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Screen Dimmer 1.0
Screen Dimmer merely dims your Macs screen without drawing anything special more>>
Screen Dimmer is theoretically the most primitive screen saver.
Its silly but it serves its original purpose to save the screen.
Main features:
- Adjustable dimming.
Doodim 1.0
Doodim - Dim the background of the foremost application more>>
You can switch it on or off very quickly from the menu bar, and set the level of dimness.
Completly freeware for non-commercial use.
MacDim 2.2.1
MacDim - Classic screensaver application more>>
With MacDim screens that havent been used for a while can be dimmed, monitors that support power saving can also be turned off.
To dim up the screen(s), just move the mouse or press a key. MacDim doesnt do any annoying sounds when undimming from power saving mode.
Enhancements:
- Finally fixed and tested backlight on Powerbooks
- Opens the right folder in the module selection dialog
- Now checks the small launch checkbox when a module is added.
DH_Guides 1.1
DH_Guides - Video generator which displays left, top, right and bottom guides more>>
Guiding Principles
Choose between coloured lines, dim inside or dim outside guide styles. Set the position of each guide independently or make them invisible.
DH_Guides also offers the useful ability to scale the distance between the guides without changing their relative position.
Dejal Time Out 1.5.5
Dejal Time Out is really an essential program which will gently remind you to take a break on a regular basis. more>>
Dejal Time Out 1.5.5 is really an essential program which will gently remind you to take a break on a regular basis.
Major Features:
- Time Out has two kinds of breaks: a "Normal" break, typically for 10 minutes after 50 minutes of work, so you can move about and relax, plus a "Micro" break: a very brief pause of typically 10 seconds every 10 minutes, so you can remember not to tense up too much for long periods. You can disable either kind of break if desired, and the breaks are automatically paused when you go away from your computer, and can be reset when you come back.
- You can configure how long each kind of break lasts, and how long between breaks. Each Time Out is announced via the screen slowly dimming, with related graphics materializing, and when the break is complete, it fades out again. You can change the time these transitions take... and you can even change the color and the level of transparency during the break. So if you like, you can make it mostly transparent so you can continue reading while on your break... though it's better for you if you give your eyes a rest during the Time Out.
- While in a break, a progress bar shows how long till it is over, and buttons are available to postpone or skip the break if you can't be interrupted right then. Starting with version 1.5, you can change the number of minutes for the postpone buttons, or even hide them and/or the skip button, if you want to encourage yourself to take the breaks.
- What's more, you can optionally play a sound and even run an Automator workflow, AppleScript, Python script, or application at the start and/or end of each break. So you can have it pause iTunes and play a short soothing piece of music at the start of a break, then a buzzer and resume iTunes when the break is over. Some useful scripts are provided built-in, plus updates and user-submitted ones available on the Time Out Extras page.
- Rebuild Your Vision: While on a break, you can simply close your eyes or change your focus to rest your eyes. But another option is to try an exercise program to actively improve your eyesight. One such set of exercises offered by a third-party company is called Rebuild Your Vision. It includes exercises, guidance, and more to help train your eye muscles. Read more about it if this sounds interesting.
Enhancements: Enhanced Snow Leopard compatibility.
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.4 or later; Universal Binary; Snow Leopard-ready
xCommander 1.2
xCommander - Simple interface for the X-10 Model CP290 Computer Interface more>>
Access all 256 devices. On/Off/Dim functions. Does not deal with events stored in the CP290 memory.
Written in C using Apples Xcode.
Enhancements:
- New icon
- Fixed display of port path in popup. First character (a "/") was not showing. Cosmetic only, did not affect the actual port path.
Tiki Time! 1.0
Tiki Time! - Hawaian icon set more>>
Tiki Time! is an icon set presenting the things that make Hawai so popular.
This icon collection was inspired by a number of things including one of my favorite movies - Joe vs. The Volcano, and the resurgence of Tiki related goods now available at Target. Plus, I just love the whole Tiki look and feel that was made popular in the 50s and 60s.
If you are a big Tiki fan, I would suggest heading over to shag.com and checking out some of the ultra-cool tiki prints that hes done. A tip of the hat goes out to Shag, as there are obvious influences on me in this set.
I would be remiss if I didnt mention that some my favorite tiki memories came from my visits to the Polynesian Resort Hotel in Disney World.
The soothing sounds of tropical birds, water crashing on rocks and the dim glow of the hotels tiki torches all are burned in my memories.
Time Out 1.5.4
Time Out is a product helping you to give up the bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. more>>
Time Out 1.5.4 is a product helping you to give up the bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position for endless hours, gripping a mouse or typing on the keyboard. Dejal Time Out is here to help. It will gently remind you to take a break on a regular basis.
Time Out has two kinds of breaks: a "Normal" break, typically for 10 minutes after 50 minutes of work, so you can move about and relax, plus a "Micro" break: a very brief pause of typically 10 seconds every 10 minutes, so you can remember not to tense up too much for long periods.
You can configure how long each kind of break lasts, and how long between breaks, or disable each kind. Each Time Out is announced via the screen slowly dimming, with related graphics materializing, and when the break is complete, it fades out again. You can change the time these transitions take... and you can even change the color and the level of transparency during the break. So if you like, you can make it mostly transparent so you can continue reading while on your break... though it's better for you if you give your eyes a rest during the Time Out.
At the start and/or end of the break, you can optionally play a sound, and even run an Automator workflow, AppleScript, or application.
Time Out is released as Freeware. You are welcome to use it at no cost.
Doze 1.0
Doze - Prevent your system from going to sleep more>>
Consider a time when you leave your computer running to finish a download and your computer falls into sleep-mode before it finishes. Perhaps youre reading something while running off the battery and your monitor keeps dimming. By running Doze it will appear as if there is constant activity on your system without using any CPU.
mouseremote
mouseremote functions as an efficient remote for your macbook that mimics the headphone remote of your iphone, but it controls itunes and pandora, depending which is running more>>
mouseremote functions as an efficient remote for your macbook that mimics the headphone remote of your iphone, but it controls itunes and pandora, depending which is running. To use it, you need to include the system classes, so either use the make target or the following to run it:
- javac -g *.java
- java -classpath .:/System/Library/Java MouseRemote
Here is the code: mouseremote.tar.gz
Using it, the screen will dim slightly, so you can see what's going on in the background, and when you are playing either PandoraBoy or ITunes, this responds to the following events:
- Single click: Play or pause
- Double click: Next track
Indigo 4.1.0
Indigo is regarded as a simple and salutary home control server that integrates INSTEON and X10 hardware devices. more>>
Indigo 4.1.0 is regarded as a simple and salutary home control server that integrates INSTEON and X10 hardware devices. Save money, conserve water, and reduce electrical usage by automating your home with Indigo's unlimited scheduling and control logic. Using Indigo's built-in Web server, you can access and control your home from anywhere using any modern Web browser (including the iPhone and iPod Touch!).
Indigo was developed from the ground up to be a robust, Mac OS X native, home control server. With Indigo you can automate your lights, appliances, thermostat, sprinkler system, and more! You can even control Indigo via email from your cell phone or the office. In addition to having a built-in Web server, Indigo has customizable graphical Control Pages for creating Web browser UIs to control your home. Indigo's Control Page editor allows you to create and edit Control Pages without the need to understand HTML, CSS, or JavaScript programming. Indigo's intuitive user interface allows you to create complex home control logic without complex scripting languages. And for users comfortable with AppleScript, Indigo provides a thorough and powerful AppleScript object model and dozens of AppleScript verbs.
Indigo has native support for the dozens of INSTEON / X10 compatible devices:
- PowerLinc 2414U, PowerLinc 1132U/CU, CM-11, and LynX-PLC interfaces
- MR 26a RF receiver interface
- W800RF32 RF receiver interface
- INSTEON modules: Thermostat Adapter, EZRain sprinkler controller, SwitchLinc V2, LampLinc V2, ApplianceLinc V2, KeypadLinc V2, ToggleLinc V2, ControLinc V2, RemoteLinc, IRLinc Converter, OutletLinc, SocketLinc, In-LineLinc, EZIO8SA, EZIO8t, EZIO2X4, EZIO6I, EZSwitch30, EZSnsRF, EZX10RF
- Smarthome X10 modules: SwitchLinc, LampLinc, ApplianceLinc
- Leviton (extended dim) modules
- Lightolier Compose switches (in "Compatible Mode" mode only)
- Generic appliance/lamp modules
- Built-in Web server for remote browser access
- Supports uploading of basic control logic and schedules to the PowerLinc 2414U and 1132CU, giving you basic home control even when your Mac is turned off
- Native support for thermostats and sprinkler controllers
- Define and execute INSTEON lighting scenes from your Mac
- Remotely manage INSTEON links and lighting scenes (includes 2-way syncing and persistent links)
- SQLite and PostgreSQL integration for saving device state changes, variable value changes, and event log messages
- Built-in Web server plug-in architecture
- Integrated support with Salling Clicker and Ovolab Phlink -- remotely control Devices and execute Action Groups from a bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or over any remote telephone
- Trigger actions by sending Indigo emails (built-in POP3 client)
- Send emails for remote notification of triggers, such as motion detection or power failure (built-in SMTP client)
- Remote control of iTunes using Web browser pages or X10 RF remotes
- Unlimited action groups to define lighting scenes with unlimited action steps
- Sunset and sunrise events for automated lighting
- Native variable list to easily keep track of automation states, such as "atHome"
- Extensive AppleScript dictionary, including object model and plug-in architecture
- Threaded architecture minimizes CPU usage and prevents UI from becoming blocked (no busy cursor!), even when sending slow dim or brighten commands
Enhancements:
- Added support for SwitchLinc V2 Relay type ID number 537.
- Modified Indigo to disable EZFlora valve status broadcasting for EZFlora firmware versions 2.4 to 2.6 to avoid bug.
DeskCover 2.0
Dims the part of your desktop underneath your icons to make reading easier on the eyes. more>> <<less
MacTidy 1.0b14
Tidy for Mac OS checks and corrects HTML and XML to make it compliant with the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) HTML standards. more>>
Tidy for Mac OS checks and corrects HTML and XML to make it compliant with the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) HTML standards.
Enhancements:
- Updated the base "tidy" source code to the latest version available (01 Dec 02) for "classic" Tidy (future versions of MacTidy will use a new base "tidy" source code, called TidyLib). This version of the base "tidy" source code fixes many bugs, and adds many new features since the previous release - too many to list here.
- Output actual tab chars rather than spaces, to be compatible with versions of Tidy on other platforms.
- Add support for the Character Encoding popup menu.
- Add support for a separate dialog for additional configuration options specified on the command line.
- Add support for input files with no filetype/creator.
- Dim/undim the controls on the main dialog when a second dialog/Alert is being displayed/dismissed.
- Changed initialization code to support checking for 68000 based machines when compiled as 68020 code.
- Balloon Help updated for the new dialog layout. Improvements to the dialog layout for Mac OS X Aqua GUI.
- "Read Me First" documentation rewritten and delivered as a PDF document.
Shades 1.1.5 r1
Shades is a FREE utility for controlling the brightness of your screen more>>
Though all modern Apple laptops have brightness controls for dimming the screen in dark conditions, there are several situations where the built in controls are unsatisfactory.
The granularity of control is rather course, and the minimum brightness setting still quite bright when working in pitch darkness.
Perhaps you need to use your machine in a darkroom, or like to work late at night without disturbing your partner who sleeps beside you?
Perhaps you need to dim the screen on a desktop machine, and the display you are using offers no such facility?
If this is the case for you, you should try Shades.
Enhancements:
- Fixed crashing bug that affected some users when upgrading to version 1.1.5. Users who have not experienced any issues, or who have already fixed the problem by deleting their preferences need not upgrade.
Indigo 4.1.0 b2
Indigo brings you a convenient a home control server which integrates INSTEON and X10 hardware devices. Save money, conserve water, and reduce electrical usage by automating your home with Indigos unlimited scheduling and control logic. more>>
Indigo 4.1.0 b2 brings you a convenient a home control server which integrates INSTEON and X10 hardware devices. Save money, conserve water, and reduce electrical usage by automating your home with Indigo's unlimited scheduling and control logic. Using Indigo's built-in Web server, you can access and control your home from anywhere using any modern Web browser (including the iPhone and iPod Touch!).
Indigo was developed from the ground up to be a robust, Mac OS X native, home control server. With Indigo you can automate your lights, appliances, thermostat, sprinkler system, and more! You can even control Indigo via email from your cell phone or the office. In addition to having a built-in Web server,
Indigo has customizable graphical Control Pages for creating Web browser UIs to control your home. Indigo's Control Page editor allows you to create and edit Control Pages without the need to understand HTML, CSS, or JavaScript programming. Indigo's intuitive user interface allows you to create complex home control logic without complex scripting languages. And for users comfortable with AppleScript, Indigo provides a thorough and powerful AppleScript object model and dozens of AppleScript verbs.
- Built-in Web server for remote browser access
- Supports uploading of basic control logic and schedules to the PowerLinc 2414U and 1132CU, giving you basic home control even when your Mac is turned off
- Native support for thermostats and sprinkler controllers
- Define and execute INSTEON lighting scenes from your Mac
- Remotely manage INSTEON links and lighting scenes (includes 2-way syncing and persistent links)
- SQLite and PostgreSQL integration for saving device state changes, variable value changes, and event log messages
- Built-in Web server plug-in architecture
- Integrated support with Salling Clicker and Ovolab Phlink -- remotely control Devices and execute Action Groups from a bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or over any remote telephone
- Trigger actions by sending Indigo emails (built-in POP3 client)
- Send emails for remote notification of triggers, such as motion detection or power failure (built-in SMTP client)
- Remote control of iTunes using Web browser pages or X10 RF remotes
- Unlimited action groups to define lighting scenes with unlimited action steps
- Sunset and sunrise events for automated lighting
- Native variable list to easily keep track of automation states, such as "atHome"
- Extensive AppleScript dictionary, including object model and plug-in architecture
- Threaded architecture minimizes CPU usage and prevents UI from becoming blocked (no busy cursor!), even when sending slow dim or brighten commands
- ...and much, much more! See our website for all the details.
- PowerLinc 2414U, PowerLinc 1132U/CU, CM-11, and LynX-PLC interfaces
- MR 26a RF receiver interface
- W800RF32 RF receiver interface
- INSTEON modules: Thermostat Adapter, EZRain sprinkler controller, SwitchLinc V2, LampLinc V2, ApplianceLinc V2, KeypadLinc V2, ToggleLinc V2, ControLinc V2, RemoteLinc, IRLinc Converter, OutletLinc, SocketLinc, In-LineLinc, EZIO8SA, EZIO8t, EZIO2X4, EZIO6I, EZSwitch30, EZSnsRF, EZX10RF
- Smarthome X10 modules: SwitchLinc, LampLinc, ApplianceLinc
- Leviton (extended dim) modules
- Lightolier Compose switches (in "Compatible Mode" mode only)
- Generic appliance/lamp modules
