MacUpdate: BS0D's Profile

Jul 6 2009

NEIL_M The Airport menu does not do the same thing. If you cannot see that, it is little wonder you cannot work out what to do with it.

I use it to choose the best channel for my router - to find out the channels of all nearby neighbours routers - thereby avoiding overlap > interference > subpar/poor wifi performance.

Finding out about local wifi noise, from cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc. - to optimise the placement of the router.

I run this weekly to health check my network.
(Version 1.1.7)

Jul 9 2009

JAMESKITTY I'll grant that the majority of users will never need, nor know what to do with this application; however, those of us that work with wireless networks daily or have to troubleshoot connection problems in congested areas need a little more than the Airport menu provides.

If you don't need this app, don't d/l use it. But please don't hate on it for just that reason. It's quite necessary (and works damned well!) for the rest of us.
(Version 1.1.8)

Jul 10 2009

BS0D Hey, never meant to hate on it. Now that you explain the goal, I can see it (still have no clue how to use it to optimize my wifi tho).
(Version 1.1.8)

Jul 10 2009

NEIL_M I'd suggest google - perhaps search for 'tips on optimizing wifi network'
(Version 1.1.8)

Jul 15 2009

ROBERTCOOGAN This app has a very nice GUI, but it costs $$$, which pretty much negates any chance at a purchase since there are free versions of apps available out there that do the exact same thing.
(Version 1.1.9)

Aug 10 2009

MISHA http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/Designing_AirPort_Networks_10.5-Windows.pdf
(Version 1.2)

NetBarrier X5	Jun 15 2009	BS0D JustinK, Misha and VictorB: Thank you all for your concern. Misha, Victor, please don't worry. JustinK, you just solved my problem. It seems like MU requires to see the last website I visited to let me search the site (too bad, because I prefer to hide my info and surfing info when I'm online, but oh well)! So, problem fixed. Thanks JustinK ;) I have finally managed to configure NetBarrier the way I want it, and I'm starting to appreciate it more and more. And I'm also finding it less invasive. Thanks again everyone :) (Version 10.5.3)		0
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Paperless	Jun 13 2009	BS0D Hello LLONGLEY, It's fair enough, I understand you have found a use for it and if you're ready to invest $45 in this then good for you. I did get a little carried away in my review there, but I mean every single word I wrote. It is waaaay too expensive for what it does. And to correct what I said about the app's size, it's actually over 20Mo once installed: being a developper myself on my free time, I really don't see how you can make an app this big for doing so little! And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the developers of Paperless are bad ones, or that their customer service is bad (never had to contact them, and never will): just saying that they could use their programming skills for something more useful and most of all CHARGE LESS! (Version 1.0)		0
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DVDRemaster Pro	Jun 12 2009	BS0D oops, sorry found it in the disk image! I need to learn how to use it now... but I have other cool tools that do the job real good so we'll see which I like best. thx (Version 5.1.3)		0
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DVDRemaster Pro	Jun 12 2009	BS0D Thanks for the hint. Fairmount does sound familiar, but where do I find it? (Version 5.1.3)		0
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Butler	Jun 12 2009	BS0D WOW. Just WOW! This is a MASTERPIECE, everyone should have it! I was able to configure everything I wanted in just 2 minutes, which I never could in QuickSilver. Access anything you want in less than one second, all you need is to remember your shortcuts! As long as you can use your brain, you can do ANYTHING YOU WANT in no time. The only things I miss, and would like to see in Butler: - Transparent smart search window (like the one for websearch, it's stupid but it looks nicer!) - Possibility to execute terminal shell commands automatically by pasting it the same way as text. One last thing: Thanks so much ManyTricks, you rock! (Version 4.1.6)		+2
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NetBarrier X5	Jun 12 2009	BS0D oops, sorry just realized you wrote "HOW"! Not sure what you mean though... I just type my search in the box, and hit enter or click "Go", how else would you search? (Version 10.5.3)		0
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NetBarrier X5	Jun 12 2009	BS0D Yep, and it doesn't work... blank page. Off the top of my head I cant give you any other examples but there are other sites whose search function doesnt work since I installed X5 (Version 10.5.3)		0
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NetBarrier X5	Jun 11 2009	BS0D It seems that the app keeps me from using the search function on websites. on MU for example, I get a blank page when I try a search. Any advice? (Version 10.5.3)		0
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Jun 12 2009

MISHA how are you initiating the search on MU?
(Version 10.5.3)

Jun 12 2009

BS0D Yep, and it doesn't work... blank page. Off the top of my head I cant give you any other examples but there are other sites whose search function doesnt work since I installed X5
(Version 10.5.3)

Jun 12 2009

BS0D oops, sorry just realized you wrote "HOW"!

Not sure what you mean though...

I just type my search in the box, and hit enter or click "Go", how else would you search?
(Version 10.5.3)

Jun 12 2009

JUSTIN K. I had the same issue too 2 month ago

Maybe you should uncheck the box "Hide information on the last website visited"

from Privacy>Data>Surf ===>information hiding

it has worked for me... ;-)
(Version 10.5.3)

Jun 12 2009

MISHA BS0D: The reason I was asking is because we have blocked some third party tools from searching our site. Obviously if you are searching macupdate.com from the home page you should not have an issue. I'll investigate this further to make sure it's not an issue at our end. Is it affecting other search engines you use, as well?
(Version 10.5.3)

Jun 12 2009

DP8 If you have cookies disabled, or are hiding browser information like the user agent string, MU search will not return results.
(Version 10.5.3)

Jun 12 2009

VICTORB Please contact Intego technical support via email at support@intego.com or via http://www.intego.com/support/.
(Version 10.5.3)

Jun 15 2009

BS0D JustinK, Misha and VictorB:

Thank you all for your concern. Misha, Victor, please don't worry.

JustinK, you just solved my problem. It seems like MU requires to see the last website I visited to let me search the site (too bad, because I prefer to hide my info and surfing info when I'm online, but oh well)!

So, problem fixed.

Thanks JustinK ;)

I have finally managed to configure NetBarrier the way I want it, and I'm starting to appreciate it more and more. And I'm also finding it less invasive.

Thanks again everyone :)
(Version 10.5.3)

CrystalClear Interface	Jun 11 2009	BS0D Isn't this a bit risky for system stability? It's the only thing that keeps me from trying it out... (Version 2.1)		0
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CrystalClear Interface

Jun 14 2009

ANONYMOUS Installing CCI won't do any damage to your system whatsoever. You can disable it in the system preference pane or just uninstall it if you decide it's not for you. Just wanted to assure you on that point. It makes no permanent changes to your system and can be turned on and off as you see fit. Just be sure to use the uninstall program rather than trying to uninstall manually, and it would be a good idea to read through the documentation that comes with the download before trying it out.
(Version 2.1)

Paperless	Jun 11 2009	BS0D Wow, I just tried this today to see how it works - gave it the benefit of the doubt after my first try... Honestly, this is the worst rip-off of all time. If I could rate it 0, I would without any hesitation because it makes me so mad. I can hardly believe a developer would come up with such a useless application AND MAKE PEOPLE PAY the ridiculous price of $45 for it on top of that! It's basically a folder with jpeg files inside, except you access it through a nice little interface. Unbelievable. And does it really need to be as big as 11.6 Mo, cause I'm sure I could launch Xcode and make the same thing 2 or 3 Mo and free of charge. I'm soooo glad it was included in the bundle and this purchase was not voluntary (unfortunately it pains me to see that I still gave a bit of my money for this). Sure you don't have bundles of receipts in your closets anymore, but you still waste hours scanning them and (waste space on your hard drive), so good luck. (Version 1.0)		-2
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Jun 13 2009

THEOTREO I thought I was doing something wrong until I realized that this app does nothing. It's just a viewer for some jpgs basically with a little calculator. No OCR.

I thought it would do some work for you - but you have to enter EVERYTHING yourself. You could do that with a jpg folder and a xls file.

So pretty useless as is...
(Version 1.0)

Jun 13 2009

LLONGLEY So far so good. Been using this since it's release. The reviews for Receipt Wallet were great and a friend had upgraded from receipt wallet and really liked this software so I thought I'd try it. I use it to organize more than 5000 PDF's that were floating around my computer both work and personal items. I now have all IRS documents (checked with the IRS and its OK), paperwork from our income property, insurance policies, medical records, etc organized, tagged and easy to locate.

I settled on this because after months with Yep! I had some concerns about retaining the effort i had put into it. Devonthink Pro Office was over kill for my needs, had an extremely detailed and cumbersome learning curve and I did not like the interface at all (very un-Mac like). In addition I have used Yojimbo, SOHO Notes, together and on and on.

I like the fact that my actual documents were not herded into a proprietary database (this program gives you the option to not move everything). Yep also does not move your data to a database but on more than one occasion I was unable to recover my metadata (and that was a lot of work lost). Not all programs are for everyone. However, the unhelpful flaming on a program that some people clearly do not understand and have never used is counter productive to what these reviews are intended to do. I say that some of the comments are from people who have not used the program as some of the comments are "off the wall".

I appreciate reviews that alerts me to a bad developer, poor developer customer service and most of all poor software functionality but I can do without the pointless flaming.

Not saying this is the end all of software and I may move on if it does not continue to meet my needs. With one freeze so far all is good. With regard to OCR, the program does do OCR on the receipt side but OCR has not been added to the PDF side yet. However, most of the competition does not do OCR either. Devonthink Pro Office does but for the $100+ difference between the price tags of the two it should. But as I said, so far so good.
(Version 1.0)

Jun 13 2009

BS0D Hello LLONGLEY,

It's fair enough, I understand you have found a use for it and if you're ready to invest $45 in this then good for you.

I did get a little carried away in my review there, but I mean every single word I wrote. It is waaaay too expensive for what it does. And to correct what I said about the app's size, it's actually over 20Mo once installed: being a developper myself on my free time, I really don't see how you can make an app this big for doing so little!

And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the developers of Paperless are bad ones, or that their customer service is bad (never had to contact them, and never will): just saying that they could use their programming skills for something more useful and most of all CHARGE LESS!
(Version 1.0)

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Jul 9 2009

SHMK dude why write two review with two rating isn't one enough, you could have just added more comments to the original review.
(Version 1.0)

Circus Ponies NoteBook	Jun 5 2009	BS0D I'll give a 4/5 because it has lots of cool options. Practical to keep your ideas, files and stuff in order. But I have to say, I find it hard to master at first. It takes some gettin used to if you want to handle it correctly. (Version 3.0v355)		0
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Multiplex	Jun 5 2009	BS0D It froze the first 4 or 5 times I launched it, no idea why. I was ready to uninstall it because it was really, really annoying. I ended up leaving it on my computer, and i dont use it much now. Let's hope the last update fixes all the crashes. It's missing a feature to automatically find the information about your movies / TV shows and stuff. Doing it manually when you have 1,000 movies is a real pain, let me tell you. Also, it would be nice to have the option to add movies to your collection that you dont have on your computer to make the database complete. Otherwise it's a pretty cool little application, although not that essential to have on your Mac. It's basically a movie database, except it adds the "wall presentation". (Version 1.0.3)		+1
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BetterZip	Jun 5 2009	BS0D Very stable, easy to use. An app that I would recommend, all in all. It is much less invasive than stuffit, but has less options too. But I like it... simple and efficient. Congrats Dev, keep up the good work and save us from stuffit ;) (Version 1.8.1)		+1
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Paperless	Jun 5 2009	BS0D included in mupromo bundle, but it is by far the most useless app i've ever had on my computer. glad i got it for free... (Version 1.0)		-1
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DVDRemaster Pro	Jun 5 2009	BS0D DVD RP has to be used with something else on the side, it's pretty useless on its own. you can't extract anything because it wont dump protected dvds. i have to say, i havent really found a use for it. it just happened to be in the MU promo bundle but lots of other apps do the job better and sometimes quicker. (Version 5.1.3)		+1
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Jun 12 2009

RALPHBLN DVDRemaster comes with a utility called FairMount which allows you to use it on copy protected DVDs.
(Version 5.1.3)

Jun 12 2009

BS0D Thanks for the hint. Fairmount does sound familiar, but where do I find it?
(Version 5.1.3)

Jun 12 2009

BS0D oops, sorry found it in the disk image!

I need to learn how to use it now... but I have other cool tools that do the job real good so we'll see which I like best.

thx
(Version 5.1.3)

Jun 12 2009

RALPHBLN You have to install VLC player because FairMount depends on stuff that comes with it.

After doing so, just launch FairMount before or after inserting your copy protected DVD into the drive. Mac OS will then mount the disk as if it weren't copy protected.
(Version 5.1.3)

NetBarrier X5	Jun 5 2009	BS0D Brings a solution to the useless OS X built-in firewall, but too invasive when you configure it to max protection. this is not what you'd expect from an app that expensive. glad it was included in the MUPromo bundle because I would never have bought it by itself. Also, very painful to configure. It takes a while to figure out how it works if you're familiar with the panel... Have to say, I like Little Snitch better. It is less invasive and more discreet. (Version 10.5.3)		+1
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Little Snitch	Jun 5 2009	BS0D I really like Little Snitch. It is NOT INVASIVE at all, it runs discreetly in the background and it it very safe. Much less invasive than NetBarrier X5 for example, which harrasses me with pop ups when I set it to max protection... and all it does is the same job as Little Snitch (except it has more options). (Version 2.1.4)		+4
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TechTool Pro	Jun 5 2009	BS0D TTP is definitely not a very useful app: I would never have spent 100 on it if it hadn't been included in the MUPromo bundle. I've never had to use of all the app's features (thank God), but it is practical in the way that it gathers different options as far as file / disk optimization / degragmentation is concerned. Stability is definitely good enough for my use, it has never frozen. Even though I hope I never have to resort to it, the main reason I bought it is the file recovery option. I don't use it much, but I'm glad I have it "just in case"... (Version 5.0.4)		+2
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Search&Replace	Feb 23 2009	BS0D Hello, Glad it helps. There should be more features to come, but I lack time. I think the next update should be a major one, so it will be a little while, and I'm still thinking about the most important features I'd like to implement. Don't hesitate to comment here and leave suggestions! (Version 1.2.5)		0
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Search&Replace	Jan 14 2009	BS0D Could you please give me more details on the error? What does the console say? What is your computer configuration (Proc, Architecture, OS Version...) ? The more detail you give, the faster I can fix this recurring problem. It pains me to know that some people are still getting errors and that there is nothing I can do about it... (Version 1.2.3)		0
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Search&Replace	Jan 14 2009	BS0D Known bug, no solution yet. I bet you're using a 10.4 PPC Mac I'm still looking into that ... (Version 1.2.3)		0
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Search&Replace	Jan 10 2009	BS0D Seriously ? ...because it works perfectly for everyone but you! I think the comments on this page blatently suggest that I struggle to make this accessible to as many people as possible. So I'm sorry dude, I was nice enough to offer you to email me so I could make you a specific build and you never did (find ONE developer ready to do that...especially for a FREE application). I'm trying as hard as I can to find a solution for you, but you're not helping by criticizing my hard work and giving no precise feedback. For example, you could email me what the console tells you, make a sample of the app from the Activity Monitor... that kind of thing? (Version 1.2.2)		0
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Search&Replace	Jan 9 2009	BS0D Guys, I haven't changed the build settings for the app before releasing version 1.2 or 1.2.1 I guess the source of the problem is PPC compatibility: I have no solution for that (that I know of). Please E-mail me and I'll send you different versions of the app just for you guys, with other build settings and we'll see if it works. 4 your 411, I haven't had any complaints about the app not launching this time, except for you guys who run PPC-based Macs (I guess that's a good start). (Version 1.2.1)		+2
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Jan 10 2009

BIDULE Yes, as I said, it launches on Intel 10.4.11 but hangs too. So why announce

Platform:PPC/Intel and REQUIREMENTS Mac OS X 10.4 or later ?
(Version 1.2.2)

Jan 10 2009

BS0D Seriously ?

...because it works perfectly for everyone but you!

I think the comments on this page blatently suggest that I struggle to make this accessible to as many people as possible.

So I'm sorry dude, I was nice enough to offer you to email me so I could make you a specific build and you never did (find ONE developer ready to do that...especially for a FREE application).

I'm trying as hard as I can to find a solution for you, but you're not helping by criticizing my hard work and giving no precise feedback.

For example, you could email me what the console tells you, make a sample of the app from the Activity Monitor... that kind of thing?
(Version 1.2.2)

Search&Replace	Jan 5 2009	BS0D OK, please email me details about the error. What's the context, how many files, what type of files, what tab are you using ? I can't fix a bug if I don't know anything about it ... (Version 1.2)		0
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Search&Replace	Jan 4 2009	BS0D Done, buddy. It should work with .pages files in version 1.2, but if it doesnt please let me know... (Version 1.2)		0
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Search&Replace	Jan 1 2009	BS0D You mean documents from iWorks? I'll look into that for the next version... what the iWorks formats ? (Version 1.1)		0
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Search&Replace	Jan 1 2009	BS0D Right, I use a command line to unquarantine the files and make sure they DO get processed. You know that message you get when you download a .dmg from the net ("blah blah was downloaded blah blah - are you sure you want to open?") Well it can keep some files from being processed, a problem that I had at first... So I'm guessing taht command line isn't valid on PPC? Sorry, I'm not sure what I could do for you here... (Version 1.1)		0
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Search&Replace	Dec 31 2008	BS0D A new version with quite a few bug corrections is on the way... I've also added features to make the app more practical for the user (modified the interface a bit). Please be patient ;) (Version 1.0.1)		0
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Search&Replace	Dec 30 2008	BS0D Alright, the newly compiled version is online ... I don't know if it is any better, but i've had feedback that it runs on 10.4 now. Let me know, please... (Version 1.0)		0
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Search&Replace	Dec 30 2008	BS0D Can one of you guys email me at search.replace[at]gmail.com so I can send them the app to try? I have no way of testing it under 10.4 which makes everything much more tedious and complicated ! (Version 1.0)		0
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Search&Replace	Dec 30 2008	BS0D Of course I'll keep trying, I want to make this accessible to as many people as possible. I'm currently inspecting my build configuration. I will be sure to let you guys know when it's ready. Cheers for your comments ;) (Version 1.0)		0
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Search&Replace	Dec 30 2008	BS0D Apparently it just doesnt support 10.4 then? I just messed around with the build settings and recompiled it: could you re-download it and tell me if it works now? I have no idea what went wrong, Xslimmer tells me it is actually a universal binary and includes 4 architectures... (Version 1.0)		0
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Search&Replace	Dec 30 2008	BS0D My bad, I probably didnt choose the right options for the build. Give me a while and I'll recompile it so that it works on PPC... (Version 1.0)		+1
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Dec 30 2008

DEERSKIN I tried it on an Intel 10.4.11 it doesn't launch on that either. I hope your fix works for that also. This looks like an app I would like.

Thanks for your efforts.
(Version 1.0)

Dec 30 2008

BS0D Apparently it just doesnt support 10.4 then?

I just messed around with the build settings and recompiled it: could you re-download it and tell me if it works now?

I have no idea what went wrong, Xslimmer tells me it is actually a universal binary and includes 4 architectures...
(Version 1.0)

Dec 30 2008

MACUPDATE ADMIN Just now tried latest version (408 KB) and on my MBP C2D (Intel) running 10.4.11, the app would not launch, sorry...
(Version 1.0)

Dec 30 2008

DEERSKIN Same results as MACUPDATE ADMIN on my Macbook 10.4.11. It bounces in the Dock for just a second and quits, as if it were a 10.5 only app.

Please keep on trying, this app looks good.
(Version 1.0)

Dec 30 2008

BS0D Of course I'll keep trying, I want to make this accessible to as many people as possible.

I'm currently inspecting my build configuration.

I will be sure to let you guys know when it's ready.

Cheers for your comments ;)
(Version 1.0)

Dec 30 2008

BS0D Can one of you guys email me at search.replace[at]gmail.com so I can send them the app to try?

I have no way of testing it under 10.4 which makes everything much more tedious and complicated !
(Version 1.0)

Dec 30 2008

BS0D Alright, the newly compiled version is online ... I don't know if it is any better, but i've had feedback that it runs on 10.4 now.

Let me know, please...
(Version 1.0)