http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Software Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2009 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:34:06 GMT Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:34:06 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://www.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com/ http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-LimeWire-5-4-2-for-Mac-OS-X-128237.shtml LimeWire X is a free P2P file-sharing program that uses the Java platform to locate and share all kinds of files over the Internet. It is one of the few solutions of its kind for the Mac, and it is compatible with all major platforms. The program’s open source code was developed (in part) by a devoted programmer community. The code is freely available to the public.

“LimeWire is the world's most popular peer-to-peer file-sharing program,” say the people in charge with developing the program. “With over 70 million unique monthly users, the software is downloaded hundreds of thousands of times every day and boasts millions of active users at any given moment. LimeWire uses the BitTorrent protocol and the Gnutella network to provide an unparalleled searches and download speed to the user,” Lime Wire LLC explains. As always, LimeWire takes the security of its users very seriously and will never bundle spyware, adware, or viruses. Thank you for choosing LimeWire!” goes the message addressing all users of the platform.

Updated again this week, LimeWire X - the Mac version of the program, delivers an improved download tray thanks to user feedback, Advanced Filters, and a re-written BitTorrent support to use libtorrent. The software is available in multiple languages, in both free ... (read more)]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:29:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-LimeWire-5-4-2-for-Mac-OS-X-128237.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-LimeWire-5-4-2-for-Mac-OS-X-128237.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/VirtualBox-3-1-0-Beta-3-Adds-New-Teleportation-Feature-Download-Here-128170.shtml A new version of Sun Microsystems’ VirtualBox is available today, bringing Teleportation, a feature that allows for the live migration of a VM session from one machine to another. Additionally, VM states can now be restored from arbitrary snapshots instead of only the last one. New snapshots can also be taken from other snapshots, these being just a few key additions typical to this Beta release of the software.

Unlike Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, VirtualBox is free to download and use for anyone packing the necessary hardware. The software is a feature-rich, high-performance product for enterprise customers. Available as Open Source Software, VirtualBox is licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). Download links are available at the bottom of this article for getting the latest version of Sun Microsystem’s VitrualBox, or the VirtualBox Software Development Kit.

According to the release notes, VirtualBox 3.1.0 Beta 3 brings 2D video acceleration for Windows guests, in addition to the aforementioned enhancements. Users are required to employ the host video hardware for overlay stretching and color conversion, says Sun. The developer also added more flexible storage attachments, meaning that CD/DVD drives can now be attached to arbitrar... (read more)]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:12:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/VirtualBox-3-1-0-Beta-3-Adds-New-Teleportation-Feature-Download-Here-128170.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/VirtualBox-3-1-0-Beta-3-Adds-New-Teleportation-Feature-Download-Here-128170.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Mozilla-Firefox-3-6-Beta-4-for-Mac-OS-X-128132.shtml Mozilla has released a new version of its popular, cross-platform web browser, Mozilla Firefox. The fourth beta of Firefox 3.6 for Mac OS X includes changes to how the developer allows third party software to integrate with Firefox in order to prevent crashes, and more. Read on for the full scoop.

“This is a beta version of the next feature release of the Firefox web browser, which will update itself during the beta period and eventually to the final release,” says Mozilla. “Firefox 3.6 Beta is built on Mozilla's Gecko 1.9.2 web rendering platform, which has been under development for several months and contains many improvements for web developers, Add-on developers and users. This version is also faster and more responsive than previous versions, and has been optimized to run on small device operating systems such as Windows CE and Maemo.”

As noted above, Mozilla has changed the way it allows third party software to integrate with Firefox in order to prevent crashes, according to the release notes for the new version. The ability to run scripts asynchronously to speed up page load times has also been included, along with more than 140 bug fixes from the last beta to improve performance, stability, security, and features.

With the fourth Firefox 3.6 beta being available... (read more)]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:44:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Mozilla-Firefox-3-6-Beta-4-for-Mac-OS-X-128132.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Mozilla-Firefox-3-6-Beta-4-for-Mac-OS-X-128132.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Opera-10-Alpha-Version-Available-for-Mac-OS-X-128049.shtml Opera has issued a new Alpha release of its feature-packed web browser with the same name. Available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux, Opera now ships with a new technology platform called Opera Unite, which allows users to stream music or share files, photos and more, right from the browser.

Among the changes and new additions listed by Opera for version 10.20 Build 6793 Alpha 1, the developer mentions an improved widget installer UI, widget control buttons (available from top-right corner of the widget window), a renamed "Widget Import Wizard" to "Export Wizard," fixed widgets menu behavior, profiled bundles for widget runtime, updated default Speed Dials for the Opera Widgets for desktop alpha release and a bag of fixes all of which are listed right here.

“At Opera, we have always worked hard to innovate new ways to improve everyone’s browsing experience,” said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera, as the company was introducing Opera 10 Final. “Opera Turbo is our newest innovation, and one we think everyone should try, because we all will face a slow connection at some point. Now, there is a solution, and it is absolutely free. We are excited to offer Opera 10 to the world, and we hope even more people discover what the 40 million people who have already made the switch know: browsing... (read more)]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:56:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Opera-10-Alpha-Version-Available-for-Mac-OS-X-128049.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Opera-10-Alpha-Version-Available-for-Mac-OS-X-128049.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Chrome-4-0-249-12-for-Mac-OS-X-128010.shtml Anthony Laforge, Google Chrome program manager, has updated the Google Chrome developer channel with new Mac-specific improvements. Version 4.0.249.12 of the web browser has been released for Mac platforms only and is immediately available for download right here on Softpedia.

In his latest post, Laforge mentions that Google Chrome for Mac now boasts improved plugin focus handling, as well as improved plugin stability. The program manager reveals that more details about additional changes in each new version can be found in the svn log of all revisions. Those who find issues are encouraged to report them by filing a bug here.

Also thanks to a recent update, issued by Google for all platforms, Mac OS X users will benefit from Silverlight plugin support, as well as bookmark bar improvements . An Omnibox-pasting issue plaguing OS X builds of the browser has also been fixed in recent release. Older updates have enhanced the program’s user interface, not only on the Mac, but also for Linux and Windows computer users.

In addition to developing the Chrome web browser, Google is also working hard on an operating system bearing the Chrome label. Chrome OS will feature key aspects like speed, simplicity, and security, according to Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management at Google.
read more)]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Chrome-4-0-249-12-for-Mac-OS-X-128010.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Chrome-4-0-249-12-for-Mac-OS-X-128010.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Releases-iPhoto-8-1-1-Improving-Face-Recognition-Features-127944.shtml According to the documentation posted online by Apple for iPhoto 8.1.1, the new update addresses issues affecting face recognition performance and accuracy. The Mac maker reveals that, in addition to these enhancements, the new release also resolves minor issues with book ordering and iPod touch support. The update is recommended for all users of iPhoto '09, the company says.

“This update addresses issues affecting face recognition performance and accuracy,” reads Apple’s official description of the software update. “It also fixes minor issues in the areas of book ordering, and iPod touch support. The update is recommended for all users of iPhoto '09,” the description ends.

Directing users to its Support section, Apple uses technote HT3941 to inform customers that iPhoto 8.1 is required for this update, as well as to provide a more detailed look at the new version of iPhoto. As noted above, for the Faces feature, update 8.1.1 “resolves an issue that could result in slow performance when displaying suggested matching faces; addresses a face recognition issue that could result in some faces being matched incorrectly,” says the company, enumerating the changes.

According to the document, there's an extra step users should take after installi... (read more)]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:02:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Releases-iPhoto-8-1-1-Improving-Face-Recognition-Features-127944.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Apple-Releases-iPhoto-8-1-1-Improving-Face-Recognition-Features-127944.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jumsoft-Intros-New-Themes-FX-5-0-for-Apple-Keynote-127913.shtml Jumsoft, a key provider of Apple Keynote themes and objects, has released its all-new Keynote Themes FX 5.0. Boasting 15 brilliant themes to be used by professional designers, the package costs $39 for new users and $19 for existing customers. Presentations, put together with Keynote Themes FX, can be exported as QuickTime movies.

“The Keynote Themes FX 5.0 bundle is designed for your exclusive presentations by a supreme team of professional designers,” Jumsoft says. “Share your ideas, proposals, contracts, and solutions; decorate them with matching motion backgrounds, fonts, frames, and bullet styles to make the best of your competitive advantage and to carve your path to the best results. You don’t need to worry that the live themes with motion backgrounds may draw your audience’s attention away from your message. In fact, the contrary is true: the motion themes are styled to lend your presentation a winsome mood,” the company explains.

On its web site, Jumsoft also reveals that five of the 15 themes available with Keynote Themes FX 5.0 are brand-new. Air Blobs, Crystal Clear, DNA Chain, Glass Beads, and Neuro Threads will help you achieve unbelievable presentations in no time, the company suggests. The remining ten themes have been added from the previous version o... (read more)]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jumsoft-Intros-New-Themes-FX-5-0-for-Apple-Keynote-127913.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jumsoft-Intros-New-Themes-FX-5-0-for-Apple-Keynote-127913.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fresh-Out-of-Beta-1Password-Is-Blessed-with-a-New-Update-127864.shtml Agile Web Solutions has just issued a new update for the young 1Password 3. Out of beta just last week, the password manager and form filler for Mac OS X is now getting more maintenance from its makers, including support for the new Camino 2 release and the addition of special checks, to detect and block frequent automatic data file reloads that could happen when data folder is constantly changing.

The 1Password menu item is now displayed in Camino 2 webpage shortcut menu, according to Agile Web Solutions. Also new is that secure notes will now be created if you drag-n-drop .txt, .rtf, or .rtfd files into 1Password. According to the developer, this comes in handy when importing data from various sources.

As noted above, the developers added special checks to detect and block frequent automatic data file reloads that could happen when data folder is constantly changing. The change has been done to prevent system slowdown/freezing when fseventsd incorrectly reports constant data folder changes, according to the release notes. Other important changes include:

- Made changes to possibly fix reported problem of password text overflowing view bounds for very long passwords.
- Improved initial selection of source list item 'Logins' when opening an existing keychain when no preferences ar... (read more)]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:47:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fresh-Out-of-Beta-1Password-Is-Blessed-with-a-New-Update-127864.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fresh-Out-of-Beta-1Password-Is-Blessed-with-a-New-Update-127864.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-CrossOver-Games-8-1-2-for-Mac-OS-X-127765.shtml CodeWeavers has released a new version of its emulation program for Mac OS X, CrossOver Games. The new release is available for free for existing CrossOver Games users. A single user license costs $39.95 to buy.

"Now gamers can play the games they want, on whatever platform they want!" CodeWeavers says. "With CrossOver Games, you can run many popular Windows games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux PC. Whatever your tastes — first-person shooters, fantasy, strategy, MMORPGs — CrossOver Games provides the capability to run many popular game titles."

CrossOver allows you to install popular Windows applications and games on your Mac, provided that you pack an Intel processor. CrossOver’s single-click interface makes installing Windows software simple and fast. Whether they are 'supported' or 'unsupported' apps, CrossOver will do its best to run them for you.

The Games version of CrossOver is just like CrossOver Mac, only it's optimized for running games, of course. CodeWeavers adds new supported Windows apps and games to CrossOver by constantly updating the software. This time around, CrossOver games fixes the installation of Left 4 Dead 2 via Steam on Mac OS X.

CrossOver bridges directly between Windows software and OS X, unlike similar products that run the Windows ope... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:19:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-CrossOver-Games-8-1-2-for-Mac-OS-X-127765.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-CrossOver-Games-8-1-2-for-Mac-OS-X-127765.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/TrailRunner-Adds-Dropbox-Support-Free-Download-127762.shtml Berbie has released a new update for users of its route-planning software solution, announcing that it has fixed a problem with the nikeplus pace import, while adding Dropbox support to sync TrailRunner data between different Macs.

TrailRunner can display maps and elevation data from web-based mapping services like USGS topo maps, import GPS recordings from Trails for iPhone, as well as import tracks and workouts from GPS fitness devices like the Garmin ForeRunner or Garmin Edge.

According to the release notes for the latest version of TrailRunner, the software should now handle pace importing properly, while cached map tiles are no longer stored in the Library/Application Support folder but in one's Library/Caches folder, Berbie says. As noted above, in this release, the developer has added Dropbox support to sync TrailRunner data between different Macs. Berbie directs users to the trailrunnerx blog, to learn more about this key, new addition. Other changes include:

- Improved GPX and KML importer;
- Fixed TCX Importer;
- Fixed GPX Importer;
- Extended the KML importer for timed tracks;
- Dropping more than one file on the application icon did not import all of them;
- Fixed MobileMe weblog export;
- Fixed application crasher.

A note for th... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/TrailRunner-Adds-Dropbox-Support-Free-Download-127762.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/TrailRunner-Adds-Dropbox-Support-Free-Download-127762.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Chrome-4-0-249-4-for-Mac-OS-X-127697.shtml The Google Chrome Dev channel has been updated to version 4.0.249.4 for all platforms (Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux), Anthony Laforge, Google Chrome program manager, has announced. On the Mac side, Chrome adds Silverlight plugin support, as well as bookmark bar improvements. Read on for the full scoop.

Mentioning the changes occurring for all platforms, Laforge lists a couple of fixed issues where some extensions crashed after installing version 4.0.249.0 of Chrome, and one where reload on crash infobar caused even more crashes. Windows-specific changes include fixed top windows crasher; fixed a crashing race condition in bookmark synchronization; visible character encoding indicator. Tab traversal in popups has also been fixed on Windows. Linux users should no longer see the browser crash after pasting some text into the Omnibox.

As noted above, Mac OS X users will now benefit from Silverlight plugin support, and they will see bookmark bar improvements as well. The Omnibox-pasting issue appears to have been plaguing OS X builds of the browser as well, with Chrome 4.0.249.4 fixing the bug on the Mac side too. A single known issue is listed by Google’s Program Manager – “Issue 27902: [Extension] Extension link on new tab page doesn't work properly.”

In addition to deve... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Chrome-4-0-249-4-for-Mac-OS-X-127697.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Google-Chrome-4-0-249-4-for-Mac-OS-X-127697.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dock-Spaces-3-10-Fixes-Overwriting-Enhances-Snow-Leopard-Support-127695.shtml Developed by Patrick Chamelo of NS Coding, Dock Spaces is a unique piece of Mac software that allows users to have up to ten different docks and swap among them from the menu-bar. NS Coding is a small software development group headquartered in both England and (occasionally) in Greece. The company creates what it calls “useful and beautiful apps” for Mac OS X and iPhone.

By providing options to select whether or not icons bounce in one Dock, or by setting another to automatically hide itself while the rest are in Tiger-style 2D, with different alignment and positioning, Dock Spaces allows users to tailor their Mac's application launcher to their exact needs. Dock Spaces also works side by side with OS X Leopard's own Spaces feature and can equip them with as many as ten essentially different Docks.

Each Dock is customizable. The new version addresses overwriting issues and further adds support for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

As noted in our extensive review of Dock Spaces, there are numerous applications that allow Mac users to modify the looks and the works of their Dock, but none offers the many advantages of Dock Spaces, from a functionality point of view. Given that the utility is completely free to download and use, there is no reason why one shouldn't down... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dock-Spaces-3-10-Fixes-Overwriting-Enhances-Snow-Leopard-Support-127695.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dock-Spaces-3-10-Fixes-Overwriting-Enhances-Snow-Leopard-Support-127695.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/ShareTool-1-3-3-Optimized-for-Mac-OS-X-10-6-2-Download-Here-127689.shtml Yazsoft’s ShareTool, the useful application that assists Mac users in accessing all their Bonjour services on their home network, has been updated to version 1.3.3. The new release further optimizes use under Snow Leopard, improves compatibility with certain UPnP routers, and more.

Targeting Bonjour users looking to access all of their services on their home network from anywhere in the world, ShareTool includes iTunes music sharing, screen sharing, file sharing, etc. The program automatically configures routers supporting NAT-PMP or UpnP, remote services automatically appear in Finder, iTunes, and other applications, it enables remote access for any application or service that advertises itself using Bonjour and runs over TCP/IP, while all network traffic is strongly encrypted. ShareTool is also specifically tailored so that access to one’s services requires their Mac OS X username and password.

The program is very similar to Apple’s Back To My Mac (BTMM) solution, yet also offers some unique features. While BTMM only works with Screen Sharing and File Sharing, ShareTool also works with iTunes, iPhoto, SFTP, and many third-party applications. ShareTool doesn’t require a yearly subscription either – you just buy the app once and you’re set for life. Share... (read more)]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/ShareTool-1-3-3-Optimized-for-Mac-OS-X-10-6-2-Download-Here-127689.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/ShareTool-1-3-3-Optimized-for-Mac-OS-X-10-6-2-Download-Here-127689.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/CleanMyMac-1-7-1-Fixes-Issues-with-Parallels-and-VMware-Fusion-127589.shtml MacPaw, the maker of one of the best cleaning utilities out there, has updated its flagship product to version 1.7.1, fixing most of the user-reported bugs and errors, as well as some issues with popular virtualization programs. The new CleanMyMac also improves performance by reorganizing some code, according to its maker.

CleanMyMac can delete useless files that pile up over time and waste valuable disk space, as well as slow down the system. Unlike simpler “cleaning” solutions, CleanMyMac combines features such as the ability to slim down Universal Binaries, delete unneeded languages, logs and caches, Quick Erase, application uninstallation, and the ability to fully erase trash left from buried applications. With CleanMyMac installed and run periodically, your computer will work faster and smoother. A complete list of changes made in version 1.7.1 is available below.

- Fixed most of the reported bugs and errors.
- Enhanced general application stability.
- Fixed several bugs in different localizations.
- Improved performance by reorganizing some code.
- Fixed bug with truncated texts.
- Added alert sheet when stop scan clicked.
- Fixed some issues with Parallels and VMWare.

Also noteworthy is that CleanMyMac 1.7, released... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/CleanMyMac-1-7-1-Fixes-Issues-with-Parallels-and-VMware-Fusion-127589.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/CleanMyMac-1-7-1-Fixes-Issues-with-Parallels-and-VMware-Fusion-127589.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-Vuze-4-3-0-2-for-Mac-OS-X-127538.shtml Vuze has been updated to version 4.3.0.2 for Mac OS X, adding support per-url config for http seeds and the max_speed setting, and other changes. Vuze is similar to uTorrent, a popular BitTorrent client mostly used by PC owners.

According to the release notes for Vuze 4.3.0.2, the new features include Core - support per-url config for http seeds and max_speed setting; Plug - start of a fallback magnet lookup service; UI - clicking on dock icon always opens main window. The core changes include: parse hex-encoded magnet URIs too; immediate-close option for tracker socket connections; return IP address instead of DNS names for external seeds; support more non-conformant RSS feed dates; auto-speed bias towards min ping times rather than pure average. A lengthy list of bug fixes is also made available as follows:

Core - Reverted socket handling to initial 1.6 fix status to fix with network binding/stall problems;
Core - Added option to disable all IPv6 support and defaulted to 'disable' on OSX as some users experiencing crash when enabled;
Plug - Don't cause all dht torrents to perform an 'announce' when 'pause-all' selected;
Plug - Webplugin config section override was using the wrong variable prefix;
UI - Fixed name column sort;
UI - (OSX) Fixed opening .vuze files when client isn't ... (read more)]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-Vuze-4-3-0-2-for-Mac-OS-X-127538.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-Vuze-4-3-0-2-for-Mac-OS-X-127538.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/1Password-3-0-0-for-Mac-OS-X-Gets-Out-of-Beta-127442.shtml Agile Web Solutions has just released the final version of 1Password 3.0.0 Mac OS X, the most significant upgrade the company has delivered so far to users. Then, new solution comes towards users with support for file attachments, the possibility to view private information securely from almost any computer, a redesigned interface compared to previous versions, and other more.

The new 1Password 3 comes with support for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), including full 64-bit support. However, Tiger users will still have to use 1Password 2, the company announced. A quick look at the video attached at the end of this article will offer you the possibility to learn a little more details on what the new 1Password 3, which comes with more than 50 new features, is all about.

The release notes for the final version of the software solution include:
· CHANGED Clearing source list selection when performing advanced search.
· CHANGED Removed some predicate options that do not work as expected when searching tags and full contents.
· CHANGED Changed path control handling in Preferences window (Agile Keychain path, Backup folder path) to always show the final path in Finder
· CHANGED Help > Troubleshooting menu item names now match the button... (read more)]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/1Password-3-0-0-for-Mac-OS-X-Gets-Out-of-Beta-127442.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/1Password-3-0-0-for-Mac-OS-X-Gets-Out-of-Beta-127442.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Firefox-3-6-Beta-3-for-Mac-OS-Now-Available-for-Download-127368.shtml Mozilla has just come to the display with yet another beta flavor of Firefox 3.6. The new variant, revision 3, comes as a rather stable release of the web browser, yet there are still some features that are expected to be changed with the final release of Firefox 3.6. However, users should know that installing the new version of the browser will not overwrite the already existing installation of Firefox, though there are chances that some of the add-ons will not work with it.

The release notes of Firefox 3.6 Beta 3 show the following changes:
- (NEW) Changes to how we allow third party software to integrate with Firefox in order to prevent crashes.
- (NEW) The ability to run scripts asynchronously to speed up page load times.
- More than 80 bug fixes from the last beta to improve performance, stability, security and features.
- This beta is available in more than 60 languages - get your local version.
- Users can now change their browser's appearance with a single click, with built in support for Personas.
- Firefox 3.6 will alert users about out of date plugins to keep them safe.
- Open, native video can now be displayed full screen, and supports poster frames.
- Support for the WOFF font format.
- Improved JavaScript performance, overall browser responsiveness... (read more)]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:31:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Firefox-3-6-Beta-3-for-Mac-OS-Now-Available-for-Download-127368.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Firefox-3-6-Beta-3-for-Mac-OS-Now-Available-for-Download-127368.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adobe-Announces-Flash-Media-Live-Encoder-3-1-Support-for-Mac-127236.shtml One of the latest software solutions set to come around for the users of a Mac OS X-based machine is Flash Media Live Encoder 3.1 from Adobe. On Tuesday, the company has announced that it plans on launching the new version of the software, and that it will also include support for Mac OS X in the new release.

“Adobe is excited to announce the development of Flash Media Live Encoder 3.1 (FMLE 3) for Mac OS. This has been, by far, the most requested "feature" since the release of FMLE. The Mac version will have all of the features of the Windows version of FMLE 3,” is what the software company states on its Flash Media Blog.

It seems that the new solution, which still hasn't received an official release date, will bring a series of features to Mac OS X users that include the ability to perform up to 3 simultaneous encodes, the possibility to save to a local file during the encoding process, an auto-adjust option (which “helps manage the stream quality to stay live under poor network conditions”), as well as support for H.264 and VP6 codecs.

“FMLE 3.1 for Mac will work with the built-in MAC iSight as well as devices such as Firewire cameras and video capture cards to support a broad range of use cases and workflows,” Adobe also stated. According t... (read more)]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:37:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adobe-Announces-Flash-Media-Live-Encoder-3-1-Support-for-Mac-127236.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adobe-Announces-Flash-Media-Live-Encoder-3-1-Support-for-Mac-127236.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Ionut Arghire) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-LimeWire-5-4-1-Beta-for-Mac-OS-X-126958.shtml LimeWire X is a free P2P file-sharing program that uses the Java platform to locate files, as well as share files. It is one of the few solutions of its kind for the Mac, and it’s compatible with all major platforms. The program’s open source code was developed (in part) by a devoted programmer community. The code is freely available to the public.

According to the changelog for LimeWire X 5.4.1 Beta, BitTorrent changes include:

· Upgraded to libtorrent version 0.14.6.
· Add a fail-over to the mainline libtorrent DHT when the torrent can't find sources or seeders.
· libtorrent bug fix allows for properly handling spaces in the file names.
· Add proxy support.
· Add the ability to change the Network Interface.
· Add blacklist support.
· Add support for indexing files inside of torrents.
· Send torrent meta data in search results.

The release notes also reveal that the 'View File info' now includes additional information in Transfers for file downloads including whether the download is encrypted (the lock icon). LimeWire now associates magnet links with LimeWire for Mac OS X. A complete list of addressed issues can be found here. Notable fixes include a resolved Windows crash when closing... (read more)]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:45:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-LimeWire-5-4-1-Beta-for-Mac-OS-X-126958.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-LimeWire-5-4-1-Beta-for-Mac-OS-X-126958.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/CleanMyMac-1-7-Now-Looks-for-Application-Leftovers-126953.shtml MacPaw has released a new version of its all-in-one cleaning utility for Mac OS X, CleanMyMac. Version 1.7 adds the ability to automatically scan for application leftovers whenever the user moves an app to the Trash. CleanMyMac 1.7 also adds an iPhone/iPod photo sync cache cleanup. Read on for the full scoop on the new release.

For those who are not very familiar with MacPaw’s cleaning utility, CleanMyMac can delete useless files that pile up over time and waste valuable disk space, as well as slow down the system. Unlike simpler “cleaning” solutions, CleanMyMac combines features such as the ability to slim down Universal Binaries, delete unneeded languages, logs and caches, Quick Erase, application uninstallation, and the ability to fully erase trash left from buried applications.

Using the preferences to select the default configurations you want, you can get even better results. With CleanMyMac installed and run periodically, your computer will work faster and smoother. A complete list of changes made in version 1.7 is available below.

- CleanMyMac will now automatically scan for application leftovers when an application is moved to Trash.
- Added Ignore List autoupdate feature so that you always have the latest ignore list of applications that should not be s... (read more)]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:34:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/CleanMyMac-1-7-Now-Looks-for-Application-Leftovers-126953.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/CleanMyMac-1-7-Now-Looks-for-Application-Leftovers-126953.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/OnyX-2-1-1-for-Mac-OS-X-Brings-UI-Changes-Download-Here-126862.shtml OnyX, a general-purpose utility that enables users to optimize how OS X works, as well as to manage some of the processes behind most applications, has received a new maintenance update following its 2.1 Final release earlier this month.

New in this version is a divided User and System Dialog Report, according to Titanium Software, as well as options to enable/disable the Exposé menu, show/hide the Spotlight icon, check at launch if the account is an administrator and an updated (and reindexed) Help menu.

Released on the 26th of October, 2009, OnyX 2.1 Beta 5 delivered modifications primarily related to compatibility with Snow Leopard, according to Titanium Software, the maker of the utility. The developer also revealed that the app would no longer be installed from a .pkg file, but rather via drag and drop into the Applications folder, like most Mac apps today. Moreover, to uninstall OnyX, users can now access the main menu.

The Universal Binary Onyx allows users to delete caches and remove a certain number of files and folders that may become cumbersome, acting as a cleaning utility as well. There's also the option to see detailed info of one's configuration and to save a Desktop before modifying and relaunching the Finder. Users can modify its appearance – window tr... (read more)]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:11:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/OnyX-2-1-1-for-Mac-OS-X-Brings-UI-Changes-Download-Here-126862.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/OnyX-2-1-1-for-Mac-OS-X-Brings-UI-Changes-Download-Here-126862.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/1Password-3-0-Beta-85-Saves-Application-Licenses-via-Drag-Drop-126857.shtml An update for the popular password manager and form filler, 1Password, is now available from Agile Web Solutions. Exclusively tailored for the Mac, 1Password sports built-in, anti-phishing and keylogger protection. Using 1Password, Mac owners can easily manage hundreds of passwords with a single, master key.

“This is a beta so you should expect missing polish and bugs,” Agile says on the page reserved for 1Password Beta notes. “If testing unreleased products and reporting issues is not your idea of fun, you should wait for the final 1Password 3 release. Those who decide to help test should backup all data before upgrading. If you want to be on the cutting edge and enjoy reporting issues, come on in!” the team developing the popular password manager and form filler says. 1Password Version 3.0.0 Beta 85 brings the following changes:

- 1Password sidebar and item list now accept drop of applications to create software license item.
- 1Password and 1PasswordAgent will now run in 32-bit mode on Leopard for better performance and memory usage under Mac OS X 10.5.
- Now hiding concealed values even in Edit mode.
- Not showing hover-copy button when the field is empty.
- Improved scroll wheel support.
- Various date picker improvements.
... (read more)]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/1Password-3-0-Beta-85-Saves-Application-Licenses-via-Drag-Drop-126857.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/1Password-3-0-Beta-85-Saves-Application-Licenses-via-Drag-Drop-126857.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jumsoft-Launches-Keynote-Backgrounds-FX-4-0-for-Apple-Keynote-126855.shtml Jumsoft has released a collection of 35 motion backgrounds for Apple Keynote, the presentation component of Apple’s iWork productivity suite. Crammed inside a downloadable package dubbed Keynote Backgrounds FX 4.0, the themes vary from futuristic imagery and lab utensils to splashes of color and light tunnels.

Jumsoft Keynote Backgrounds FX 4.0 can be downloaded directly from the company’s website. Once downloaded, the package can be immediately opened to select and apply backgrounds to presentation slides in Apple Keynote. “Select one of 10 brand-new backgrounds or 25 classic, well-crafted backgrounds from the previous versions and observe how it instantly makes over your presentation,” Jumsoft says.

“Go crazy--select all 40 of them for different slides if you want, although that might be a bit much. This package gives you the sublime power of capturing your audience’s attention and retaining it for as long as you wish. It will make you look wildly cool and professional to boot, if you can imagine such a combination,” the company adds on its blog.

Keynote Backgrounds FX 4.0 movies are also included for looping purposes. This allows the endless playback of any of the backgrounds in the bundle by selecting “Loop” under the &... (read more)]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:52:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jumsoft-Launches-Keynote-Backgrounds-FX-4-0-for-Apple-Keynote-126855.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jumsoft-Launches-Keynote-Backgrounds-FX-4-0-for-Apple-Keynote-126855.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Updates-Office-for-Mac-2008-2004-Editions-126744.shtml Microsoft has released updates to the Mac versions of its popular suite of office apps, Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 editions. Available as free downloads right here, on Softpedia, the updates deliver improvements to enhance the stability, compatibility, and performance of the software for the 2008 edition, and security fixes for the older MS Office for Mac.

The Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.2.3 Update contains improvements to enhance stability, compatibility, and performance, a post over at Microsoft’s Mac section (Mactopia) reveals. “In addition, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code. For more information about this update, please visit the Microsoft Web site,” the Windows maker says.

The update applies to Office 2008, Office 2008 Home and Student Edition, Office 2008 Special Media Edition, Word 2008, Excel 2008, PowerPoint 2008, Entourage 2008, Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition. Released Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.2.3 weighs in at 349mb and is available for free download using the link below.

Download Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Update (Free)

The Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.6 Update improves securi... (read more)]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:35:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Updates-Office-for-Mac-2008-2004-Editions-126744.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Updates-Office-for-Mac-2008-2004-Editions-126744.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photoshop-Snow-Leopard-Bugs-Fixed-in-Mac-OS-X-10-6-2-126737.shtml Adobe Product Manager John Nack updated his blog with an interesting announcement yesterday, revealing that Snow Leopard 10.6.2 fixed a bunch of user-reported problems with Photoshop. Those using the powerful photo-editing software waiting for Adobe to issue a fix can download the free 10.6.2 update and apply it right now, for free.

Via his post, Nack confirms to Photoshop users and owners of a Mac running OS X 10.6 that the Flash maker has been collaborating with Apple in order to correct the errors. “Good news: Apple has released a Snow Leopard update that fixes a number of problems customers have reported,” John Nack’s post reads. “The Photoshop team has been helping Apple test these fixes and can confirm the following improvements,” he writes. Below are the issues affecting Photoshop, as well as some CS4-specific bugs under Snow Leopard.

Affecting multiple versions of Photoshop:
50654: When opening and saving, applications--including Adobe applications--may sporadically crash.
51230: Images don't open when dragged onto the Adobe program icon in the Dock.
51220: Crash or program error occurs when using Menlo font in Photoshop and Premiere CS3 and CS4.

CS4-specific:
51764: Only one image opens when many are dragged onto Photoshop'... (read more)]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:52:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photoshop-Snow-Leopard-Bugs-Fixed-in-Mac-OS-X-10-6-2-126737.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photoshop-Snow-Leopard-Bugs-Fixed-in-Mac-OS-X-10-6-2-126737.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-Cocktail-4-6-1-for-Mac-OS-X-126711.shtml Cocktail is a general-purpose utility developed by Maintain, which has actually carried out some maintenance on the program lately. According to the release notes posted over at the company’s website, the new version addresses an issue where Cocktail unexpectedly quit while clearing Mac OS X 10.6.2 system caches. Since the company was going to address this issue anyway, it went all the way to adding full Mac OS X 10.6.2 compatibility.

Released just days ago, Mac OS X 10.6.2 is the second incremental update to Snow Leopard, and the latest security and maintenance release for users of the software. Altogether, the major update delivers hundreds of fixes for an array of core system components, and includes over four dozen security fixes addressing both Leopard vulnerabilities and Snow Leopard flaws.

Cocktail offers a useful mix of maintenance tools and interface tweaks. Having everything accessible via a comprehensive user interface, Cocktail’s major features are arranged in five basic categories, or tabs. The Pilot function offers the ability to clean, repair and optimize your system. The software is featured in Apple’s Mac OS X Downloads area in tandem with every update it receives.

“Cocktail is an award winning general purpose utility [...] It is a smooth and powerful digi... (read more)]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-Cocktail-4-6-1-for-Mac-OS-X-126711.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-Cocktail-4-6-1-for-Mac-OS-X-126711.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Mozilla-Firefox-3-6-Beta-2-for-Mac-OS-X-126707.shtml Mozilla has issued a new version of the 3.6 branch of its popular web browser, Mozilla Firefox. Firefox 3.6 Beta 2 for Mac OS X is built on Mozilla's Gecko 1.9.2 web rendering platform, which has been under development for several months and contains many improvements for web developers, Add-on developers and users.

“Firefox 3.6 Beta (revision 2) is the latest development milestone of the next version of the Firefox web browser. As beta software, this release is considered to be stable and safe to use for daily web browsing, though the features and content may change before the final product release. At this time many Add-ons may not yet have been tested by their authors to ensure that they are compatible with this release. If you wish to help test Add-on compatibility, please install the Add-on Compatibility Reporter – your favorite Add-on author will appreciate it! Check out what’s new, the known issues and frequently asked questions about the latest version of Firefox. Please tell us what you think, either by using this feedback form or by filing a bug in Bugzilla. We appreciate your input!” Mozilla says.

According to Mozilla, the new version of the web browser is faster and more responsive than previous releases, and has been optimized to run on small device operating syst... (read more)]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:34:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Mozilla-Firefox-3-6-Beta-2-for-Mac-OS-X-126707.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-Mozilla-Firefox-3-6-Beta-2-for-Mac-OS-X-126707.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-1Password-3-0-Beta-Available-for-Mac-OS-X-126621.shtml Agile Web Solutions has issued an update for buyers of its popular password manager and form filler, 1Password. Available exclusively to Mac users, the program sports built-in, anti-phishing and keylogger protection. Using 1Password, Mac owners can easily manage hundreds of passwords with a single, master key.

“This is a beta so you should expect missing polish and bugs,” Agile says on the page reserved for 1Password Beta notes. “If testing unreleased products and reporting issues is not your idea of fun, you should wait for the final 1Password 3 release. Those who decide to help test should backup all data before upgrading. If you want to be on the cutting edge and enjoy reporting issues, come on in!” the team developing the popular password manager and form filler says. 1Password Version 3.0.0 Beta 84 brings the following changes:

- Added Sync to Logins Bookmarklet (iPhone Logins Bookmarklet) option.
- Added File > Export to Encrypted Web Page option.
- Increased label column width for wallet items to fix overlapping text problems.
- Do not use double-click in notes fields to switch to edit mode.
- Replaced aqua look of column headers with better matching theme.
- Made sure item attachments can be edited in the browser.
- Can now delete objects whe... (read more)]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:13:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-1Password-3-0-Beta-Available-for-Mac-OS-X-126621.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-1Password-3-0-Beta-Available-for-Mac-OS-X-126621.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/doubleTwist-iTunes-Clone-Close-to-Final-Release-126615.shtml Developed by the company with the same name, doubleTwist allows users to browse through their media and play various kinds of video and audio formats. The software works with your phone, MP3 player, camera... you name it! Devices like Sony’s PSP are also supported, while doubleTwist gives you the possibility to publish a video on YouTube, or upload photos to Flickr and Facebook, as well.

New in version 1.0 Beta 13 Build 2301 is the ability to remove friends using the delete key, the first line of text in the changelog reveals. “If you have a device we don't fully support, you can now submit information about your device by clicking a button in the device view,” the developer adds. The release notes also reveal that if doubleTwist crashes, you can now submit a crash report directly to doubleTwist, which is always welcome, and a good sign that doubleTwist is approaching a final 1.0 release.

According to the developers, bug fixes for this version include:
- Fixed bug that was causing duplicate friends.
- Fixed video sync to PSP Slim edition.
- Animated gifs are now displayed animated in photo viewer.
- Fixed issue with inaccurate used/total space numbers in device view.
- When syncing photos to a device, EXIF metadata is now included.
- When trying to send media... (read more)]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:55:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/doubleTwist-iTunes-Clone-Close-to-Final-Release-126615.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/doubleTwist-iTunes-Clone-Close-to-Final-Release-126615.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-and-Improved-ReelBean-4-5-for-Mac-OS-X-126609.shtml ReelBean 4.5 is a new version of the full-featured movie converter, player, and editor for Mac OS X available from JS8 Media. ReelBean is capable of playing almost any Mac-supported video and audio format, and supports the use of third-party plugins that make proprietary formats available. The media-focused app is supported on all three major versions of Apple’s OS used today (Tiger, Leopard, and Snow Leopard).

Besides offering options to play around with various formats, ReelBean boasts video-editing features and allows you to separate video from audio, split movies, or playback at a slower or faster rate. You have the ability to play around your original DVD movies using the same features, and even stream videos that you can record and save to your Mac. You can access the window menu to navigate and select scenes and chapters available for a video, and choose just the parts that interest you.

In addition, the Scene Selection feature allows you jump to a scene by double-clicking it. According to the release notes for ReelBean 4.5, the Annotations window can now be manually resized. JS8 Media also claims that it has removed an unused item (Close) from the File menu.

Using the app, you can tweak and adjust sound settings as well, such as the bass and treble. Video settings include num... (read more)]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:36:00 GMT Softpedia News - Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-and-Improved-ReelBean-4-5-for-Mac-OS-X-126609.shtml Software http://news.softpedia.com/news/Download-New-and-Improved-ReelBean-4-5-for-Mac-OS-X-126609.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta)