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OnyX
Nov 21 2009

AV  I reinstalled Snow Leopard and the 10.6.2 Combo update, without full erase, and the iCal Helper 99% cpu error has stopped. I havent tried to use iCal so the issue may just be hidden.... but im happy with that things could be back to normal. The End.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 16 2009

AV  STUPID MONKEY - I tried it BEFORE anyone on here suggested it, i did my own research on apple support forums & google before posting here ..... And the apple genius tried it again today, along with other stuff, and it didn't work! The only solution - so far - seems to be a fresh install.....   
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

AV  There is nothing wrong with the disk. I used Oynx as per its instructions and it seems to have created an issue.....  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

AV  Correction : youtube is my issue blocking some ad links that it didnt like.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

AV  I cant open iSale, HitList, Process or iCal and in Safari i cant open youtube.... so whats gone wrong? Probably a few others things glitching in the background that have yet to fully surface. All this after doing a user cache clean with the standard checkboxes marked - 100% fault of OYNX. Im going to Apple Genuis bar tomorrow and i will see what they say - hopefully they can fix it without a complete reinstall. If not then a complete reinstall is my only option. Onyx is like using a Windoze app. Will wont trust Onyx again. Let this be a warning to others.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

AV  Correction : youtube is my issue blocking some ad links that it didnt like.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

TITANIUM1  The caches are simply files which accelerates some operations. The Cache files are automatically rebuilt. Any cache-files can be removed without risk.

Your problems: You have probably errors in the structure of System files. Have you checked your disk before starting the cleanup? Probably not… Please, check and repair it, it's VERY important! You speak of Windoze application… ;-) Your first reaction: reinstall the system then you're probably a switcher. . Please, forget your bad reflexes of Windows user. The first reflexe is check the disk!! You have a Apple computer! ;-)  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

AV  There is nothing wrong with the disk. I used Oynx as per its instructions and it seems to have created an issue.....  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

TITANIUM1   For iCal Helper and the 99% CPU problem, it's a know bug of the System!! Go in the /LibraryPreferences/ByHost/ folder of your Home Folder and delete the com.apple.iCal.helper.xxxxxxx.plist file. (the xxxxxxx are a number, the MAC addresse)

More info here (2 pages): http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jsp ... 0&tstart=0  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 15 2009

TITANIUM1  Sorry... The link: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1876184&start=0&tstart=0  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 16 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  Deleting the preference file is an option that's now been given to you twice. Please try it.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 16 2009

AV  STUPID MONKEY - I tried it BEFORE anyone on here suggested it, i did my own research on apple support forums & google before posting here ..... And the apple genius tried it again today, along with other stuff, and it didn't work! The only solution - so far - seems to be a fresh install.....   
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 16 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  You re-installed iCal?  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 16 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  If you re-install Snow Leopard again, it won't change any of your files on the computer... or your accounts, etc... so you won't really be starting over again. You can try just installing Snow Leopard again instead of reformatting the entire computer with Disk Utility and see if that helps.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 19 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  I love the randomness of the smilies. One day the guy with all the positive smilies will have all negatives the next day. Yeah... that's legit.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 21 2009

AV  I reinstalled Snow Leopard and the 10.6.2 Combo update, without full erase, and the iCal Helper 99% cpu error has stopped. I havent tried to use iCal so the issue may just be hidden.... but im happy with that things could be back to normal. The End.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 13 2009

AV  It might be an isolated incident but it doesnt negate the fact that it messed up MY system. I have nothing geeky or niche about my setup - just a regular home user. Its wiped something to do with the ical and i have no idea why or how to fix it..... i dont want to spend hours reinstalling from scratch and setting up the OSX/Apps exactly how i like them but it looks like i might have to with ical helper kicking in every 30 mins and zapping the cpu.... so frustrating.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Transmission
Nov 13 2009

AV  Stop working for me today and in trying to get it to work again other problems have come up. I love this app but i have no choice but to move to Vuze because i cannot get it to work again - bar a complete reinstall of the OSX which im not going to do (but might have to do bcos of other issues created trying to solve this problem!). Ive deleted the app and reinstalled and it still wont work. Left a post on the support forum but no response as yet. Vuze is not bad .... many a few to many pref options .... but i will have to get used to it.....  
(Version 1.76)

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OnyX
Nov 13 2009
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AV  Everything was fine until i used the user cache cleaner function and its caused me a major headache. The OSX was perfect and now i dont know how many issues will come up going forward. After the cache clean I get "iCal helper" cycling at 99% CPU on start up. After forcing quitting it it restarts after 10 mins etc. and when i start iCal itself it comes up with a message saying "iCal upgrading calendars" and never goes beyond that - crashes.

Im not pleased.

This should be a rating of 1 review and it still might be. I appreciate its a free app but i never expected major issues......  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 13 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  This is an isolated incident. iCal still works fine for me.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 13 2009

AV  It might be an isolated incident but it doesnt negate the fact that it messed up MY system. I have nothing geeky or niche about my setup - just a regular home user. Its wiped something to do with the ical and i have no idea why or how to fix it..... i dont want to spend hours reinstalling from scratch and setting up the OSX/Apps exactly how i like them but it looks like i might have to with ical helper kicking in every 30 mins and zapping the cpu.... so frustrating.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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OnyX
Nov 14 2009

ST00P!D M0NK3Y  You don't have to re-install the entire system. You can just re-install iCal. Backup your iCal data and either re-intall it, or try deleting the preferences file. Reformatting should be a last resort.  
(Version 2.1.1)

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Mariner Write
Nov 9 2009

AV  Version 4 will be released next week probably....... but i doubt ill use 3.9 anyway... Pages is good enough.....  
(Version 3.9.0)

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LittleSnapper
Nov 1 2009

AV  Fixed. Thanks.  
(Version 1.5.2)

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LittleSnapper
Nov 1 2009

AV  Fixed. Thanks.  
(Version 1.5.2)

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LittleSnapper
Oct 28 2009

AV  Love the app but wonder why the unprocessed count still goes out of alignment every-time i open a folder? Surely its not that difficult to fix this ........   
(Version 1.5.2)

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LittleSnapper
Nov 1 2009

AV  Fixed. Thanks.  
(Version 1.5.2)

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LittleSnapper
Nov 1 2009

AV  Fixed. Thanks.  
(Version 1.5.2)

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myDiary
Sep 27 2009
*****

AV  Like it alot. Been using it for a few weeks now. Its as it says - clear & easy to use. Ive been wanting to consistently write a journal for sometime now and i feel with this tidy little app i will.

I own myText & myDiary - i'm a big fan of these two apps. Both have the necessary functionality for me without 'distracting' from their actual function - to help the user Focus.

Thank you and keep developing.  
(Version 1.1)

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ForkLift
Sep 18 2009
*****

AV  Best FTP Manager. Ive tried a few of the big names on & off, and although not an intensive ftp user, this works and works very well for me to manage my Mobileme iDisk account. And it, as someone said, looks & feels like a Mac app should. The others are ugly in my opinion. Also like the droplets - a v.easy way to upload a file. Please continue to develop!!  
(Version 1.7.5)

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myTexts
Sep 7 2009

AV  Error.  
(Version 2.3)

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myTexts
Sep 7 2009

AV  FYI, i have also used the feedback system previously and not heard back.   
(Version 2.3)

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LittleSnapper
Sep 3 2009

AV  Does Grab take a complete screenshot of the web page? .... dont think so... and what the other repliers said.  
(Version 1.5.1)

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myTexts
Aug 30 2009
*****

AV  Great app. Used it for a while and it works for me. Allows immediate focus by removing all distractions - calming & easy platform from which let the words flow.

Data stays intact and it feels safe. Thanks, and keep developing!  
(Version 2.0)

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myTexts
Aug 11 2009

AV  Very good app. Would like password protection (and encryption?).  
(Version 1.8)

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Times
May 18 2009

AV  I agree with Andre. GOOD but needs alot of "bugs hunting down" - esp. it not properly updating all feeds, or if it does it doesnt highlight them. Surely this needs to be fixed asap?! Otherwise the app is useless.

Please fix the problems and make this unique app usable.  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Knox
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  It does what i need it to do, and is secure & reliable - which is exactly the two qualities you want to be associated with secure file storage software. Recommended.  
(Version 1.6.3)

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TinyAlarm
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  Nice, simple and very useful tiny app! Thank you.   
(Version 1.3)

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Caffeine
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  Very useful. I seem to use it all the time and generally only turn it off at night so i can sleep the display if im listening to something as i fall asleep or leaving something to download/upload overnight.  
(Version 1.0.4)

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Transmission
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  Yazsoft Support said it perfectly - "Hands down, the undisputed torrent champion for the Mac over and over." Because its so slick & i use it almost daily i should donate to show some appreciation .....   
(Version 1.52)

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Audio Hijack Pro
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  Excellent. Ive always found it does what i want and is easy to setup. Recommended.  
(Version 2.9.1)

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DropDMG
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  I think this is a really good app that i use in conjunction with automator to create encrypted backup dmgs to store on a server. I hope the developer comes back to it soon. It could do with an update to enhance the UI and add in some of its own automated functionality etc?   
(Version 2.8.5)

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DropDMG
May 8 2009

MICHAEL TSAI  If you have specific suggestions (especially about the automated functionality--DropDMG is already pretty automatable) please write to dropdmg@c-command.com  
(Version 2.8.5)

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DropDMG
May 23 2009

CORPSECORPS  I don't see much more to automate, and while not terribly pretty, it don't see what else the UI would need.  
(Version 2.8.5)

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iPulse
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  Brilliant. Ive used it for years now and its the first thing that gets installed on any Mac i use and sits on-top on all windows in the bottom right-hand corner (transparent background and nice subtle coloured indicators). It tells me at-a-glance what the Mac is doing internally - its indispensable. You can see very quickly if an app glitches in the background and the processor is sapping battery power, or if data is being downloaded or uploaded, hard drive is being read, wifi strength, battery indicator etc etc etc - all instantly & beautifully- AND it tells me the time, moon phase and not to forget the info panels! Absolutely Perfect. And the price is also well judged (for me!). Please continue to develop this superb application.  
(Version 2.1.9)

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SuperDuper!
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  Excellent. Does what it says it will do. Ive been using it for what seems like years for near daily smart update backups (bootable) and i fully trust it (touch wood!). It always worked the few times ive needed to recover a file or boot from the clone to fix something on the main hard drive. Very Highly recommended.  
(Version 2.5)

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Cha-Ching
Apr 17 2009
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AV  2 Stars because it application icon is quite good! Maybe i just dont get it but they hyped it up with an elaborate pre-sale marketing stunt.... and its rubbish.   
(Version 2.0b93)

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LaunchBar
Apr 17 2009
*****

AV  Great! I dont use probably 90% of its functionality but for what it does for me its great (an app launcher, extended clipboard & clipmerge). I plan to use it alot more but i havent got around to going deeper into it. Highly recommended.  
(Version 5.0b7)

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1Password
Apr 16 2009
*****

AV  Brilliant. I used to keep an encrypted spreadsheet until i discovered this application... Its got to be *the* must have application for any mac user. It is the best way to manage the ever increasing number of logins, passwords and any other sensitive data bar non. Please continue to develop!  
(Version 2.9.13)

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LittleSnapper
Apr 16 2009
*****

AV  So far so very good. Its not perfect but ive given it 5 Stars because it has helped me alot already and has massive potential. There is of room for improvement on every level - functionality, presentation & stability. I am hoping this will come..... then it will be a killer app truly worthy of 5 stars.

I hope the next release finetunes the annotation functions (text wrap, font etc) and a tagging system similar to how to delicious does tagging ... anyway, ive listed suggestions on the application forum so i wont repeat them all here.

Please continue to develop this application to its full potential! (and justify the 5 Stars!!)  
(Version 1.0.2)

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The Hit List
Apr 16 2009
*****

AV  Excellent.

Ive been using it for a week or so now and i think its excellent. In both functionality and presentation its great. This is my first review and it says alot for how i feel this application that has helped me get fully organised very quickly - and i feel like ive spent forever tweaking the way i manage todo's, info, projects etc. endlessly switching apps and/or method. This could be it - 'The One'.

At full price it's alittle too much for me personally so to get it as part of the Mac Heist Bundle is a massive bonus.

I hope future releases add to the functionality & presentation *without* reducing any of its current appeal. It has a good balance between depth and ease of use - which will cater for different 'levels' of users.

The use of yellow notebook background, lines etc. i like and the ability to sort lists individually etc etc shows attention to detail. I would like to this to extend to notes expanded / collapsed per list.... anyway, its great.

Thank you. I look forward to the iPhone app!  
(Version 0.9.3.7b)

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