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User Name spincom
Member Since 2006-06-03
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iDefrag 1.6.5 (Mac OS X)
Most users probably won't consider the idea of defragmenting their hard drive. Apple claims it's unnecessary, and basic defragmentation is handled by the OS. However, if you move a lot of big files, iDefrag is a good option. It's completely dependable using the convenient "online" option; running it from a disk is easy, but the full defragmentation algorithm may take some time. Customer support provides clear assistance within a few business hours, and it's easy to feel safe with the software. [alert admin]
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Friday, May 02 2008 @ 09:37 PM PDT
Windows Media Player 9.0 (Mac OS X)
This version, apparently from four months ago, loads but does not appear on the Mac 10.5 desktop. Multiple attempts fail. I dumped the old version from my desktop, and I could retrieve a rather degraded version of the original video on a few other players. [alert admin]
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Wednesday, January 23 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
GarageBuy 1.3 (Mac OS X)
Less than 100% user friendly - but has potential
I scour international eBay sites for specific items, some with complex criteria. From the start, you can log into only one international eBay site at a time; I'd prefer the option of three or four. Setting up the search can be complicated, depending on the item. Since I no not use the Garage Buy snipe engine, I wonder whether this software can accomplish what I require. All that said, the interface is attractive and the basic design has potential. [alert admin]
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Sunday, January 20 2008 @ 12:00 AM PST
LazyMouse 1.1.3 (Mac OS X)
The shareware CursorZoom let you change cursor size - but also made the cursor automatically return to the dialog box after an operation. This was a precursor to what LazyMouse now does. The Mac OS has recently incorporated this feature into the system, but for some reason decoded not to keep its unheralded feature. LazyMouse performs the task efficiently. Although most users will use the Apple keys for this (still the best option), there are times when it's convenient to have the cursor right near the dialog box nearby. In fact, it can be addictive. CursorZoom had a couple of advantages: it was free, and the cursor would "zoom" across the screen to the dialog box. This "animation" would bring attention tot he location of the cursor. LazyMouse is a little more basic, but does the same basic job. Of course, the mouse won't move when confronted with flash-type dialog boxes, or certain installers. It's the kind of small application you wouldn't think you needed - until you're without it. [alert admin]
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Monday, July 30 2007 @ 11:13 PM PDT
Cursor Zoom 1.0.4 (Mac OS X)
This perfect, simple, and elegant application was perfect for what it did: to allow the user to increase cursor size. In fact, it worked so perfectly that Apple incorporated it into the OS. CursorZoom, then, was now unneeded. I currently use Universal Access to do the same job. Kind of. CursorZoom has another feature: whenever you're ready to finish an operation, the cursor would automatically float to the window. While most of us use Appe-Q or another keyboard shortcut, the floating cursor always kept the pointer in view. You don't even have to look for it. But the news you're hearing is right. CursorZoom is no longerr the preferred app for this function - unless you're on an old OS. It doesn't look like it's going to be revived, though there is a shareware solution for doing the "zoom" part of the functionality. [alert admin]
Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 06:54 PM PDT
1Passwd 2.4.2 (Mac OS X)
From the innovative registration process, 1Passwd is on a different level than its competitors, and there's no question that a top-rank app for password management is desperately needed. I've had less than complete success integrating with forums, and customization for new sites is sorely needed. [alert admin]
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Saturday, May 26 2007 @ 10:49 AM PDT
ClickRepair 2.1 (Mac OS X)
I had my doubts that ClickRepair could bring my irreplacable vinyl discs back to life, if only because every other "click" filter I've tried has had deleterious effects on sound quality. Once I'd getting my vinyl disk onto my iMac, CleckRepair did something quite reparkable: rendered a good-sounding copy or the original file, without clicks or snaps, and very quickly. Frankly, I can't think of any situation where snaps and clicks improve a recording, unless it's nostalgia. The tracks that were provided by ClickRepair in some cases sounded better than the originals, since vinyl has a tendency to crackle, even under the best of conditions.Unless you can afford one of those $10k turntables with styli that scan the groove instead of touching them, this software is intuitive, but allows sme degree of tinkering, as well. It's modest price is very reasonable given all the vinyl you'll save from unnecessary wear. I've tried other software; this seems to be best in class. [alert admin]
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Thursday, February 01 2007 @ 11:38 PM PST
Mac Pilot 2.2.1 (Mac OS X)
Onyx-like, but downloads quashed
This apparently provides many of the the same capabilities as Onyx...but 2.2.1 will not download. In fact, repeated attempted contacts to the software website have proven futile. [alert admin]
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Friday, January 26 2007 @ 02:22 PM PST
SteerMouse 3.4 (Mac OS X)
I already have good software installed for my Kensington trackball, so you'd think that an application like SteerMouse would be unnecessary. However, if you have a third-party or wireless mouse, SteerMouse offers a core of features that can give you considerably greater ease of customizable cursor movement. But its greatest feature is hidden under the hood, and makes it worth twice the price. Although I typically use key actions intead of a mouse, it's not an option all the time. SteerMouse animates the cursor so that it glides across your screen to the command pane. This action is so elegant that it should be a part of the Mac OS. Mouse and trackball-bound users will find that it cuts down on mouse usage significantly. SteerMouse is easy to use and stays in the background. It was only when I accidentally trashed it that I realized what a pleasure it is to use. [alert admin]
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Saturday, August 19 2006 @ 11:55 AM PDT
Last 10 Comments by spincom [ Search for All ]
A helper to fill in since the demise of the beloved (and free) CursorZoom. This convenience automatically whisks your cursor to you to the action window without using your mouse. There are times when the usual keyboard shortcut (apple-q, or whatever) isn't otherwise convenient. Of course, this only works with Safari.
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Wednesday, July 25 2007 @ 07:30 PM PDT
