Today's News by Cletus™
Since I will be off next week, I wanted to add this into the news as it just came in— Simone Manganelli sent in a notice that his wonderful Memory Usage Getter has been updated to version 2.0.2. It is a favorite of mine, especially since it is so darn hard to get a good read on the memory Mac OS X uses. I know, I know, you can use the terminal, but it is so abstract to me. Try this out once, and your memory usage becomes clear once again! Changes in this version include several changes since the last release such as major features additions: like the Help Viewer help documentation. The internal help documentation is all new, not just the one FAQ, auto-refreshing is also a new features, and the ability to round the numbers to a specified number of decimal places is new.
Coela is a nice up and coming file browser, pointed out to me by Len Ford. It has been updated for system 10.1.5 and functions in the Classic environment as well. It looks very comprehensive and is able to view graphic files as well. The page is in Japanese, but boasts several screenshots. If you are having trouble with the link, please try this: <http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~iimori/sw/Coela.html>
Classic's Apple Menu adds the familiar Apple menu to the Mac OS X system. This release now displays a functional mini-preview of your old OS 9 desktop, and allows to launch Carbon software under Classic, from OS X.
If the Show Info command does not serve you well, and you do not want to use a third party program to get these features, you may be interested in InfoDog which adds features to the existing Show Info command. The following is a list of features added to the command from the readme.
- Set creator and type
- Change unix file privileges
- Drag file path info from InfoDog to any application.
- Change Owner and Group info
- InfoDog has an integrated file browser
- Supports Drag and drop to and from info windows.
If you like to doodle on a pad while thinking or talking on the phone, you may like to continue this form of drawing on the desktop directly! And I am not talking about the desktop that holds your computer either, rather the computers desktop itself. Desktastic 2.0 allows for this. Changes in this update include:
- Graphical tool bar (no longer just keyboard controls)
- Ability to draw on top of all apps, not just on the desktop
- Ability to change line widths & opacity
- Text tool
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Icon & Desktop News: by Dan
Icons - Desktops: To hold you over the short vacation break ResExcellence will be taking, we have an extra helping of great GUI goodness to hold you over. Starting off with (9) New Desktops, (3) New Icon Sets, and of course, updated "News From Around the Web", these are all on display for today's update.
In an ongoing effort to make it easier for you to send us your Icons and Desktops, we've designed a new Browser Based Upload Page for the task. Just follow the easy to use instructions, and you'll find submitting your artwork is a snap!
- One of the beloved featured missing in OSX is the ability to view icons in button mode, as you can do in OS9. Flax Creations decided to upgrade the feature for OSX with Transparent Button Icons Vol. 1. This set features a dozen semi transparent buttons coupled with some commonly used system level and application icons. The nifty part about this set is that whatever background you happen to be using, it will show right through. Keep your eyes peeled for Volume 2, due to be released shortly.
- Sorry to say, but the author of these Psychedelic Icons neglected a read me file, and so for the moment, remains unidentified. None the less, this small set of colorful classic sized icons will certainly add a bright spot to any desktop, and are worth the download.
- The folks over at OSXP.net release their first ever icon set of Nokia phones for OSX. Mobile phone users will find these 17 different icons useful for fax and connectivity apps.
- Nothing beats a perfect 10! The oh so lovely Petra nicely decorates this new desktop created by Randy Dog. Comes in 1024x resolution.
- Bradford Wiles of Macmonkies delves even deeper into the intricate workings of Bryce 5, and emerges this time with an eerie looking 3-D composition titled "Edge of Never". This one is available in both 1024x and 800x resolutions.
- Whoa! I want one, I want one! iPad by Michael Addison of Macalodeon is another rendering from a series of 3-D renderings, featuring a highly imaginative, and awesome looking prototype Macs. Michael uses a large variety and range of software to achieve his effects, including Photoshop, Carrara, Bryce, Infini-D, Cinema 4D, Poser, Tree Pro, and Amorphium Pro. This one comes in 1024x resolution.
- While experimenting with the awesome new Styles feature incorporated into Photoshop 7, Flax Creations created a just for fun set of 4 very playful desktops for your enjoyment. Plastiques are all available in 1024x resolution.
- Looking for that splashy high tech effect? Then GenWave by Bob Osiin is for you. Featuring a cool looking geometric pattern layered over a fractal background, plus several well placed docking areas, this one comes in 1024x resolution.
- Ed Allen of EA Design submits a radiant looking desktop titled Easy Travel 3. This is the third member of an ongoing series, and is available in 800x and 1024x resolution.
- Power Book users will certainly appreciate the variety of options available in this Powebooks Desktop Series by Bob Booten. This grouping includes 10 different desktops to choose from, all being available in 1152x resolution.
- Gleaned from a new series of "Experience Quartz" desktops by Kevin, the gorgeous Kelly Ho makes a scantily clad appearance in some slinky red silk. Yee Haw! This once comes in 1024x resolution.
- Feeling the need for speed? An unknown reader sent us a turbo charged Racing Car desktop, featuring Frits Van Eldick at the wheel.. This one is available in 1024x resolution only. You might also want to check out the link posted to the upper left hand corner of this picture, to access even more racing type desktops.
News From Around the Web:
DV Graphics would like to report a very successful week. It starts off with downloads for "Switchers" icon set surpassing 5,500 in 6 days. Making it, by far the most popular DVG icon set ever. Check it out!
MacMonkies opened the doors one year ago today. And just since January 1 of this year, we have had over 5 million hits! A great big THANKS goes out to all of our readers, contributors, and fellow Mac and PC sites that made it happen! You really make the difference!
MiXthepiX has updated with 4 new icon sets the last two days. The next two days there will be two more sets posted!!!!
There is a new desktop at http://www.mandolux.com. The desktop is named Woodster and it is part of the Technosis theme.
Ethereal Creations has updated their site with new images in all five artist galleries. The news page also has our latest blurbs so drop by and stay a while!
Widget has got a new Aqualicious icon set called 'Bit 'n' Bobs II' ready for download today, as well as more desktops coming up over the next week. Be sure to check it out!
Macuserx.com has been updated with an Invader Zim and Akira Icon set and 8 new desktops!!!!
Flax Creations updates with a brand new desktop picture, plus a new Icon set for OSX
Iconfactory Press Release - Wipeout 2097 OS X Game Icons Released!
This is Forever.net opens shop with some new desktop pictures. Check it out!
Live Pencil updates with 16 new Mr. splatt!!! icons with lots of colors and all sorts of other goodies to make you smile.
So what's up WWW? Icons? Desktop pictures? News? Inform us! We'll post it!
Tools of the Trade by Michael Coyle
Here in the US it's Independence Day, the Fourth of July (actually, it's the fourth of July on the entire planet). Because of the holiday, today's posting is abreviated. Everyone enjoy the holiday!
If you have been reading ResExcellence for a while, you may have heard me mention that I'm a recording engineer. Whenever I have posted information on ProTools or the MBox, a flurry of emails arrive inquiring about the studios and how I came to be an audio engineer.
For the interested, I've posted an article on the path that let me to the studios. It starts at the tender age of seventeen and includes pictures from way-back-then when I still had hair! (Continued...)
Calendar & Appointment Scheduler for Mac OS X
Today's News by Cletus™
Alex Manannikov's Shareware CharView is now available at version 2.0. This application shows up all printing characters of a selected font including any Unicode character.
Ever wish you could save streaming audio files off the internet instead of just merely playing them? Give Beaver X a whirl. Beaver stores internet audio streams as files on your hard drive instead of only allowing them to be played off the net.
The ideal utility series for batch renaming files and folders is File & Folder Rename Suite, Now at vesion1.5 from C Development. This update includes:
- The ability to Batch Rename Names Belonging to Folders using Consecutive Rename or Replace an Occurrence methods.
- Fixed a occurrence where the utility seems like it is going into an infinite loop because the loop index was gigantic.
- Fixed a major logic errors in the consecutive rename routine.
Snard 1.5.1 fixes GUI anomalies in the Dockling configuration window. Snard is an excellent menu bar and or dock based Launcher. "Snard reduces dock and screen clutter by replacing numerous items with a convenient system menu or dockling." It is from Gideon Softworks also listed below.
Dock-It is a multifunctional launcher and Finder enhancer for the Mac OS X operating system. Gideon Softworks has done a good job with this little gem. Besides all of its fine features, it stands tall for allowing the creation of multiple Docks. New in this release:
- Complete ground up rewrite/redesign.
- Aliases are used to remember file locations.
- Now supports all Finder file operations ( apple-option, etc... )
- You can now create multiple docks.
PiPop is another of the popular pop-up hierarchical file navigation and launcher applications. This is the final release of version 2.0 fixing a "Show Info" window bug.
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Icon & Desktop News: by Dan
Icons - Desktops: We have a really great line up for you this week, starting with (8) New Desktops, (2) New Icon Sets, and of course, updated "News From Around the Web". All on display for today's update.
In an ongoing effort to make it easier for you to send us your Icons and Desktops, we've designed a new Browser Based Upload Page for the task. Just follow the easy to use instructions, and you'll find submitting your artwork is a snap!
- Ultraqua Icons by Woody Sabran is a really classy looking set of 20 assorted semi transparent spheres with a metallic sheen. Nicely done Woody!
- Jamie McCanless expands his collection of shield icons with another fine set titled Scheldes V. This grouping has a new polished look and a more practical connection to the OS X environment. Jamie notes that it took some more time and particular attention to holding his tongue just right, but thinks the results were worth it. We Agree!
- Gary Hubert of digitalinkstudios.com submits an electrifying desktop titled the Power of X. This highly imaginative and definitely sexy piece comes in 1280x resolution.
- She's got Legs, and knows how to use them... Randy dog submits a provocative looking desktop that is bound to tickle your imagination. Comes in 1024x resolution.
- Bradford Wiles of Macmonkies delves deeply into the intricate workings of Bryce 5, and emerges with an awesome looking composition titled "U2". This one is available in both 1024x and 800x resolutions.
- Whoa! Where can I buy one of these? iQuin II by Michael Addison of Macalodeon is another rendering from a series of 3-D renderings, featuring a highly imaginative, and awesome looking prototype Mac. Michael uses a large variety and range of software to achieve his effects, including Photoshop, Carrara, Bryce, Infini-D, Cinema 4D, Poser, Tree Pro, and Amorphium Pro. This one comes in 1024x resolution.
- The timeless beauty of Marylin Monroe radiates from this new black on white desktop created by John Rose. This one comes in 1280x resolution. Drop on by John's Sketchpad and view his ever growing collection of artwork dedicated to the beautiful women of the world.
- Conrad finds himself fascinated with color these days, how it works, how it changes and how to enhance it. Color in the sky, comes from one of his color experiments, and displays an appealing impressionistic look. This one is available in 1280x resolution.
- Screams of the silent victims is the eighth new desktops to be displayed here by Alan Sherwood of EA Design. This one is described by Alan as a piece tweaked in photoshop, to show the people that have no say, that, although differing in opinion, cannot make a difference. The oppressed peoples, who have no vote, no job, no hope, no peace, no rest. Inspired by Rage Against The Machine. Comes in 800x and 1024x resolutions.
- Andy Melchers sends a patriotic July 4th desktop to help celebrate the holiday and remind us of it's meaning. This is especially important since tomorrow is going to be the first Independence Day since September 11, 2001. Comes in 1024x and 1600x resolutions.
News From Around the Web:
MiXthepiX has updated with 4 new icon sets the last two days. The next two days there will be two more sets posted!!!!
MacMonkies has a number of contributors that will be providing this week's Icons and Desktops: EA Design, Rampant Mac, EMK Design, miXthepiX, DV Graphics, Pixel Jerk, IheartNY, Todd Darland, Bob Spence, and of course, MacMonkies! All this and more at MacMonkies.com!
There is a new desktop at http://www.mandolux.com. The desktop is named Woodster and it is part of the Technosis theme.
Ethereal Creations has updated their site with new images in all five artist galleries. The news page also has our latest blurbs so drop by and stay a while!
Widget has got a new Aqualicious icon set called 'Bit 'n' Bobs II' ready for download today, as well as more desktops coming up over the next week. Be sure to check it out!
DV Graphics releases a new icon set today, Tools of the Trade. The set features icons of commonly used tools for computer professionals. And even if one is not a professional, they'll sure feel like one with this set.
Macuserx.com has been updated with an Invader Zim and Akira Icon set and 8 new desktops!!!!
Flax Creations updates with a brand new desktop picture, plus a new Icon set for OSX
Iconfactory Press Release - Wipeout 2097 OS X Game Icons Released!
This is Forever.net opens shop with some new desktop pictures. Check it out!
Live Pencil updates with 16 new Mr. splatt!!! icons with lots of colors and all sorts of other goodies to make you smile.
There is a new update on Topicons: Icons 4 Applications Vol 2.
So what's up WWW? Icons? Desktop pictures? News? Inform us! We'll post it!
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