mask the audible distractions of an office without noise cancellation. Instead it uses a blend of music, nature sounds and background chatter, reducing the impact of distractions by making them unintelligible. Users can also turn to meditation tracks intended to increase concentration and reduce stress. The v1.1.0 update makes the software a Universal Binary; Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher is required. [Download - 15.5MB]


• UI Actions 1.2 ($35) introduces "universal attachability" to AppleScript, allowing code to be executed every time a specific task is performed. Unlike Apple's Folder or Digital Hub Actions, every task can trigger a script, whether it be opening a window or editing a text field. Version 1.2 makes the program a Universal Binary, and also incorporates new fixes and features, such as updated Automator actions incorporated into the UI Actions helper. [Download - 2MB]


• SecuritySpy 1.4.1 ($50) is a multi-camera surveillance package that supports options such as motion detection, network video devices and the ability to broadcast remotely through QuickTime Streaming Server. Captured footage can be sent automatically to an offsite FTP server for backup. The v1.4.1 update adds MPEG-4 compression for viewing through a web browser, and supports several new cameras by Sony and Panasonic. [Download - 2.2MB]


• Sony Ericsson iSync Phone Plugins 1.5.3 ($3) enable certain Sony Ericsson phones to synchronize with iCal and Address Book, despite not having official support in iSync 2.3. Phones can only sync through Bluetooth, not USB. The latest plug-ins (sold separately) support the K810i and the W610i. At March 15th's CeBIT show, plug-ins for the K550 and W880 will also be demonstrated. [Download - Size Unknown]

by MacNN Staff