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About George
Freelance cartoon illustrator/designer and Mac shareware junkie.
Real Name:George Coghill 
Homepage:http://coghillcartooning.com 
Last Login:31 Jan 2009 13:15
Posts:249
Reviews:10
Recent Downloads:
  1. xGestures
  2. Semulov
  3. Contour Shuttle
  4. Screenflick
  5. Google Earth
  6. ImageWell
  7. StuffIt Expander 2010
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Babble
Oct 13 2009

GCOGHILL  Tried to use with Facebook, the authorization worked OK it seemed, but the account never showed up.

Tried to add the account again and just get a "Success" message, still no account.  
(Version 0.9)

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Babble
Oct 15 2009

DORIAN GREY  Experiencing the same problem, only with 2 Twitter accounts - the third one works flawlessly.  
(Version 0.9)

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Babble
Oct 18 2009

TWISTERMC  I have the same issue with Facebook.  
(Version 0.9.01)

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Herald
Oct 12 2009

GCOGHILL  I have yet to install this as I am not yet on 10.6, but one feature I always wished were in Mail.appetizer was the ability to mark a message as Junk from the notification window. Would be great to see this in Herald.  
(Version 1.0)

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Snow Leopard Compatibility Checker
Oct 8 2009
****.

GCOGHILL  Worked great for me. I wish there were a way to make a custom set of apps you want to track, but as-is it's easier than searching on the wikidot webpage.

Thanks!  
(Version 1.0.2)

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Smart Scroll
Sep 10 2009

GCOGHILL  Not sure what you mean, sounds like a good reason to use APE from the devs perspective. Personally I have never seen any weirdness resulting from either APE or Smart Scroll, so not really all that concerned with it if the developer thinks it's safe or better than his own implementation.  
(Version 3.2b2 SL)

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Smart Scroll
Sep 10 2009

GCOGHILL  I emailed the developer about the APE situation, and received this reply (& permission to post his answer):

Your negative opinion of APE is not based on facts. Some programs which use APE (such as most versions of Smart Scroll) might have errors in them which cause crashes or other problems, but APE itself is necessarily rock solid because of the depth at which it is installed in the system. A problem with APE itself would be immediately obvious, as in your Mac not starting at all. This happened *once* a few years ago, because of inadequate version checking that resulted in some people running a long outdated version. Unsanity has prevented this from occurring again by adding better version checking and an automatic updater. To put this one problem in perspective, remember that Mac OS X itself had similar accidents over the years, such as the infamous Panther FireWire bug which caused actual data loss.

Loud and unwarranted negative comments about APE have only succeeded in making life unnecessarily difficult for Unsanity, as well as reducing their incentive to update APE for new versions of Mac OS X. This in turn has hurt thousands of Mac users who enjoy using the products APE makes possible.

To answer your question, no, Smart Scroll does not use APE on 10.6, since APE is not available for 10.6. If and when a version becomes available, I'll likely switch Smart Scroll back to use it, provided it is still the best tool for the job.  
(Version 3.2b2 SL)

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Ofaco
Sep 8 2009

GCOGHILL  I'm having a hard time envisioning what this app does differently than the default Apple Mail behavior (I haven't installed it).  
(Version 1.2)

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Ofaco
Sep 9 2009

ZEBA  Maybe reading the description on the developers web would help if the one on MU does not help.  
(Version 1.2)

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Smart Scroll
Sep 7 2009

GCOGHILL  I'm curious about this as well, especially since APE seems to have only very recently been officially supporting 10.5.   
(Version 3.2b1 SL)

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Smart Scroll
Sep 3 2009

GCOGHILL  Website says end of this week, so assume it should be ready by Sept. 5th or so. Would love to see it not depend on APE anymore, Smart Scroll is the only thing I use that needs APE.  
(Version 3.1.3)

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SimpleCap
Aug 27 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Pretty slick. Nice minimal interface, and the image viewer is handy. Would love to see a way to optionally save the screenshots to the Clipboard.  
(Version 1.0)

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Smart Scroll
Aug 16 2009

GCOGHILL  The b4 release with untested support for 10.5.8 seems to be working fine for me so far.  
(Version 3.1.3b4)

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MsgFiler
Aug 14 2009

GCOGHILL  This plugin is a must-have for us keyboard jockeys :)  
(Version 2.0.3)

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MsgFiler
Aug 13 2009

GCOGHILL  Oh, and I also requested a feature for "most used" sorting, where the most-accessed mailboxes "float" to the top of the results list. It's on the to-do features as well.  
(Version 2.0.3)

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MsgFiler
Aug 13 2009

GCOGHILL  I dropped an email to the developer about these features and he agreed they are good ideas and put them on the feature to-do list. However, he is currently working to make his app ready for 10.6, seems Apple changed the way Mail plugins work.  
(Version 2.0.3)

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WorldTimes
Aug 12 2009
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GCOGHILL  I can't believe this is the only app for OS X that will show, in a compact manner, your specified time zones *and* let you name them as you please. I hate seeing the city names, I needed the major Eastern/Central/Mountain/Pacific naming to get an overview of what time it was elsewhere in general.

Would be great if it were made into a "HUD"/bezel style display so it was less obtrusive, but I am not complaining for a free app. The big "metal" window is a bit much though.  
(Version 1.2)

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ChronoSync
Aug 7 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Just to echo all the other positive reviews here: been using ChronoSync for years without a hitch. With the recent addition of bootable backups in version 4, it really makes this app a steal at the price.

Extensive features to get as geeky as you want to, with plenty of configuration options, including rules. Also nice is the "basic" mode for those who just want to keep things simple.

An extremely well thought out sync and backup utility. If you want to do it, it's probably in there.

Very friendly and responsive developer as well. Highly recommended.  
(Version 4.0.4)

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MsgFiler
Aug 7 2009
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GCOGHILL  Great little utility app. Been demoing with no issues on 10.5.7. See SJK's comment below for features I too would like to see added.  
(Version 2.0.3)

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MsgFiler
Aug 7 2009

GCOGHILL  Agreed.  
(Version 2.0.3)

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Monitor
Aug 7 2009

GCOGHILL  Each tab basically loads a webpage.  
(Version 3.0)

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Transmission
Jul 26 2009

GCOGHILL  Anyone else having issues with the 1.7.3 .dmg file not mounting? Auto-update also fails for me.  
(Version 1.73)

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Facile
Jul 13 2009

GCOGHILL  Launches, but nothing else. No updates, can't get a login screen, etc.  
(Version 0.0.6)

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Permissions Reset
Jul 1 2009

GCOGHILL  Indeed it does work on files & folders, which is nice because I was finally able to get some files in my trash to delete, as they have been stuck in there for some time. Excellent!

I was also confused about how this software differed from Disk Utility, thanks for the explanation.  
(Version 1.0)

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Menubar Countdown
Jun 23 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Excellent timer app! Very odd this hasn't been done before, but just about perfect as-is.  
(Version 1.2)

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Signal
Jun 19 2009

GCOGHILL  I'm confused—what does this do that the free Remote app for the iPhone doesn't do?  
(Version 1.1.6)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

GCOGHILL  Aha… that explains it. thanks for the heads up. I dropped a line to the dev, erroneously thinking he released a new version.  
(Version 1.4b5)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

GCOGHILL  Interesting that a new release came out the day after Safari 4 final was released, but not compatible. Probably just an oversight by the dev.  
(Version 1.4b5)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

GCOGHILL  The new beta 5 version generates an error for me with Safari 4 final. Sees Keywurl as v 1.4.0 and gives the warning window upon launch that it hasn't been loaded.  
(Version 1.4b5)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

SJK  Changing MaxBundleVersion from 5528 to 5530 in Info.plist will eliminate the warning dialog so Keywurl will load, but 1.4b5 is incompatible with Safari 4 final and broke URL processing in the address field when I tested it. At least until it's fixed I'm satisfied switching to SafariStand Quick Search shortcuts; haven't noticed any issues with SS 4.0L166.  
(Version 1.4b5)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

GCOGHILL  Interesting that a new release came out the day after Safari 4 final was released, but not compatible. Probably just an oversight by the dev.  
(Version 1.4b5)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

SJK  Actually 1.4b5 was released on Mar 16, adding (or fixing?) Safari 4 beta support, as you can see on the developer site. MacUpdate was slow to post the update.  
(Version 1.4b5)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

GCOGHILL  Aha… that explains it. thanks for the heads up. I dropped a line to the dev, erroneously thinking he released a new version.  
(Version 1.4b5)

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Keywurl
Jun 13 2009

ANONYMOUS  The new release works with Safari 4 final.  
(Version 1.4b6)

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Keywurl
Jun 14 2009

ALUAKZ  thank you for being quick with the update! i cannot live without keywurl...  
(Version 1.4b6)

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Keywurl
Jun 9 2009

GCOGHILL  Just a heads up that the current version is not compatible with Safari 4 final. The dev is pretty responsive to updates so I am sure it will be updated shortly.  
(Version 1.4b3)

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ScreenSharingMenulet
Jun 4 2009

GCOGHILL  Great! Thanks!  
(Version 1.5)

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Camouflage
Jun 3 2009

GCOGHILL  Cool app, but needs a toggle on/off setting instead of just launch/quit.  
(Version 1.25)

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Minimal Screensaver
Jun 2 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Excellent, works as described! Thanks!  
(Version 1.0)

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Minimal Screensaver
Jun 2 2009

GCOGHILL  The link seems to have moved, here is the one currently working:

http://minimaldesign.net/downloads/get_file/8  
(Version 1.0)

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Times
May 14 2009

GCOGHILL  I swear it was on the developer's blog, but don't see it there now oddly enough…  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Times
May 14 2009

GCOGHILL  Here's the changelog from the developer's site:

Times 1.1.2

Improved article image detection

Opening an article in the browser now marks it as read

Improved contextual menus for articles and feeds

Fixed crash that could occur when downloading images

Fixed bug where feeds could reorder themselves after clicking "Show More"

Fixed hang in Sharing preference pane

Article status is now properly updated after adding a feed

Fixed typo in the 'Delicious' service  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Times
May 14 2009

MISHA  thanks, where did you find that list?  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Times
May 14 2009

GCOGHILL  I swear it was on the developer's blog, but don't see it there now oddly enough…  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Smart Scroll
May 13 2009

GCOGHILL  Only just upgraded, but had to post to say how much I like the new Hover Scroll feature! Great addition to an already excellent utility. Glad to see per-app settings as well.  
(Version 3.0)

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Things
May 6 2009

GCOGHILL  FYI if you also use Things Touch for iPhone/iPod, the devs mentioned on the forums to hold off on installing the 1.1.1 version until the new Things Touch is available on the App Store.

I guess they made the desktop version available today due to wanting to be included in the Apple Design Awards.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Things
May 6 2009

ODYSSEUS  How can they go from 1.0.4 to 1.1.1?!  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Things
May 6 2009

ROBOTANK  Well, if the developers recommend waiting, that would explain why the update check in Things isn't showing 1.1.1 yet.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Tweetie
May 5 2009

GCOGHILL  @SJK - Odd, you are right. I found that link via a Twitter update by the @Tweetie account. Odd it's buried like that, probably an oversight.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Tweetie
May 4 2009

GCOGHILL  I found the release notes here: http://www.atebits.com/tweetie-mac/history/  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Tweetie
May 4 2009

GCOGHILL  Here are the 1.1 release notes from the developer's site:

Per-account notification preferences

Growl support

Save searches

Mark all as read command

Trends auto update

Repost syntax option (for RT)

Improved error handling

Tweaked tweet display

64 bit (makes Snow Leopard a happy cat)

Detect links starting with "www."

Improved support for links with parenthesis

Fixed $AAPL style links

img.ly, pix.im support

Remember last selected tab per account

"Go to User" username autocompletion

Improved direct messages UI

Update to use fresh Twitter APIs

Tooltips for compose window keyboard shortcuts

Improved key window handling after post

Option to disable menu item  
(Version 1.1)

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Tweetie
May 4 2009

MAYERJS1  The "Mark all as Read" option doesn't work for me using 1.1. Anyone else seeing this?  
(Version 1.1)

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Tweetie
May 4 2009

MISHA  Thanks, added them. Where did you find the notes? Any idea what 1.1.1 changes?  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Tweetie
May 4 2009

SJK  I still can't find release notes anywhere on the product site, including the blog.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Tweetie
May 4 2009

GCOGHILL  I found the release notes here: http://www.atebits.com/tweetie-mac/history/  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Tweetie
May 4 2009

SJK  Thanks for the link. Not sure how you found it since for some reason the history tab isn't displayed on the features and more pages, only on the history page itself. I wonder if that's intentionally stealthy. :)  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Tweetie
May 5 2009

GCOGHILL  @SJK - Odd, you are right. I found that link via a Twitter update by the @Tweetie account. Odd it's buried like that, probably an oversight.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Floating Keys
May 1 2009

GCOGHILL  You can type with the built-in OS X Keyboard Viewer…  
(Version 1.0)

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Billboard
Apr 6 2009

GCOGHILL  Thanks for the info. I've already submitted a feature request to Apple on the iTunes thing.   
(Version 0.9)

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Billboard
Apr 6 2009

GCOGHILL  Thanks for the info. I've already submitted a feature request to Apple on the iTunes thing.   
(Version 0.9)

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Billboard
Apr 6 2009

GCOGHILL  Will this allow one to play iTunes movies full-screen on a secondary monitor without the main monitor going all-black?  
(Version 0.9)

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Billboard
Apr 6 2009

TOMIS  Sorry, Billboard is just an iTunes status display and controller. However, you can use QuickTime Player (possibly Pro-only?) to watch movies fullscreen without blanking out other monitors.

I'd suggest you send a feature request to the iTunes team via http://www.apple.com/feedback/, this is a feature I'd like to see as well.  
(Version 0.9)

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Billboard
Apr 6 2009

GCOGHILL  Thanks for the info. I've already submitted a feature request to Apple on the iTunes thing.   
(Version 0.9)

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Billboard
Apr 6 2009

GCOGHILL  Thanks for the info. I've already submitted a feature request to Apple on the iTunes thing.   
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Chronograph
Mar 20 2009

GCOGHILL  Well, it's been a few months and OTJ has been updated. Significantly this time, hence the price increase and with the new features still a better choice even with the increased pricing.   
(Version 1.1)

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Groceries - Grocery shopping today
Mar 16 2009

GCOGHILL  Anyone know how this compares to Grocery IQ?  
(Version 1.0)

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Edge
Mar 15 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Clever, addicting game. Tetris-like in the simplicity, but challenging on both a mental and a skill level. Awesome electronic sound track. Great look/design.

Controls can be a bit tough to master, especially as you progress in the game and need to do more complex actions.

Overall a great game. I was hestiant on the price, but in the end it's a game I very much enjoy playing and the price has become a non-issue due to the quality of the game.  
(Version 1.1)

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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  The standard display does not remember a custom location for the Bezel if you relaunch or switch the display styles either.

Would be nice to have more control over the appearance of the default style, such as keeping it on screen while setting prefs, and being able to set the max size it grows to by dragging.

Svelte is nice, but very limited in comparison to the Standard display.  
(Version 0.8)

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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  Also: Svelte doesn't float above all other windows. And in addition to resizing, an option to use the bold version of the font? It's pretty waif-ish as is :)  
(Version 0.8)

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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  Thanks for the quick follow up! I did notice that the Svelte style had a cool way of displaying the 'meta' keys, but is there a possibility to get at least resizing for it? On a larger monitor, it would be tiny on a the user's end when viewing via Ustream etc.

Sounds great on the rest, thanks!  
(Version 0.8)

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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  Oh, and add an option in the Dock menu to start/stop KeyCastr (for those who don't want to use the menubar item).  
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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009
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GCOGHILL  Pretty cool app. Some small feature suggestions:

- Ability to display command keys only - many times in graphics software one holds down command keys to temporarily swap tools. Would be nice to be able to display these.

- The bezel doesn't grow proportionally to the font size at the larger font sizes (displayed text ends up on two lines)

- Option for text abbreviations instead of Command Key symbols (i.e. Cmd, Ctrl, Opt, Esc, Tab, Ret, etc.). Some people have no idea what those symbols mean :)

Regardless, cool little app!  
(Version 0.8)

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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  Oh, and add an option in the Dock menu to start/stop KeyCastr (for those who don't want to use the menubar item).  
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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

STEPHEN_DEKEN  Hi there!

* Ability to display command keys only

I assume you mean "display just the meta key when it's being held down". KeyCastr has this ability, but the default visualizer doesn't make use of it. If you switch the visualizer (use the Display panel in the preferences) to the Svelte visualizer, you'll note that the meta keys light up when they're selected.

* The bezel doesn't grow proportionally

Yeah, that's ugly. I'm planning to fix that.

* Option for text abbreviations instead of symbols

Great idea, thanks!

* Dock menu items for start/stop visualizing

D'oh! I'd meant to add that already. Good catch!

Thanks for your feedback!  
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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  Thanks for the quick follow up! I did notice that the Svelte style had a cool way of displaying the 'meta' keys, but is there a possibility to get at least resizing for it? On a larger monitor, it would be tiny on a the user's end when viewing via Ustream etc.

Sounds great on the rest, thanks!  
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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  Also: Svelte doesn't float above all other windows. And in addition to resizing, an option to use the bold version of the font? It's pretty waif-ish as is :)  
(Version 0.8)

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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

GCOGHILL  The standard display does not remember a custom location for the Bezel if you relaunch or switch the display styles either.

Would be nice to have more control over the appearance of the default style, such as keeping it on screen while setting prefs, and being able to set the max size it grows to by dragging.

Svelte is nice, but very limited in comparison to the Standard display.  
(Version 0.8)

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KeyCastr
Feb 27 2009

STEPHEN_DEKEN  Wow, really great feedback, thanks!

* Allow Svelte to resize

Seems reasonable to me, I can do that.

* Svelte doesn't float above all other windows

That's a bug, I'll fix it up.

* Svelte font is too light (use bold)

Also reasonable. Ideally I'd like to lighten the background when the meta keys aren't being held down, but didn't get there.

* Display location is lost when switching between visualizers

That's a bug. Thanks!

* Some easier way to keep the default visualizer on screen while setting prefs

0.7.x forced KeyCastr to have at least one bezel on the screen while the preferences window was open, but it was really buggy. I might be able to do it more cleanly with the new codebase, though. When you drag the bezel around, it won't fade away, but that's not helpful for when you want to see how the font size and so forth looks. Good suggestion.

* Max size of default visualizer

Also good. I'll think about how I could do that.

* Svelte is limited compared to the standard display

Svelte is really a rush job; it's only true purpose is to let you know that KeyCastr can support more than one style of display and can be extended with plugins. That's one of the reasons it has no preferences :)  
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Keywurl
Feb 25 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Must have plugin for Safari.

Developer also released a Safari 4 version lightning quick.  
(Version 1.4b3)

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Timer Utility
Feb 14 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Great timer! Looks good and great functionality.

The "Alarmclock" tab should read "Alarm Clock"

It would be nice to be able to set a custom message for the alarms & maybe make the dialog sheet larger, and use a larger font size for the message.

Also, a button on the window to switch from mini size to full size window would be nice.

Even as-is though, excellent!  
(Version 2.3.1)

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MindNode Pro
Feb 11 2009
*****

GCOGHILL  Great app, good price. Does what it's designed for and keeps it full-featured but also nice and simple.  
(Version 1.1)

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ExpanDrive
Feb 10 2009

GCOGHILL  Cool, will have to demo again. I'd like to do some offsite backups on my host space, I have tons of room on there.  
(Version 1.3.4)

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icon
Feb 9 2009

GCOGHILL  I guess I don't understand what this app does then, hard to tell with no website or screenshots/videos.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Feb 9 2009

GCOGHILL  I just click on the application icon in the Dock, brings all the windows to the front.  
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Feb 9 2009

PIZZACAKE  I'm not sure what you mean? You can only have one window foremost at any one time. The only way you could see all the windows at once is to Expose them.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Feb 9 2009

GCOGHILL  I guess I don't understand what this app does then, hard to tell with no website or screenshots/videos.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Feb 10 2009

PIZZACAKE  The description could be better. To be honest I didn't spend a lot of time on it. I'll fix it with the next update.

Basically Raise allows you to see all the open windows for the application you're currently working in. If I'm working in Pages I might have 7 or 8 documents open. I could take a trip to the Window menu each time to have a look which documents are open but I find it helpful to have a list of all my documents open visible all the time. Clicking on the name of the document in Raise's window brings the window forward in Pages.

It functions a little like the Windows 7 taskbar in that when you change applications you get a choice of open windows for that application.  
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Smart Scroll
Feb 2 2009

GCOGHILL  You should contact the developer, as I said he's always worked me through any problems and he knows the software in and out. I am sure he'll find the solution for you.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 31 2009

GCOGHILL  No it is not. Perhaps you can try to add both using the plus-sign button and see if that gets rid of the red line?  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Jan 31 2009

GCOGHILL  I was hoping for a beefier feature list for this update. I like Twitterific (tried the rest, keep coming back) but it desperately needs a way to separately view Direct Messages and Replies (tabs, or whatever).

Including a URL shortener (choice of multiple services with account linking would be nice) is also something I would like to see, but not on the top of the list.

And while I am on the feature request soapbox, I'd also like to see an option to open links in the background, an "unread" count in the "title bar" (or whatever that top portion is on an HUD window). A pref to prune read tweets after X hours/days. And a pref to allow clicking of the Growl alerts to jump to the respective Tweet.

Some sort of Groups feature would be nice as well.

I did contact the devs a while back and was told that many of these were on the list for future updates, but was not given any sort of timeframe.  
(Version 3.2)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 31 2009

GCOGHILL  Smart Scroll requires Application Enhancer to be installed in order for it to run. And note that the "exclude" list for Smart Scroll is actually the list of applications it is enhancing. An excluded app will have a red line through it's name in the list.

The developer is great and if you have any questions, just drop him a line.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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SaveCircle
Jan 27 2009

GCOGHILL  How does this handle saving files that are being worked on - i.e. I am working on a Photoshop file, saving manually as I go. Does SC save anyways or only after an idle period?

How does the auto-save ensure you don't overwrite a file as you are working on it? Say for example I am working on a text file and accidentally delete an entire paragraph, then SC auto-saves.

Some sort of versioned Save As feature might be handy for this. Save As files could be named like: document 01- autosave 2009-01-29 4:31 PM.jpg or something similar.

I love the idea, but would worry that I would auto-save unwanted changes without a way to undo.  
(Version 1.2)

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MacAutoMute
Jan 26 2009

GCOGHILL  Cool, thanks!  
(Version 0.91b)

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Screen Shades
Jan 26 2009

GCOGHILL  Does not work on a secondary monitor, just the main monitor.  
(Version 1.0)

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Layers
Jan 25 2009
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GCOGHILL  Wow, what a cool and original piece of software! I agree with the other post that refers to this as the "Screenflow of screen capture software".

Be sure to open up the Inspector, where you can select only the items you want to include in the Photoshop file.

Well thought out, easy to use and for what it does the price seems more than reasonable.  
(Version 1.0.2)

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MacAutoMute
Jan 25 2009

GCOGHILL  Perhaps the developer could team up with iTunes and Screensavers (http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/12707/itunes-and-screensavers) — pause iTunes and mute the system when the screensaver starts.  
(Version 0.91b)

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MacAutoMute
Jan 26 2009

SMARTEC  Thank you for your advece, I'll consider that ;-)  
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MacAutoMute
Jan 25 2009

GCOGHILL  Yeah having system sounds play while music is playing is annoying.

I wonder if the developer could also add an option to pause iTunes as well as mute the system when the screensaver kicks on? No sense in itunes playing if the Mac is muted.  
(Version 0.91b)

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InstantShot!
Jan 22 2009
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GCOGHILL  What a great screenshot app. And free! Excellent.  
(Version 2.5)

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Isolator
Jan 22 2009
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GCOGHILL  Excellent utility! great for not only concentration, but also screenshots and screencasts to keep the background private and/or non-distracting.  
(Version 3.40b)

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ChronoSync
Jan 21 2009

GCOGHILL  Here are the actual release notes from the developer site for 4.01:

• Fixes a problem that some users had registering the program.

• Fixes a long stall that occurred when opening documents and launching the application on some user's systems.

• Fixed some problems that occurred when the base language was not represented by a Roman text system. This problem could manifest itself as failure to launch, inability to communicate with agents and possibly random crashes.

• Fixed a bug whereby if you ran a Trial Sync and then hit "Cancel" from the Trial Sync selector window, any file-pair scanned that was in-sync would have their "Last Synchronized" time stamp updated if it was previously set to "never".

• Modified the intelligence behind the "Timestamps" attribute trigger so that it ignores modification dates for files if the user has also enabled the "Modification Date" data trigger.

• Added the ability to disable ChronoSync's attempt to mount file servers asynchronously via a public plist entry.

• Added an "Update all users" custom option to the ChronoSync installer. This was always being done in previous installers, but is now an optional step in the installation process. Users installing ChronoSync on FIle Servers will typically want to turn OFF this step so the installer doesn't try to clean up each and every user's home folder. Users in certain Directory Services controlled environments may also want to consider turning this option off.

• Addressed some permission issues in the installer.  
(Version 4.0.1)

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Fontcase
Jan 21 2009

GCOGHILL  I was testing the beta, and now trying out the 1.0 release. A few observations from a fairly large (1200+) font collection:

• Smart Folders do not auto-update (need to click away then back for them to update).

• There are no number counts next to sets, collections, etc. (not sure if this is a big deal or not).

• Generating previews as you scroll through the app slows things down.

• Can't seem to find a way to use the font name as the preview text.

• Font Explorer X sets import, but the fonts weren't placed into them.

There are some nice features to Fontcase — the body text & headline previews are handy for sure. And the compare feature is nice with body/headline tabs. it's definitely a step up from the OS X Font Book (and maybe the target buyer) but it still seems to have small oversights throughout the functionality.

Not sure if this is ready to use in a professional workflow just yet, but it seems the devs are serious about this app and it's one to keep an eye on. I am curious to see where this progresses.  
(Version 1.0)

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Fontcase
Jan 21 2009

GCOGHILL  While I agree that Fontcase looks like a great app, keep in mind it is missing some features the others offer, in particular auto font activation in Font Explorer X (I use FEX now).

I also asked the devs about a simple Smart Folder rule "date added" and while they "put it on the list" it seems a simple request to be included. Handy when you install new fonts and want to find them for projects. "Last import" isn't far-reaching enough sometimes.

The devs did tell me that auto-activation plugins for Adobe (& other apps I assume) are on the way in a future release, but no timeframe was given.

I'll be keeping an eye on this, but for now I am sticking with the free version of Font Explorer X. When Fontcase offers the auto-activate I'll be more tempted to consider it.  
(Version 1.0)

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Menuola
Jan 21 2009

GCOGHILL  For MacBook users with lots of menu items, this looks like it might be handy. Some time the app menus hide the left-most items.  
(Version 2.0)

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Socialite
Jan 14 2009

GCOGHILL  I just got one, I tweeted them about the issue and they mentioned the same. Thanks!  
(Version 1.0r558)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 6 2009

GCOGHILL  Even thought the version number is the same, the 2.8.8 was updated just after the release -- try downloading a new copy and installing it, should fix the trackpad issues.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Dec 27 2008

GCOGHILL  Yeah it's not working with FireFox for me either…  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Dec 27 2008

GCOGHILL  Contacted the dev, he was working on some code tweaks to support the TouchStrip on Wacom tablets, and the code was conflicting. New build fixes this, but breaks Touch Strip functionality again. Dev said he was working on a fix so both would work together.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Dec 21 2008

GCOGHILL  Has anyone out there using 2.8.8 with a trackpad noticed intermittent/quirky behavior in certain applications? I am noticing it with Safari and a few others. I dropped a line to the developer but have not yet heard back.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Dec 27 2008

GCOGHILL  Contacted the dev, he was working on some code tweaks to support the TouchStrip on Wacom tablets, and the code was conflicting. New build fixes this, but breaks Touch Strip functionality again. Dev said he was working on a fix so both would work together.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 5 2009

BILLY THE BIKER  First, I love this app and miss it immediately when there is an OS upgrade.

This version is a little quirky though. Initiating the scroll is jumpy and then smoothes out after a few strokes. Still a must have.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 6 2009

GCOGHILL  Even thought the version number is the same, the 2.8.8 was updated just after the release -- try downloading a new copy and installing it, should fix the trackpad issues.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 31 2009

DOUGSTER  Hi GC,

Do you have Application Enhancer installed on your Mac? If so,when you click on the Smart Scroll section does it tell you that Firefox/Safari/Dock are in the Smart Scroll Excluded list?  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 31 2009

GCOGHILL  Smart Scroll requires Application Enhancer to be installed in order for it to run. And note that the "exclude" list for Smart Scroll is actually the list of applications it is enhancing. An excluded app will have a red line through it's name in the list.

The developer is great and if you have any questions, just drop him a line.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 31 2009

DOUGSTER  Hi GC, thanks for your response.What I meant was this: Is Safari/Firefox crossed out with a red line on your list in Application Enhancer?   
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Jan 31 2009

GCOGHILL  No it is not. Perhaps you can try to add both using the plus-sign button and see if that gets rid of the red line?  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Feb 2 2009

DOUGSTER  Whatever I do (even uninstalling Smart Scroll/Application Enhancer), the dreaded red line still exists over Firefox/Safari/Audio Codex applications! As a matter of interest,which version of Firefox have you installed on your computer? I am using 3.0.5  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Feb 2 2009

GCOGHILL  You should contact the developer, as I said he's always worked me through any problems and he knows the software in and out. I am sure he'll find the solution for you.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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Smart Scroll
Feb 10 2009

DOUGSTER  Hi,

Smart Scroll is working again since Firefox updated to 3.0.6  
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Socialite
Dec 21 2008

GCOGHILL  I am always confused when a developer doesn't make new versions reset the demo period. There's no way to test out new features. Especially during beta releases, this would seem beneficial to all.  
(Version 1.0r557)

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Socialite
Jan 14 2009

THE GRAPHIC MAC  You can send them an email, or contact them on twitter to get the demo reset if you're interested.  
(Version 1.0r558)

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Socialite
Jan 14 2009

GCOGHILL  I just got one, I tweeted them about the issue and they mentioned the same. Thanks!  
(Version 1.0r558)

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DejaMenu
Dec 20 2008

GCOGHILL  Agreed, assigning DejaMenu to the scrollball button would be handy.

Would be nice to configure, I would like to have the Application menu items be shown fully on activation, with the rest displayed as submenus.

Still handy either way, great for a dual monitor setup.  
(Version 1.2.2)

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LaunchBar
Dec 17 2008

GCOGHILL  This thing just crashes on launch for me after I try to click anything in the auto-opened prefs to fix the Spotlight/Launchbar keyboard shortcut conflict.  
(Version 5.0b2)

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Keywurl
Dec 16 2008

GCOGHILL  I am using it with 3.2.1 and been using it for a while now with no probs. Sure it's not some other plugin conflict?  
(Version 1.4b2)

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Smart Scroll
Dec 15 2008

GCOGHILL  10.5.6 came out like a few hours ago, gotta give the dev a chance to catch up. Regardless, looks like the updated version is already out. Smart Scroll is almost always updated for OS updates within a day or so.  
(Version 2.8.8)

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X-MasTree
Dec 11 2008

GCOGHILL  You switched to a Mac for an Xmas tree program? Really?  
(Version 1.4)

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AirRadar
Dec 2 2008

GCOGHILL  Agreed. Otherwise, excellent app.  
(Version 1.1.5)

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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

GCOGHILL  Ah, cool. And I didn't notice the upgrade pricing till you mentioned it was there (didn't think to click on the "Buy" link).

Thanks for the info.  
(Version 3.0)

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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

GCOGHILL  Seems the 2.x licenses are not valid for 3.0, no note of this on the devs Web site nor during the upgrade process. Your database is also upgraded to the 3.0 version. No indication of upgrade pricing. Be forewarned.  
(Version 3.0)

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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

DUSTIN  As mentioned on our website, upgrades from Wallet 2.x are $5.

Wallet 3 imports your Wallet 2 database, but does not move or modify it, so you can still keep using Wallet 2 should you decide not to upgrade.  
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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

GCOGHILL  Ah, cool. And I didn't notice the upgrade pricing till you mentioned it was there (didn't think to click on the "Buy" link).

Thanks for the info.  
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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

T7  Dustin, the Wallet 2 serial numbers (at least some of 'em) are not recognized as valid serial numbers in the upgrade process on the website. That's the problem...  
(Version 3.0)

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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

DUSTIN  T7, if you haven't yet, can you please contact us? Lots of people are upgrading fine, but we'll be happy to help you out with any issues.  
(Version 3.0)

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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

T7  Well, I did mail earlier, mentioning the problem and the fact that the Wallet iPhone app is not available in at least the Dutch App Store (and possibly some other European app stores as well). I'm sure this will be solved though. Nohhing but good experiences with the dev so far.  
(Version 3.0)

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Wallet
Dec 1 2008

DOUBLEFORTE  What about upgrades from the Macheist version?  
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Noted
Nov 27 2008

GCOGHILL  There's actually a newer version on the developer's Web site, version 2.0 and much more Tiger/Leopard looking.

Also, looking forward to seeing the category/hierarchy feature added. Only issue I see in the 2.0 version is the limit to how small you can resize the window.

Otherwise, perfect little app. I symlinked the App Support folder for Noted for pseudo-sync and it works great.  
(Version 1.0.2)

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Chronograph
Nov 26 2008

GCOGHILL  For an extra $5, On The Job is a much better purchase. Also keeps things simple, and offers more features.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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Chronograph
Mar 20 2009

LOUNGE DELUXE  Your info is a little outdated as the price of a license for On The Job is $ 39.95, so that's double the price of Chronograph!   
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Chronograph
Mar 20 2009

GCOGHILL  Well, it's been a few months and OTJ has been updated. Significantly this time, hence the price increase and with the new features still a better choice even with the increased pricing.   
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Together
Nov 26 2008

GCOGHILL  I too found the interface sluggish until I turned off the icon previews in the View Options palette. Now it's super fast. The developer should consider either fixing the speed with icon previews, or turn it off by default. I almost gave up on this app after importing a bunch of text files, the speed was so slow.  
(Version 2.2.2)

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Papaya
Nov 21 2008

GCOGHILL  No help files for this app, and nothing on the developer website. Setup assistant tells me I need ports 8080 open, and then a warning comes up that port 6900 is not open. Which one is it?  
(Version 1.2)

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Papaya
May 31 2009

RARO  It's port 8080 (Alternate Web/proxy)  
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WatchMouse Site Monitor
Nov 19 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Excellent, simple widget. The Growl support is great.  
(Version 2.1)

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Google Adsense Widget
Nov 19 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Just adding a star rating, this widget has been working excellent. And I just figured out that if you click the "today" text, it will cycle through yesterday, last week, this month and last month. Nice!  
(Version 2.0)

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MacAdSense
Nov 19 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Nice widget. The only thing it's missing is a "today" total, but otherwise, perfect.  
(Version 0.7)

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Socialite
Nov 14 2008

GCOGHILL  Promising app. Would like to see support for multiple Twitter/Flickr accounts (if that's even possible).

I'd also like to see more of a distinction between the Events for the different services offered (color coding perhaps?). It's hard to distinguish between Facebook status updates and Twitter updates.

Better keyboard shortcuts for Twitter are a must, not simple enough to do replies and direct messages (Cmd-R & Cmd-D perhaps?). Also, needs a one-handed keystroke for cycling through events (like Spacebar, and perhaps Shift-Spacebar to go in reverse).

Overall though a cool app. My demo will probably expire before it's at a stage that it feels ready for actual use though.  
(Version 1.0r546)

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Nov 14 2008

GCOGHILL  If you are in column view and Command-double click the folder you are in, Finder will open a new Window for the same folder.

Doesn't line them up like Fiwi does though.  
(Version 1.3)

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huddy
Nov 6 2008

GCOGHILL  Cool, thanks Kevin.  
(Version 1.3)

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Nov 5 2008

GCOGHILL  FYI, on dual monitors the two created windows take up one monitor per window.  
(Version 1.1)

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Nov 5 2008

MLEONTI  Yes correct that's what I think works best.

If people want otherwise I'll see if I can change that.  
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huddy
Nov 5 2008

GCOGHILL  Cool on the new features, but I am not sure what the keyboard shortcuts are for labels or file ratings...

The Label colors are heard to make out on the HUD display, I can barely make out which is which.

But thanks for the new features, Huddy is coming along nicely!  
(Version 1.3)

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huddy
Nov 5 2008

shortcuts for the colours are 'alt (option) and 1', 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. As for the file ratings, just use the numbers 0 to 5.

Kev   
(Version 1.3)

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huddy
Nov 6 2008

GCOGHILL  Cool, thanks Kevin.  
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Nocturne
Nov 1 2008

GCOGHILL  Cool app, a few comments:

The options only seem to work on the main monitor. Secondary monitor is inverted, but color tint only happens on main screen.

Brightness control didn't work for me.  
(Version 1.0.4)

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ScreenShade
Nov 1 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Free and does just what it says. Perfect.  
(Version 1.3)

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ForeverSave Lite
Nov 1 2008

GCOGHILL  Sounds great Tobias!  
(Version 1.0)

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ForeverSave Lite
Oct 31 2008

GCOGHILL  Just demoing this app now, but one feature I can tell you right now it needs: the option to save documents with a "Save As", and automatically adding a user-definable suffix to the file name (i.e. autosave001, autosave002 etc.). Date/Time suffix would be great.

That would additionally be handy for an idle computer situation, such as: if the computer has been idle for more than X minutes, save via Save As with the autosave suffix.

I know I don't always necessarily want to save the open document as-is, so if the auto-save saved a separate version you are totally safe.

Also, a pref to not auto-save if the document has already been saved recently would be nice.

Interesting app though. I would just be worried that it would save a change I didn't want to save an overwrite an open document -- the opposite problem of not saving regularly :)  
(Version 1.0)

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ForeverSave Lite
Oct 31 2008

TOOL FORCE SOFTWARE  Hello GCOGHILL - thanks for this great suggestion. Yes, you're right, I will see what I can do.

Best regards,

Tobias Jordan.  
(Version 1.0)

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ForeverSave Lite
Nov 1 2008

GCOGHILL  Sounds great Tobias!  
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Dashflix
Oct 31 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Excellent little widget, the faux-Netflix mailer is perfect. Netflix site updates will break the functionality, but the developer usually updates within a day or so.  
(Version 1.6)

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ScreenFlow
Oct 30 2008

GCOGHILL  I have to say I am amazed at the feature set of this application. Not only does it offer everything I was looking for in a video screen capture app, but what's unbelievable is that all the effects are dynamic -- keystroke overlay, mouse zoom, pointer click indicators, pointer scaling -- everything is added after the fact while you prep your video, so you don't have to worry about the recording while you record. It's all done in the editing stage and is extensively -- and easily -- customizable. I didn't know something like this was even possible!

And this impression is from a quick 5-minute test drive, not even reading the manual or help. After some more usage I'll have to give it a star rating, but for now -- wow!  
(Version 1.2)

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Speedy Mac
Oct 30 2008

GCOGHILL  Umm, most of the features here are built in to OS X and have been for some time now. Recently used apps & docs? Check "recent Items" in the Apple menu. Easy access to favorite stuff? Try using the Finder's Sidebar. Drag something in there. Current item path? Control-click the name on the title bar of a Finder window or Document.

I suppose if for some reason you need all this stuff in one place and are willing to pay $27 to do so, then this is not a redundant application.  
(Version 2008r3)

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Mouseposé
Oct 28 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Just a quick demo proved this to be a well thought out app. If you are looking for software to draw attention to your mouse pointer, display clicks, double-clicks, right-clicks, keystrokes (including modifier keys), Mouseposé has it all. And the different indicators have separate customizable hotkeys which can also be paired to trigger simultaneously or not. Price seems reasonable as well. Thumbs up!  
(Version 3.1b5)

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Pointer+
Oct 28 2008
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GCOGHILL  The circle that identifies the mouse flickers and instantly becomes annoying. The click indicator only seems to work intermittently (at least with my Wacom stylus) and the magnified area is static, so it doesn't follow the mouse pointer -- it just magnifies the area right under the magnification loupe/circle, wherever you may drag it - and it can't be resized.  
(Version 1.0)

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Default Folder X
Oct 27 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  I just realized that I never gave a review here for what is probably my most-used and favorite shareware app for the Mac.

I have been a registered user since way back in the OS 9 days, and Default Folder is the first app I install on any new Mac.

Demo this, read & understand what it does and within days (if not hours) you'll be buying a license.

Very helpful developers as well, always get prompt and friendly help whenever I have issues or questions (which have been rare and usually limited to significant upgrades with either DFX or OS X). Super stable and just about the most handy piece of software I purchased a license for. A must-have.  
(Version 4.0.8)

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SousChef
Oct 26 2008

GCOGHILL  Great-looking app, seems perfect. One thing that would be very nice -- a way to generate a shopping list for ingredients.  
(Version 1.0)

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SousChef
Dec 14 2008

TARARNDIR  We're planning on adding this feature and are looking into an iPhone sidekick apps to go along with this as well.  
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Lustro
Oct 25 2008

GCOGHILL  This crashes when I run the export. Also, what does the "overwrite Gmail contacts" checkbox do, if this just exports a file?  
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gMailContacts
Oct 24 2008

GCOGHILL  Bounces in the Dock, then quits before it starts.  
(Version 1.5)

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PDF2Image
Oct 22 2008
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GCOGHILL  I too, like the developer, am amazed that there wasn't something like this built-in to Preview or Acrobat Pro (or even reader).

The app works perfectly, big thanks and kudos to the developer!

One small issue: it would be nice if the JPG quality slider retained it's setting. It defaults to 90% for every new document.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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Orbiter
Oct 21 2008

GCOGHILL  The "Tags" feature seems to be the way to categorize instead of actual categories.  
(Version 1.1.3)

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Screenflick
Oct 21 2008

GCOGHILL  I just heard back from the developer and both features were said to be on the short list for inclusion, thought I would update this for anyone also looking for those features.  
(Version 1.6.2)

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Screenflick
Oct 20 2008

GCOGHILL  Two things that have kept me from purchasing a license:

• The on-screen keyboard input indication does not show modifier keys alone, only if they are used in conjunction with another keystroke (letter, number, etc.)

• The mouse-follow mode needs a slight tweak, as I have mentioned before: I would like to be able to set a mouse-follow area, and then separately set the capture area and be able to toggle between the two. As it stands now, when setting the mouse-follow area and then toggling to fixed mode, it uses the area dimensions set for the mouse-follow for fixed mode.

I would prefer that the non-mouse-follow mode be able to be set separately so for example I could set the capture area to full screen or some other large setting, and then be able to toggle to a user-specified zoomed/close-up view that follows the mouse.

I want to screen-capture graphics software, and both of these features are integral.

Otherwise this app is perfect. Lots of great included features, looks sharp and generates great videos/audio. I dropped the developer an email to see if/when these features might be implemented, still waiting to hear back.  
(Version 1.6.2)

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Screenflick
Oct 21 2008

GCOGHILL  I just heard back from the developer and both features were said to be on the short list for inclusion, thought I would update this for anyone also looking for those features.  
(Version 1.6.2)

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Backboard
Oct 15 2008

GCOGHILL  This has to be used with online note service Backpack.  
(Version 1.0)

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MailRecent Mail Plugin
Oct 8 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Simple app, does what it says, super handy and haven't seen any issues with Mail since using it. Thumbs up.  
(Version 1.1)

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Flagit!
Sep 24 2008

GCOGHILL  Gto a quick reply from the developer with the following uninstall instructions:

Flagit! can be removed with the following steps:

1. In the Finder, select "Go>Go to folder..."(or apple-shift-G)

2. In the "Go To Folder" dialog, enter /Libraray/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins

(in some configurations you might have to goto users/Library/Applications Support/SIMBL/Plugins -

take note of the "users" in this path)

3. This should open a new Finder window - in it you should see a file called "flagit.bundle"

4. Delete this file (put it in the trash), then restart your Mac - Flagit! should be gone.

I swear I looked in the SIMBL plugins folder, but I guess not.  
(Version 1.2b)

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Flagit!
Sep 23 2008

GCOGHILL  Yikes, I hesitantly installed this and don't like it, can't find a way to uninstall and can't find the files on the hard drive.  
(Version 1.2b)

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Flagit!
Sep 24 2008

GCOGHILL  Gto a quick reply from the developer with the following uninstall instructions:

Flagit! can be removed with the following steps:

1. In the Finder, select "Go>Go to folder..."(or apple-shift-G)

2. In the "Go To Folder" dialog, enter /Libraray/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins

(in some configurations you might have to goto users/Library/Applications Support/SIMBL/Plugins -

take note of the "users" in this path)

3. This should open a new Finder window - in it you should see a file called "flagit.bundle"

4. Delete this file (put it in the trash), then restart your Mac - Flagit! should be gone.

I swear I looked in the SIMBL plugins folder, but I guess not.  
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Flagit!
Sep 23 2008

GCOGHILL  The dev needs to have more info on his webpage and some screenshots. How does this differ from IMAP flags?  
(Version 1.2b)

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VideoDrive
Sep 23 2008

GCOGHILL  I just checked out the site, which is really informative. Looks like there's no way to stream reference movies with iTunes, looks like an OS X issue not a VideoDrive issue.

The more I look at this program, the more handy it looks. Especially for large libraries or batch processing.

Still, everything can be done manually if you prefer.  
(Version 1.6.5)

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VideoDrive
Sep 23 2008

GCOGHILL  I think it's hilarious that I got negative votes for giving out a tip. How is that negative? That said, if you need to do this in batch, Video Drive looks perfect.

I used an AppleScript to do a similar thing, but it generated .qtl files (renamed as .mov files) and unfortunately you have to leave the originals where they were or edit all the .qtl files. With VideoDrive, you get reference movies and can move them about on your hard drive.

However, reference movies do not show up in Shared iTunes libraries. I would love to see this issue handled by VideoDrive, I would buy a license in a second if that could be figured out. Developer -- any chance of seeing that happen?  
(Version 1.6.5)

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Inspire Me
Sep 20 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Just about a perfect piece of software for what it does. Plenty of configuration options for the display of the phrases.

I had a few suggestions for the developer, and got a quick reply. My only suggestions were to have checkboxes by each phrase to toggle on/off, and also a way to group phrases - also with a toggle.

Otherwise it pretty solid. It would be great to be able to share user-created Topics in the online "shop".

One thing I have found as a great use is to enter software tips and keyboard shortcuts I am trying to learn.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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huddy
Sep 18 2008

GCOGHILL  Just adding suggestions, I don't expect the freeware developers out there to do any extra work for their apps, but some like the feedback.

Thanks for sharing as-is though, still great!  
(Version 1.1)

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huddy
Sep 18 2008

GCOGHILL  Oh, and a pref to go to your choice of Finder view upon quit would be cool too.  
(Version 1.1)

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huddy
Sep 18 2008

GCOGHILL  This seems pretty handy. Any way to add customizable keyboard shortcuts to the Label colors?  
(Version 1.1)

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huddy
Sep 18 2008

GCOGHILL  Oh, and a pref to go to your choice of Finder view upon quit would be cool too.  
(Version 1.1)

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huddy
Sep 18 2008

I'm sure it's entirely possible to do the things you ask. However, lack of knowledge and available time mean I doubt I'll get round to it any day soon. I'll make the source code available on my website if anyone else wants to take it up.

Kev.  
(Version 1.1)

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huddy
Sep 18 2008

GCOGHILL  Just adding suggestions, I don't expect the freeware developers out there to do any extra work for their apps, but some like the feedback.

Thanks for sharing as-is though, still great!  
(Version 1.1)

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Transmission
Sep 16 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Transmission is just great. Simple to use, seems like plenty of features - especially since it hit 1.0. I am sure there are more fully featured apps out there, but Transmission is an easy to use and great looking OS X app for the average user.

And you can't beat the price, either.  
(Version 1.34)

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VideoDrive
Sep 11 2008

GCOGHILL  If you just want to get a reference movie file into iTunes, open the movie in QuickTime and then do a Save As… and select the 'reference movie' option. Add this new reference movie file to iTunes.

Install the Perian plugin for Quicktime to play additional movie formats.

You'll have to set all the info manually, so VideoDrive might help here. Also helps with automating the procedure.  
(Version 1.6.4)

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VideoDrive
Sep 11 2008

REVCO  It works! Awesome. Tried a wmv and avi referenced movie. Thanks for the tip.  
(Version 1.6.4)

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VideoDrive
Sep 23 2008

GCOGHILL  I think it's hilarious that I got negative votes for giving out a tip. How is that negative? That said, if you need to do this in batch, Video Drive looks perfect.

I used an AppleScript to do a similar thing, but it generated .qtl files (renamed as .mov files) and unfortunately you have to leave the originals where they were or edit all the .qtl files. With VideoDrive, you get reference movies and can move them about on your hard drive.

However, reference movies do not show up in Shared iTunes libraries. I would love to see this issue handled by VideoDrive, I would buy a license in a second if that could be figured out. Developer -- any chance of seeing that happen?  
(Version 1.6.5)

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VideoDrive
Sep 23 2008

GCOGHILL  I just checked out the site, which is really informative. Looks like there's no way to stream reference movies with iTunes, looks like an OS X issue not a VideoDrive issue.

The more I look at this program, the more handy it looks. Especially for large libraries or batch processing.

Still, everything can be done manually if you prefer.  
(Version 1.6.5)

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VideoDrive
Sep 28 2008

BONBONS  Thanks for the tip!  
(Version 1.6.5.01)

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iPreview Clipboard
Sep 9 2008

GCOGHILL  I was going to say the same thing...  
(Version 1.0)

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Beholder
Jul 31 2008

GCOGHILL  This looks pretty cool, but could really use tabbed windows instead of opening new ones.  
(Version 3.0)

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HUDTunes
Jul 29 2008

GCOGHILL  Cool, looks good here. The only other thing for the prefs would be to turn off the menubar item. And the menubar item looks like it has too much "space" around it when sitting next to other menubar items.  
(Version 1.1)

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HUDTunes
Jul 26 2008

GCOGHILL  Quitting iTunes while this is running results in an AppleScript error (about iTunes not running) that requires you to force quit HUDTunes.

Otherwise, pretty cool.

Maybe clicking title bar swaps artist/title? And a star rating selector would be excellent.  
(Version 1.0)

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Corkboard
Jul 18 2008

GCOGHILL  I like this app.

Corkboard background should be the color of a corkboard, and more opaque (or settings to tweak this stuff).

Also, doesn't support dragging an image from a webpage, cut/copy/paste into Corkboard works OK.

Wouldn't replace Jumpcut for me, but might be something to use in addition.

Not sure charging for a beta that won't be ready until 2009(?) is cool though. Keep the beta free, release time-expiring demos until the 1.0 release.

More documentation would be nice as well.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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ExpanDrive
Jul 16 2008

GCOGHILL  Interesting, but my hosting service doesn't support SFTP. Here's a reply in the host's forum about SFTP:

"The major reason sFTP is not provided here is that it is almost impossible to secure the server when you enable sFTP via cPanel. It forces auto allowing jailed shell on shared accounts, which is a security risk. webDAV is also insecure. It might be ironic that to have secure FTP you need to risk making the server less secure at the same time, but that's just what happens. The permissions settings to secure the account to have sFTP and not allow the jailed shell open security holes that most shared hosts without jailed shell just aren't going to allow (we aren't anyway).

We've revisited the idea over and over and looked into any new methodoligies, and each time we have, it has presented itself as insecure under the cPanel environment."

http://www.lunarforums.com/lunarpages_webhosting_help/anything_new_with_sftp-t37971.0.html;msg282276#msg282276  
(Version 1.2.8)

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OmniGrowl
Jul 14 2008

GCOGHILL  Wow, now that's what I call taking suggestions to heart! The new website is light years beyond the previous one - great job!  
(Version 3.1)

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Organized
Jul 7 2008

GCOGHILL  yeah I noticed the calendar selection tab got added about 14 minutes after I posted the earlier comment, thanks!

Color labels would be nice, but as-is this widget is already pretty kick-ass. It's looking like my donation to iSlayer for iStat Menus will not be the last...  
(Version 1.02)

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Organized
Jul 4 2008

GCOGHILL  Excellent widget! A few suggestions:

• The ability to select which calendars appear in the Events tab. Currently it's one or all, would like to select just a few.

• The ability to tint events with the color label used in iCal for the calendar.  
(Version 1.0)

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Organized
Jul 7 2008

MARCISLAYER  "The ability to select which calendars appear in the Events tab. Currently it's one or all, would like to select just a few."

Version 1.02 now has this :)

"The ability to tint events with the color label used in iCal for the calendar."

We might add this in the future. I'm sure there would be a nice way to do it.  
(Version 1.02)

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Organized
Jul 7 2008

GCOGHILL  yeah I noticed the calendar selection tab got added about 14 minutes after I posted the earlier comment, thanks!

Color labels would be nice, but as-is this widget is already pretty kick-ass. It's looking like my donation to iSlayer for iStat Menus will not be the last...  
(Version 1.02)

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Adobe InDesign CS4
Jul 1 2008

GCOGHILL  I do believe the issue is with Apple, and it was not fixed in the 10.5.4 update this week. If it was Adobe's fault, it was also not fixed in this update as I still see it here on the MacBook.  
(Version 5.0.3)

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ExpanDrive
Jun 26 2008

GCOGHILL  I'm surprised plain ol' FTP support isn't in there.  
(Version 1.2.6)

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ExpanDrive
Jul 16 2008

SJK  Recommended reading:

http://stevenf.com/archive/dont-use-ftp.php  
(Version 1.2.8)

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ExpanDrive
Jul 16 2008

GCOGHILL  Interesting, but my hosting service doesn't support SFTP. Here's a reply in the host's forum about SFTP:

"The major reason sFTP is not provided here is that it is almost impossible to secure the server when you enable sFTP via cPanel. It forces auto allowing jailed shell on shared accounts, which is a security risk. webDAV is also insecure. It might be ironic that to have secure FTP you need to risk making the server less secure at the same time, but that's just what happens. The permissions settings to secure the account to have sFTP and not allow the jailed shell open security holes that most shared hosts without jailed shell just aren't going to allow (we aren't anyway).

We've revisited the idea over and over and looked into any new methodoligies, and each time we have, it has presented itself as insecure under the cPanel environment."

http://www.lunarforums.com/lunarpages_webhosting_help/anything_new_with_sftp-t37971.0.html;msg282276#msg282276  
(Version 1.2.8)

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ExpanDrive
Jul 16 2008

HEMANCUSO  We're going to be adding it in as of version 1.4 or version 1.5, expect it in 5-6 weeks.  
(Version 1.2.8)

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ExpanDrive
Feb 9 2009

EXPANDRIVE  Plain FTP/FTPS support is in as of version 1.3  
(Version 1.3.4)

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ExpanDrive
Feb 10 2009

GCOGHILL  Cool, will have to demo again. I'd like to do some offsite backups on my host space, I have tons of room on there.  
(Version 1.3.4)

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Delivery Status
Jun 25 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Can't believe I haven't submitted a review for what is my most favorite widget.

Perfect, in every way. To me, it exemplifies what a Dashboard widget should be. And free on top of it all? You really should donate if you haven't already.  
(Version 4.3)

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OmniGrowl
Jun 23 2008

GCOGHILL  I suppose it's one of those things where if you can't even find a full feature list on the apps own webpage, you start to wonder if the app itself might be unfinished. Also might make one wonder about support issues.

I've demoed OmniGrowl in the past and it's a very nice application. But had I stumbled across it outside of MacUpdate, I might not even have given it another look.

Something as simple as a changelog, a basic overview of features and at least a full list of the main features added in the newest version might be a bit more reassuring. A screen shot or two would also help.

Hope this doesn't come across as negative, it's purely constructive criticism. The app itself seems great, it's just the "packaging" that might turn some people off.

Just the reply from the developer bumps this up a notch in my book, sometimes I don't even get replies from (or get very delayed responses from) devs to which I've paid money for licenses and contacted for support.  
(Version 3.0)

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OmniGrowl
Jun 23 2008

GCOGHILL  I agree on the website comment, the MacUpdate page is far more informative than the developers own webpage for OmniGrowl.  
(Version 3.0)

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Sure Cuts A Lot
Jun 5 2008

GCOGHILL  I do not use the software, and honestly do not even know what it is for.

However, it sounds like a niche tool for a professional, and the corny name - coupled with the price tag - would make me leery if it were an application that I was interested in.

Just a bit of constructive criticism. Maybe I was a bit harsh.  
(Version 1.010)

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Sure Cuts A Lot
Jun 5 2008

GCOGHILL  Developer, please do yourself and the rest of us a favor and rename this application.

The pun would have been corny even back when it was relevant.  
(Version 1.010)

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Sure Cuts A Lot
Jun 5 2008

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Just curious, do you use this software and if so, does it work well?  
(Version 1.010)

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Sure Cuts A Lot
Jun 5 2008

GCOGHILL  I do not use the software, and honestly do not even know what it is for.

However, it sounds like a niche tool for a professional, and the corny name - coupled with the price tag - would make me leery if it were an application that I was interested in.

Just a bit of constructive criticism. Maybe I was a bit harsh.  
(Version 1.010)

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Google Adsense Widget
May 29 2008

GCOGHILL  Nevermind, I think another stalled widget was causing Dashboard to act weird. This is working great now.  
(Version 2.0)

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SlimBatteryMonitor
May 29 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Perfect battery status replacement for the menubar, this is how it should be. And works great with my APC UPS/battery backup as well.

About the only thing I could suggest for this app would be to have the option to use Growl for updates - switching to battery/charger, fully charged, low battery warnings. And when the battery hits low enough to go to sleep mode, the warning window could be an HUD-style window (or Growl - I can't recall if there needs to be user input). Currently I use a widget for these notifications.

But as-is, still excellent.  
(Version 1.4)

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MiniBatteryStatus
May 29 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Excellent utility. Having the color icon indicating charging status is perfect. And having Growl support is great too.

I use this in conjunction with Slim Battery Monitor: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14083/slimbatterymonitor  
(Version 2.6.9)

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Smart Scroll
May 28 2008

GCOGHILL  Probably the fastest "update after an Apple update broke an app" I have ever seen! Smart Scroll rules.  
(Version 2.8.3)

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Img2icns
May 28 2008

GCOGHILL  Great app, one limitation: the icons in the list view don't match the standard Leopard list view folders. I am using a standard Leopard folder PSD template, and all looks great except list view/column view/sidebar icons.  
(Version 0.5.1)

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SketchBox
May 27 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  Stickies on steroids. Pretty handy little application. Love the stickies with writing/sketching with a graphics tablet, very cool.  
(Version 1.4)

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Agent Craig
May 27 2008

GCOGHILL  Because I don't live in one of the major cities, I didn't test it out further after noting this aspect.  
(Version 1.0)

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Agent Craig
May 22 2008

GCOGHILL  Only searches the main Cragslist cities, and no option to search all cities.  
(Version 1.0)

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Agent Craig
May 27 2008

EQUAKE  Other than that does it do the job well and would you recommend $30 for it?  
(Version 1.0)

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Agent Craig
May 27 2008

GCOGHILL  Because I don't live in one of the major cities, I didn't test it out further after noting this aspect.  
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Google Adsense Widget
May 21 2008

GCOGHILL  Can't seem to get this to work on 10.5.2 Intel MacPro.  
(Version 2.0)

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Google Adsense Widget
May 29 2008

GCOGHILL  Nevermind, I think another stalled widget was causing Dashboard to act weird. This is working great now.  
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FolderTeint
May 21 2008

GCOGHILL  This looks cool, but I am trying to determine of one can change the color for just a single, user-created folder.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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Cyberduck
May 14 2008

GCOGHILL  Cyberduck is just great (I even donated), but now that I have two FTP apps with dual-pane browsing (YummyFTP & ForkLift), I can't go back to single-pane FTP apps.

Still, Cyberduck is a phenomenal free FTP app for OS X.  
(Version 3.0)

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Times
May 13 2008

GCOGHILL  I cannot get Times to work properly on the MacBook. Hangs when initial feed gathering takes place, and after relaunch I see feeds in the main bar, but cannot drag to a page. Works fine on the MacPro.  
(Version 1.0.4)

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Times
May 13 2008

GCOGHILL  A few thoughts, all of which have been submitted to the dev via Times' feedback form:

- more keyboard shortcuts/navigation is needed.

- a way to mark articles as read/unread is needed. Articles should be auto-marked as read once one reads it.

- pages & individual feeds need a count indicator for unread/total feeds, both in the Pages bar and per-feed. This assumes the dev will implement marking stories as read at some point.

Interesting app, and I am willing to give it a chance as my 'light' newsreader. I use NetNewsWire for the heavy lifting. Unfortunately though I think my demo will expire as this app matures through the 1.x stage, and I may not get to test any added features like the ones mentioned above.

For such a brand-new app, perhaps an expiring beta might have been a better route? Seems this app will have some growth spurts in the coming weeks.

With all the free newsreaders out there now, I would want to put this through the paces before plunking down cash for it.

Looks great, but whether it will stand the test of time as far as readability/convenience, remains to be tested.  
(Version 1.0.4)

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SneakPeek Pro
May 9 2008

GCOGHILL  It might be $20, but it not only does what it says, it has a lot of great features beyond just a preview.

$10 and I would have already bought it, but I find more and more that it would be really handy after demoing this and might bite the bullet anyways.  
(Version 1.1)

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Keywurl
May 1 2008

GCOGHILL  After I installed PlugSuit, Keywurl no longer works. Other plugins for Safari are fine. Any ideas of what could be wrong?  
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PlugSuit
May 1 2008

GCOGHILL  So does this replace the need to have SIMBL installed? I am having probs with a specific plugin (Keywurl) on the MacBook, but not on the MacPro. Not sure what needs to go.

Especially confusing since the developer's other app, Afloat, installs it's plugin in the SMBL plugins folder. So far it seems you need the SIMBL helper plugins (Library->Application Support->SIMBL->Plugins) to remain installed for them to work.  
(Version 1.5.4)

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TextExpander
Apr 25 2008

GCOGHILL  This new version (2.1) is acting all weird on 10.5.2 - keeps "Quitting" even tho prefs panel says it's enabled. And the sync with .Mac is back to having all sorts of problems. Noticing this on the MacBook, haven't yet paid attention to the MacPro.  
(Version 2.1)

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MindNode
Apr 11 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  I've only just demoed this a short while, but it works really fluidly and seems to be a perfect little application for mind-mapping (which admittedly I don't know much about). This seems like it will come in handy.  
(Version 1.0.1)

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Code Collector
Mar 12 2008

GCOGHILL  Take a look at Text Expander or TypeIt4Me, they both do this.  
(Version 1.2)

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Minutes
Mar 4 2008
*****

GCOGHILL  From the design, to the functionality, to the compactness without sacrificing features, this is a pretty clever and sharp-looking timer widget.

Nice job!  
(Version 2.0)

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Paperclip
Feb 25 2008

GCOGHILL  Been looking for something like this for years now, but seems I need to upgrade to 10.5 before trying this out. Glad to see this available though.  
(Version 1.1)

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ShoveBox
Jan 21 2008

GCOGHILL  I want to like Shovebox, but some missing features and small interface/usage oversights have so far prevented me from doing so.

- Desperately needs a preview pane.

- Images dropped in via Safari do not retain the image's filename.

- Not enough keyboard shortcuts

- Needs Smart Folders, or at least the default filetype, label & flagged items smart folders.

- Not essential, but .Mac sync would be nice.

I had emailed the dev about some of these issues, and he seemed a good guy and open to suggestions, but I have yet to see anything implemented.

Shovebox is almost there, but the workflow, while I was demoing the app, just got in my way. And I think this is just the kind of app where the surface simplicity should be belied by a powerful, well thought out and intuitive workflow behind the scenes.

Hoping for a revamped 1.2 release. This app has promise.  
(Version 1.1)

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Tasty Unzip
Jan 14 2008

GCOGHILL  Not sure what this offers over the free and more fully featured The Unarchiver: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/22774/the-unarchiver  
(Version 1.1)

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iVisible
Jan 13 2008

GCOGHILL  7.8 MB of space for this application? Yikes.  
(Version 2.0.1)

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iVisible
Jan 19 2008

EXEBIT  Yah, I know... That's big...

But REALbasic only builds such big applications. :(  
(Version 2.0.1)

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Interarchy
Jan 11 2008

GCOGHILL  Interarchy looks like it could be pretty slick (and I love the UI) but the lack of a dual-pane file browser kills it for me. I'll have to give it another go, but once you go dual-pane, it's hard to go without that feature.  
(Version 9.0)

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Wallet
Jan 10 2008

GCOGHILL  I like Wallet (paid up a year or so ago) but the support is terrible.

I have a import issue (imports don't merge, they only overwrite), and two emails to the developers have gone unanswered. I also sent an email back when I first registered (for what I can't recall), and never got a reply to that one either.

Part of my enthusiasm for shareware is access to the developer. Not even replying to an email is just plain poor business, especially when you have nice software.

Wallet: good; Waterfall Software: not so good.  
(Version 2.7)

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Screenflick
Jan 10 2008

GCOGHILL  If one compares other screen capture utilities, the pricing is fair and this app is the most OS X-ish of them all.

If you compare in general to shareware apps in general, the pricing is again fair.

Not sure what the big deal is here on the pricing.  
(Version 1.5)

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CocoPad
Dec 29 2007
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GCOGHILL  Nice little sketching/doodling application. Works fine with the Wacom, and in contrast to the previous review I found everything to display smoothly.

Nice basic options for the canvas: plain, transparent, lined paper and grid.

One thing that would really make this killer: in the transparent canvas mode, there should be an option to capture the screen area behind the window (including any marks if you started to draw before capturing the screen).

The Crop/Resize to window dimensions feature is nice, but it bottoms out at approximately 250x250 pixels, can't go smaller than that. This app is more for sketching than image resizing, I am just seeing how far I can take things.

This app is bare bones in it's simplicity, but it seems that is exactly the developer's intention.

It would be nice to see the brush size as the cursor. And I am almost thinking that this app might benefit from the HUD style display.

Saved JPG files are decently sized - Photoshop JPG from "Save As…": 40K; PS "Save for Web": 6K, CocoPad JPG: 12K.  
(Version 1.0)

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DrawBerry
Dec 24 2007

GCOGHILL  Interesting vector application, kind of like a Pixelmator for vector art.

As the previous comment mentioned, there are some bugs to be worked out, but overall it's a cool little vector art application, and the price is great.

The developer website wouldn't load content for me, and there seems to be no documentation as of this version. Needs some additional keyboard shortcuts as well. Workflow issues need to be addressed, particularly color selection for fills/strokes - especially when creating new objects. There are also some missing (or I just couldn't find) options for the path tool when working on existing paths & anchor point handles.

Nice initial beta release, looking forward to watching this one develop.  
(Version 0.4)

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PixBrowser
Dec 11 2007

GCOGHILL  Not really sure how this app improves upon the Finder in column view with previews turned on…  
(Version 1.0)

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PixBrowser
Sep 2 2008

TPERRY1X  I am trying to improve upon it as comments come in. I wanted it to be easier than the OSX column view and provide a few extra functions such as saving as, quickly resizing for emailing and that kind of thing. If you have any feature suggestions I would love to hear them.  
(Version 1.0)

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Saft
Dec 10 2007

GCOGHILL  It's in the Safari prefs, you may need to click the double-arrow at the top right to see it.  
(Version 10.0.2)

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WhatSize
Dec 2 2007

GCOGHILL  Developers site says it's still free, but to access the System Administrator functions (and to support development) the $12.99 comes into effect.  
(Version 10.4)

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Papers
Dec 2 2007

GCOGHILL  Yeah the app looks pretty great, but as a non-scientist I really don't have a use for it. I would love to see future apps from these developers, looks like they're really on the ball.  
(Version 1.5.1)

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WhatSize
Nov 29 2007

GCOGHILL  Great app, new version looks cool and there seems to be new features to examine just certain folders, which is nice.

Although listed as free, I get a license screen when it launches. Developer site mentions nothing about changing to a paid version. Odd.  
(Version 10.4)

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Point N See
Nov 29 2007

GCOGHILL   Needs a global keyboard shortcut to activate/deactivate, as well as hide/show the main zoom window. Also an option to allow the zoom viewer to float above all other widows.

Otherwise, pretty handy.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Papers
Nov 27 2007

GCOGHILL  I had to leave a comment just to note that this app has the best MacUpdate screenshot :)  
(Version 1.5.1)