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MPFreaker
Jun 29 2008
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SIDDHARTHA  Fantastic software!

Is the best to automatically fix ID3 tags, and add artwork to your library. Works relatively fast, too.

I have used a couple of programs to add artwork, but this one works well, and I am very satisfied.  
(Version 1.8b5)

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Agent Craig
Jun 11 2008

SIDDHARTHA  Nice software, but I think that 30$ is excessive for what amounts to a search engine.

I would pay up to 15$ for something like this, but 30$???  
(Version 1.03)

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Shimo
Jun 9 2008

SIDDHARTHA  It's really a great program for VPN connectivity on the Mac.

I use it every day to check on patients, and to review data, labs, etc. It works well, very macish, and replaces the Cisco client for me.

Well worth the $, though a slightly discounted price would be nice. I'd happily pay $10, less happily pay the 20$ (which I did).

all in all, worth it, as it does what it says quite well indeed  
(Version 2.0.2)

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Connect360
May 6 2008

SIDDHARTHA  same problem here-no longer shows connection to XBOX 360

I got one message saying I needed to free up some ports (never got that one before) but it disappeared with a restart.

Wish there was a discussion forum on the developer's website  
(Version 3.34)

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Connect360
Apr 26 2008
*****

SIDDHARTHA  Fantastic product-works just as it should, professional-grade software.

Very pleased with this!  
(Version 3.31)

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MediaLink
Apr 24 2008
*****

SIDDHARTHA  I purchased this in addition to Connect360, as I have both a PS3, and XBox 360.

I had not been able to use either for about a year, as the computer would recognize the systems, but no music/photo would show up on the PS3/Xbox360. I went back and forth with the developer, and could not identify the problem-I was told this was likely a firewall issue, and I needed to make sure it was off-I checked the built-in Mac OS firewall, and made sure it was off, and also the router's firewall. I finally gave up.

Checked it again, and remembered I had Intego's netbarrier software running-sure enough, that was the problem!

Both work now, as they did before, which is flawlessly, and stable. I am very impressed with the software, and use it all the time now-I routinely play music through the PS3 while I am making dinner, and it's nice to have the sound in the living room, rather than have to blast it from the office. Pictures, too, show up bright and clear, and the interface is idiot-proof (well, make that "almost" idiot-proof, as I have been the idiot of exception)

Great software, and well worth the $  
(Version 1.34)

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Purify
Apr 5 2008

SIDDHARTHA  Just a quick update-my spam level has dropped DRAMATICALLY since using this product.

It's a very welcome change, and turned a couple of accounts I had (an old yahoo and personal server email account) into useable accounts again-I truly believe that this program is responsible.

All it takes is a little training in the beginning, and the use of the "report spam" feature, and I noticed within a couple of months that my spam dropped off significantly. I went from around 50-100 spam messages (from all email accounts) down to 2-5 per day (and Purify catches these).

All in all, well worth it!

Chris  
(Version 2.0.6)

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Media Rage
Feb 5 2008

SIDDHARTHA  This is a great product. What little problem I had was quickly solved by the developer (including when I wasted his time by my mistake with version numbers/passwords).

Highly recommended-if you have any MP3 files on your system, you can use this!  
(Version 3.3.1)

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DockStar
Dec 26 2007
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SIDDHARTHA  Great program, and the developer is awesome, too-I have had NO problems with the software, the price is right, and it does what it says without any issues at all.

The developer even emailed me to let me know that my copy had somehow been copied from my system to a file sharing network-I had my Mac open to try and access it from work-this helped alert me to the possibility of other software being compromised. A nice gesture, and appreciated

I use the software everyday, and I am quite happy with it  
(Version 2.1)

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Bookdog
Dec 22 2007

SIDDHARTHA  Great product-I have used this for a while, comparing it with URL Manager Pro. Both do a great job, but I find Bookdog to be better for my needs. It's simpler to understand, and it's easy to quickly update your bookmarks, sort, and copy as needed.

Works well with Leopard.

Highly recommended!  
(Version 5.0.5)

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Purify
Nov 9 2007

SIDDHARTHA  Great software, which keeps getting better.

I was a long-time user of email@crx, which worked well. I found a marked decrease in the amount of spam I received over time, and used it in conjunction with SpamSieve (also highly recommended) for the few emails that got through-I tend to like software that cuts the spam down BEFORE it gets to my inbox, rather than filters it out after the fact, and Purify does this remarkably well.

The developer is great-he is quick to update the software, and really listens to the users, and implements changes quickly.

Any of my minor complaints are not even worth mentioning, as I know they will be quickly addressed by an update (the manner in which spam is reported could be better implemented).

Overall the best bit of software for this purpose I've found  
(Version 1.0.4)

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Anemona
Oct 23 2007

SIDDHARTHA  EXCELLENT screensaver!

I think it would be PERFECT if it could be made to span multiple displays- I have 2 displays, and one remains blank while the other displays the saver-either have it span displays, or mirror, please.

It would also be nice to be able to change size of the dots, and cycle speed.

All in all-EXCELLENT!  
(Version 1.3)

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Em@ilCRX
May 8 2007

SIDDHARTHA  Keeps getting better-the latest versions are super-easy to set up now, and the program works well-I now get minimal spam, and have had more than a few reports of spammers getting shut down due to this program.

What it does simply is rate the mail, and forward good mail on to your email program-you can then pick through the flagged mail, and correct mistakes (if any-mine was easy to train, and now rarely makes a mistake). You then click the "report spam" button, and it does just that.

I then sometimes get messages from the ISP telling me action has been taken against the spammer, etc., and after a few weeks, a marked decrease in the spam I receive in my accounts.

It made a Yahoo! account that was nearly unusable due to spam one of my main accounts again!

Highly recommended!  
(Version 1.6.4)

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Em@ilCRX
Nov 22 2006

SIDDHARTHA  This program is an excellent way of dealing with spam. It acts as an intermediary between your email program, and your mail server-so, the mail it designates (or you manually mark) as spam doesn't get to you.

It has some great reporting features, which have actually worked out for me (ISP banning spammers) which is satisfying. It really feels like you are being proactive about spam, not just filtering it out.

I combine this with another program to keep my email spam free, with about 99% effectiveness (the other one simply sorts the spam into a folder-the one or two this program misses).

A bit of a hassle to set up, but the developer is REALLY great at helping with that, and is always available to assist. I highly recommend it  
(Version 1.4.8)

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GarageSale
Jul 29 2006
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SIDDHARTHA  Great program!

I used iSale before this, which works well, but GarageSale has more flexibility-although it is a little more complicated to set up, I think it does a much better job. It is filled with useful templates, and even has a widget to track the auctions once they're started.

Much better than traditional entry in the eBay system.  
(Version 2.4)

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BluePhoneElite
Dec 7 2004
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SIDDHARTHA  This is the BEST bluetooth app out there for the Mac.

There, I said it.

Seriously, it works exceptionally well-I have a Motorola V600, which is only partially supported by Apple. With it, I get text messaging on the computer, iTunes automatically pauses when I get an incoming call, and the number/name is flashed up on screen. I can delete text messages, too, once I have read them. It connects without a hitch, and is well-presented software.

The developer too, is top-notch-he emailed me a pre-release version to test with the V600, based on a few problems I had with it. Not only were they fixed, he got back to me within the hour with the fix

This is ESSENTIAL software if you have a bluetooth phone (If it was combined with OnSync, I would have no need for iSync, which doesn't work too well with the V600)

Chris  
(Version 0.9.663)

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BluePhoneElite
Dec 8 2004

ANONYMOUS  I've had the same experiences... works really well with a T610 and when I reported an issue (not detecting when I walked away while on a call) I had a test version in a matter of hours (solved the problem !)

It's one of those apps which are such a showcase of what Bluetooth is a good idea ... should be shipped with most phones ;)  
(Version 0.9.663)

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BluePhoneMenu
Jun 28 2004
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CHRIS-BOSTON, MA/USA  This is what the mac community is all about-the developer cares about the product, responds to emails/suggestions, and best of all, it's FREE!

He even sent me a pre-release version to try out on my V600, because I had written to him about the lack of SMS support-well, it worked, and I know that this was in part because I was able to send him the log file he asked for in the readme.txt.

This is GREAT software, and well worth the d/l-I am confident that ANY issues you bring to the developer's attention will be promptly dealt with.

A+!

Chris

if this included syncing, it would be all I need!  
(Version 1.2.13)

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BluePhoneMenu
Jul 11 2004

ANONYMOUS  To Chris,

Why would you need syncing? What would you sync to other than the phone book and iSync does this pretty well in most cases.  
(Version 1.2.13)

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