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PrefEdit 2.4
(Shareware)

Google Earth 6.2.1.6014
(Free)

MakeMKV 1.7.1
(Demo)

Mellel 2.9.1
(Shareware)

Default Folder X 4.4.8
(Shareware)

Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.197
(Free)

HoudahSpot 3.5.2
(Demo)

calibre 0.8.39
(Free)

PlistEdit Pro 1.7.3
(Shareware)

DEVONthink Pro Offic... 2.3.2
(Demo)

Camino 2.1
(Free)

Garmin Training Cent... 3.2.1
(Free)

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High Secure Shredder

Borlox commented on 09 Feb 2012

1. Move "sensitive digital documents" to Trash.
2. Select Finder > Secure Empty Trash from the menu bar.
3. Spend the $50 on something else.

[Version 3.0.2]

isoBurn

Borlox commented on 06 Sep 2011

Disk Utility is perfectly capable of burning an ISO image, so I'm not sure what the point of this is.

[Version 1.0]

DiskRefresher

Borlox commented on 13 Jul 2011

This is the biggest crock I've ever heard of. It's outrageous that such an obvious scam was allowed on the App Store.

[Version 1.2]

Hotspot Shield

Borlox commented on 16 Jun 2011

Anybody who contemplates using this or a similar service should understand what it does.

It sets up an encrypted tunnel between your Mac and the vendor's server. All network traffic that passes through that tunnel is safe from eavesdropping or tampering -- at least, it is if the product works as advertised, which I haven't verified.

The advantage is that if you're using a public WiFi hotspot, others on the same hotspot won't be able to sniff your traffic, as they otherwise might be. So you don't have to trust random strangers, or a person who might be following you.

On the other hand, you do have to trust the operators of this service. They see all your network traffic, and of course, they know your identity. It's no more information than your ISP gets when you connect from home or work, but it's no less either. You might or might not be less inclined to trust this small outfit than a big corporation.

[Version 1.582]

Dropbox

Borlox commented on 13 May 2011

Dropbox accused of using deceptive trade practices

Dropbox has had a complaint filed against it with the FTC by a well-known security researcher. The cloud-based file storage site, which recently clocked up 25 million users, is alleged to be falsely advertising the security of its services. ... Ph.D student Christopher Soghoian, who has worked with the FTC, has accused Dropbox of making, “deceptive statements to consumers regarding the extent to which it protects and encrypts therir data.” Previously, Dropbox has told users that their files are encrypted and even unreadable by its own employees. Soghoian has demonstrated that this is not the case and that user’s information could be vulnerable to government searches and unscrupulous Dropbox employees.

http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/05/13/dropbox.accused.of.using.deceptive.trade.practices/

[Version 2.1.28]

PlistEdit

Borlox commented on 28 Apr 2011

Not to be confused with "PlistEdit Pro," a different product from a different developer.

[Version 1.0]

Elmedia Player

Borlox commented on 15 Apr 2011

WARNING: This application prompts for an admin password so that it can install a kernel extension and a root daemon. There's no legitimate programming need for those components, and they can and do destabilize the system. The developer has refused to explain their purpose in a public forum. No other media player that I know of does this.

If this isn't actually a Trojan, it acts like one. DO NOT INSTALL if you care about the security and stability of your Mac.

[Version 4.1.107]

2 Replies

+115

Borlox replied on 15 Apr 2011

You mean, ask him whether his product is a Trojan? Good thinking. I'll try that.

+115

Borlox replied on 21 Apr 2011

If you need a kernel extension and a root daemon "for better links catching from the web," then you're either an incompetent programmer or an incompetent liar. Either way, your product is to be avoided. I don't know whether it's malware, but it certainly causes kernel panics and it's certainly garbage.

KeyLemon

Borlox commented on 03 Feb 2011

From the developer's user forum:

Having a good quality photo will allow you to access on the account.

However, KeyLemon does not target high security. We are convenience and our aim is to make interaction between computer and user more comfortable.

[Version 2.3.1]

-1

Little Snitch

Borlox commented on 19 Oct 2010

The only part of this that's not 64-bit-enabled is the UI. The kernel extension is a 32/64-bit fat binary. I'm booted in 64-bit kernel mode right now and it's working.

[Version 2.3]

1 Reply

-1

+115

Borlox replied on 19 Oct 2010

The point of your reply escapes me. LS consists of an application (the UI) and a kernel extension. I use the application for maybe five minutes a week, so I'm not much concerned about how fast it is. The kernel extension is fully 64-bit native, as it must be to function in 64-bit kernel mode. Comlaining that LS is not 64-bit enabled, as some are doing here, is nonsense.

GraphicConverter

Borlox reviewed on 23 Aug 2010

One of the oldest and best Mac applications of all time. Responsive developer, meticulous attention to detail, and more than reasonable upgrade policy. I can't even remember how long I've been using it -- Ten years? Longer? -- and I've only paid for an upgrade once.

[Version 6.7.4]

OpenOffice.org

Borlox had trouble on 17 Oct 2010

Link above is to the Arabic-only version. If that's not what you want, go to the developer's site.

[Version 3.3.0]

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Google Earth

Borlox had trouble on 10 Sep 2009

How to disable the auto-updating:

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20090424045847496

[Version 5.1.3506.3999]

SMART Utility

Borlox had trouble on 27 Jan 2009

Anyone who uses this app should be aware that it tries to hide a timestamp in a preference file named "com.apple.services.plist", which is apparently supposed to look like a file created by the OS. It isn't.

[Version 2.0]

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