using your computer
My Computer 1.0
My Computer - add a My Computer icon to the Mac OS X desktop more>>
My Computer (formerly named My Apple) is a little app to add a My Computer icon to the Mac OS X desktop.
Tech Terms Computer Dictionary 1
Understand various computer and technology terms. more>>
Tech Terms Computer Dictionary 1 is a widget which lets you quickly look up definitions of computer and technology terms. Each term is not just defined, but explained in detail, often with helpful examples.
Definitions are explained in simple language, so they are easy to understand. Don't know the meaning of a certain computer term. Use this dashboard widget whenever you come across a technical term that you don't understand.
Tech Terms Computer Dictionary - Look up definitions of computer and technology terms from the ... of a certain computer term? Use this Dashboard widget whenever you come across a technical termComputer Glasses 1.3
Computer Glasses - magnify any portion of the screen more>>
When you are satisfied with the settings, click on the arrow to shrink the window. Now, you can drag the small control window out of the way on the desktop. You can also minimize the Control Panel to the Dock.
The control panel window location, the magnifier shape and the magnifier setting are saved between sessions. You can quit the application by clicking on the Control Panels (red) close button or by clicking anywhere on the Control Panel and using the Computer Glasses>Quit Computer Glasses from the menu bar.
Enhancements:
- Version 1.3.0 lets the user minimize the Control Panel to the Dock, and shows the magnification shape automatically (if hidden) when restored. This change is intended to help a presenter using Computer Glasses.
Counter 1.5
Counter - Keep count or score of up to four different things. more>>
MacBreakZ is a personal ergonomic assistant which monitors our keyboard and mouse activity and helps us structure our computer use in a healthy and constructive manner, thus preventing computer-related injuries from developing.
The main applications for MacBreakZ are to prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and promote healthy and pain-free computing and to aid the recovery from repetitive strain injuries.
MacBreakZ achieves this by helping us re-structure our computer usage: it monitors user activity and suggests appropriate times for recovery and micro-breaks; provides a range of stretching exercises designed to relieve muscular tension and improve static posture and it provides ergonomic information on how to use our computer in a healthy manner
System Requirements: PowerPC or Intel-based Macintosh with Mac OS X 10.4 or later
System Requirements: The new version fixes font problem.
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Free wester-style font for your Mac more>> Open Transport 2.6 addresses DHCP issues in Mac OS 9.0 and prevents Macintosh computers from being used in certain types of Denial of Service (DoS) issues.
Open Transport is the networking software in the Mac OS. This software installer updates Open Transport to version 2.6. This updater is for use only on computers using Mac OS 9.0, and PowerMacintosh G4, iBook, and iMac (Slot-loading) computers running Mac OS 8.6.
Note: this updater will not work on other computers running Mac OS 8.6 or earlier versions of Mac OS.<<less
Network Clipboard 2.1.2
Network Clipboard allows you to share a clipboard across multiple computers using Mac OS X Services. Supports Trusted Users and unlimited pages while sitting completely in the background more>> Network Clipboard allows you to share a clipboard across multiple computers using Mac OS X Services. Supports "Trusted Users" and unlimited "pages" while sitting completely in the background.
The clipboard supports unlimited pages. That is, when new data is sent, its added to a new page on top of the others. You can browse through all previous pages, delete them, or forward them to somebody else. For quick access, the "Paste Text" command uses the newest page, but the clipboard can be used to drag text to the desired location, with a special drag area.
Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
Version 2.1.2: Maintenance release targeting the installer tool. Auto-updating should work more consistently now.
Bluetooth Remote Control 4.0.1
Through the Bluetooth Specification, Human Interface Device (HID) Profile v1.0 https://www.blue-tooth.org), a mobile phone can act as a HID device more>>
Bluetooth Remote Control 4.0.1 provides you a wonderful communication tool which lets the Human Interface Device (HID) Profile, a mobile phone can act as a HID device. When connected to a computer, the mobile phone acts like a combined keyboard and mouse. By assigning a combination of computer keyboard key presses to keys on the mobile phone keypad, the mobile phone can be used as a remote control device for computer applications.
The mobile phone keypad is configured for control of a computer application through a HID configuration file. This is a TAR file containing two other files: one XML file for the keypad key assignments and one image file containing the image to be shown on the phone screen. The image can, for example, display what functions are assigned to each key on the mobile phone keypad.
HID configuration files can be downloaded to the mobile phone using standard file transfer mechanisms. Users can modify configuration files using a computer. A few configuration files are pre-loaded in the mobile phone, for example, configurations that allow the user to navigate on a computer desktop or control presentations and media players.
computer keyboard key presses to keys on the mobile phone keypad, the mobile phone can be used as ... using a computer. A few configuration files are pre-loaded in the mobile phone, for example
MusicTime Deluxe 4.0
MusicTime Deluxe is a powerful program that makes it quick and easy to make music with your computer using your sound card or MIDI instrument. more>>
MusicTime Deluxe 4.0 is a powerful program that makes it quick and easy to make music with your computer using your sound card or MIDI instrument.
Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist, or professional, MusicTime Deluxe gives you the power to create and print music with lyrics, text and guitar chords on up to 16 staves. MusicTime Deluxe will allow anyone to write and arrange music for rock bands, piano and vocals, jazz combos, choirs, marching bands and other small ensembles. Discover for yourself how easy and enjoyable making music on your computer can be!
Earth Hour 1.0
Earth Hour is created as a free useful application which helps stop yourself from using your computer during Earth Hour. more>>
Earth Hour 1.0 is created as a free useful application which helps stop yourself from using your computer during Earth Hour. Simply double-click on it and leave it to alert you at 20:20, 20:25 and block your screen at 20:30.
The app will automatically quit at 9:30. Apologies if it doesnt work... I threw it together this afternoon and havent had much testing time.
- Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
JRainWords 0.3
JRainWords is a Java program useful in teaching children how to use a computer keyboard more>>
JRainWords works with Linux, Windows and with every other platform supported by the SUN Java 2 Virtual Machine 1.4.0. The words in the default list are written in English, but can be easily replaced (a file with Italian words is included).
NotttServ 0.6.2
NotttServ is an innovative and versatile utility which can help you create and run a server using your home computer. more>>
NotttServ 0.6.2 is an innovative and versatile utility which can help you create and run a server using your home computer.
Run your own HTML Webserver with ease. NottServ allows anyone to create a server from their home computer with little knowledge on how servers work. NottServ supports all HTML pages. Currently there is no Directory Support.
SETI@home 3.0.8a
SETI@home - Use your computer to help search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence more>>
You can participate and join the many Mac-oriented SETI teams.
SETI@home is an experimental scientific project that uses Internet-connected computers to ... SETI@home is an experimental scientific project that uses Internet-connected computers toVirex 7 Virus Definitions Update 12/19/2007
Virex 7 Virus Definitions Update provides users with such simple to use and handy Virus Update files which contain up-to-date virus signatures and other information for Virex to use to protect your computer against the thousands of computer viruses in circulation and against the hundreds of new viruses that emerge between updates. more>> <<less
virus signatures and other information for Virex to use to protect your computer against the ... 10/29/2008 is created as a helpful program for preventing your computer from thousands ofFileShrinker 1.2
FileShrinker - easy file compressor more>> Reduce the energy costs of Mac computers with Power Manager 3. Use Power Manager to control when your Macs are available and when they are switched off.
Switching off computers at night saves money. When a computer is switched off, it is using the least energy possible. Computers use different amounts of energy when they are running, asleep, and turned off. When a computer is not being used it should be turned off.
Use Power Manager to make the most of your Macs.<<less
WebArchivConverter 1.01
WebArchivConverter - Convert IE web archives to iCab format more>>
The program "WAC" converts the IE web archiv into a ZIP archive. The ZIP archive can be unpacked with StuffIt or ZipIt on the Mac, but it can also unpacked on DOS/Windows using PKZip or Unix using UnZip and any other computer platform. The ZIP archive can be directly loaded by iCab because iCab (since Preview 1.7) uses the ZIP archive format as its own web archive format.
