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You Control - 1.7.1

collection of menu utilities

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All Time:	(3.0)
This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	1.7.1
Release Date:	2008-10-01
License:	Update
Downloads (this version):	2,382
Downloads (all versions):	713
Price:	$29.95

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Product Description:

You Control is a powerful utility for creating custom menus that extend the functionality and usability of your Mac. You can place your user-created menus in a variety of locations, including the menu bar, any corner of your screen, or you can pop your custom menus up anywhere on the screen using hot keys. Accessing your files and the information that is important to you has never been easier. Rediscover your Macintosh with You Control and see why it was the winner of a MacWorld 2004 Best in Show award.

With You Control's 19 customizable modules, you can create custom menus that allow you to get easy and instant access to your iTunes library, Address Book Contacts, iCal events, news, stocks, weather and more. You Control has no equal, combining a wide variety of functionality and accessibility into one elegant interface.

What's new in this version:

General

Fixed a bug introduced in 1.7 that could cause the registration dialog to appear twice.
Fixed issues with auto-updating
Assorted minor bug fixes

Calendar

Fixed a crash that could occur for some users who upgraded their systems from Tiger to Leopard.

Tunes

Fixed problems that would prevent playing albums on iTunes 7.7 and above
Added a new controller set (designed by Brook Gerard)
Changed the default controller set for the QuickStart menu

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

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I love using this - Version: 1.7.2, 3/12/2009 10:55PM PST

stassig

I'm not sure why VT shows the version as 1.7.2, and the download as 1.7.1. I downloaded 1.7.2 from here a couple of days ago - but now they've got something going on.

I've been using You Control for a couple of years now. I find that, although it does use quite a bit of system resources, it doesn't seem to really affect my computer's performance. It's been stable, and easy to work with.

The modules are REALLY helpful. I use the Pasteboard and Hotkeys the most, but the navigation features, the calendar and address book, processes, monitoring - great to have in one convenient program. I don't use the RSS features, because long ago, I found it seemed to slow the system down some, and took up bandwidth. Otherwise, I've really found this to be a great investment.

Extremely useful. Been very stable for me. - Version: 1.6, 2/12/2008 12:00AM PST

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ffass

I use this app a lot every day. With the Apple Menu crippled as an application launcher I use You Control's "File System" module to create an organized file list that allows me to navigate through all of my folders -- just like the original Apple Menu. I also use the clock / calendar module to show both date and time at a glance, something that apparently was beyond the capabilities of Apple's programmers. The Mail module allows me to quickly scan my email inbox without bringing Mail to the front. Overall, one of my favorite programs.

Not ready for release - Version: 1.6, 1/22/2008 12:00AM PST