Apps: CrushFTP, Global Hotkey, starQuiz

• CrushFTP 4.2.2 ($30) is a multiplatform FTP utility with options such custom event actions, a monitoring widget, and the ability to automatically compress downloaded folders. The software includes server apps for SFTP, WebDAV SSL, and WebDAV HTTP/HTTPS. The latest revision consists mostly of bug fixes, and is less likely to report false positives in statistics. The update also keeps track of the number of unique IP addresses in its user IP report. [Download - 5.3MB]


• Global Hotkey 1.4 (donationware) performs essentially any action in Mac OS X via universally-assigned hotkeys. Users can launch applications, open folders, or even put a Mac to sleep. Some options may require writing simple AppleScripts, and Global Hotkey 1.4 runs natively on Intel-based Macs as a Universal Binary. The update also fixes problems with F15 and F16 keys. Source code for the earlier 1.2 revision is included. [Download - 1.1MB]


• Cocoia Timezones (free) is a small utility designed for installation on a fifth-generation iPod or iPod nano that allows users to quickly determine what time it is elsewhere in the world through a visually attractive interface. Users can set any timezone as a default, and the application automatically displays the difference between that and the currently selected region. The software is currently in free public beta; the final version will be $4, and will offer more themes as well as a personalized overlay and smooth map motion. [Download - 3.3MB]


• Elastic Window 1.3 ($90) is a set of REALbasic classes that allow developers to scale controls proportionately to a window, no matter users decide to resize it. The update featurtes more robust handling of window initialization, supporting control adjustment through programming in the Open Event. The class set requires REALbasic 2006 Release 3 or later and is normally priced at $200. [Download - 230KB]


• starQuiz 3.5 ($40) designs on-screen tests for students in essay, short answer, or multiple-choice question form. Creators can enhance tests with numerous options which incolude URLs, time limits, pictures as well as video, and administer tests locally or online. Test givers can also supply questions and answers in a randomized order to prevent cheating, and teachers have access to a variety of statistics recorded after each test. [Download - 17.3MB]


• Accordance 7.2 ($40) enables scholars and/or practicing Christians to examine of a number of Biblical texts in multiple languages and translations. The latest version introduces the "Import Bible" feature, allowing users to add new languages and translations which (if properly formatted) are searchable and comparable side-by-side with standard KJV and NIV texts. Additional changes include enhanced interface customization, as well as the ability to input Greek using the appropriate keyboard. [Download - 7.7MB]

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