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iFreeMem	Feb 24 2008	CHRIS HABIG This program is a total, ineffective waste of time. Free memory is by definition memory that isn't being used. There is no way that unused memory can make the system or any particular application faster. (Version 2.0)		0
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iFreeMem

Feb 24 2008

KRYSTOF VASA That's not exactly true. When an app need memory, it requests it and when there is enough of RAM memory, it gets it. If not, swapping comes to place. The OS writes some memory that hasn't been used for a while to the hard drive (typically) -> frees memory for the app requesting the memory.

So, when you know you won't be using anything but one app and you need to give it all the performance you can get, this is the app you need - e.g. presenting something with Photoshop. However, I do believe that a regular user has no usage in this, but I'm not saying it's trash either.
(Version 2.0)

PDF Studio	Dec 22 2007	CHRIS HABIG Considering the following: 1. Preview already does just about every single thing this app claims to do. 2. The app is an ugly Windows port. 3. They want $60 dollars for it!! I can't recommend this application. (Version 4.80)		+5
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Permanent Eraser	Jun 1 2007	CHRIS HABIG How is this different from Secure Erase in the Finder? (Version 2.3.2)		0
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Permanent Eraser

Jun 2 2007

EDENWAITH Secure Empty Trash uses the 7-pass DoD algorithm to erase over the data in your Trash.

Permanent Eraser ups this level by using the 35-pass Gutmann Method when overwriting your data. Permanent Eraser's other advantages over using the Secure Empty Trash are that PE can erase selected files, instead of only those in the Trash and it can also erase CD-RWs and DVD-RWs.
(Version 2.3.2)

Addressix	Nov 20 2006	CHRIS HABIG I've been using the program since day 1. It's small, does it's job, and does it well. Integration with Address Book is good. Printed envelopes look outstanding. (Version 1.4.8)		0
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sqreensavers	Sep 7 2006	CHRIS HABIG You can easily delete any/all of these from the Finder. They're in your "Library/Screen savers" folder. (Version 1.0)		0
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Cee Pee You	Mar 21 2006	CHRIS HABIG My first reaction--why would anyone name a product, Cee You Pee? (Version 1.1.3)		0
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Ding!	Mar 21 2006	CHRIS HABIG A dumb concept for users, a great concept for marketing. But why would I want to keep an application running just to watch for fare sales on Southwest (not known for great service, btw). This should have been a dashboard widget. (Version 1.04)		0
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	Jan 4 2006	CHRIS HABIG I hate loose metadata. I like mine nice and tight. (Version 1.0)		0
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eBay Watcher	Dec 3 2005	CHRIS HABIG Version 2.1 is not improved. It still doesn't update and loses track of the auctions it is supposed to be tracking. (Version 2.1)		0
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eBay Watcher

Dec 13 2005

JORDY Not sure why you are having problems in version 2.1. The widget always keeps track and updates to whatever you set it to. The growl notification works in unison with it. The only time you will loose your tracked item is on a restart/shutdown and that's only because you can't add a search result into a preference. Putting your Mac in sleep mode, should retain your tracked item. If you are having a different problem please get in touch and we'll try to help.
(Version 2.1)

eBay Watcher

Dec 13 2005

JORDY Just had a thought, are you running the demo version (which only works on a 50-50 basis) or are your running a full unrestricted licensed version?
(Version 2.1)

LaCie Ethernet Disk	Sep 26 2005	CHRIS HABIG Drivers are not required on the computer. But the device itself runs on software. This is a software update for the device. (Version 1.5)		0
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Delicious Library	Jul 22 2005	CHRIS HABIG How do you "manage" 100 DVDs? Mine just sit on a shelf. (Version 1.5)		0
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Mail Forward	Jul 6 2005	CHRIS HABIG What's the point? Apple's Mail can already do this. (Version 3.0)		-1
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PDF2RTFService	May 5 2005	CHRIS HABIG My mistake. I didn't notice that this was Tiger only. I'm still on Panther for about two more weeks. (Version 1.0)		0
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PDF2RTFService	May 5 2005	CHRIS HABIG I installed this service in /Library/Services and it simply doesn't appear in my Services menu at all. (Version 1.0)		0
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PDF2RTFService

May 11 2005

ERIC BOEHNISCH-VOLKMANN It doesn't appear in the Services menu. It simply enables Cocoa applications such as TextEdit or our DEVONthink to open PDF files and convert them on-the-fly to RTF. It's a faceless file converter.
(Version 1.0)

Amazing Slow Downer X	May 2 2005	CHRIS HABIG Quicktime 7 pro ($30) now includes this feature so it will be interesting to see how this software fares in the future. (Version 2.7.6)		0
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Amazing Slow Downer X

May 3 2005

ANONYMOUS Unless I'm mistaken, unlike Roni, QuickTime doesn't offer free upgrades. In fact, unless something has changed in recent history, as soon as you download a new verion of QuickTime, you lose your pro level license. I can recall paying for QT5 Pro a matter of days before it automatically upgraded to version 6 standard. Ron wouldn't do that to me!
(Version 2.7.6)

Amazing Slow Downer X

Jun 13 2005

ANONYMOUS I just checked out Roni Music's Kagi store, and ASD does cost $45 now.
(Version 2.7.7)

escapepod	Jan 9 2005	CHRIS HABIG Make sure you not typing command-alt-delete. The correct keys are control-alt-delete. (Version 1.0d3)		0
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Adobe Reader	Dec 22 2004	CHRIS HABIG There is no setup dialog. The catch is that what is downloaded is the installer, which just happens to have the same name as the application (not smart on Adobe's part). Every time you run the installer you are installing another copy of the app in your Applications folder. Delete the installer and all but one of your Adobe Reader folders and you'll be fine. (Version 7.0)		0
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Adobe Reader	Dec 22 2004	CHRIS HABIG This is great compared to version 6. It launches about as quickly as Preview, and once running seems to operate fast too. It is more bloated than Preview but is very full featured. Works great for me. I too had a generic icon after installation, but rebuilding the LS Database (using Panther Cache Cleaner) fixed that. No other problems at all. Highly recommended. (Version 7.0)		0
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syncOtunes	Jun 27 2004	CHRIS HABIG This app looks promising. But although I have 2538 songs in my library, it could only find 976. More work will be needed before it's truly useful. (Version 0.91)		0
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SOHO Business Cards	May 17 2004	CHRIS HABIG Looks nice so far. But it's definitely commercial software, not shareware. (Version 1.0)		0
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Wacom Tablet Driver	Feb 23 2004	CHRIS HABIG I realize a lot of people are reporting problems with Wacom's driver, but it's working flawlessly for me in 10.3.2. Before installation I removed the old driver and it's application folder from /Applications. This newer driver is configured through System Preferences and doesn't require any applications. (Version 4.79-2)		0
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Linksys Wireless-G Access Point	Jan 29 2004	CHRIS HABIG This firmware is only for the version 2 router. For version 1.1 routers firmware 1.42.3 is still the most current. (Version 2.0.6)		0
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Apple Mac OS X	Dec 18 2003	CHRIS HABIG Initial boot up is slow, but that's just temporary. Repair permissions and it'll all be fine. (Version 10.3.2)		0
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