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Unblunder
Unblunder 1.2.3
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(4) 4.5

Protect yourself against accidental data loss.   Shareware ($10)
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Unblunder was designed to protect against accidental data loss.

Have you ever sent something to the Trash and emptied it only to realize moments later... OOOPS? We all have and it can happen to anyone.

Unblunder to the rescue!

Unblunder uses Mac OS X's UNIX underpinnings to hang on to files after the Trash has been emptied. When started, it runs quietly in the background and stays out of your way.

Essentially, Unblunder offers Mac OS X a much needed "Recently Deleted" feature, giving you plenty of time to recover files before they're gone
What's New
Version 1.2.3:
  • New: Various tweaks, improvements, and fixes.
  • Other: Demo period reset for all users.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later



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Unblunder User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 1.x:
(4)
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+152
GeoProf commented on 27 May 2011
I quite like Unblunder. But it's missing something that seems so natural and even important that I wonder why it wasn't included in the first version: a SIZE column in the Unblunder window. When it opens, the first thing I look for/at — after the app(s) name(s) of course — is the size of the files available to recover.

Am I perhaps missing a pref setting or display option somewhere? If not, I think I'll wait for enough people to request a size column before I spring for Unblunder.
[Version 1.1]

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Navdeep-Bains replied on 05 Jun 2011
Version 1.1.1 adds a size column. We haven't received a lot of feedback for Unblunder.

Any & all suggestions are welcome, either here or on our forum.

Navdeep Bains
Unblunder Developer
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+152
Gcoghill commented on 27 May 2011
I'm curious how this compares to just using Time Machine to go back before you deleted the file and restore it?
[Version 1.1]

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Drdul replied on 02 Jun 2011
Time Machine only saves a copy of a file every hour (the default setting). If you delete a file before TM can save a copy, then TM is no help. If you then empty the trash, you're out of luck. Unblunder will save a copy of any file emptied from the trash to give you a chance to recover it.
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+152
Gcoghill replied on 02 Jun 2011
Thanks for the clarification. I use another Trash app (Compost) that deletes files after they've been in the Trash for 30 days (customizable), so by that time Time Machine should have backed them up. But this sounds handy for an alternative method.
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Dana Sutton replied on 10 Jun 2011
Not a good idea, Googhill. I don't think TM backs up stuff in the Trash folder (or am I wrong, folks?)
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+152
Gcoghill replied on 10 Jun 2011
Pretty sure if you TM a folder in the Finder, you can just go back to before you Trashed it. That's how TM is supposed to work.

It doesn't track the Trash, but I wouldn't look for the file there. I'd look for it in it's original location.
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+152
Gcoghill replied on 10 Jun 2011
Just realized I contradicted myself. Guess I should have mentioned that I rarely Trash files that are less than an hour old, typically I do a house clean every few months.
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+7

Bnax reviewed on 11 Mar 2011
I had 2 after-business-hours questions: does the license follow the user or the machine (user); App Store plans (unsure). A responsive email arrived immediately. Then I realized I forgot to ask a 3rd Q: is there some sort of automatic update mechanism in place (Sparkle). Once again, the response came within 2-3 minutes. That's the sort of thing that makes me WANT to support a dev with my $$. I couldn't get back to the website fast enough to place my order.

As for the app itself, its inherent quality (genuinely set it and forget it) is dwarfed only by the attention this dev lavishes on his customers, paid or prospective.

(Don't know the dev, just his handiwork.)
[Version 1.0.2]

1 Reply

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+151
Yazsoft replied on 12 Mar 2011
Thank you very much for your support.
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+22

Tomq reviewed on 10 Mar 2011
Nice! Relaxing!! Bought it!!!
[Version 1.0.2]


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-6

Mr.Blunt reviewed on 09 Mar 2011
What a great and unique idea.

The only thing missing is an option to automatically start Unblunder in the user logins items.
[Version 1.0.2]

1 Reply

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+14
Navdeep-Bains replied on 09 Mar 2011
When "Trash Protection" is enabled, Unblunder automatically adds a background agent to the Login Items list.

Turning off protection removes the login item.

Navdeep Bains
Unblunder Developer
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Michael Sonsino rated on 27 Jul 2011

[Version 1.2.2]


Downloads:2,222
Version Downloads:565
Type:Utilities : File Management
License:Shareware
Date:21 Sep 2011
Platform:PPC / Intel
Price: $10.00
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Unblunder was designed to protect against accidental data loss.

Have you ever sent something to the Trash and emptied it only to realize moments later... OOOPS? We all have and it can happen to anyone.

Unblunder to the rescue!

Unblunder uses Mac OS X's UNIX underpinnings to hang on to files after the Trash has been emptied. When started, it runs quietly in the background and stays out of your way.

Essentially, Unblunder offers Mac OS X a much needed "Recently Deleted" feature, giving you plenty of time to recover files before they're gone forever. Note: for optimal file recovery and peace of mind, Unblunder needs to be running before an accident happens (i.e. trashing the wrong file).

By default, trashed files over 250 MB in size linger for 5 minutes and smaller files are kept for a day. Of course, you can tweak all these settings to match your work style at anytime.

You no longer need to bother with expensive, complicated file recovery software. Unblunder is much faster and more importantly, helps instantly recover your files exactly as they were when deleted -- not how they were an hour ago or a week ago.

Try out the free 7 day demo and see for yourself.

Unblunder gives you an extra cushion of assurance when working on your Mac.

Some Key New Features in Unblunder:
  • Protects against accidental data loss.
  • Runs quietly in the background.
  • Easy access from the menubar.
  • Uses almost no system resources.
  • Instant recovery of recently deleted items.
  • A no-brainer to use.
  • Offer constant peace of mind.
  • Fully customizable.
  • and more!


Pricing and Availability:
  • Unblunder is only $10 if purchased individually.
  • Unblunder is included for free with every purchase of ShareTool and/or Playback.
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