February 6 - 4:40pm EST   Yazsoft has released ShareTool 1.2.6, an update to its Bonjour connection tool. The new version displays a warning whenever multiple copies of the app are on the same network, and allows configuration of the program to improve VPN connections. In addition to previous e-mail changes, any e-mails sent out now include both external and local IP addresses. Changes have also been made to increase info displayed in the Dock menu, and add an option to resize the main window whenever a service is added. [full story]

October 29 - 10:05am EDT   Yazsoft has released an update to ShareTool, its Bonjour-based networking utility. The software allows users to access a Mac's Bonjour services via the Internet, enabling functions like printing, iTunes streaming, screen-sharing and filesharing to be performed remotely. All network traffic is encrypted, and any application is supported as long as it is compatible with both Bonjour and TCP/IP. [full story]

September 23 - 10:20am EDT   Yazsoft has posted a new update to ShareTool, its Bonjour-based networking utility. The software lets users access a Mac's Bonjour services across a LAN or over the Internet, enabling tasks such as printing, filesharing or streaming music from iTunes. All network traffic is encrypted, and any application is supported so long as it is compatible with both Bonjour and TCP/IP. [full story]

April 29 - 3:10pm EDT   Microsoft has released Messenger for Mac 7, the latest version of its ported instant messaging client. For all users the major addition is support for Apple's Bonjour technology, which lets users more quickly detect other users and peripherals on a network. It is now also possible to sort through contacts with a new search tool, and create nicknames for people that will remain unchanged even as their screen name is altered. [full story]

February 5 - 10:05am EST   Bains Software has released the initial version of ShareTool, its remote access software. The program lets users tap into any of their Bonjour services via the Internet, including screen and file sharing, as well as iTunes Music Sharing. Routers supporting NAT-PMP or UPnP are automatically configured, and remote services appear in applications like Finder and iTunes without extra effort. [full story]