MTCOBRA  Thanks, Andrey, it worked! Still says Image Tricks and not Image Tricks Pro, but the license seems to be fully intact. I'm now OFFICIALLY the happy owner of Ver. 2.4.2.  
(Version 2.4.2)

MTCOBRA  I downloaded version 2.4.2, and when I ran the program, it no longer said "Pro Version." When I click on About Image Tricks I'm told I have version 2.4.1. When I click on "Check for Updates" I'm told I don't need to update because I have version 2.4.2.

Me thinks there's one or two more "minor bugs" to fix.  
(Version 2.4.2)

MTCOBRA  I have sighted the site, and having seen it, can now create dark and light, lovely, the choice of sights for grids.

But actually, was not that impressed. Thanks to all of the two of you for pointing me in the right direction. I really expected to find it (the option) to be more local than in General Preferences.  
(Version 9.0.2)

MTCOBRA  And how/where is this dark background? I must be blind, for I cannot find any option for a dark 'grid view' switch.  
(Version 9.0.2)

MTCOBRA  May I safely assume that this upgrade is not for the wireless mouse called Mighty Mouse that came with my machine which has been upgraded to Snow Leopard? Were it not for the picture of the new wireless mouse, I'd sure think this was referring to the old wireless mouse, and you'd figure that an upgrade would apply to the old wireless mouse, but I'm guessing not. Things are not always crystal clear to me. Sorry.  
(Version 1.0)

MTCOBRA  Although the new dock icon is attractive, the program would not run. It immediately crashed with report every time. Thank goodness for Time Machine. I'll wait for the NEXT revision.

iMac 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo running Mac OS X 10.6.1  
(Version 1.22)

MTCOBRA  Just installed 4.1 (after quitting then renaming my previous version just in case) and am glad to report no hang-up. So far working flawlessly on iMac 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo running Mac OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard. Previous comments indicating lock-ups were trying, perhaps, to run a 64-bit 4.1 on a Mac still running Leopard. I recommend not upgrading until you've taken the Snow Leopard plunge.   
(Version 4.1)

MTCOBRA  The name of this app. must be changed. Even my MacUpdate announced this using the Pandora (the one that plays music)'s icon! I will not download a thumbnail viewer that will automatically replace one of my music players!  
(Version 2.6.1)

MTCOBRA  I've had this screen saver (and a couple of others from this vendor), all of which quit working when I got Snow Leopard - screen says: "You cannot use the 3d Desktop Zombies screen saver with this version of Max OS X. Please contact the vendor to get a newer version of the screen saver.

So here comes Version 2.0 and I'm required to pay ANOTHER $9.95 for it? Hey, it was paid for once!

Not happy.  
(Version 2.0)

MTCOBRA  The fact that on my machine the wallpaper was not automatically installed may well be due to the fact that I use Camouflage. I've noticed some minor issues with Camouflage but I will not give it up. It removes the screen icons from view so I can view the wallpaper!

Camouflage: http://tr.im/AZWi  
(Version 2.12)

MTCOBRA  1. If you are upgrading, remove your previous copy and the THREE associated files from your computer before downloading this version. I tried 'replacing' the app and had to force quit it twice before I read the tip about removing older versions.

2. During the process of downloading selected wallpapers, you're asked if you want to make this your current wallpaper. Answering YES doesn't completely do it. You'll have to go to System Preferences/Desktop and Screen saver. Click on any setting (fit to screen, etc.) and you'll get your new wallpaper.

3. Beautiful pictures!! Program is not yet smooth as silk, but worth the trouble.  
(Version 2.12)

MTCOBRA  Doesn't work if you're using Camouflage. If the icons are hidden by Camouflage, the chosen screensaver will not display.

Odd: While trying out Wallsaver (with Camouflage running), and finding it didn't work, I Zapped the app and all associated files. Then I noticed my screensaver flashed, and on a hunch, I told Camouflage to Show Icons. Bingo, the program was running. I guess the script had run it course, and deleting the program had no effect (until I reboot, I assume). Odd.

But since I really enjoy Camouflage, I'll not be re-downloading Wallsaver.

Otherwise, good program - just makes you kinda seasick when your desktop is moving around.  
(Version 2.5.2)

MTCOBRA  Downloaded OK. Preview option prior to installing worked. Installation failed, something about screensaver preferences failed to load. Program self-destructed and Hazel promptly provided extra files to delete.   
(Version 1.0)

MTCOBRA  Activity Monitor! Thanks! It's a utility I had totally forgotten about - time to review Don McAllister's ScreenCast SCO0109. I appreciate your help.  
(Version 3.2)

MTCOBRA  You have to pay for an upgrade (from 4 to 5) if you want the Snow Leopard version. 30-day trial. I downloaded the program Aug 28, but already the 30-days are up. Upgrade cost: Varies depending on how you pay. PAYPAL will cost you over $3.00 additional sur-charge. Illinois residents pay $.78 sales tax. The add-on fees just keep on coming! Snow Leopard has released its first revision 10.6.1. Will LaunchBar want me to pay for another upgrade?  
(Version 5.0rc4)

MTCOBRA  Help me out here.... I saw this upgrade to I Love Stars, so I launched my current version thinking it would advise me of the upgrade and I'd pull in the upgrade, but no such notification. So I quit iTunes and proceeded to download directly the 3.2 version. When I tried to replace the old one, it wouldn't, because the older version was in use. I tried to trash the older version but couldn't do that, it was in use. The menu bar stars had disappeared, iTunes was closed, but ILS was still 'in use.'

I'm going to restart my computer THEN move the new version to applications, but this shouldn't be required.

What did I miss/forget? 'case something like this happens again? Oh, CMD/OPT/ESC did not list I Love Stars so I couldn't force-quit. Stumped, but not done yet.  
(Version 3.2)

MTCOBRA  This software is listed as being "free." Yet when you read the 'license agreement you encounter this:

2 LICENCE KEY

2.1 The use of the software, beyond ‘demo’ mode and any specified trial period, requires a licence key from the licensor. The licence key may be a printable digital key, a non-printable file, or any other mechanism used by the licensee for licence activation purposes. Each licensee, upon payment of the licence fee, will be provided with one licence key which may be used by that licensee only. The licence key will be valid for all point releases of the current major releases. The licensee shall not (i) attempt to “hack,” “crack,” or otherwise override this licence key or (ii) distribute this licence key.

Which is it, Free or Fee?   
(Version 2.6.6)

MTCOBRA  I tried updating Docks from within the program itself. The download proceeded normally, but then a rejection message appeared: Update Cancelled: Improper signature?? What gives? I've not tried just downloading from MU then 'replacing the older' version - I prefer to update from within the program.

The program won't accept the upgrade.  
(Version 2.0.2)

MTCOBRA  Aware there was an update to Plex, I opened the older version and was promptly advised that there was a newer version, and did I want to download/install it? Options presented were NO and YES. Neither button was responsive. I had to QUIT the older version and download 0.8.2 from the MacUpdate site. Not a problem, but it was curious that the update option within the program wasn't functioning.  
(Version 0.8.2)

MTCOBRA  Decent game, but frequently I have to totally rearrange my dashboard's widgets after quiting. They are totally piled on top of each other, and it's frustrating to have to sort them all out again.  
(Version 1.0.5)

MTCOBRA  I failed to mention... I do not have a UI that looks anything like the screen shot. What I have is just a three-column list of stations: Music notes icon and Name, ?, and type of station.

If there's a way to induce the neat looking 'radio' shown in the screen shot, I haven't found it yet.  
(Version 1.20)

MTCOBRA  My version of Flip4Mac: 2.2.3.7

It works fine for me (2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac). Sound is great, even includes a disco-like screen option. I can't read the column headings, however. It's all Greek to me! :-)

It takes, sometimes, several seconds for a station to 'kick in,' and you have to double click on your choice (you'll see a microphone icon appear). Sound is very open and clear. A keeper!  
(Version 1.20)

MTCOBRA  This program doesn't quit. I mean that it doesn't QUIT when you tell your computer to Shut Down, and you forgot to Quit this program, Shut Down won't. You can't quit it from the Dock, only from the menu bar.

Otherwise it does what it does as advertised.

But I just don't trust a program that won't quit, so I discarded it totally.   
(Version 1.0)

MTCOBRA  At the top of the description it says: Tcal/TcalServer calendar is FREE, for a maximum of 2 connected users.

At the bottom of the description it says: Tcal/TcalServer calendar is FREE, for a maximum of 3 connected users.

Which is it? 2 or 3 users FREE?  
(Version 1.3.1)

MTCOBRA  With the current version, this application accesses all of the data elements in Address Book, allowing me to customize email to any of my address groups with personalized email confirmations of their mailing address, phone number (home/work/mobile), of course email address(es), so I can periodically verify that all the elements are current.

And this program has excellent support from its developer, Falko.

This is something I've wanted to use for a long time, and now, that time is here. Thanks again, Falko!  
(Version 6.0.1)

MTCOBRA  In the users guide (available at the developers site) you are informed that using Terminal, you can instruct LazyMouse to disregard, or not apply to certain applications. I found that information very useful when I discovered recently that while LazyMouse was active, my iTunes songs sounded like the needle on the tone arm (remember those, anyone?) was 'hopping.' Not so subtle 'clicks and pops' interfering with the music. I disabled LazyMouse totally, and the problem cleared up. Then I re-enabled the program, but entered the command to ignore iTunes, and I'm once again, a happy camper!

LazyMouse where I want it, but NOT in iTunes. YMMV  
(Version 2.1.3)

MTCOBRA  No problems with 4.0.2 here (iMac 10.5.6 Intel). I first opened the earlier version, clicked on Check for Updates, but the resulting download indicated an error. So I closed the program and clicked on Download Now (above). I ran the program before copying to the Applications Folder and had no problems. I then completed the installation (copied the .app to Applications) and ran the program again. No problems. Perhaps you, too, tried to download from the earlier version's Check for Updates? If so, try downloading it again from this page.  
(Version 4.0.2)

MTCOBRA  Download Now produces only a 404 Not Found error. Broken link.  
(Version 1.2.2)

MTCOBRA  Downloaded the program to download folder. It was 'sudokumat.jar' Clicked to run it and got the usual, 'downloaded from the Internet - do you want to open it?' When I opened it, it reported that the java jar sudolumat.jar could not be launched. What am I missing?  
(Version 5.7)

MTCOBRA  This is a very useful program. However it works only with Finder windows. Since I have started using Path Finder, this program no longer is of any use to me. I am keeping my eye on this, however, in the event the developer makes it workable with Path Finder.  
(Version 3.0)

MTCOBRA  I know - got it backwards. It's CheapAndSteep, not SteepAndCheap. Sorry.  
(Version 1.0b11)

MTCOBRA  It resides as a small menu icon on the top, main menu along with all your other "stuff." When a new item is offered on CheapandSteep, a pop-up (not big) window opens showing the item, then automatically disappears. Or, you can close it if you want to, but it closes quickly enough.

What is great is you can 'filter' this thing. Main use: I'm a guy, so I filter anything for women out, so I am not bothered by notices of women's ski boots, etc.

Unfamiliar with CheapandSteep? Generally items are out-door oriented, such as sun glasses, sleeping bags, ski clothing, tents, etc. High quality merchandise at very discounted prices.  
(Version 1.0b11)

MTCOBRA  For me, the key to any browser is whether or not 1Password will work with it. I love iCab (the Taxi) and use it often, but Safari is still my work horse. Neither crashes, ever.  
(Version 3.0.0.310)

MTCOBRA  I just now installed iTunes 8.0.2. However, the "About iTunes" is still reporting that I have Ver. 8.0.1 although the date associated with the .app reports today's date.  
(Version 8.0.2)

MTCOBRA  Observation and Review:

You launch the program, and everything from your desktop disappears except the Dock and the menu bar on top of your screen. Double-click anywhere on the desktop, and a window appears that has all the files that was on the desktop before. Close the screen, and a clean desktop. Double-click and the window's back. The one icon that's not "listed" on the desktop window is the HD icon itself. Not needed - you're looking at what it opens if you click on it already.

When I first tried it, my desktop changed to an Apple desktop, but I was quickly able to change it back to what I wanted. In addition, the menu icon that's added at the top of your screen's menu bar allows direct access to the desktop/screen savor preferences as well as display preferences.

I like this! I like this a lot!  
(Version 1.22)

MTCOBRA  Follow-up observation:

The alarm will go off, even if your screen saver kicks in, and if the normal black screen that follows comes on.

The alarm will NOT go off, and in fact goes into suspended animation, if you "put the computer to SLEEP" manually (press the on-off button, or select SLEEP from the Apple menu, for instance). Once re-awakened from SLEEP, the timer will continue the count-down from where it left off.   
(Version 1.2)

MTCOBRA  I appreciate the application. Simple and easy to use. Would like, in addition to setting hours/minutes/seconds for an elapsed time (in 3 hours 42 minutes sound alarm), I'd like to see a time-of-day setting (at 3:15 PM today sound alarm). Having both types would make this application nearly perfect.  
(Version 1.2)

MTCOBRA  I really enjoy this game. It makes me have to think in terms of moves, but unlike chess, I've only one opponent, and his possible moves are regulated. I think: I move here, he'll have to move there... etc. Even so, running short of time, I'll sometimes use the CHEAT feature, then study it for future games. You can make your own situations/games with this program as well.

Interesting that MacUpdate noted that there was no information relative to this current update from 1.10 to 1.11. Me thinks, looking at the 'more information' or 'get info' that this new version was written back on October 25th, not in November. Me thinks the creator ups the version # when another application is updated, just to get it re-listed on MacUpdate's updates. Exposure, exposure, exposure. Nevertheless, it's a good, one-on-computer game, and I'm glad I have it in my games arsenal.

-mtcobra  
(Version 1.11)

MTCOBRA  I've used Plaxo in the recent past until I found that it was causing some unusual effects to my Address Book. The Nick Name field was being altered. If my address book contained, say, two Charles, then the nick name of the first that I has set as 'Chuck' was ok, but the nick name of the second was changed to 'Chuck2.' Additional Charles's were numbered as well (3, 4, etc.)

In using SerialMailer, where I wanted to use the nick name within the body of emails, that numbering was unacceptable. 'Hi, Chuck3:' just wasn't the way I wanted it to be. Frustrated me until I found that by getting rid of Plaxo, the problem went away. I had to re-name all the numbered nick names, but they stayed as entered after that.

If any of you have found that Plaxo no longer does this altering, do reply and let me know. The other features were great. I just could not have it altering my nicks!  
(Version 3.12 v839)

MTCOBRA  I downloaded the cluster of files - consists of a folder with many files that installs into the Applications Folder. It includes an uninstaller as well. When I saw that many of the files were .exe files, I used the uninstaller and zapped the whole package. Interesting to me, the zapper zapped the folder, leaving NOTHING behind - not a trace in my trash to delete, just POOF!

I didn't try the program, because to me, .exe spells PC. -mtc  
(Version 1.2.1)

MTCOBRA  There is no help available for Get Tube. When you open it, you see the icons for Firefox and Safari. Click on either and a message displays "No Video or Connection Disabled..." It SHOULD read: "No Video or Connection Detected..." (Something lost in the French translation.)

To get Get Tube to work, load up one of the browsers, go to YouTube, select a movie, THEN when you click on the browser icon in Get Tube, you'll be told the name of the movie, and a button to download it is available - the Video has been detected. Preference settings tell Get Tube where you want it saved. Quick and easy.  
(Version 3.0.2)

MTCOBRA  Interesting. I'm looking at the site for PDFpen 3.5, yet when I do Get Info, About, or Check for Updates on my PDFpen 3.4.2, it reports that I have the latest version.

Perhaps the inability to detect new versions is one of the things corrected or added in this new, 3.5 edition?

I recall having had to PUSH the update (rather than PULL) the last time I updated PDFpen.   
(Version 3.5)

MTCOBRA  Took MacUpdate's advice and contacted the developer for assistance. After an exchange of email, the problem was traced to a permission level in Library/Applications Support. I can now begin my 30-day trial evaluation of this software.

Here is the step-by-step solution provided by AceReader Pro's pro, Jim:

1. Double click on your harddrive icon.

2. Double click on the "Library" folder.

3. Do a "Get Info" on "Applications Support" and open the "Sharing & Permissions:" triangle.

4. You need to have "Read & Write" permissions for "admin". If not, click on the lock, enter your password and change the permissions to "Read & Write".

Worked for me!!!  
(Version 5.1.1)

MTCOBRA  When I launch this program, I get a "box" with the following message (punctuation is quoted exactly):

Insufficient access privileges.

Login as the user that installed "AceReadeer Pro".

Get Info on the AceReader Pro folder.

Change the "Others:" permissions to "Read & Write".

Press "Apply to enclosed items...".[sic]

When I click on "OK" the box closes, and the program quits.

I do not understand the message, nor what to do about it.   
(Version 5.1.1)

MTCOBRA  Please disregard my earlier comment. I was expecting to receive a username/password from the creators of Stumbi that would allow me to use their software.

Instead the username/password that the program requests are the username/password that Stumble uses. Once I got that through my thick head, the program worked, and continues to provide to Safari users the same feature that I could only use before on FireFox.

I am now impressed, and apologize to all for my mistake.  
(Version 0.92)

MTCOBRA  After installing, paying the $4.00, creating a username and password ('Settings' on the Stumpi menu added to Safari's menu bar), everytime I click on 'Stumble' (same menu) I get window stating 'Incorrect username or password.'

Not impressed so far. Did I miss something somewhere???  
(Version 0.92)

MTCOBRA  I know you've fixed it! I downloaded the "fixed program" and my enjoying it even as I type this!

Thanks from all of us for your quick response in correcting this minor bug!  
(Version 1.3.1)

MTCOBRA  Beautiful game, but it would not let me change from dealing 3 at a time to 1 at a time. Registered on the interface display, but didn't "take" in the game as played. A bug? or did I miss something?  
(Version 1.3)