MacUpdate: RonL's Profile

Nov 17 2009

ESQUARE61 ClickToFlash still working here (10.6.2).
(Version 10.1.51.45)

Nov 17 2009

MISHA Are you on PowerPC?
(Version 10.1.51.45)

Nov 17 2009

DER~BOT~HAUS Fine here as well. 10.6.2. Webkit r51075.
(Version 10.1.51.45)

Nov 17 2009

RONL Glad to hear it's working for others.

Yes... I'm on a PPC.
(Version 10.1.51.45)

Nov 17 2009

MISHA There's your problem -- it's for Intel only, as has been noted in other comments and the listing itself...
(Version 10.1.51.45)

MenuMeters	Nov 16 2009	RONL Yep... I use MenuMeters with the CPU % in the menu bar ;) Superb app! One of the first things I install after doing a clean install. (Version 1.4b4)		0
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IceClean	Nov 12 2009	RONL It always 'throws-up-a-red-flag' for me when I find typos in the description of an application (especially one that can cause problems in the function of the OS... i.e. maintenance app). One wrong character can make a huge difference when writing apps related to maintenance. (Version 3.3)		+1
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IceClean

Nov 12 2009

JAZZICA I agree about spelling errors in descriptions, on web sites, and even in the apps themselves. It seems like one wrong letter, space, dash, or other character could really mess up a Unix machine. And spell-checks won't work with code.

It makes me wonder about the negative results of some users of this version (3.3).
(Version 3.3)

DragThing	Nov 10 2009	RONL First off... this is a great app! Unfortunately version 5.9.5 broke the ability to scroll the layers of a Dock. Also simply reverting to 5.9.4 would not allow this feature either UNTIL I had trashed all of the DragThing preference files. Just a heads-up. FWIW... I have never had this problem before with any of DT's updates. (Version 5.9.5)		0
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Apple Security Update	Nov 9 2009	RONL G5 tower would not restart after update. I never had this happen before and I have used Macs for well over a decade. Also there was no spinning progress indicator. I waited around ten minutes and finally did a hard restart. Makes me wonder how many other things Apple missed. (Version 2009-006)		0
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Safari AdBlocker	Oct 24 2009	RONL I'll try to post that link again... for some reason MU did not post it... http://www.floppymoose.com/ or if the above does not appear... go here... floppymoose.com (Version 1.0)		0
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Safari AdBlocker	Oct 24 2009	RONL The best way (and free way) to remove ads is to simply use a "userContent.css" which Safari and Firefox are created to use. (i.e. this is NOT a hack) You can find out more about how to do this here... re. Advantages: Simple to use Never have to worry about compatibility (i.e. updates of Safari, Firefox or OSX) No lag or hangs by using proxy servers (e.g. GlimmerBlocker) (Version 1.0)		+2
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Safari AdBlocker

Oct 24 2009

RONL I'll try to post that link again... for some reason MU did not post it...

http://www.floppymoose.com/

or if the above does not appear... go here... floppymoose.com
(Version 1.0)

Dictionary Cleaner	Oct 15 2009	RONL Very nice! Thanks! (Version 1.5)		+1
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SuperDuper!	Oct 13 2009	RONL This is worth repeating... For many years I had used Retrospect. But then metadata was not being properly duped and after having to actually use a backup because of a major problem... modification and creation dates, etc. were listed as the day I had to do the backup. I am talking about thousands of files and folders that I could no longer search via dates! So when it came time to upgrade Retrospect I started searched for other backup software that would be more reliable. I came across this URL comparing various backup software (if you do not read the entire article, since it is very detailed, at least read the conclusion... "The only laudable exception is the great SuperDuper application, which performs flawlessly.") http://blog.plasticsfuture.org/2006/04/23/mac-backup-software-harmful/ Using SuperDuper! has been great and the price is incredible. The only 'advantage' that I had 'enjoyed' with Retrospect was its rather simple way of coping only specific folders/files by checking boxes... but that was not nearly enough to continue using it and losing so much of important meta data which was necessary for searches, etc. AND SuperDuper! can do something similar though it takes a couple more steps. I highly recommend it... and their tech support actually gets back to you very quickly when you have a question (unlike Dantz). (Version 2.6.2)		+6
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SuperDuper!

Oct 14 2009

COMMERCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT My primary difficulty with Retrospect was that they compressed the data in a proprietary format and the overall process seemed a bit awkward overall to me.

I followed the blog linked by the prior reviewer and zeroed in on Carbon Copy Cloner as I am presently using this. That writer said "doesn't preserve . . . creation date, HFS+ extended attributes," "not recommended"

Then I checked the Bombich software site FAQ and they state under the question "CCC requires an HFS+ formatted target volume": "The HFS+ filesystem defines many types of metadata that describe non-data attributes of your files. Creation date, access control lists, permissions and ownership, Finder flags, and extended attributes are among the various metadata types defined in the HFS+ standard. To adequately back up all of your files and their associated metadata, CCC requires that your backup volume is also formatted as HFS+."

I back up daily to an OWC supplied Firewire 800 external drive, and weekly to the same drive offsite, plus using Time Capsule for protection of business data.

This morning I booted up my MacBook Pro from the external drive using last night's backup made with Carbon Copy Cloner, checked Mail, Opened Safari, opened a cluster of database and word processing files I had updated yesterday and everything worked just fine.

I only use one type of back up - incremental, deleting all differences, so I always have a duplicate startup drive.

I was interested to see if Super Duper would be quicker, but the software (incremental backup) is disabled until payment is received, whereas Carbon Copy Cloner is fully functional as I believe was the original intent of shareware "try before you buy."

Reviews I've read all seem to praise Super Duper, but unless I am missing something, I don't see the benefit to paying more for the same functionality.
(Version 2.6.2)

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SunnyMenu	Oct 7 2009	RONL Similar to MaxMenus though less expensive. (Version 1.25)		+1
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GlimmerBlocker	Sep 30 2009	RONL Use a "userContent.css" instead. You can download one from (Version 1.4.1)		0
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Radio Gaga	Sep 26 2009	RONL Still evaluating. It appears that at the very least it makes an excellent way to record hundreds of songs for evaluation before purchasing them at a higher quality level from iTunes. Love iTunes but sometimes the lead in to a song just is not enough to know whether I actually like it or not. I've used this app to listen to full songs and have then purchased the songs at iTunes. Great app but a little pricey. (Version 1.0.2)		0
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NetNewsWire	Sep 24 2009	RONL Loved it before but this is now pathetic ADWARE! (Version 3.2)		+2
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GlimmerBlocker	Sep 14 2009	RONL I was using Glimmerblocker, but because it uses a proxy server it increases the overhead for Safari and consequently Safari was sometimes hanging when loading pages. Now I use a userContent.css style sheet for Safari instead of Glimmerblocker. Safari works faster this way and only takes a minute to set up... and of course it is free. Both Safari and Firefox can easily use userContent style sheets via their Preference settings. In Safari simply go to Preferences > Advanced > Style sheet... and select your userContent.css You can find the latest css at: http://www.floppymoose.com (or if MacUpdate deletes this URL do a search using Google for "Better Ad Blocking for Firefox, Mozilla, Camino, and Safari"). (Version 1.4.1)		+2
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SpamSieve	Sep 9 2009	RONL Thanks Michael for keeping this updated. Definitely the best spam filter out there for the Mac. I recommend it to anyone that will listen. Kudos for your excellent tech support also. Easily 5 stars. A must have! (Version 2.7.6)		0
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DiskWarrior	Aug 31 2009	RONL Even after Alsoft sent me an email explaining how to use their crippled updater (as most of the people that have posted here have noted) it still doesn't work! The day another app offers a similar feature I'm done with Alsoft. They emailed telling me there have only been a few people that have had problems with the updater. Yeah right. Read the reviews Alsoft! (Version 4.2)		+3
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SuperDuper!	Aug 29 2009	RONL The best! For many years I had used Retrospect (even though Dantz 'tech support' was non-existent... other than via forums). But then metadata was not being properly duped and after having to actually use a backup because of a major problem... 'little things' NOT like modification and creation dates, etc. were listed as the day I had to do the backup. I am talking about thousands of files and folders that I could no longer search via dates! So when it came time to upgrade Retrospect I started comparing my options (i.e. looking for other backup software). I came across this URL comparing various backup software (if you do not read the entire article, since it is very detailed, at least read the conclusion... "The only laudable exception is the great SuperDuper application, which performs flawlessly.") http://blog.plasticsfuture.org/2006/04/23/mac-backup-software-harmful/ Using SuperDuper! has been great and I highly recommend it (especially at this price). The only 'advantage' that I had 'enjoyed' with Retrospect was its rather simple way of coping only specific folders/files by checking boxes... but that was not nearly enough to continue using it and losing so much of important meta data which was necessary for searches, etc. AND SuperDuper! can do something similar though it takes a couple more steps. I highly recommend it... and their tech support actually gets back to you very quickly when you have a question. (Version 2.6.1)		+4
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DiskWarrior	Aug 29 2009	RONL The absolute best disk utility, and the absolute worst update procedure. I have been using DiskWarrior since it first came out and have been using Macs for over a decade and for around half of that time professionally (i.e. I know how updates work). I would not be without DW, but absolutely dread their updates. These software creators are so intelligent that I can only imagine that this horrible procedure, that has not even allowed for one correct burning of a CD since 4.0, to be intentional to sell more new CDs. They're just too smart for them to have the worst possible results with updates! (Version 4.2)		+3
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1Password	Aug 25 2009	RONL As much as I like this app... almost daily updates are getting to be a bit much. (Version 2.9.27)		+1
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Aug 26 2009

PENGUIRL While I appreciate an up to date application, by the time I feel comfortable installing one update (meaning no bad reviews on MacUpdate), the next update has been released. 2.8 updates per month for the last 39 months is a little much, since most of the time I'm only using the browser extension and not the app itself the auto update check is moot.
(Version 2.9.27)

Aug 26 2009

THEKIDFROMTHEREDBANK I second that. Just make one update per month and don't post an update when only the description of a button has changed...
(Version 2.9.27)

Aug 26 2009

DR. GIRLFRIEND I disagree. Keep the updates coming - I like my 1Password app feeling Funky Fresh!

Just add a "Skip All Updates until "x" option, where "x" = the first day of the month, or the nearest Friday, or whatever.
(Version 2.9.27)

Aug 28 2009

DTEARE Thanks for the feedback everyone!

We try not to upgrade more than twice a month, but some months like this one get a little crazy with new OS X releases and such. We had to release several updates to make sure Snow Leopard users would receive a smooth upgrade experience.

Now that Snow Leopard is out, the upgrades should slow down.

Cheers!

--Dave Teare

Co-author of 1Password
(Version 2.9.29)

Default Folder X	Aug 17 2009	RONL SUPERB! Well worth the money. I've been using DF for years and would not even want to imagine what it would be like to not have it. Thanks! (Version 4.3)		+5
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Apple Mac OS X	Aug 5 2009	RONL Thanks SJK... I'll make a note of that. (Version 10.5.8)		0
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Apple Mac OS X	Aug 5 2009	RONL Obviously I meant 10.5.8 and not 10.5.9. Too bad there is not a simple way for a few minutes after posting to edit. (Version 10.5.8)		0
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Apple Mac OS X	Aug 5 2009	RONL Just installed Combo 10.5.9. Be forewarned that the installation may appear to stall near the end (mine appeared to hang for around 15 minutes when showing in the progress bar that it should have completed in just 2 more minutes). Be patient if this happens and allow it complete. Other wise you may end up with a major problem on your hands. My best guess after using Macs for more than a decade professionally is that this is the standard bug regarding progress bars (i.e Apple's progress bars have been inaccurate very often for a very long time) and that the actual installation has probably not hung. No problems so far with this new version. (Version 10.5.8)		-1
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Aug 5 2009

RONL Obviously I meant 10.5.8 and not 10.5.9.

Too bad there is not a simple way for a few minutes after posting to edit.
(Version 10.5.8)

Aug 5 2009

DVH Same issue here - combo updater - a very long lag "running install script" at the end. Takes forever. Be patient. Otherwise no issues.
(Version 10.5.8)

Aug 5 2009

SJK .

>Too bad there is not a simple way for a few minutes after posting to edit.

There is, for five minutes. One way is to click on any of your username links (e.g. next to your latest post) and look for "[ Edit - Reply ]" under your listed posts.
(Version 10.5.8)

Aug 5 2009

RONL Thanks SJK... I'll make a note of that.
(Version 10.5.8)

Find Any File	Jul 14 2009	RONL Just found this and one of the features that I really am glad to see is the hierarchical results with the items searched for in bold. I used UltraFind for many years (years ago) with the Classic Mac OS and loved it. Hopefully this will be somewhat like it (again... I just started using it...) (Version 1.2.1)		+2
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Apple Safari	Jun 17 2009	RONL MUCH faster than version 3. Thank you Apple! (Version 4.0.1)		+3
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ClickToFlash	May 14 2009	RONL Still not able to find a simple plugin but rather lots of separate files. (Version 1.4fc6)		0
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Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner	May 12 2009	RONL Now that's service! Talking about quick... support for 10.5.7 hours after it is released. Excellent app! (Version 4.0.23)		+1
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GlimmerBlocker	May 4 2009	RONL If you are wondering whether GB is affective... go to this URL with GB on and then off... http://www.tvguide.com/listings/ Great app!! I've been using it since I first heard of it several months ago with no problems. (Version 1.3.4)		0
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EggTimer	Apr 19 2009	RONL Hard to believe that 'developers' don't even take the time to at least check MacUpdate before they present a 'new' app with the same name as one that already exists. Just today an app by the name of Egg Timer appeared on VersionTracker that supposedly does approximately the same thing as this EggTimer. I guess next they might think about creating a 'new' Text_Edit app. (Version 3.1.5)		0
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ClickToFlash	Apr 16 2009	RONL I downloaded this and all that I got was around twenty files none of which when clicked on installs anything. WTF? (Version 1.4fc3)		-5
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ClickToFlash

May 8 2009

ROBOTANK You must have downloaded the source code. Go to the web site and make sure you DL the installer package.
(Version 1.4fc6)

ClickToFlash

May 14 2009

RONL Still not able to find a simple plugin but rather lots of separate files.
(Version 1.4fc6)

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Silverlight	Apr 9 2009	RONL Thanks Misha. (Version 2.0.40115)		0
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Silverlight	Apr 9 2009	RONL Exactly. The Microsoft site says very specifically that 2 is for Intel and only 1 is for PPC. I wish MacUpdate would fix this because I keep thinking that the latest version has overcome this when I see that it states here (and for the last many updates) that version 2+ is for PPC also. MacUpdate... are you reading this? (Version 2.0.40115)		0
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Silverlight	Apr 8 2009	RONL And I am running OSX 10.5.6 on a G5 tower. (Version 2.0.40115)		0
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Silverlight	Apr 8 2009	RONL MacUpdate... Is this you or Microsoft? It shows that VERSION 2+ will run on PPC/Intel but there is no way the installer will run on a PPC. Please change your system requirements... and yes I do know that version 1 will run on a PPC but the download is for version 2+. (Version 2.0.40115)		+5
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Apr 8 2009

RONL And I am running OSX 10.5.6 on a G5 tower.
(Version 2.0.40115)

Apr 9 2009

I(POWER)MAC In the "System requirements" page of Silverlight (see here: http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/resources/install.aspx?v=1.0#sysreq) is clearly specified that Silverlight 2.0 is only for MacIntels.

I don't know who has posted this release of Silverlight, but he/she has posted wrong infos about it.
(Version 2.0.40115)

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Apr 9 2009

RONL Exactly.

The Microsoft site says very specifically that 2 is for Intel and only 1 is for PPC.

I wish MacUpdate would fix this because I keep thinking that the latest version has overcome this when I see that it states here (and for the last many updates) that version 2+ is for PPC also.

MacUpdate... are you reading this?
(Version 2.0.40115)

Apr 9 2009

MISHA We fixed this, sorry about that. Admittedly we do not always verify that previous system requirements have not changed between releases (because 99% of the time they do not). Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
(Version 2.0.40115)

Apr 9 2009

RONL Thanks Misha.
(Version 2.0.40115)

Firefox	Mar 27 2009	RONL FASS, Not a newbie. It's just that saving a webarchive in Firefox without adding extensions that may or may not work with the next update is not nearly as user friendly as Safari's built in ability. Likewise for increasing text sizes. I realize that your 'car' should not necessarily come with every imaginable option already included. It is just that there are many options that are included (as with OSX in general) that are not automatically included in Firefox or Windows. (Version 3.0.8)		0
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Firefox	Mar 27 2009	RONL Nice, but without the ability to save a webarchive as a single file (as Safari has done for quite a while) this will only be a backup browser for me. Also Safari allows a user to put buttons in the toolbar to increase/decrease text size WITHOUT having to reach for the keyboard or go to the menubar. This is much quicker when someone browses as many pages with often small print, as I do. Until these two above features are addressed... for me this will always only be a backup. Fortunately recently Firefox has become ICC Version 4 ready (don't recall whether this has only happened in the Firefox 3.1 beta or whether it started with 3.0) but you can check to see if Firefox or any other browser treats ICC profiles correctly by going here... http://www.color.org/version4html.xalter Safari has been compliant for years. (Version 3.0.8)		-1
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Firefox

Mar 27 2009

FFASS FFASS Previous post had complaints about missing features in Firefox. Must be a newby. The basics: Firefox uses extensions to fill in feature gaps. Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Add-ons". Here's what you need:

1) To save full webpages download the extension called "Scrapbook" - it's similar to IE's Scrapbook feature in that it'll save the pages in a list within Firefox. Has ability to save full web pages internally in Folders, while keeping all the links in your saved pages clickable. Be sure to save your Scrapbook to a folder outside of your Firefox Profile folder in case you ever need to delete your profile folder to start fresh with Firefox. I saved my Scrapbook in a folder I named "Firefox Scrapbook" inside of my Documents folder. Note: you'll need to check "Enable Multi-scrapbook" in Scrapbook's options menu to be able to save your Scrapbook to another location. This is a fantastic extension that always works flawlessly for me.

2) To resize the text size, get extension "Zoom Toolbar" - this actually zooms the whole webpage larger, but I actually prefer that to just enlarging the text.
(Version 3.0.8)

MainMenu	Mar 21 2009	RONL Excellent app and I have never had a problem with any of its versions. Thanks Santa! ;) (Version 1.7.4)		+3
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OnyX	Mar 12 2009	RONL Always makes me wonder when a bad review is the very first (and only) review by a poster. Wonder whether the person is either a complete newby or a rival (i.e. competitor)? (Version 2.0.4)		0
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OnyX	Mar 12 2009	RONL Always makes me wonder when a bad review is the very first (and only) review by a poster. Wonder whether the person is either a complete newby or a rival (i.e. competitor)? (Version 2.0.4)		0
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OnyX	Mar 12 2009	RONL EXCELLENT! I have been using this app for years and it has worked perfectly! (Version 2.0.4)		+1
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USB Overdrive X	Mar 9 2009	RONL I'm chagrined. After an extremely quick response by the author (Alessandro) my perceived troubles evaporated. This software continues to run circles around the other mouse drivers. Believe me I've tried them. I just tried SteerMouse and it does not compare to USB Overdrive. Often when attempting to see what button I was attempting to map in SM the corresponding button in the SM preference window would not even highlight! And __often__ once I thought I had finally managed to map a button... after a restart or awakening... the mapping would be gone. Also some features were far more limited in what you could map the tilt wheel to do. Not so with USBOD. The mapped commands remain. I've been using this software for many years and should have realized that it must have been something simple to fix and contacted Alessandro before writing my last comment a few days ago. The reason why he doesn't post more updates... simple... he doesn't have to... it just works! EXCELLENT software. (Version 10.4.8)		+4
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ControllerMate	Mar 8 2009	RONL Quite right about Logitech's Control Center software. It is the most pathetic, limited, buggy,__________, I have ever tried. I just got a new Logitech MX Revolution (do NOT purchase one... even bad when using SteerMouse... i.e. BUGGY and limited as compared to my older MX 1000 which is excellent). (Version 4.3.10)		0
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USB Overdrive X	Mar 8 2009	RONL Too bad this app is no longer being updated (or at least it hasn't been for quite a while). It was excellent, but now it doesn't appear to recognize the buttons on my Logitech MX Revolution and the Logitech Control Center software is such a crippled/limited/buggy joke that I have had to start using SteerMouse. It's really too bad because I've been using USBOD for so many years and it has previously performed beautifully. (Version 10.4.8)		0
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Spotless	Mar 2 2009	RONL Thanks for keeping this app updated! Very useful. Definitely worth the price. I've been using it for around two years now with no problems. For anyone that thinks that OSX's 'Privacy' setting is any ways near comparable... it's not. (Version 2.0.3)		+1
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World of Goo	Feb 27 2009	RONL Definitely worth the money!! I am no 'gamer' but this is so unique that it easily maintained my interest. Not just a 'nother-one-of-those-shooter-games. Kudos to the creators. Great game! (Version 1.2)		+3
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World of Goo

Feb 27 2009

ANONYMOUS The demo is at version 1.2. The full version is at 1.3.
(Version 1.2)

TV Forecast	Jan 31 2009	RONL Thanks for responding. (Version 2.3.4)		0
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TV Forecast	Jan 31 2009	RONL This widget has been very good up until a day ago and now it will not display any information (i.e. shows). What's going on? (Version 2.3.4)		0
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TV Forecast

Jan 31 2009

RINCKER From his site:

TV Forecast Dashboard Widget is temporarily unavailable

January 30th, 2009

The TV Forecast dashboard widget is currently out of order due to a TV.com redesign. I will get to work fixing it as soon as possible.

The iPhone App is unaffected as it is powered by TVRage.com.
(Version 2.3.4)

TV Forecast

Mar 6 2009

GBOUDREA You can follow the developments here:

http://www.bigbucketblog.com/

In particular, this post has the details:

http://www.bigbucketblog.com/2009/03/02/tv-forecast-widget/

Until Matt releases a fix, I posted my own fix on my website:

http://www.pommepause.com/online_files/tv_forecast_thetvdb.html

I'm using TheTVDB.com as the data source instead of the unstable TV.com source the widget normally use. It's also much faster to refresh (once data is cached).

Cheers.
(Version 2.3.5)

Default Folder X	Jan 23 2009	RONL INDISPENSIBLE! Well worth the price. Thanks guys. (Version 4.1.1)		+2
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1Password	Dec 27 2008	RONL EXCELLENT! Some may think they can get a near equivalency by using several different open-source apps, etc. No way! Great UI and excellent tech support! Well worth the money. I also do not believe in spending money for apps when freeware or the OS hidden abilities through Terminal, etc. will do the same thing (as long as they are not too time consuming). But this app is a no-brainer for anyone that really has a huge number of passwords. Keep up the excellent work guys! (Version 2.9.7)		+10
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OnyX	Dec 25 2008	RONL Great app Joel!! Happy Holidays! (Version 2.0)		+1
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GlimmerBlocker	Dec 23 2008	RONL I just installed GlimmerBlocker so perhaps this is too soon to actually review it but... I am incredibly impressed!!! For a long time now (since I visit tvguide.com almost daily) I have been looking for an app that would eliminate their large number of animated ads. The ads slow the loading of course and are extremely distracting. Well... GlimmerBlocker did this right-out-of-the-box! I didn't have to create any settings for it to do this. Another thing... when I have used plugins in the past to block ads sometimes they have either not allowed the site to load properly or it took a long time for the site to load thereby defeating one of the purposes (i.e. to load site more quickly since the animated ads would not need to load). This software at least appears to make sites load much more quickly if they have animated ads (e.g. HULU). I'm connected via cable but it still makes quite a difference when you are checking out many sites very quickly as I often do. Hope this remains as incredible as it appears in my short time of use. And to think that it is freeware! My compliments to the developers! (Version 1.2)		+4
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AppleJack	Aug 31 2008	RONL Great to see that AppleJack has been updated to support Leopard. Seems to work fine on my G5 with OSX 10.5.4. Thanks for the update! (Version 1.5)		+1
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Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner	Aug 22 2008	RONL Bluestar... I hear you and would normally feel that way also EXCEPT that I have considerable confidence in this author. FWIW... LLC is rarely updated this quickly though they do update when required. (Version 4.0.15)		0
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AllSecure	May 31 2008	RONL OS X has the same ability for FREE. Disk Utility > New Image > Encryption Create less than 1 MB to multi-GB dmg images that open in 1-2 seconds! Don't take my word for it try it. You don't have to be a techy to do this. Apple's made it incredibly simple. (Version 1.0b1)		+3
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AppMenuBoy	May 9 2008	RONL Very nice David. Thanks! To readers: this eliminates all of the numerous extra files from appearing in the pop-up/drop-down menus. (Version 1.0)		+1
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NetNewsWire	Apr 15 2008	RONL Great app but unfortunately someone mistakenly assigned an older version for downloading (i.e. version 3.1.3) instead of 3.1.5. Can we have the new version... pleeeeeez? (Version 3.1.5)		+1
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Apple Security Update	Mar 26 2008	RONL Only needed for Aperture 2.0 users... http://www.macworld.com/article/132712/2008/03/security.html (Version 1.1)		-1
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URL Manager Pro X	Feb 18 2008	RONL I think it's unfair for some reviewers to complain because this hasn't been updated. How many apps can you think of that would have worked fine through all of the OS X updates? NONE! Thanks Alco! And WebConfidential also is working fine. (Version 3.5b10)		0
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Default Folder X	Feb 4 2008	RONL That last comment should not have been displayed as "Trouble"... my mistake. DF definitely deserves 5 stars and is NOT trouble. This is an essential (worth-every-cent-and-more) app. (Version 4.0.1b2)		0
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Default Folder X	Feb 4 2008	RONL That last comment should not have been displayed as "Trouble"... my bad. DF definitely deserves 5 stars and is NOT trouble. (Version 4.0.1b2)		0
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Default Folder X	Feb 4 2008	RONL Mutz...I've never had a problem with DF with PS CS2 and 10.5.1 (or prior OS versions). Though I have certainly had some major bugs (that Adobe knows about and has posted) regarding Leopard and CS2 & CS3 Photoshop. I'm currently using DF4.0.1b1. (Version 4.0.1b2)		0
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Feb 4 2008

RONL That last comment should not have been displayed as "Trouble"... my bad. DF definitely deserves 5 stars and is NOT trouble.
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CheckUp	Feb 3 2008	RONL As with ALL utilities that are able to change your system be VERY careful. Before even thinking about using this also read the reviews at VersionTracker. Many reviewers are not entering stars so the 'star-level' of this app remains unreasonably high. After reading almost all of the reviews on this I would never use this AS YET. I have been working with computers for decades and with Macs for approx. ten years. In all of time I have found that most major system apps (Nortons, etc.) do more harm than good (e.g I have had hard drives go belly up after using some). Since DiskWarrior was released I have found it is the only major system app I need along with Apple's Disk Utility. Of course there are minor utilities that are useful as well (e.g. Leopard Cache Cleaner). But for the most part DW and DU are all you'll ever need. Just be careful... especially when a system utility is at version 1.0. And again... read all or at least most of the reviews here and at VersionTracker before making your decision. (Version 1.0)		+2
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Apple QuickTime	Jan 15 2008	RONL Installed iTunes 7.6 first after running DFA and Repairing permissions and while Safe Booted. Then installed QuickTime 7.4 on 10.5.1. All is working fine. If you do the above you should have no problems. It often appears those that don't follow safe installations are the ones that have glitches. (Version 7.4)		+1
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Jan 16 2008

HELFIRE Average Joe is supposed to know to repair permissions? and on 10.5 you get kicked out of the finder when it starts installing then it restarts, how are you supposed to follow your directions then? If permissions needed to be repaired apple should do it at the end.

BTW: I lost audio on .mov files, nothing seams to bring it back, as have numerous other people.
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CandyBar	Jan 11 2008	RONL Thanks for posting. Great app... no question about it. But since I only basically change the default font folder (for the most part) with CB the new combined version is more than I need. Only since Leopard have I found that the default folders have been so bud-ugly (ala OS 7)... that I couldn't take looking at them. For most of my custom folders I just copy/paste. (Version 3.1.2)		0
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CandyBar	Jan 10 2008	RONL The main problem (as others have also noted both here and on VersionTracker) isn't whether the apps are worth it. It is that people are being forced to purchase more than what they want. How do you think people would react if suddenly Adobe said the only way you could purchase Photoshop is if you also purchased Illustrator? I am NOT degrading the applications... just that it was a VERY bad business move to no longer give the users the option to ONLY purchase what they wanted and not be forced to purchase an additional application that they may not want. (Version 3.1.2)		0
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Jan 11 2008

CABEL HI RONL,

Don't misunderstand -- we definitely understand where you are coming from!

By the same argument, though, Adobe charges a lot of money for Photoshop, and I think a lot of that money goes to the cost of developing features I will never even remotely use or care about in a million years. That said, I would never try asking Adobe to make me a special, half-price version of Photoshop cutting out the handful of features I'll never use -- I just understand that while some features aren't for me, Photoshop on the whole is still a nice, useful program.

To boot, I've often wondered "who would ever want this feature?" before, only to find that, after using it, it's invaluable.

Even at a $25 upgrade cost, we really think the new features, of which there are many, such as 512x512 icons, full Dock customization, a brand new interface, icon quick look, etc., are well worth it. We hope that anyone who has the opportunity to try the CandyBar 3 demo will agree.
(Version 3.1.2)

Jan 11 2008

RONL Thanks for posting.

Great app... no question about it.

But since I only basically change the default font folder (for the most part) with CB the new combined version is more than I need.

Only since Leopard have I found that the default folders have been so bud-ugly (ala OS 7)... that I couldn't take looking at them.

For most of my custom folders I just copy/paste.
(Version 3.1.2)

Jan 11 2008

SOOTHE Cabel, you never heard of Photoshop Elements? It's a cut down version of Photoshop for a lot less money ...
(Version 3.1.2)

Jan 11 2008

CABEL kknopp:

If you feel CandyBar was overpriced when it was set at only $13 (!) -- well, I'd say it's probably not the program for you. I can't imagine what price you think it should be! There's literally no way we could price a piece of software at less than $13 and keep it active, constantly updated with new versions and new features, fully supported, etc. My apologies.

(Also, keep in mind: it is no longer "just a freakin' icon changer". We didn't want to raise the price without adding significant value to the program, new features, and great functionality, like Dock changing, large icon support, icon organizing, etc.)

Soothe:

It's a good point about Photoshop Elements. But it's a lot easier to develop and support two separate versions of an application at once when you're a huge company like Adobe -- and when your "cut-down" version costs $99! :)
(Version 3.1.2)

Jan 11 2008

BRUCE_Y I bought Pixadex and CandyBar as separate apps a while back.

I have used Pixadex a fair amount, though not regularly. I bought it because IconBox was discontinued, and I wanted a supported app to store and access my icons.

I have used CandyBar maybe two times in as many years.

Now along comes CandyBar 3, which requires (a) Leopard, (b) more money.

It kind of leaves me out in the cold, because I don't have Leopard (no rush for the .0 or even .1 OS), and I don't fancy the rather steep price to upgrade when it seems all their effort went into the Leopard-only CandyBar. The app that I really want/use is the Pixadex.

Make it Tiger compatible (OK to have some features reserved for Leopard only), and lower the upgrade price, and i'd jump on it.

Just my opinion.

Perhaps I will change my mind about CandyBar when I do get around to Leopard, since Apple in their own bizarre fashion have decided to downgrade all folder icons to a design that is almost impossible to tell them apart (What Were They Thinking - or Not Thinking more likely).
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CandyBar	Jan 10 2008	RONL You appear to have missed my basic point. Adding an app to another app is not a good business move. The developer is attempting to make people purchase more than what they may (do) want from all of the feedback on both MU and VersionTracker. (Version 3.1.2)		0
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CandyBar	Jan 10 2008	RONL I'm aware of the combining of two apps. But when I want Photoshop Adobe doesn't require me to also purchase Illustrator. Very dumb move for the developer which I'm sure they should know by the enormous number of people here and at VersionTracker that have also said they have priced themselves out of the market. (Version 3.1.2)		0
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CLIX	Jan 2 2008	RONL It seems many other people have had major run-ins with this developer also. Read this page regarding attacks and copyright infringement: http://www.digg.com/apple/What_is_Rixstep_doing_to_Stepwise I certainly would not trust typing in your admin password into an app this developer had created. Make sure you read the above page (URL) before even thinking about using this app. There may be a reason that it's free and that he wants you to use it. (Version 1.8.1)		+1
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Jan 11 2008

MACGRUDER OK. The guy is perhaps difficult, but you can trust this app.
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CandyBar	Dec 19 2007	RONL Not even going to bother downloading this new version when it went from $13 to $29!!! You've got to be kidding! From the very large number of comments here expressing the same... it looks like you've just priced yourself out of the market. Really too bad. (Version 3.1.1)		0
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Jan 10 2008

AERGERN They combined Pixedex and Candybar into one app. It's not overpriced. You just didn't bother to read what you get with this version. It's not just Leopard compatible but a whole new app.
(Version 3.1.2)

Jan 10 2008

RONL I'm aware of the combining of two apps.

But when I want Photoshop Adobe doesn't require me to also purchase Illustrator.

Very dumb move for the developer which I'm sure they should know by the enormous number of people here and at VersionTracker that have also said they have priced themselves out of the market.
(Version 3.1.2)

Jan 10 2008

AERGERN If Adobe merged all the functions of PS and IA then you can bet you'd pay more.. and while this is a silly analogy at best all I can say is you don't know what your missing with this app and if you don't want to buy it then change your icons manually, write your own db for your icons and replace your dock resources by hand. It's quite simple.

Also, Panic can't price themselves out any market as there isn't another app that does all it does. There are free icon changers and I've tried them all .. they suckkkkk..
(Version 3.1.2)

Jan 10 2008

RONL You appear to have missed my basic point.

Adding an app to another app is not a good business move. The developer is attempting to make people purchase more than what they may (do) want from all of the feedback on both MU and VersionTracker.
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