JFM  Exactly same reaction here! Either you target professional spies (but I assume they have their own tools!!), or you suggest unwillingly that the app might actually be spying on our encrypted data! It is somewhat misleading, and a better name (not necessarily in the "crypt" or "vault" line, it is possible to be more inventive) would be welcome.

Good luck anyway!  
(Version 1.1)

JFM  I have just bought the upgrade to version 4, and I am really glad I have done it: it is a major step forward, it makes handling pages much more pleasant with the sidebar showing pages and an easy way to change their size. Moreover, the general design is much more convincing than the previous versions. I was using it quite frequently already, although I didn't enjoy it too much. Now I feel that I will be using it more, but also enjoy using it: from a useful tool, it has become a nice tool.

(By the way, I posted this comment because I was quite perplexed to read previous comments about a "buggy" app: in my experience for the past 3 years, it has alway been stable.)  
(Version 4.0)

JFM  I am quite surprised. It is true that there was a time when it used not to be reliable, and I switched for some time to other systems. No longer now, at least in my experience: I use it weekly for cloning my iMac Intel, and it has never failed over the past few months. It is not cheap, but it is easy to use.  
(Version 10.5.2)

JFM  Agree with you. It used to be the best, full of promises - and then the developer stopped to update it. A pity, really!

For the time being, the only acceptable substitute is RAGE Domainer... but there are many TLDs which it does not support, and it is not perfect (when updating multiple domains, it goes on endlessly), so it is not yet the ideal solution.  
(Version 2.3.1)

JFM  It used to work really fine and was my preferred encryption app, but it is no longer updated and does not work on Intel. One can only regret that developers launch an application on the market, and then no longer update them: I used it for two or three years, and then had to give it up - not without decrypting and reencrypting my files first.  
(Version 2.2.2)

JFM  Moreover, one should be aware that Email Backup was created before Time Machine existed - and that there are still people who do not use Leopard!  
(Version 2.0.4)

JFM  This app works very well. I have used it for sveral months now. I did never experience any problem for backing up. Since I did never need to restore, I cannot say how it would work in such a case, but this is meant as a last recourse for a possible emergency situation anyway, and the fact that the app is working well makes me confident that I wouldn't have any trouble.  
(Version 2.0.1)

JFM  Like several other users, I have been using iClip on all my Macs, and it works really fine. But this application seems to serve another use, it is rather similar to iPasteboard, for frequently used items, but possibly easier to use. So it may deserve consideration.  
(Version 1.1.3)

JFM  It seems to be simple to use. Tempting indeed. Although I must admit that I feel always a little bit nervous about synchronizing without making a backup first, in case something would turn wrong. Maybe I am too cautious...  
(Version 1.4.3)

JFM  Interesting - simplicity of use. Although I already own applications which more or less do the same work in a simple way - earlier it was Tresor (unfortunately not adjusted for Intel, a pity), and now GoSecure. However, it is true that the covert files option offers something which is not included in those other apps.  
(Version 1.0.4)

JFM  Excellent! a real step forward compared to the previous version, not only the interface, but the very clear (and not too intrusive) way of keeping an eye on outgoing/incoming traffic. It is definitely worth the price of the upgrade!  
(Version 2.0)

JFM  Unfortunately, I must agree. I had set for some time Omniweb as my primary browser, and I like it, but the current version is unstable, it crashes often. Sorry, I have now gone to Opera (excellent newest version), and I wait for Omniweb to improve.

Moreover, Omniweb has a tendency to slow down after a few days if one does not empty the cache manually, I have also noticed.

I have good hope that the problems will sooner or later be solved, but it is a little bit sad to see a good app going backward rather than forward with the newer versions...  
(Version 5.6)

JFM  I own a license of Swift Publisher, and I strongly recommend it. Several times, I have used it for producing leaflets advertising a seminar, or such items for which it has proved an excellent tool, with very professional results. And I confirm what other users have already mentioned: top support, regular updates.  
(Version 2.2)

JFM  Some real improvements with this version: now Opera opens really fast (while it used to be very slow in previous versions). Generally speaking, seems to render pages better too.

I was primarily on Omniweb, but the latest version crashes so often that, today, I decided to switch to Opera as my primary browser - first time I do that since I switched to the Mac more than 3 years ago! It tells something about Opera's improvements...  
(Version 9.5b1)

JFM  It is very attractive, but it seems a little bit expensive if somebody does not need it for an intensive, professional use. True, it is the enterprise license.  
(Version 2.3.4)

JFM  I have it on one of my Macs, and I must say that I am quite pleased: it works rather well, is easy and pleasant to use. It integrates well in the Mac environment. However, Intego support is not always good: after buying, I sent two very specific questions four weeks ago, and still have not heard from them. Smaller developers usually are more responsive...  
(Version 10.4)

JFM  It seems attractive and well-done, I paid attention to it, since I am looking for a good software of that type.

I downloaded it, but there is something which made me decide not to use it: when entering the password for encrypting/decrypting the files, there is no confirmation field.

This is dangerous: if I mistype something without noticing it, I then won't be able to decrypt the file.

Unless there is a good reason for not having a confirmation field, I would myself be hesitant to use such an application for encryption. If there is a reason for not having a confirmation field, it would be interesting to hear from the developer why?

Anyway, good luck for what seems to have the potential for a nice product.  
(Version 1.0)

JFM  I have been using NewsMac, which I find nice, but Postino seems indeed quite attractive. At this point, I have not yet found a newsreader which I am eager to use on a daily basis, to be frank.  
(Version 1.6.4)

JFM  I have used it for some time on one my Macs, but, to be honest, I have not found it to be very convincing. It does the work to some extent, but not much better than Mail's own antispam. There are other, more efficient solutions for blocking spam.  
(Version 10.4.3)

JFM  I wonder if it could also be used for a large library - my own private library must have some 25,000 to 30,000 volumes, I have started to enter new books using Booxter, but I am open for other types of applications like this one, although I wonder if it has really the same possibilities as Booxter (i.e. not only interrogate Amazon, but catalogs of major libraries as well).  
(Version 1.0.8)

JFM  I have created several sites with RW, and I strongly recommend it: it has much improved over the past year. While I would probably not create a very large site with it, it is perfectly appropriate for small and medium sites. And there are a number of excellent plugins by independent developers, plus some nice templates, which one can configure to adjust to specific needs.  
(Version 3.6.3)

JFM  I own two licenses, and I strongly recommend Transcriva. It is in my opinion the best transcription tool for Mac, it is very stable, very efficient, easy and pleasant to use. It saves me a lot of time!  
(Version 1.21)

JFM  I had tested previous versions, which were unconvincing. I tested again this one, but it seems not all problems have been solved.

It scans domains well and fast. It launches domains well and fast. But it has problems with registrar and expiration dates. I tested it with several domain names. Out of half-a dozen .com and .info names (all registered for years), it was only able to identify registrar for one, and expiration date for none. Regarding national domain names, it did not work for any of those I tested.

Domain Tracker continues to work much better, but seems no longer to be updated. If Master of my Domains could finally work properly, I might well be interested to buy it - but certainly not as long as it has such weaknesses.

(I am on iMac Intel.)  
(Version 1.5.5)

JFM  OK now!  
(Version 2.8.2)

JFM  Thank you, I will try again later, after restarting my Mac. Since I had the same problem both through MacUpdate and inside the app, I had not expected the problem could be on my end - especially since the previous updates went flawlessly.  
(Version 2.8.2)

JFM  Very good app indeed, it has helped me several times.

FYI: version 2.8.2 does not decompress correctly (neither the download through MacUpdate nor the update from the app itself. Probably some corrupted file. Maybe the developer could inform us on MacUpdate once this is fixed.  
(Version 2.8.2)

JFM  While I think that the absence of services does not represent a sufficient reason for giving one star to an application, missing services are indeed for me too THE reason for not using Navigator, which otherwise might be attractive. Like the author of the first comment, I use services quite often in my daily workflow (e.g. for capturing text from webpages into Devon Think Pro), and not having services makes a browser nearly useless, since it would mean switching to another browser each time I decide to capture something.  
(Version 9.0b3)

JFM  I have been using SuperDuper and Personal Bakcup Pro, but Synk seems quite attractive, and possibly more versatile. I am just wondering if I need the Pro version, or if the mid-range product would be appropriate too.

Anyway, thank you, MacUpdate. for arranging such offers of fine products at attractive pricees!  
(Version 6.1.1)

JFM  I like Mellel very much, but I must admit that it is not always easy to use and has its constraints. Nisus is easier to use, elegant, and pleasant, although Nisus Writer Express has not been 100% stable in my experience (especially when handling several pages of text with footnotes at at time with cut and paste). Mellel did NEVER quit abruptly, NWE did sometimes.

Nisus Writer Pro, which I have immediately bought, adds those features which were missing in NWE (e.g. widows and orphans control). It has an attractive interface, very familiar to people who have already used NWE, it just offers more possibilities. It is pleasant to use, it is easy to find one's way. There is a very detailed manual. I think it is really on its way to become a substitute of choice for people on Mac who do not want or do not like to use Word. Provided it proves to be completely stable (only time will say), then I think many of us will make it their word processor of choice.  
(Version 1.0)

JFM  Nice tool. But when I attempt to install the most recent version, I get the message: "Already installed, nothing was changed". maybe it would be a good idea to include either an automatic overwrite if a previous version was already installed, or instructions about how to remove a previous version of the patch before installing a new one.  
(Version 1.0.1)

JFM  Thank you very much for providing useful and precise information. If it is possible, maybe you should try to add the name AlienConverter to iFille on MacUpdate - I guess it must be possible, I have seen other products changing names.

And congratulations for having an excellent policy of providing free upgrades to users: this will definitely encourage me ot consider other products of yours!  
(Version 3.0)

JFM  Is it still iFille, or is it now renamed Alien Converter? It looks so, but it is not very clear.

Details about upgrade for existing users would be appreciated. Is there anything new, except for the name? In "What is new", there is only info on version 2.1, while this is annouced as version 3, assumedly a major upgrade. Or is it only a name upgrade?

Thank you for clarifying!  
(Version 3.0)

JFM  I fully agree with you: I have used it for some time now, and it works pretty well (but, of course, one should use Safari as a browser). I am pleased with this simple, efficient tool.  
(Version 1.0)

JFM  Grammar for which language? There are many Mellel users who - like myself - mostly write in other languages than English. Moreover: it took me time to find a good third party product for checking spelling and grammar once I have finished writing a document (I use Antidote for the French language), my experience has been that checkers incorporated in a word processor rarely meet one's specific needs. I think it is much better, for that, to leave everyone find one's own favorite tool, while Mellel developers should continue to focus on word processing properly, as they do so well.  
(Version 2.2.5)

JFM  Well, I have used it for more than a year and, while I agree that there is little risk with viruses on Mac, MacScan has allowed me to identify and remove several times tracking cookies and other types of spyware. It has worked well, always been stable, and never caused any problem. I use it about once a month, and I a m glad to have it.

Despite the relative lack of threats at this point, I am glad to see that there are people who pay attention and help us, Mac users, to be ready if some day suchg tools become really needed. In the meantime, I just want to say that, true, I could live without MacScan, but my experience with it has been positive.  
(Version 2.4)

JFM  You are right about the fact that documents should not be kept captive, since one does never know if an application will exist forever. But I see it from another angle: provided an application allows for export of its entire content (including its structure), then it is fine. I don't know how it is with KIT, but I use DEvon Think Pro, and exporting the content of a folder or of an entire database is not a problem. This is actually one of the reasons why I chose it.  
(Version 1.3.4)

JFM  Good upgrade: it has solved several issues which I had with Opera on Mac for two years and had made me give up the browser completely. Preferences had disappeared from the menu (despite several reinstalls), and I had to access them via the keyboard: they are now back at the proper place (I know, it was not a common problem, but I was not the only users having it). Pages also now show properly when scrolling down, there are no longer strange problems when scrolling. So it seems Opera is improving, glad to know, it used to be my favourite browser before I switched to the Mac!  
(Version 9.20b1)

JFM  I am an enthusiastic user of Transcriva, which makes transcription work so easy. I do not use the foot pedal myself, I prefer the keyboard, but I want to draw your attention to the fact thar the current version of Transcriva (1.2, released today) DOES now support the foot pedal. I have just discovered it in the help files: Transcriva recommends vPedal and AusioTranscription Foot Switch, but apparently other foot pedals can be used as well.

I have tested various transcription softwares for Mac, but there is no doubt in my mind that Transcriva is the best, with a very pleasant interface (still improved in the newest version, take a look at it), at a very reasonable price.  
(Version 1.2)

JFM  On Power PC:

Some initial problems for opening Finder, solved after selecting once "Macintosh HD".

Other initial problems for opening existing Keynote projects (Keynote would refuse and quit). After repairing permissions a second time, however, problem solved.

Evertyhing seems fine otherwise.  
(Version 10.4.9)

JFM  If it would quit after launching the desired program, it would be of little use, and indeed your technique of aliases in a folder would be a better one: the beauty of Overflow is to have all those programs at hand, in just a second, and to be able to launch them instantly without cluttering the desktop. Having to launch Overflow first would diminish greatly its usefulness.

I paid the licence for two Macs, and I am glad I did: Overflow is very pleasant to use, and very stable - never one crash in two years of use. I have it activated automatically when I launch my Macs. The environment it provides is very pleasant, one can also set différent parameters according to one's own wish (size of icons, etc.). A brilliant application, I use it constantly, and not having it would definitely make my Mac experience less smooth.  
(Version 2.0.5)

JFM  I am not a heavy user of spreadsheets, but I need them from time to time, and I have always found Excel not very pleasant, despite its powerful features. Quite often, I was going back to AppleWorks, and then completing the work in Excel.

Tables has solved my problem and provided an elegant substitute. I bought it once it got the ability to export to Excel. And export works well: I do all the work in Tables, then export the finished work to Excel, without any problem.

What I like is that Tables is that it is rather easy to use - there is a learning curve for people like me who are not very comfotable with spreadsheets, but it is not steep, and I assume there is no learning curve at all for somebody who is more familiar with spreadhseets. Moreover, Tables offers a very pleasant environment, Mac-like: I had tested the other spreadheet applications for Mac, none was as easy to use, none provided the same comfort and elegant, uncluttered, bright environment. Thanks to Tables, I find spreadsheets much less intimidating than they used to be!

In addition, I should mention that support is top quality. Each time I asked a question, I received a courteous, precise, detailed reply from the developer a few hours later. Always very helpful, taking time to explain even simple things which I had not understood properly.

Regarding stability, never any problem. Once again, I am not a heavy user, but from my own experience for the past two months, I can only praise that application. There is still some room for improvements, but, for all people like myself, who need spreadsheets from time to time but want a simple, understandable environment, I have the feeling that Tables is on the way to become THE right solution on the Mac.  
(Version 1.2)

JFM  While I agree that it would be useful to be able to open several databases at the same time, I am very surprised by your claim that one would be captive of DT Pro: one of the reasons I have bought it is that it is NOT the case: it is very easy to export all the content out of DT Pro. Even if Devon would go out of business (which I don't expect in a foreseeable future, considering the growing community of users), I would still be able to keep all my data and to import it to some other app. I suggest that you test the export feature of DT Pro and see by yourself.

True, the learning curve is steep, and maybe you have overlooked that feature. It takes time to discover all the possibilities included in DT Pro.  
(Version 1.3b3)

JFM  I bought Button Builder two years ago, I use it from time to time and find it useful for creating some simple buttons - except that it can only create buttons with text on one line. But why is it no longer mentioned on RealMac website? Does it mean the developer has given up that product? It know RapidWeaver keeps them busy, but it is really too bad if they no longer support a product which still has its use for people who bought it and enjoy using it.  
(Version 4.0.2)

JFM  Very good and useful - it does only one little thing, but it is helpful.

Just one small suggestion for an improvement: the lower one of the two Finder windows covers the dock, which is neither pleasant nor convenient. Ir reduces somewhat the usefulness of the application, since one needs to resize the lower window if its lower part is not to come behind the doc. It would be a good idea to have the option of having the lower window staying above the dock, if this seems feasible.  
(Version 1.3b)

JFM  Really? After reading your message, I have downloaded it again and installed it, but I do still get the same error message, it does not launch.  
(Version 1.0b)