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DESCRIPTION

Peek-a-Boo is a utility to monitor and manage processes, has been described by one long-time user as "the utility I didn't realize I needed, until I'd used it."

Peek-a-Boo focuses on two things: clarity and flexibility. From the moment you first launch Peek-a-Boo, it will be clear what is happening with processes on your Mac.

Use Peek-a-Boo to twirl into process-comprehension nirvana.

Peek-a-Boo is the only utility of its kind to show process information for all types of processes: Classic applications, Darwin processes, and OS X native applications.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.7.6:
  • Improvements to the look of the windows.
  • Miscellaneous fixes: auto-update; personalization; and stability.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
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SCREENSHOT

Developer:Clarkwood Software LLC
Downloads:14,963
  - Version d/l:314
Utilities:System
License:Shareware
Date:30 Jun 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$19.95
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Peek-a-Boo User Reviews (14 posts)Write A Review
May 30 2008

RICHARD HALLAS  It's a very nice utility, but why the change of icon? I really liked the old one, derived from the Mac OS 'face' logo, and it made it clear what the utility was for. The new icon is awful, though! Not only does it convey a lot less (the Mac OS connection has been lost), but I dislike the blue-green colour scheme and the face on the top looks like an evil Halloween pumpkin. Ugh! Has Apple kicked up a fuss about adapting the Mac OS face for use here? If not, I'd like to see the old icon brought back, as it was miles better than the ugly new monstrosity. I see no reason for the change, and it's certainly not an improvement in any obvious way.  (Version 2.7.5)

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Oct 10 2007

LEE123  This seems to be a very useful app. Already in the first five minutes of use i have compared the memory usage of launchbar, butler and quicksilver. Very nice and should be used by all developers.  (Version 2.6.9)

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Jun 18 2007

DARYLF2  Peek-a-Boo 2.6.5 doesn't work at all for me... I run it and it just beachballs...

This is on a Mac Pro 3.0GHz Quad Xeon with 4GB RAM running Mac OS X 10.4.9.  (Version 2.6.5)

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Apr 23 2007

MACTX  Ishan, a note from the developer...

Sorry to hear about the overzealous nagging you're seeing.

For a full description of the nagging issue with some suggestions, see:

http://clarkwood.com/articles/harsh_business_realities/#naggingproblems

My first suggestion would be to verify that you're using Peek-a-Boo 2.6 or later by checking the "About Peek-a-Boo" menu item. (If you accidentally run an older version of Peek-a-Boo, you may see the overzealous nagging that you've described.)

These occasional reports of overzealous nagging are a thorn in our side, because we've had trouble reproducing the problem. If you see it again could you drop us a note at:

http://www.clarkwood.com/contact/

Thanks!  (Version 2.6.2)

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