LiveDictionary, Simon

• LiveDictionary 1.2.7 ($25) is an extension for Apple's Safari Web browser that provides instant information on a website's words. The software blends into the browser, popping up a window to show definitions whenever users mouse-over text. LiveDictionary can also translate foreign languages, and the latest release adds French as well as Japanese localizations. The update includes a minor improvement to Asian-language word search, and requires Mac OS X 10.3 or higher. [Download - 11.9MB]


• Simon 2.2.2 ($30) is a site monitoring tool that tracks ports, Web pages, FTP/DNS servers, and more. When certain components change or fail, the software can send notifications via four various methods: speech, sounds, email, or HTML reports. The latest release updates the Specific DNS plug-in to work with newer hardware, and improves headless operation of the application. Simon is a Universal Binary requiring Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. [Download - 7.3MB]


• Album Cover Finder 6.1 ($11) is primarily designed for its namesake, but can also be used to locate reviews, track listings, videos and other associated data. Once album art is found, it can be added automatically to artists, playlists, or the entire iTunes library. Version 6.1 improves the search engine, offers a quick link to Google Images, and can produce text reports when the Fill Entire Library command is used. [Download - 6MB]


• SnapMeasure 1.7 ($24) is an Adobe Illustrator 10/CS/CS2 plug-in that enhances the measuring tool, causing it to "snap" to elements on the page for more accuracy. The plug-in also displays measurement information next to the cursor, and can use an alternate color for the line to improve visibility. Changes to version 1.7 include the "HoverMeasure" feature, as well as selectable snapping icons and data fields. [Download - 2.2MB]


• SmartWrap 2.6 ($18) scans text within various programs, and automatically rewraps lists as well as paragraphs to fit "naturally" within a document or e-mail message. SmartWrap supports Eudora, BBEdit, TextMate, and the Mac OS X clipboard. Version 2.6 is entirely rewritten in Cocoa, and improves the detection of lists as well as graphics. Requirements of client programs may vary, though SmartWrap requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. [Download - 1.2MB]


• Random Wok 1.0 (free) is an Aperture 1.5 export plug-in designed to create random filenames for pictures either individually or in bulk. Owners can specify criteria such as casing, length and prefix/suffix amendments to exercise greater control. Users can also permanently set Wok to "freeze" the filenames it chooses to create Web images that are permanently linked. The plug-in only functions with Mac OS X 10.4.8. [Download - 228KB]

by MacNN Staff