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Download Mac OS X 10.6.2 Update

Raj — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:03:39 +0000

Apple’s second update for Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.2, was officially released Monday afternoon, fixing a number of issues including a guest account bug that could potentially delete a user’s account data. This update is recommended for Mac OS X v10.6 through v10.6.1 Snow Leopard users and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.

Mac OS X 10.6.2 also provides patches for a number of problems with Mail, including the return of deleted RSS feeds, a problem where you can’t preview attachments in new messages, Address Book and Mail freezing up when opened, and Mail’s unread count not updating properly when messages are read on another computer.

According to Apple, in Mac OS X 10.6.2 is:

General operating system fixes provided for:

* an issue that caused data to be deleted when using a guest account
* an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly
* Spotlight search results not showing Exchange contacts
* the reliability of menu extras
* an issue in Dictionary when using Hebrew as the primary language
* shutter-click sound effect when taking a screenshot
* an issue with the four-finger swipe gesture
* an issue adding images to contacts in Address Book
* an issue in Front Row that could cause sluggish or slow frame rates while watching videos
* creation of mobile accounts for Active Directory users
* reliability and duration of VPN connections
* general reliability improvements for iWork, iLife, Aperture, Final Cut Studio, MobileMe, and iDisk
* overall improvements to VoiceOver performance
* this update addresses video playback and performance issues for iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) computers that may occur in some situations while AirPort is turned on

Fonts fixes provided for:

* an issue with font spacing
* an issue in which some Fonts are missing
* font duplication issues
* an issue with some PostScript Type 1 fonts not working properly

Graphics fixes provided for:

* an issue when connecting monitors to DVI and Mini DisplayPort adapters
* an issue in which the brightness setting may not be remembered on restart
* addresses functionality with specific display models
* general reliability and performance improvements when using some applications

Mail fixes provided for:

* a situation in which Mail’s unread count may not update properly as messages are read on another computer
* an issue in which deleted RSS feeds may return
* an issue in which Mail cannot preview or Quick Look attachments when composing a new message
* an issue that can cause Address Book and/or Mail to stop responding when opened
* an issue in which email messages received from an Exchange Server are not formatted correctly
* an issue in which Mail reports “Account exceeded bandwidth limits” for some Gmail accounts

MobileMe fixes provided for:

* performance when accessing files from iDisk via the Finder and syncing iDisk files
* an issue in which syncing iDisk files does not proceed beyond “checking items”
* reliability and performance when syncing contacts, calendars, and bookmarks with MobileMe (syncing with iTunes and iSync are also improved)
* an issue that prevents some users from logging into MobileMe via the MobileMe System Preference pane

Network file systems fixes provided for:

* compatibility with third-party AFP servers
* file synchronization for portable home directories

Printing and faxing fixes provided for:

* automatic printer updates improvements
* Print dialog allowing you to enter and send to more than one fax recipient

Safari fixes provided for:

* a graphics distortion issue in Safari Top Sites
* Safari plug-in reliability

You can download the Mac OS X 10.6.2 Update from Software Update, Choose Software Update from the Apple or Here is the Direct link of Download Mac OS X 10.6.2

$154 MAC Apps free at Macheist Limited Offer

Raj — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:05:13 +0000

MacHeist NanoBundle is giving 6 MAC apps of $154 free, yes its free but only 6 days left. The 6 Apps in the bundle are Shovebox, WriteRoom, Twitteriffic, TinyGrab, Hordes of Orcs and Mariner Write. All these apps totla cost is 154$ but now there free now. So go here and download these apps free.

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SnowChecker Checks which apps work with Snow Leopard

Raj — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:12:59 +0000

SnowChecker is freeware MAC app which helps you to check which apps work with you Snow Leopard. It also runs a scan of your installed applications and tells you which may have problems running in Snow Leopard. Not only does SnowChecker show you whether your apps are incompatible, it also gives you details notes about which features are broken. SnowChecker does all the hard work for you. Just download it, run it, and watch for items with status alerts.

It has several features, including:

* Scanning for applications on your hard drive to display only relevant compatibility data
* Robust search
* Sorting

Download SnowChecker via [Downloadsquad]

Customize your MAC Dock with Docker

Raj — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:02:26 +0000

Tired of your dock? Spice things up a little with Docker. Access dock settings from a simple interface, and Leopard users can customize the style and color of their dock too! Docker allows Leopard users to switch between 2D or 3D dock, or customize the Dock further by individually changing the color of and style of Dock parts. If you are feeling creative, you can easily select your own images, or a vast array of downloadable styles.

See ALso: 80+ Free Mac OS X Applications

Docker also lets users of OSX 10.2 to 10.5 access settings normally hidden out of sight. Choose from a larger range of dock sizes, extra animation options and more. It is also now possible to prevent users from accessing certain Dock settings from the Finder, and hide or remove the menubar and Dock.

Download Docker for MAC here

Download Google Chrome 4.0.223.11 for Mac

Raj — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:55:58 +0000

Chrome Dev Channel has been updated with a crash and calendar fix for the Mac, Windows and Linux versions of the web browser. Available immediately, Google Chrome version 4.0.223.11 for Mac OS X can be obtained right here. “This release fixes a crash when running extensions like the Subscribe in Feed Reader sample,” the latest dev update, posted by Jonathan Conradt, engineering program manager, reads. “It also fixes a problem in Google Calendar where overlapping calendar items were invisible because they were being displayed with 0 width,” Conradt writes. “This update is being released for Windows, Mac and Linux,” Google’s guy says.

Download Google Chrome 4.0.223.11 for Mac Here

Apple New iMacs in Production

Raj — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:06:09 +0000

Rumors have been popping up that new iMacs could well be on the way. According to AppleInsider, the new iMacs that are already rolling off factory assembly lines and set to roll into the hands of customers sooner or later either this or next month. It’s expected that the new models will take design cues from the Apple LED Cinema Display, introduced last October, which features a thinner and more consistently-sized profile than the current iMac design.

iTool multifunction utility for MAC maintenance

Raj — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:45:38 +0000

iTool is a free multifunction utility for a complete system maintenance, it’s easy to use, also for “the first time” users; iTool is built around a tabbed interface that lets you find quickly the wanted task. iTool can perform automate processes that will run the chosen tasks, to handle your maintenance tasks with no fuss at all. For those who don’t want to fiddly with choices, iTool can guide you through a compact maintenance wizard called “Automate Assistant” that will help you troubleshoot problems within your system just with a few steps. iTool not only maintains you system healthy, it also lets you tweak hidden functions of you Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) system.

Features of “iTool”:

General:
· Automate one or more tasks.
· Automate Assistant : the iTool Wizard.
· Switch off the Mac after the Automate process.
· Launch Time Machine from iTool before a maintenance process.
· iTool is creating a log for every error or task.

Maintenance:
· Repair permissions.
· Periodic scripts (daily, weekly and monthly).
· Rebuild Launchservices database.
· Update the Prebindings.
· Re-index Spotlight.
· Re-index Mail’s envelope.
· Restore the Help Viewer.
· Restore the Finder/Sidebar preferences.

Clean:
· Delete system cache.
· Delete user cache.
· Delete the swap files.
· Force empty Trash.
· Secure force empty Trash.
· Delete a selected .DS_Store document.
· Delete all the.DS_Store documents.
· Delete the swap files.
· Delete the log files.

Check:
· User preference files.
· System preference files.
· SMART.
· POST (Power On Self Test).

Internet:
· (Safari, Firefox 2 and Camino only).
· Cache clean.
· History clean.
· Cookies clean.
· Favicons clean.

Tweak:
· Change the the screenshot format.
· Toggle on/off the Dashboard.
· Toggle on/off the full path in the Finder.
· Toggle on/off the view of the invisibles files.
· Toggle on/off Safari Web Inspector.
· Toggle on/off Spotlight’s calculator.
· Toggle on/off Spotlight’s dictionary.
· Toggle on/off the transparency of hidden applications in the Dock.
· Toggle on/off the icons Dock animations.
· Toggle on/off the Quit button in the Finder.
· Toggle on/off the Dock in 2D and vice versa.
· Toggle on/off the focus in the Stack.
· Toggle on/off Safari’s Status Bar.
· Toggle on/off the icons magnification in the Doc.

Various:
· System information: hardware and software.
· Log reader.
· Restart the Finder.
· Restart the Dock.
· Close all the applications.
· Show the active processes.
· Kill processes.

Download iTool Here

Change MAC Boot Logo with BootXChanger

Raj — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:37:11 +0000

BootXChanger is free app for MAC which helps you to change the Boot Logo in MAC OS. Its really simple to use. To set an image as a boot image, open BootXChanger and drag it to the image well, and click Apply. You will be asked for an administrator password, as the boot image is stored in a system file.

After updating Mac OS X, the current image may not appear in BootXChanger. It’ll work correctly if the default image shows when you click the Default Image button.

Download BootXChanger for MAC here

Recover Your Stolen Notebook with Prey

Raj — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:12:17 +0000

Prey is a free and easy to use application that will help you track and find your laptop if it ever gets stolen. Prey works in all operating systems and not only is it Open Source but also completely free.

Recover what is rightfully yours
Prey helps you locate your missing laptop by sending timed reports with a bunch of information of its whereabouts. This includes the general status of the computer, a list of running programs and active connections, fully-detailed network and wifi information, a screenshot of the running desktop and — in case your laptop has an integrated webcam — a picture of the thief.

Silent but deadly
Prey uses a remote activation system which means the program sits silently in your computer until you actually want it to run. If so, it gathers all the information and sends it to your Prey web control panel or directly to your mailbox. The thief will never know his movements are being watched.

And because there’s always hope
You may be thinking “but what’s the point of this program if the guy will probably just format the thing right away?” and you’re completely right. However, experience shows that thieves tend to look in stolen computers for valuable information, so there’s actually a chance you can catch the guy (and there’s even some succesful cases!).

Besides, if by using Prey you can keep alive a tiny bit of hope that you’ll recover your computer, isn’t it already worth it?

Features:

Wifi autoconnect:
· Prey checks if there’s an active internet connection to send the information. If not, it will attempt to connect to the nearest open wifi access point available. This gives you a better chance to locate the device.

Geo-location aware:
· Prey uses wifi hotspots to locate devices geographically. This not only includes lat/lng coordinates, but also an altitude indicator — yes, that means you can also know (aprox.) in which floor the computer is.

Lightweight:
· Yes, this is a feature. Prey is written in bash which means it has virtually no dependencies, only what it different modules need to work. This also means Prey is portable and should run in just about any computer.

Modular arquitecture:
· You can add, remove and configure the different parts of Prey as you wish. Prey is composed by modules, each one performing a specific task, so you can have it as you like.

Powerful report system:
· Get the list of current running programs, the recently modified files, active connections, running uptime, take a screenshot of the running desktop or even a picture of the guy who’s using the computer.

Messaging/alert system:
· You can alert the user he’s being chased at by sending messages which’ll appear on screen. You can also trigger alarms to make the message clear not only to him but also to whomever is nearby. Be careful with this one!

Module auto-installer:
· You don’t have to reinstall Prey to keep up with the latest and greatest modules. We keep a repository from where Prey will fetch what it needs to get the job done.

Download Prey Here

15 free Screen Capture Apps for MAC

Raj — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:17:23 +0000

Macintosh operating system has always made it easy to capture a screen shot (an image of your computer desktop or an active window). So here we Present you Best free Screen Capture Apps for MAC OS X. Which helps you to capture or print screen easily. See Also ( 80+ Free Mac OS X Applications ) Check out the list of 15 free Screen Capture Apps for MAC below:-

1. Copernicus

Copernicus doesn’t just take screenshots, it’s a virtual photo gallery too. Take as many pictures as you like, then save them one at a time or all at once. Copernicus is perfect for taking many screenshots.

2. Capture Me

Capture Me is a flexible screen capture and recording utility for Mac OS X which features a floating capture window, several saving options, and resize ability. To use the program, drag and resize the floating window to cover the area you want to capture. Then click in the window to capture the screenshot. You can resize it, copy it to the clipboard, and save it in a variety of formats and locations. Its behavior is customizable with respect to what happens after a capture. A newly added movie recording mode now allows up to a one minute long QuickTime movie (no sound) to be produced.

3. Jing

With Jing you can Snap a picture of your screen. Record video of onscreen action. Share instantly over the web, IM, email.

4. Constrictor

Constrictor is a screen snapshot utility for Mac OS X 10.4 and up (users on 10.3.x or earlier will want Constrictor 2.3 instead). It provides you with a moveable, resizeable frame that floats over all your other windows.

5. iShowU

iShowU allows you to capture and record anything you can see on your screen, along with audio from a compatible source (like a microphone) as well as any audio from the mac itself.

6. Paparazzi

Paparazzi! is a small utility for Mac OS X that makes screen shots of long web pages. It’s written in Objective-C using the Cocoa API and the WebKit framework.

7. ScreenSend

ScreenSend is a screen shot program that allows you to quickly select a part of the screen, take a screenshot of it, and then upload the screen shot to an FTP server automatically. The url of the uploaded screen shot is then automatically placed on your clipboard for easy retrieval. ScreenSend can even be customized to work with your own FTP server or the default ScreenSend uploads server.

8. Screenshot Helper

Screenshot Helper shows a full screen window with a solid color or a desktop picture so that you can take clean screenshots without having irrelevant windows and desktop icons in the background.

The easiest way to get a clean desktop for screenshots on Mac OS X is to create a brand-new user account and log in as a brand-new user. But if you need to use your own user account for whatever reason and you have a messy desktop like I do, you can use Screenshot Helper to hide the actual desktop in order to take clean screenshots.

9. Backdrop

Backdrop is a simple utility to fill your screen with a giant blank window. Fill the window with a solid color or a custom image, your choice

10. Skitch

Skitch.com is a webservice that works hand in hand with our application Skitch to give you 1-click uploading of images for fast and fun image sharing.

11. InstantShot

InstantShot! offers classical screenshot functionality for capturing the whole screen, a portion of it or a window and also the option to make timed screenshots or to make delayed captures over time. It offers a wide range of preferences and options to fit everyone’s needs.

12. SnapNDrag

SnapNDrag lets you take a screenshot by just clicking a button and dragging the resulting screenshot off. Supports PNG and TIFF for times when image quality cannot be compromised. Or use JPEG with adjustable quality for smaller file sizes.

13. SnapClip

SnapClip is a small faceless background application to take screenshot easily and quickly. The captured image can be copied to the Clipboard, or saved into various format file including picture clipping, JPEG, TIFF, PICT, etc. It is designed to be more like memo tool rather than screen capture tool. If you save the image to picture clipping file with thumbnail icon, you can easily see what kind of image without using any applications. That’s why I use the words ‘memo tool’.

14. SnapWeb

SnapWeb creates complete screenshots of web pages even if the users screen isn’t large enough to show the whole page content at once. The resulting images are saved as JPEG or PDF files.

15. Timed Screenshot

This free background utility takes screen shots at timed intervals and automatically saves them to a folder of your choice.